Hon. Moses Kirkconnell Sees Opportunity for Cayman Islands
After a record-breaking number of visitors to the Cayman Islands in 2019, the islands seemed poised for a bright future. But after the COVID-19 outbreak, those working in cruising and tourism are now looking to adapt to the new normal and take advantage of every opportunity to bring the local econom
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
South Seas Trifecta
In a land far, far away — from Porthole HQ, at least — lies the down under continent of Australia, flanked on the southeast by New Zealand and the petite island paradise of Fiji to the northeast. A marathon flight to these far-flung destinations may require diligent planning, but there is nothin
Itching to Cruise? Try a Private Yacht Charter Instead
It could be a while before cruisers are back on board their favorite ships, so one cruise booking service decided to do something about it. Cruise.com, a subsidiary of Omega World Travel, announced today that they’re partnering with The Moorings, a private yacht charter company, to offer all
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
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Buying Two HAL Ships
Like most businesses across the world, cruise lines are in an all out effort to reduce their operating costs as their usual income is no longer rolling in. As we reported earlier this month, Carnival Corporation had plans to sell 13 ships either to other cruise lines, or to the scrapyard. We already
It Must Be Something In The Water
CruisinSit down with anyone who has worked on a cruise ship and you will inevitably hear stories about 7 day work weeks and long hours. On the flip side you will also hear tales of visiting fascinating destinations and a unique lifestyle unlike any other. Granted, certain positions carry enviable be
Meet the Man Who Calls a Cruise Ship Home
Imagine waking each morning to the incandescent glow of the vibrant sun, the tranquil sound of the sea, and the fresh scent of the ocean air wafting across your bed. The breeze playfully blows back the translucent curtains as you shower and dress, preparing for the delightfully displayed breakfast f
Interview with Seabourn President Josh Leibowitz
He’s been Carnival Corporation’s chief strategy officer and senior vice president of Cunard North America. He’s been a partner at a global business management company and has degrees from the University of Chicago and Harvard Business School. Now, Josh Leibowitz finds himself
Enchanted Princess Completes Sea Trials
We’re another step closer to sailing on board the newest ship from Princess Cruises! Enchanted Princess successfully completed her sea trials off the coast of Italy. The ship was built by the Fincantieri shipyard where it will return for fine tuning and final touches before being delivere
Bar Harbor Bans Cruise Ships Until 2021
Mid-July in Bar Harbor, Maine is usually peak season for cruise ships, but not this year. Tuesday night struck another blow to an already beleaguered industry when the Bar Harbor city council voted to ban cruise ships from visiting through the end of the year. In a last ditch effort to sway the coun
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Unveils Ten-Point Health Plan
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises released their ten-point hygiene and preventative plan for a return to cruising at the end of July 2020. The plan is to restart cruises from Hamburg with their luxury ship, the EUROPA 2, and their expedition ship, the HANSEATIC inspiration, but only at 40% capacity. The plan was
Hurtigruten to Restart 14 of 16 Ships by September
Following up on a successful return to cruising in June, Norwegian expedition cruise line Hurtigruten has announced plans to ramp-up operation through August and September to bring 14 of their 16 ships back into operation. Hurtigruten made headline news on June 16, 2020 when they became the fi
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
Choose Your Cruise – July 2, 2020
Happy Independence Day! This July 4th is going to be a little different than most years but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun, celebrate our freedom, and of course, book one of these awesome all-American cruises! We have three itineraries for some of the best river cruises America has
Celestyal Cruises to Pause Until 2021
A popular Mediterranean small ship cruise line is pressing pause until 2021. In their announcement this morning, Celestyal Cruises made the difficult decision to pause operation until March 6, 2021 for their entire fleet. The cruise line had plans to return to operation after July 30, 2020, bu
SeaDream Yacht Club Completes First Cruise Back
SeaDream Yacht Club has resumed sailing on SeaDream I, embarking this week on the first of a schedule of 7-day and 12-day Norwegian sailings with itineraries selected by SeaDream founder Atle Brynestad…and, on Saturday, SeaDream 2 joins in the fun! But don’t get too excited yet…these no-doubt
Josh Leibowitz Named President of Seabourn
Seabourn Cruise Line made a major announcement yesterday when they named Josh Leibowitz the new president of the company. Leibowitz joined Carnival Corporation in 2013 as chief strategy officer and was also named senior vice president, Cunard North America in December 2016. In May, lo
Choose Your Cruise – June 26, 2020
Throughout the COVID-19 situation, we’ve been adamant that there’s never been a better time to book a future cruise. With talk of a vaccine coming later this year, life in 2021 or 2022 is going to be business as usual for cruise lines and the world at large. Rather than wait to book your
A Healthy Scarlet Lady Heads Back to Europe
It was a beautiful March morning in Miami when Virgin Voyages’ first ship Scarlet Lady slid gracefully into her berth at PortMiami. The excitement was palpable as the sleek grey and red vessel arrived, despite a warning from the State Department against cruising as COVID-19 was spreading the world
