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By Peter Lynch, Editor-in-Chief, Cruise Passenger This week saw three extraordinary examples of courageous corporate leadership from cruise companies. First, Royal Caribbean’s Richard Fain produced a passionate, no-holds-barred video in which he spelt out why cruise ships would be back. You can see him at work here – and watch till the end, he has … Read more
Princess Cruises has halted global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days in a pre-emptive move over the COVID-19 virus, its website announced last night. The move comes only hours after Viking stopped all sailings of its ocean and river fleets, and also comes as cruise lines await the results of negotiations with White … Read more
Viking has announced it will be suspending river and ocean cruise operations until April 30, 2020 in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 and President Trump’s travel ban on Europe. The announcement was made in a video and a letter sent from the Viking Chairman, Torstein Hagen some two hours after President Trump banned travel to … Read more
Asia’s premium line, Dream Cruises has unveiled more details of their newest ship, the Global Dream which will be heading to Australia and New Zealand. Slated to debut in early 2021, the ship will have new tech features onboard such as facial recognition as well as self-guided mobile assistants. The ship will have 2,350 staterooms … Read more
Princess Cruises announces new details of Sapphire Princess’ inaugural Western Australia season, featuring 27 new voyages around the state this winter. On sale now, Sapphire Princess’ program will include nine maiden calls along Western Australia’s coast with visits to Albany, Broome, Exmouth, Geraldton, Kimberley Coast, including Kuri Bay and Yampi Sound (scenic cruising), Busselton (Margaret … Read more
Regent Seven Seas Cruises will modify seven itineraries cruising the Mediterranean, bypassing visits to Italian ports in April and May this year. This is in response to Italy’s decision yesterday to expand its quarantine measures nationwide to stem the spread of COVID-19. The impacted voyages include the newly launched Seven Seas Splendor’s Mediterranean sailings on … Read more
Cruise lines expressed disappointment today after Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs issued a warning that disruptions caused by closed ports and changed itineraries stemming from fears of coronavirus made foreign cruising a risk. The department suggest Australians with underlying health concerns may want to reconsider taking foreign cruising. Carnival Australia, which sails year-round in Australia … Read more
New protocols for cruise lines could be deployed as early as this week to improve coronavirus testing and plans for evacuating sick passengers and crew. Vice President of the United States of America, Mike Pence announced over the weekend that industry leaders in Port Everglades, Florida, calling for “significant” changes and telling the cruise industry … Read more
It’s a thorny issue – and one that is holding up long-term bookings for many cruise lines. You want to take advantage of a bargain price – but what happens if circumstances change? In today’s world of travel, something just might. Some cruise lines are being sympathetic. Others not quite so helpful. The trouble is, … 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.
