We interpret current cruise line news, breaking down the stories and what they mean to consumers.
The Canaveral Port Authority (CPA) will receive $1,357,020 in federal funding for two projects to help bolster safety and security at Port Canaveral. The federal funding will be supplemented by a 25 percent CPA cost share match to improve the Read More …
With a rise in travelers wanting to explore global destinations without taking international flights, Holland America Line is launching its “See the World from Your Doorstep” campaign, highlighting the cruise line’s leadership in roundtrip travel from U.S. homeports. Those who want Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line has additional updates to its pre-cruise testing protocols for unvaccinated guests for voyages departing September 6, 2022, and later. These changes are consistent with what local destinations have advised will be acceptable for arriving cruise guests, and Read More …
Carnival Cruise Line announced today that reservations are open for the inaugural season of its newest ship Carnival Luminosa which will debut from Brisbane, Australia Nov. 6, 2022 before repositioning for seasonal service from Seattle to Alaska next May. When Carnival Luminosa arrives Read More …
Viking named its newest river ship, the Viking Osiris, with a celebration in Luxor, Egypt. As part of the intimate event, the company’s first ceremonial godfather, George Herbert, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon, offered a blessing of good fortune and safe sailing Read More …
After announcing last week that it was revising pre-cruise vaccination and testing requirements that will allow more guests to sail, Carnival Cruise Line said this week’s booking activity was nearly double the level for the equivalent day in 2019. Read More …
Along with most other cruise lines, Holland America Line is updating its “Travel Well” COVID-19 protocols and procedures, including requirements for vaccinations and pre-cruise testing that meet public health goals while recognizing the evolving nature of the COVID-19 situation. These Read More …
AAA is bringing back a popular contest for 8th graders, where the winners are taken on a week-long educational river cruise in Europe. Read More …
I had sailed with Viking River Cruises on their Grand European Tour before. First was the summer of 2013, after higher than normal river levels had caused modifications of all river cruise itineraries, regardless of the cruise line. That 15-day Read More …