CDC Extends Conditional Sail Order into 2022; Voluntary After JAN Date: 2021-10-26 09:12:32 Order: 0 Rather than letting the current CSO expire at the end of OCT, the CDC has extended it until JAN, saying, "Despite the best efforts of the cruise industry," COVID remains a threat. Cruise
MSC Launches Hull Art Contest for MSC Euribia on Int'l Artists Day Date: 2021-10-26 08:30:19 Order: 0 MSC Cruises announced a design contest to transform the hull of MSC Euribia into a giant, floating canvas with the goal to communicate the importance of respect for the environment. The... Cruise Spotlight
Will Delta, B.C., be Home to a New Cruise Ship Terminal? Date: 2021-10-25 11:56:34 Order: 0 Delta, located in the Greater Vancouver Area, may be the home of a new cruise ship terminal within a few years. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority had been looking into the feasibility of... DeltaOptimist Cruise
Canadian Cruise Sector Urges Government to Engage with US to Rescue Industry Date: 2021-10-25 11:56:06 Order: 0 A group of Canadian cruise industry businesses and associations have called on the Government of Canada to “immediately engage with the U.S. federal government to develop a mutually... CruiseIndustryNews Cruise
Crystal to Use Complimentary Charter Flights for Antarctica Season From Ushuaia Date: 2021-10-25 11:55:44 Order: 0 Crystal Expedition Cruises has announced it will provide complimentary round-trip chartered air flights between Miami and Ushuaia, Argentina for Crystal Endeavor’s inaugural round-trip... CruiseIndustryNews Cruise
Carnival Christens Mardi Gras in First Naming Ceremony in the U.S. Since Industry Restart Date: 2021-10-25 10:22:02 Order: 0 Mardi Gras was christened at Port Canaveral, Fla. on 23OCT, at a “Universe of Fun” celebration with Shaquille O’Neal, Christine Duffy, and more in attendance. Cruise Spotlight
Open Jaw Exclusive: First-Time River Cruising, Returning to Europe, and Opportunities for Advisors; Sailing with Avalon Waterwa... Date: 2021-10-25 08:01:13 Order: 0 Open Jaw's Lynn Elmhirst was travelling with Chris Jones, Director of Marketing for GFoB Canada, as he sailed on his very first river cruise, and the two discussed how advisors can get... Cruise Out & About
Another Cruise Line Modifies Mixed Vaccine Policy As CDC Relaxes Guidance ahead of 08NOV Border Reopening Date: 2021-10-21 09:32:34 Order: 0 As the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its vaccination guidance to allow entry for those who have received mixed doses, Celebrity Cruises has become just... CruiseCritic Cruise
Cruise Industry in Maritimes Already Preparing for Next Spring Date: 2021-10-21 09:31:16 Order: 0 In NOV, cruise ships will officially be allowed to visit Canadian ports once again following the pandemic-related ban on cruising in Canadian waters by the federal government. However, the... CTVNews Cruise
MSC Announces Two New Appointments For Western Canada Date: 2021-10-20 11:17:07 Order: 0 Vancouver-based Ramon Jacinto is BDM for Western & Central Canada, and Chrysoline Herten starts as Inside Sales Co-ordinator. Cruise People Spotlight
Still 180 Degrees from Ordinary - and a Happy Return to Cruising on Inaugural Star Legend Cruise Date: 2021-10-20 10:55:33 Order: 0 Vanessa Lee sailed on the 10-day inaugural cruise of Spain and Portugal last month. Windstar Cruises' Star Legend has emerged from "Star Plus" expansion with 50 new suites and other... Cruise Vanessa's Views
Royal Caribbean Reportedly Increasing Capacity on its Cruise Ships Date: 2021-10-19 11:47:23 Order: 0 According to Royal Caribbean Blog, there have been anecdotal reports from passengers that the cruise line’s capacity will be increasing from the previous limit of 24 to 40 per cent.... RoyalCaribbeanBlog Cruise
Quark Expeditions' New Ship, Ultramarine, is an Expedition Cruising Gamechanger Date: 2021-10-19 10:18:14 Order: 0 When it launches in late 2021, Quark Expeditions' new ship, Ultramarine, will become the polar expedition home to just 199 guests and 140 crew and expedition team members. Cruise
Holland America Line Names Princess of the Netherlands Godmother of Rotterdam Date: 2021-10-18 11:04:46 Order: 0 Holland America Line's connection with the Dutch royal family dates back to the 1920's. Its newest ship debuts this month and will be christened next spring in the Netherlands. Cruise Spotlight
And There Goes Cruising From Texas: Governor Bans Vaccine Mandates, Just Like FL Date: 2021-10-18 10:57:26 Order: 0 Last week, Texas Governor Greg Abbott barred all COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the state by any entity, including private employers. The ban includes prohibiting companies to require... Reuters Cruise
