Category: Cruise Lines
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Cruise Lines Move to Cancel Russian Itineraries and Assist Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is impacting the entire world right now. The cruise industry is even beginning to feel the effects. Multiple cruise lines have started to take actions that are a direct result of the conflict. Some of them have moved to cancel itineraries in Russia while others are trying to use their ships to offer more direct assistance to Ukrainian people. One thing is certain: the longer this conflict goes on for, the more cruise lines we are going to see making moves as a response to it. Read more […] -
A Look at Swan Hellenic’s 2022 Itineraries
The recently revamped Swan Hellenic has plenty of interesting itineraries in 2022. The cruise line is visiting locations around the entire world. They have had a pretty storied history, and this is their first year in a while back on the water. To celebrate, let’s take a look at some of the best cruises that they have planned for this year. Read more […] -
What Adults Can Do for Fun on Family Cruises
Many adults struggle figuring out how to have fun on family cruises. We don’t blame them. Cruise lines like Disney or Royal Caribbean can seem, at first glance, like they really only cater to the younger crowd. Adrenaline-pumping activities, loud environments, and entertainment designed for kids aren’t what most adults are looking for on their cruises. Read more […] -
Are Cruises Coming Back to Australia?
It’s been a while since cruises have been allowed to visit Australia. It’s been one of the few constants throughout the entire pandemic. While other countries have waffled between being opened and closed since the world changed in 2020, Australia has remained staunchly shut down to tourism. Some were speculating about the nation reopening at the end of last year, but the Omicron wave dashed all hopes of that happening. However, things may changing for the better. Cruises may be returning to Australia sooner than we think! Read more […] -
Looking Ahead: News on Three New Cruise Ships
New cruise ships are on the horizon. Disney, Cunard, and Celebrity are all prepping additions to their fleets. Maybe it’s time to start getting excited about the future of cruising again! It’s been hard to be optimistic about the cruise industry over the course of the pandemic, but things are starting to look up now. The Conditional Sailing Order has ended, cruise bookings are up, and new vessels promise to bring renewed enthusiasm into the world of cruising. Here is the latest on three ships that are worth looking forward to. Read more […] -
The CDC’s Conditional Sailing Order Has Expired
The CDC’s Conditional Sailing Order (CSO) has expired. This is a big deal for the cruise industry. The CSO was a roadblock for many cruise lines through much of the pandemic. It originally required companies to perform test voyages so that their health protocols could be observed and critiqued by the CDC. This requirement was eventually softened as long as cruise lines adopted stringent vaccine mandates. Most major companies did this and were allowed to sail again. Read more […]
