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Cruise Ships to the Rescue!
History has shown that when the going gets tough, passenger ships often get going in innovative and essential ways. Whether it be due to war, political crises, or natural disasters, ocean liners and cruise ships have played essential roles as transports, rescue ships, floating hospitals, and accommo
Choose Your Cruise – October 9, 2020
Did you hear the news? Royal Caribbean International got the go-ahead from the government of Singapore to resume cruise operations from the city on December 1! The cruise line will send Quantum of the Seas on two and three night “cruises to nowhere” to start and if those go well, there&#
Choose Your Cruise – October 2, 2020
Cruisers, we have an announcement. At some point today, representatives from the cruise industry will meet with members of the Trump Administration’s Coronavirus task force, including Vice President Michael Pence, to discuss a return to action. We’ve already learned that the CDC is plann
CDC to Lift No-Sail Order? Seatrade Cruise Virtual May Provide Answers
When Seatrade Cruise Global 2020 in Miami Beach was cancelled, it disrupted the plans of thousands of attendees just weeks before the show. There’s a great saying about life and lemons, so some creative thinking opened the door for a very new type of industry trade show. Seatrade Cru
Choose Your Cruise – September 18, 2020
We’ve been busy for the past few weeks interviewing some of the top names in the cruise industry and travel media. Nobody is entirely sure when cruising will return to America, but thankfully we have experts to weigh in! We spoke with CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg for an in depth discussio
Choose Your Cruise – September 4, 2020
Say do you remember, dancing in September? Earth, Wind & Fire’s most famous tunes is a staple at weddings, galas and more and now is the best month to play it! Summer is at it’s end and most of the country is looking forward to cooler weather, changing leaves and booking the best war
Choose Your Cruise – August 28, 2020
Earlier this week, we profiled Holly Johnson, the President of Wings Airways & Taku Lodge in Juneau, Alaska. Holly and her staff are struggling to get by without a single paying client in 2020 thanks to the cruise industry shutdown. You can read the piece here. We were flooded with comments from
Choose Your Cruise – August 21, 2020
If you live in a northern state, you may have notices the nights and mornings are getting a little crisp lately. A quick glance at the calendar will show why, September is fast approaching. It’s one thing to be stuck at home when the weather is nice, but soon those in northern states will be [
Cruise Cancellations and Updated Sail Dates
Cruise Cancellations and Updated Sail Dates Cruise lines all over the world are pausing operation due to COVID-19 and that’s left many cruisers frustrated as they deal with refunds or rebookings. We’ve compiled a list of cruise cancellations and updated sail dates for our readers to chec
AIDA Cruises to Return September 6th
The news is all positive AIDA Cruises, owned by Carnival Corporation, which hasn’t sailed since March. The cruise line has announced its cruise operations will return on September 6th from Kiel, Germany. The cruise line also announced cruises on board AIDAperla to the Norwegian fjor
Choose Your Cruise – August 7, 2020
It’s not easy to get by for a lot of people these days and when it comes to sacrificing to make ends meet, usually vacations are the first to go. However, just because you can’t afford to take the 14-day Greek islands vacation you always dreamed of doesn’t mean you can’t stil
Royal, Carnival Cancel Cruises Through October
In a move that was not unexpected, but certainly disappointing, Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International joined Norwegian Cruise Line in cancelling all cruises through the month of October. Royal Caribbean updated their website to reflect the change while Carnival sent a press release
Norwegian on Electronic Muster Drills: Still Looking at Other Options
When Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Royal Caribbean Group entered into a collaboration they called the Healthy Sail Panel, their goal was to make cruising safer for everyone’s benefit. With the guidance of numerous health experts, the panel is already making changes to the way cruise ships
TUI Cruises Sets Sail with 1,200 Passengers
Congratulations to the 1,200 people who set sail for the Norwegian fjords on board TUI Cruises Mein Schiff 2, you’ve reached a major milestone in cruising’s return to normal operation. Having more than 1,000 people on a cruise ship seemed like a fever dream mere months ago, but here we are in la
Choose Your Cruise – July 24, 2020
Cruising is back in some parts of the world, but the rest of us will have to wait a little longer until we can cruise again. Cruise lines are practically giving away cruises and if you haven’t booked for 2021 and beyond, you’re missing out on some awesome deals. Three of your favorite cr
Norwegian Directorate of Health Unveils Guide for Safe Cruising
One of the first places to see a return to cruising was the coast of Norway and now we have the full details as to how it’s being done. The Norwegian Directorate of Health, in coordination with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, have released a very thorough, 67-page guide for healthy cruis
Royal Caribbean’s Healthy Cruise Panel, Cruise with Confidence Programs
With most cruises on hold around the world, you might be wondering what is happening with Royal Caribbean cruises today, and what to expect going forward. Despite there being no Royal Caribbean cruises since March, there are plenty of changes happening, and here are the most important things to know
Key West Debating Cruise Ship Ban
The year was 1969. Thanks to the development of the overseas highway, Key West was no longer an isolated little island cluster in the Caribbean, but a blossoming vacation destination with plenty of fun to be had. MS Sunward, owned and operated by Norwegian Cruise Line, was the first ship to call in
Choose Your Cruise – July 10, 2020
Deals, deals, deals. That’s what cruisers are seeing when they research their next great cruise vacation. Cruise lines are taking out all the stops when it comes to low fares, added perks and low deposits so there’s never been a better time to book a vacation for 2021 and beyond. Most cr
Royal, Norwegian Enter Historic Collaboration
Two of the biggest names in cruise are collaborating for the first time ever on new health and safety standards for the cruise industry. Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings are working with leading public health experts to oversee the new protocols and standards aimed at keeping