The group said the extension was in line with the Australian government’s recent decision to extend the suspension of cruise tourism in the region.

The rival cruise lines have set aside their differences to focus on what really matters: preparing guidelines to protect cruisers.

Royal Caribbean Cruises CEO Richard Fain has got his knickers in a knot over talk of a ‘new normal’ in cruising. Find out why here.

If this week’s Cruise Wrap is anything to go by, the sector is pushing for its return in a big way, rewarding agents in the process.

In sad news, Royal Caribbean Cruises co-founder Arne Wilhelmsen has died at the age of 90.

Travel Weekly staff have had Enya’s “Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)” stuck in our heads all morning because of this damn Cruise Wrap. The price we pay for keeping you up to date with all the latest cruise news.

After nearly 32 years at the company, Royal Caribbean’s vice chairman is disembarking. We assume the gangplank was fitted with red carpet and LED path lights.

There are three things that matter most on a Friday: Flavour of the Week, industry gossip and a few bottles of rosé. Two of those come standard, but we suggest drinking the other while reading this.

To celebrate the beginning of cruise month, we’re bringing you a bumper Cruise Wrap which is practically overflowing with deals.

It appears the video of a crew member allegedly taunting a couple who missed the boat was a case of EXTREMELY bad timing. Yikes.

Travel Weekly’s deputy editor was seen disguising herself as a cruise ship this morning with hopes someone will spend millions revamping her life. No luck so far.

This cruise wrap is bigger than some of the cruise ships featured! And yes, we’d like you to take everything we say today literally.