CDC drops ‘No Sail’ order in U.S.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has dropped its "No Sail" order in favour of a new Framework for Conditional Sailing Order.
The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) in the U.S....
Viking announces completion of first at-sea PCR testing laboratory
Viking has announced the completion of the first ever PCR laboratory at sea on board the Viking Star.
Viking has completed installation of the first full-scale PCR laboratory at sea. This new onboard facility – an industry first...
Princess Cruises advances transition of two ships to P&O Cruises Australia
Princess Cruises has officially announced the transfer of Golden Princess to P&O Cruises Australia. The cruise line has also accelerated the transition of another ship, Star Princess, to the Australian company.
Premium cruise line, Princess...
Life after lockdown: Onboard the MSC Grandiosa
Now that sailings have resumed, take a peek inside the ship to see what life is like onboard the MSC Grandiosa after lockdown.
Since MSC Grandiosa resumed sailing on the 16th August there has been...
Carnival Cruise Line announces further cancellations and sailing suspensions
The Carnival cruise line has announced it will be extending its sailing suspension and cruise cancellations until the end of September 2020.
Carnival has made the decision to bring about more cancellations and increase its...
Cruise lines offer uplifting virtual experiences during coronavirus pandemic
From Viking.TV to Royal Caribbean's Virtual of the Seas, discover the cruise lines offering virtual experiences to keep spirits up during the coronavirus pandemic.
While we may be confined to our houses for the time...
Top cruises for 2021
Cruising isn’t all about new destinations. Some of the hottest places appearing in itineraries are former old favourites, proving that even while cruises delve into new areas of the world, there are a wealth...
Cruise With Confidence: the latest cancellation policy updates
Aerial view of the Caribbean Sea © iStock
For anyone unsure about booking a cruise holiday in the current climate the cruise industry is taking measures to ensure consumers feel as confident as possible with...
Viking extends suspension of all cruises until July 2020
Viking was the first cruise line to temporarily suspend operations of our river and ocean cruises. However, As the situation regarding COVID-19 has worsened and the global impact of the pandemic has become clearer,...
Emerald Waterways Mekong river cruise review
Its troubled history and extraordinary beauty makes Cambodia one of the most compelling destinations you can visit by ship discovers James Litston on an Emerald Waterways Mekong river cruise
A 4am start to the day is rarely...