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Slowly but Surely, the Cruise Industry Restart Continues
The cruise industry restart has been a bumpy process for years now. Things are finally starting to become more normal, however. As spring 2022 blooms into the most popular cruise season of the year, most cruise lines are doubling down on their efforts to restore their fleets to full activity. Right now may just be the highest level of business we have seen in the industry since the beginning of the pandemic. Needless to say, it's an exciting time! Read more [...]
Scenic Group Preps for the Future
Scenic Group is getting ready for an exciting future in the cruise industry. Two of their cruise lines, Emerald Cruises and Scenic, are expanding their fleets. Additionally, Scenic has announced their 2023 European cruises, and there's plenty to get excited about. Both luxury lines are preparing for an increased demand in cruising in the next few years. Read more [...]
Do You Still Need to Be Vaccinated for COVID-19 to Cruise?
COVID-19 completely changed the cruise industry. One of the biggest shifts for many cruise lines was vaccine requirements. To sail in the middle of the pandemic, ships were forced to only allow vaccinated travelers onboard. However, it is now April 2022. It's been over two years since the start of the pandemic, and things are starting to feel normal again. Naturally, many are starting to wonder if cruise lines are still enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Let's look at some of the biggest cruise lines out there to get an idea of the situation. Read more [...]
Norwegian Cruise Line Breaks New Ground with NFT Collection
Norwegian Cruise Line has released their first collection of NFTs. This is quite groundbreaking within the cruise industry. While cruise lines have always aimed towards the future, this is the first time a major cruise line has adopted technology like this. While this will certainly gather controversy thanks to the controversial nature of NFTs, it definitely shows how forward-thinking Norwegian really is. Read more [...]
Cruise Demand is Going Up Once Again
The demand for cruises has been a bit shaky over the past few years. While it has generally remained high despite the pandemic, it has had low periods recently. Thankfully, a myriad of factors are combining to bring demand for cruises up once again. Both Royal Caribbean and Carnival have been reporting high booking numbers, signalling a bright future for the cruise industry. Read more [...]
COVID-19 Outbreak on Vaccinated Princess Cruise Ship Sparks Concern
There has been an outbreak of the coronavirus on Ruby Princess. The ship docked in San Francisco on March 28th. Princess announced the cases once the ship arrived in California. One of the reasons why this is such a notable outbreak is because the ship was billed as being "fully vaccinated." This event has sparked concern about the cruise industry and its safety standards, particularly with newly eased warnings from the CDC over cruise travel. Read more [...]