-
Rule Change Offers More Rights to Refunds for Canceled, Delayed Cruises
The rule change defines “non-performance” as a cruise canceling or delaying a voyage by three or more calendar days
-
First Cruise Ship of 2022 Arrives in Boston
It’s been quiet at the Black Falcon Terminal for the last two years because of the pandemic. But that’s expected to change as the cruise industry returns to the high seas. The Norwegian Pearl departed South Boston late Monday this afternoon, bound for Bermuda and marking the start of the cruise season in Boston. “It’s great because you don’t...
-
CDC Director Says Covid Cases on Cruise Ships Surged 30-Fold in Two Weeks
The CDC last month warned against all cruise ship travel.
-
Mexico, After Recent Refusal of Entry, Says Cruise Ships With COVID Cases Can Dock
The announcement came after two Mexican ports refused to allow passengers ashore because their ships had coronavirus cases.
-
Americans Are Looking Forward to Holiday Travel This Winter But Overspending and Uncertainty Could Spoil the Fun
There’s increased interest in holiday travel this year but the dangers of overspending and uncertainty around Covid could still spoil the fun.
-
CDC Extends Covid Restrictions for Cruise Ship Industry Into January
The CDC has allowed cruise ships to operate with conditions since October 2020, requiring masks onboard and vaccinations or testing of passengers and crew.
-
The Cheapest Way to ‘Own' a Superyacht? Buy an Apartment on One
Residential superyachts sell onboard apartments to owners who want top-of-the-line amenities without the hassle of boat maintenance and staffing.
-
Richard Branson, Who Never Liked Cruising, Looks to Disrupt the Industry With Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages, set for its first U.S. sailing Oct. 6, is attempting to build a narrative that its ships will be cooler and edgier.
-
Vaccine Mandates for Travel Are Legal in the U.S. — and More Are Probably Coming
Travel companies and attractions in the United States can legally require travelers to wear masks and show proof of vaccination to enter.
-
Cruise Lines Ramp Up US Sailings, Even as Travel Agents Warn Delta Threatens Fall Bookings
There have been cases and outbreaks on cruises prompting additional recommended restrictions from the CDC. So how well is the relaunch of the industry going?
-
People Used to Book One Vacation at a Time. Now They've Started ‘Trip Stacking'
A growing number of people are booking two or even three trips over the same travel period in case Covid-related problems ruin their preferred plans.
-
Federal Maritime Commissioner Sola Says Agency Will Weigh in on Cruise Line Refunds Soon
Federal Maritime Commissioner Louis Sola is looking to amend regulations governing refunds for canceled cruise voyages.
-
California's First Cruise to Depart From Long Beach Since the Pandemic
The “Carnival Panorama” is clean, prepped and ready to go, at the port of Long Beach, all 1,060 feet of her.
-
CDC Recommends Travelers With High Risk of Covid Complications Avoid Cruises
The CDC updated its guidance Friday asking travelers with high risk of severe Covid-19 illness to avoid taking cruises, regardless of their vaccination status.
-
First Cruise Ship Since 2019 Arrives in Boston, and Vaccines are Required
Cruises are back in Boston after an almost two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Crystal Symphony cruise ship arrived at Flynn Cruiseport in South Boston on Wednesday morning, the first cruise in the city since 2019. All crew and passengers aboard the ship will be fully vaccinated, according to an announcement from Crystal Cruises on Tuesday. The ship…
-
The Need for Trip Insurance Amid the Pandemic Is Reshaping the Travel Landscape
The wisdom of acquiring comprehensive travel insurance with coverage for medical costs associated with Covid-19 is reshaping the travel landscape, insurers say.
-
Vaccines Are Being Required for Travel — Here's How Unvaccinated People Feel About That
Unvaccinated people are eager to travel again. But increasingly, the rules make that harder.
-
Norwegian Cruise Line Posts Mixed Results Ahead of First U.S. Voyage Since Last Year
Norwegian Cruise Line reported mixed second-quarter results as future bookings remained strong ahead of its first cruise in the U.S. since last year.
-
Delta Variant Is a Tougher Investment Risk to Peg Than Inflation, Market Forecaster Jim Bianco Warns
Bianco Research’s Jim Bianco sees a frustrating backdrop unfolding for investors.
-
Cruise Stocks Fall Amid Covid Concerns, Court Ruling in Florida
Cruise Stocks stumbled after an appeals court handed down a decision that will temporarily keep in place pandemic restrictions on the industry.