Celebrity Ascent Construction Begins
Coin Ceremony Marks the Rise of Fourth Ship in the Line’s Game-Changing Edge Series
Carnival Luminosa Opens for Sale
Carnival Luminosa Opens for Sale as the Newest Fun Ship Prepares to Join the Carnival Cruise Line Fleet
Royal Caribbean Announces 2023-24 Year-Round Holidays From Singapore
Holidaymakers Can Look Forward to Short Getaways and Longer Adventures With 3- to 12-night Cruises on Spectrum of the Seas
MSC Seascape Completes Successful Sea Trials
MSC Seascape, the second ship in the Seaside EVO class, enters final phase of preparation for inaugural season in the Caribbean in four months. The innovative ship will feature elegant dining venues and immersive entertainment options, all while bringing guests closer to the sea.
Princess Upgrade? Yes, Please!
New Princess Upgrade Program Allows Cruisers the Opportunity to Bid on Higher Stateroom Categories
Princess Cruises Joins Trackhouse Racing
Princess will serve as the primary sponsor on Suárez’s No. 99 Chevrolet Camaro at the Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International race on Aug. 21 and at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway on Oct. 23.
Virgin Voyages Announces $550 Million in New Funding
Virgin Voyages, the new lifestyle travel brand focused on delivering irresistible cruise vacations, today announced it has closed on $550 million in new capital raise to support its growth.
Carnival Bookings Double After COVID Protocols Simplified
After announcing last Friday that it was revising pre-cruise vaccination and testing requirements that will allow more guests to sail, Carnival Cruise Line said today that its booking activity for Monday, Aug. 15 was nearly double the level for the equivalent day in 2019.
MSC Cruises Expands Onboard Activities
Guests on any of MSC Cruises’ modern, glamorous ships sailing from U.S. ports will find a fresh mix of onboard activities this summer—with options for everyone from solo travelers to large families.
Holland America Line Simplifies COVID-19 Procedures
Under the simplified procedures, for most voyages up to 15 nights, vaccinated guests will no longer have to test before cruising and unvaccinated guests will be welcomed with a self-test within three days of sailing.
Carnival Cruise Line Removes Pre-Cruise Testing & Vaccine Requirement
Carnival Cruise Line today announced protocol updates that meet public health goals but recognize the evolving nature of COVID-19. With these changes, America’s Cruise Line is making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption request process for unvaccinated guests, who will only need to show a negative test result at embarkation.
Princess Cruises Removes Vaccine Requirement for Most Voyages
Princess Cruises today announced updated COVID-19 protocols and guidelines, removing the vaccine requirement for most voyages of less than 16 days so that anyone can cruise, and adjusting pre-travel testing requirements to make it less complicated.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Drops Vaccine Requirements
Vaccinated guests aged 12 and over will no longer have any pre-cruise COVID-19 related protocols and unvaccinated guests may embark with a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to departure, subject to local regulations.
MSC Cruises Updates Health & Safety Protocols For Sailings From U.S. Ports
MSC Cruises, the world’s third largest and fastest-growing cruise brand, is updating its health and safety protocols for sailings from U.S. ports in response to the CDC’s lifting of requirements for the cruise industry.
Carnival Cruise Line Welcomes Three Million Guests Since Restart
In a year of many milestones – including its 50th Birthday – Carnival Cruise Line has reached another important mark, welcoming three million guests since the restart of guest operations in July 2021, amidst a busy summer season across its fleet of 23 ships.
Carnival Cruise Line Announces Adjusted Protocols
Carnival Cruise Line is pleased to announce that we are adjusting certain protocols to reflect the lifting of CDC requirements for the U.S. cruise industry.
Norwegian Cruise Line Takes Delivery of Norwegian Prima
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 55-year history of breaking boundaries, today took delivery of its newest ship, Norwegian Prima, in Marghera, Venice at the renowned Fincantieri shipyard.
Princess Cruises’ 2023-24 Americas Cruise Season
Princess Cruises today announced its most expansive Americas schedule ever with 47 itineraries across 214 departures from seven convenient North American homeports, highlighted by new voyages to the South Pacific and Hawaii.