The growing number of cases on shore in Europe have started to impact the tentative return of cruising. MSC Cruises announced yesterday it will be temporarily suspending further sailings of MSC Magnifica given the prevailing pandemic situation in France and Germany and the travel restrictions imposed. The temporary suspension will affect sailing from 8 November … Read more
Over 80 per cent of Australia’s cruise passengers believe cruise lines should be responsible for the costs of testing for COVID-19 and for treatment on board, an exclusive Cruise Passenger survey has revealed. Only just under 5 per cent of 600 passengers who answered our survey question thought passengers themselves should pay for the tests and treatment. … Read more
Norwegian adventure cruise line Hurtigruten has been hit by COVID-19 cases among crew members after being among the first to bring back cruise itineraries in Europe. The sad news, which will be a blow to passengers hoping a gradual and monitored return to cruising would prove successful, was announced at the weekend. Four crew members … Read more
There is a well known Biblical phrase: “As ye sow, so shall ye reap”. Today, thousands of miles apart, two countries are grappling with the humanitarian crisis facing cruise ships in a debate without compassion and, some may feel, with a degree of racism. Holland America Line finally received confirmation it could disembark guests from … Read more
Read your feeds on social media, and you will find them filled with messages about the world standing together in a bid to fight COVID-19. Corporates like banks and essential supply companies are hammering email inboxes with soothing words about being “here for you” in times of trouble. It would appear none of those feelings … 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.
