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River cruise line Avalon Waterways revealed the line will require its guests to have proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result or proof of recovery. These new protocols will take effect in April 2021. “We have continued to enhance on-trip safety standards throughout the pandemic to ensure we’re ready to welcome guests … Read more
Carnival Cruise Line in America received some backlash after posting a list of its new health protocols for when cruises restart. The line called it is CruiseHealth Program which the line said also applied to all Carnival Corporation brands. But the line took the list of new protocols down from their website and replaced it … Read more
The minister in charge of Australia’s tourism portfolio has made the most encouraging remarks in a year about the return of cruise ships to Australian waters, sparking a wave of optimism among operators. Speaking with Channel Nine’s Today Show host Karl Stefanovic, Dan Tehan was asked about the number of special deals available for cruising … Read more
The grandfather who was charged over the death of his 18-month-old granddaughter who fell off the balcony of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship has been sentenced to three years of probation. According to Puerto Rico’s Department of Justice, Salvatore “Sam” Anello pleaded guilty to negligent homicide last year after his granddaughter, Chloe Wiegand, fell through … Read more
As the Australian industry continues to grapple with the fallout from New Zealand’s dramatic ban on Ponant’s Auckland cruises, many fear the move may have wider consequences. Industry leaders have been stepping up their attempts to persuade the federal government top lift its ban on foreign flagged ships, due to end on March 17. And … Read more
Luxury line Regent Seven Seas believes the extra personal space on its vessels is attracting new passengers as they report near record bookings for some itineraries. Senior Vice President Asia Pacific Steve Odell told Cruise Passenger: “The luxury cruise market continues to be strong right now and travellers are ready to book. “We know this … Read more
The Canadian government overnight has banned ships for entering its waters for the rest of the year, which is a massive blow for the Alaska cruise season. The ban will remain until February 22, 2022 which is an extension of the existing orders that are currently in place. It applies to ships carrying 100 or … Read more
Now sporting its iconic P&O Cruises Australia livery and huge funnel logo, Pacific Encounter left the shipyard in Singapore this week to begin her first days at sea as a member of the P&O Cruises family. The latest ship in P&O’s fleet departed ‘wet dock’ looking forward to a bright cruising future having completed the … Read more
Azamara will be back in Australia later this year with plans to grow its presence in the region, president Carol Cabezas said. “We have plans to be back for an Australian season later this year,” Ms Cabezas told Cruise Passenger in an interview. Australians and New Zealand guests make up the “low teens” in the … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
