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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 […] -
These Are the Best Winter Cruise Destinations
What are the best winter cruise destinations? That’s a question that many start asking themselves once December rolls around. Winter is actually one of the best seasons to go on a cruise: it coincides with the holidays, many travelers have time off from work, and most importantly, it’s great to get away from the dreary cold weather. There are many places around the world that are great to visit on a cruise ship between December and March. Here are three of our favorites. Read more […] -
Is New Zealand a Good Cruise Destination?
Cruises to New Zealand have really grown in popularity over the last few years. But what is so exciting about the country? Well, there are actually a lot of factors that make New Zealand such an excellent cruise destination. Although travel to Oceania in general is challenging right now, you can still get excited to visit New Zealand once those restrictions are lifted. Read more […] -
SpaceX Satellite Launch Delayed Due to Cruise Ship
The launch of a SpaceX satellite has just been delayed because of a cruise ship. That’s something that you don’t hear everyday! This marks the fourth time that the rocket failed to fire, causing frustration among those involved in the project. Read more […]
