Norwegian cancels sailings from Dominican Republic

Norwegian cancels sailings from Dominican Republic

Citing challenges around crewing its ships returning to service, Norwegian Cruise Line canceled its sailings out of La Romana, Dominican Republic, this summer, two days after canceling the Norwegian Joy’s season from Montego Bay, Jamaica.  This Gem’s Caribbean season was to run…

When will river cruises restart in Europe? Here's the latest

When will river cruises restart in Europe? Here's the latest

With the EU’s vote to reopen borders to vaccinated travelers, river cruise lines have started releasing their plans for the summer season. Here are the sailings that have been announced so far: Amadeus River Cruises Amadeus River Cruises will launch its first…

Katina Athanasiou departs Norwegian Cruise Line's top sales post

Katina Athanasiou departs Norwegian Cruise Line's top sales post

Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief sales officer Katina Athanasiou has left the company, effective today, and will consult for the organization through November. Athanasiou said the separation was amicable and that it was due to her decision to delay getting a Covid-19 vaccination,…

Don’t get excited about Florida cruises yet. The state’s ‘vaccine passport’ ban creates ocean of confusion

Don’t get excited about Florida cruises yet. The state’s ‘vaccine passport’ ban creates ocean of confusion

Celebrity Cruises is the first cruise line to receive approval from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to sail with paying passengers. But there’s a complication: Florida law.  The CDC approval hinges on a vaccine requirement. Celebrity, a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Group, will…

Celebrity Cruises is first cruise line to receive CDC approval to sail with paying passengers in June

Celebrity Cruises is first cruise line to receive CDC approval to sail with paying passengers in June

Cruising in U.S. waters can officially resume in June. The first large cruise ship has been approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to sail in June. Celebrity Cruises, a subsidiary Royal Caribbean Group, is the first cruise line to receive approval to…