Travel Weekly’s editor is celebrating International Day of the Seafarer by watching all nine seasons of The Love Boat, but will steer well clear of that terrible Below Deck series.

Want to know more about the current state of cruise and how it will recover? CLIA’s Australasian boss is ready and raring to respond.

CLIA has warned of dire consequences if Australia’s cruise suspension continues beyond 17 September, and JobKeeper isn’t extended for agents and others in the travel industry.

This follows the company’s announcement that it will begin to gradually reintroduce cruise departures in the US in August.

The cruise industry is getting ready to welcome guests back on board with hefty new health and safety measures that go just short of wrapping them in bubble wrap.

Don’t be fooled by the positive vibes emanating from the accompanying photo. This agency boss is pissed off and seeking action.

Sture Myrmell says the state government is not only putting remaining crew members at risk, but also impacting the cruise industry as a whole.

DFAT is advising Aussies to think twice before taking an overseas cruise due to the rapid spread of coronavirus.

As the city drowns in Game of Thrones fans and history buffs, Dubrovnik’s mayor has teamed up with cruise industry heavyweights to come up with solutions.

To feel the full effect of this story, Travel Weekly suggests imagining that CLIA Australasia boss Joel Katz has bull horns in the accompanying photo.

Thought were were a good chance of winning at the Cruise Industry Awards but failed to attend Saturday night’s shindig? Find out if there’s a gong with your name on it here.

Meanwhile, the only ‘lifestyle’ our job has given us is a caffeine addiction, and some serious FOMO after reading this.