Some of Europe’s most popular destinations have reportedly been given permission to further delay full implementation of the EU’s new biometric border checks. Passenger queue to clear border control at a European control point.A number of countries appear to have tacitly been given permission not to fully implement EESThe Times reports France, Belgium, the Netherlands, […]
MSC Cruises informed guests that it’s adjusting the itinerary of one of its upcoming cruises to Alaska and British Columbia onboard the MSC Poesia. According to a statement sent to booked guests, the September 21, 2026, voyage will no longer include scenic cruising through Endicott Arm. “We understand this is an experience many guests look […]
Viking’s latest ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, was launched at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard. With a propulsion system partially powered by liquid hydrogen and fuel cells, the vessel is said to represent a further step in the development of innovative technological solutions for an increasingly sustainable cruise industry. With a gross tonnage of approximately 54,300 tons, […]
Celebrity Eclipse Repositions to the Mediterranean for the Fall Season The Celebrity Eclipse arrived in Barcelona earlier this month to kick off its fall season in the Mediterranean. The ship was one of Celebrity Cruises’ vessels in the region for the summer, having spent the past few months offering itineraries in Northern Europe. In late […]
Carnival Reveals Tropicale Features as Bookings Open Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for the Carnival Tropicale, its newest ship and the fifth and final addition to its Excel class. Announcing the opening of bookings, the cruise line highlighted new entertainment options onboard, including: Some of the dining venues onboard will include Uku Lei Lei, […]
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It feels kind of surreal to see on a daily basis all that is happening within the cruising industry…especially Carnival Cruise Lines. Fingers crossed that when this pandemic is over that they are able to survive. Thanks for the article.
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Carnival has stated it has over $8 billion cash and is hoping to float more shares and raise another $1.5 Billion. Interestingly at the very start of the shutdown NCL said it can survive 18 months shut down, did they know something we didn’t? Thank you for taking the time to comment and like.
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