Hoping to sail to Alaska this summer? The popular cruise destination may miss a second season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The cruise industry, already struggling because ships have been idled for almost a year, was dealt another blow. Canada …
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Norwegian Cruise Line provided an update on February 16 and cancelled its sailings through May 2021. NCL also updated guests and travel agents on the state of the cruise ban in Canada, which has severely affected the cruise industry’s plans …
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The contract you agree to when you book a cruise now includes additional disclosures regarding COVID-19. Royal Caribbean has updated its Cruise Contract with new language related to the current global health crisis at some point in the last few …
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Royal Caribbean Group has opened applications for its “Pay it Forward” $40 million program for travel advisors. This was announced in a press release. The program makes a $40 million pool of funds available to qualifying travel advisors, who can …
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In January 2021, Walt Disney World Resort announced that its popular Magical Express airport bus service will be ending on January 1, 2022. Credit: ITM Rebekah Barton Related: Why Did Disney World Decide to End the Magical Express? In addition to …
Magical Express Ends in 2022, But Cruise Transportation Doesn’t Read more »
In their ongoing attempts to be as transparent as possible, Carnival Cruise Line has been contacting travel partners and booked guests to outline options available to those booked on upcoming voyages. Specifically, they are addressing the concerns of those who …
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Working vessels offer a new window on the world, says Nick Trend – and are worth considering for when Covid-19 restrictions ease Atlantic crossing Italian shipping company Grimaldi owns a large fleet of ro/ro (that’s roll-on, roll-off) multipurpose vessels operating worldwide …
Fascinating voyages on cargo ships, from Cape Town to the Pacific Read more »
Polar cruise logistics have never been easy. Although normally these are comfortable voyages, the extreme environment creates its own problems. An arctic cruise is not a Caribbean vacation. In 2007, the MS Explorer sank in Antarctica. Engines sometimes break down …
The adventure would span a 600-mile stretch of a nation composed of 17,508 islands—an itinerary possible only by cruise.
The UK Transport Secretary recently said travel abroad should be off-limits until all UK adults have been vaccinated and people should not be booking holidays. It’s a telling tale as the UK battles a fast-spreading mutation of the virus and …
Should You Be Booking Cruises? UK Minister Says No Read more »