Cruise news (policies-tagged)

Disney Wonder Alaskan cruises cancelled through July
DCL-Disney Cruise Line suspended all new departures through April 28 but up until yesterday, Disney Wonder had Alaskan cruises scheduled to depart...
April 7, 2020
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CDC updates Coronavirus-related recommendations for debarking cruise passengers
As of April 4, the US CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) updated its recommendations in order to help American cruisers get home as...
April 6, 2020
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Cruise ships banned from docking in downtown Ketchikan Alaska due to Coronavirus
Cruise companies will have to find some other spot than downtown Ketchikan AK to park their vessels as they ride out the Coronavirus (COVID-19...
April 4, 2020
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Cunard and P&O extend suspension of operations
Cruise companies P&O and Cunard lengthened the suspension of operations because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Two of Cunard Line's...
March 30, 2020
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Royal Caribbean introduces “Cruise With Confidence”
RCCL-Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd announced it is offering a “Cruise With Confidence” plan to all already booked customers, or those...
March 29, 2020
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Which Cruise Lines Suspend Operations?
All large cruise companies announced they would suspend operations to and from USA ports for 30 days due to the COVID pandemic, CLIA (Cruise Lines...
March 15, 2020
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Princess and Viking Suspend Operations
Princess Cruises suspended all ocean voyages for 2 months while Viking Cruises also halted voyages until May due to Coronavirus. Princess said...
March 12, 2020
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Cruise Lines International Association Promises New Coronavirus Plan
On Saturday, March 7, representatives from CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) and major cruise lines met with VP Mike Pence and Acting...
March 11, 2020
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The United States Considering Ways to Discourage Travelers from Taking Cruises
The USA is currently considering ways to discourage US travellers from taking ship cruises as part of the broader effort to limit the spread of...
March 7, 2020
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Norwegian Cruise Line Increases Room Service Fee
Booked customers of NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line were surprised by the changes being made to the room service fees. NCL raised the mandatory fee...
January 6, 2020
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Norwegian Cruise Line Eliminates Single-Use Plastic Bottles
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line is not only eliminating throw-away cartons fleetwide but also working to get rid of single-use plastic bottles in 2020. The...
January 3, 2020
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The Port of Southampton to Introduce Shore Power in 2020
Port Southampton England will be the UK's first to introduce shoreside power connectivity for cruise vessels. ABP (Associated British Ports...
December 30, 2019
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Celebrity Cruises Raising Daily Gratuity Rate
Celebrity Cruises is raising its daily gratuity rate effective January 6, next year. Travel partners were informed of the 6.9% increase this week...
December 29, 2019
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Carnival Changes Pricing on Drink Package
Carnival Cruise Line is changing the price of the CHEERS! drink packages on shorter itineraries beginning January 1, 2020. The all-inclusive...
December 29, 2019
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Cunard Line Announces Partnership with “Cool Cousin”
Cunard Line (Carnival Corporation-owned subsidiary) partnered with the travel technology company ‘Cool Cousin’ to provide cruisers with...
December 26, 2019
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