Cruise lines offer ships as floating hospitals
Carnival Corporation are among the cruise operators to offer their ships to governments for use during the Coronavirus pandemic. In a statement, Carnival said that its cruise line brands,…
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Coronavirus: AmaWaterways becomes latest line to delay cruises
AmaWaterways will delay its European sailing season, joining the likes of Uniworld, Viking Cruises, Windstar and Princess Cruises in pausing operations amid the Coronavirus outbreak. AmaWaterways president and co-founder…
Uniworld suspends European operations until April 23
Uniworld has suspended all European itineraries until April 23, offering booked guests the opportunity to move their reservation to another itinerary in 2020 or 2021. They also have the…
Government advises elderly avoid cruise ships
The British government has advised British nationals aged 70 and over and those with pre-existing health conditions to avoid travelling on cruise ships “at this time”. The advice follows…
CLIA postpones 2020 conference
Clia has postponed the CLIA Conference 2020 in the wake of the coronavirus. The conference 2020 was due to take place in Southampton from 26 – 28 April. Andy…
Princess Cruises pauses operations for 60 days
Princess Cruises has announced that it is to pause all cruises for 60 days as a result of the Coronavirus. The ban covers departures between March 12 to May…
Virgin Voyages pushes back launch events
Virgin Voyages has postponed its launch event in Miami, which was originally planned to take place next week, and delayed its showcase tour and inaugural season. In a statement,…
Viking suspends March and April cruises
Viking is temporarily suspending river and ocean cruises between March 12 and April 30 following the cornovirus outbreak. The line said it plans to resume operations on May 1,…
‘First Mates’ head to Dover to join Virgin Voyages’ new Scarlet Lady
Virgin Voyages has hosted its first agent guests on board Scarlet Lady in Dover, before it makes its way to Liverpool and the United States. The new 2,770-guest, adults-only ship…
Travel agents get on board Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages has hosted its first travel agent guests on board the Scarlet Lady in Dover, before it makes its way to Liverpool and the United States. The new…