How NCL's Florida victory helps cruising in the Caribbean

How NCL's Florida victory helps cruising in the Caribbean

After the Bahamas issued an emergency order last week requiring that all adult cruise passengers be vaccinated in order for a ship to call in the islands, at least three cruise lines have changed their policies to comply. That would not be…

Norwegian extends vaccination requirement through 2021

Norwegian extends vaccination requirement through 2021

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) extended its passenger vaccine mandate through Dec. 31. All guests and crew on NCL ships must be 100% vaccinated with no exception for people under 12, who are too young for the vaccine, but the cruise line said…

Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas back in service

Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas back in service

The Harmony of the Seas set sail from its new summer homeport of Barcelona on Aug. 15, marking Royal Caribbean International’s return to Western Europe cruising.  It is Royal Caribbean’s third ship to launch in Europe this year, following two ship restarts…

More of a Goop thing for Celebrity Cruises

More of a Goop thing for Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises and Goop will further their partnership by putting Goop practitioners on a series of Caribbean sailings this fall. Starting in October, the practitioners will lead exclusive programming, including workouts and mindfulness sessions with the goal of enriching guest well-being. The…

Atlas Ocean Voyages takes debut cruise to the skies

Atlas Ocean Voyages takes debut cruise to the skies

Atlas Ocean Voyages chartered flights from Heraklion, Greece, to Egypt to enable its first-ever passengers to finish their cruise in Egypt as planned. Dispatches from the World Navigator: Dispatch, World Navigator: The reality of cruising during a pandemic Dispatch, World Navigator: A…

Windstar unveils longest cruise in its history

Windstar unveils longest cruise in its history

Windstar in 2023 will embark on the longest cruise in its history, the 79-day Grand European Bucket List Adventure.  The Star Legend will depart Stockholm, Sweden, on July 25, 2023, for a cruise that will be in port for 71 days and at…