Cruise
Norwegian extends global cruise suspension across all brands
Were your clients hoping to catch The Choir of Man on an NCL cruise in the next couple of months? Well, unfortunately they’ll have to wait a little longer.
Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line and P&O cancel Aussie sailings, as Costa Cruises readies for restart
by Huntley Mitchell
This story is a bit like a pair of mismatched socks, in that it contains both good news and bad news.
Tourism
Tourism Minister outlines international travel expectations, says Aussies “should be confident” to book cruises
by Huntley Mitchell
Dan Tehan tackled a number of burning questions about travel during his latest round of media appearances. He even revealed his cruising plans … well, sort of.
Cruise
New Zealand turns away Ponant ship ahead of planned ‘bubble expeditions’
The cruise line’s long-awaited New Zealand cruise season is facing an uncertain future after the NZ government denied visas to a majority of the ship’s crew.
Cruise
Qatar Airways teams up with Ponant to dabble in expedition cruising
The airline’s destination management arm is offering up a pretty spiffy adventure cruise, proving it is possible to be master of the sky and the sea.
Cruise
CLIA calls for cruise ban to be replaced by newly proposed measures
The association has been busy making sure the government sticks to its plan of lifting the cruise ban by 17 December by suggesting a range of safety measures.
Cruise
Carnival cancels additional US sailings as it works to meet CDC requirements
Carnival Cruise Line has further paused its US operations as it scrambles to meet the CDC’s requirements, as well as the additional environmental requirements placed on the brand’s parent company.
Cruise
Royal Caribbean posts $2.3 billion quarterly loss, but 2021 bookings “trending well”
by Huntley Mitchell
With its global cruise operations having been suspended since March, Royal Caribbean’s quarterly results come as no surprise.
Cruise
CLIA voices support for new European cruise safety guidelines
The new guidelines aim to set a benchmark for maritime operations in the EU, bringing European summer cruises one step closer. Woo-hoo!
Cruise
Scenic Group to launch Emerald Waterways as standalone brand Down Under
Proof that the cruise industry is still alive and kicking comes this positive news from our good friends at Scenic.
Cruise
A-ROSA to restart cruises within a month
Given the battering the cruise industry has taken due to COVID-19, this news is a much-needed beacon of hope for the sector.
Cruise
STUDY: Cruises cheaper than backpacking for Aussie Millennials
In bad news for Baby Boomers who go cruising to escape those pesky Millennials comes this new study.