The Insane Logistics of Shutting Down the Cruise Industry.
In March 2020, the cruise industry shut down. There are no qualifiers to that sentence– it’s not that certain ships
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Stories from my time in the Cruise Industry
Potential Volunteer Cruise Passenger? Here’s What To Expect.
With the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention releasing more guidelines for the cruise industry to restart, it has
Cruise Ships Sailing May 2021 Update.
The cruise industry is restarting in a big way in Europe with more ships entering service in May, while in
Cruise Lines Quickly Crew Up, But It Will Take Some Time.
Cruise lines launching operations this summer are quickly crewing up their ships, but face a number of challenges in ramping
Cruise Ships That Sit in Limbo Status.
A number of cruise ships sit laid up awaiting their fate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, whether its a new
The Cruise Lines That Announced Restarts This Week.
The week of April 4 was full of exciting restart news from across the industry with 12 more cruise ships
Storylines to Build New Residence Cruise Ship at Brodosplit.
Storylines today announced that it will built its new residence cruise ship concept, the MV Narrative, at Brodosplit in Croatia.
Marella Shows Off Refurbished Glass House on the Discovery.
Marella Cruises has revealed a fresh new look for the indoor pool and dining venue The Glass House onboard the
How Royal Caribbean Group Ensures Its Crew Get Vaccinated.
Nearly two months after Royal Caribbean Group told its crew members they would need to get vaccinated to be able to work
Here Are the Cruise Lines Returning To Service in the UK.
A number of cruise lines have quickly added cruise programs this summer from UK ports, following the government’s decision to allow domestic
Marella to Launch Domestic UK Cruise Program.
Add TUI-owned Marella to the long list of brands that will offer a UK-based domestic cruise program this summer. The
These Are the Cruise Lines Requiring a Vaccine So Far.
A number of cruise lines have announced plans to restart operations in the coming months, and some of those brands
Virgin Voyages To Require Vaccinations From Guests and Crew.
Virgin Voyages’ CEO Tom McAlpin has announced that the cruise line will be requiring all passengers and crew members to
Big Cruise Lines Are Still Burning Cash. Here’s How Much.
Fresh off a trio of earnings announcements, Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings are still burning
Cruise Ships Back in Service March 2021 Update.
A number of cruise ships are sailing in March, while more plan to start operations in a phased-in approach in
Norwegian Cruise Line Raising Another $550 Million.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced today that it is proposing to sell $550 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.875%
Royal Caribbean Selling More Shares in Fundraising Effort.
With its shares at a near 52-week high, Royal Caribbean Group today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public
Today’s picture.
Todays picture is called “Ship Handling”. A former Captain of mine and myself thought we should have some fun, and
Virgin Voyages Giving Away 2,021 Free Cruises.
Virgin Voyages today announced the launch of its new “Shipload of Love” commitment, giving away 2,021 cruises on the new
Miami Extends Fee Waiver for Cruise Lines.
Miami Mayor Daniella Levine Cava has extended the waiver for lay berth and harbor fees for Miami-Dade County’s cruise line
Travelling storyteller. 