Cruise Ship
Image of Boston Sunset Cruise Goes Viral – Draws Governmental Rebuke
The domestic travel industry was shocked over the weekend after a Massachusetts woman posted images of a cruise ship packed with people online. Now, authorities in the state have issued a cease-and-desist order to the company responsible for the cruise. NBCBoston.com reports that the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards ordered Bay State Cruise Company to cease operating…
Read MoreGerman Cruise Company Tests The Waters And Sets Sail During Pandemic
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, most major companies across the globe have suspended operations since March. After cruise ships that were already at sea when the pandemic started arrived at port in April, no major cruies vessels have embarked on a voyage carrying passengers, until now. Finally at sea – With 1200 passengers our “Mein…
Read MoreRoyal Caribbean Rolls Out New Muster Drill Procedures
Anyone who has been on a cruise has participated in the muster drill in which crewmembers give passengers instructions on what to do in the event of a maritime emergency. These drills are required by law and are conducted in order to help ensure passenger safety. But despite its noble cause, the muster drill is…
Read MoreCDC Wants Public’s Input Before Allowing Cruise Ship to Sail Again
In March, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control issued an order prohibiting international cruise ships from calling on U.S. ports through July 24. The CDC subsequently extended the order through September in order to give the cruise industry more time to put practices in place to help ensure passenger safety in the era of coronavirus.…
Read MoreCDC Official “Astonished” That Cruise Companies Continue To Book During Pandemic
Among those in the travel industry, it is no secret that the cruise sector has been effectively paused since March. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has issued an order preventing major international cruise ships from calling on the United States through September, effectively shutting down much of the world’s cruise business. But despite the…
Read MoreRoyal Caribbean Announces World’s Largest Cruise Ship Will Be Delayed
As cruise companies across the world announce the liquidation of cruise ships in an attempt to remain solvent, now does not seem to be the ideal time to launch an innovative new super ship. In the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Royal Caribbean has announced that it will delay the rollout of its newest…
Read MoreThe Future of Cruising in Key West In Doubt As Ballot Measure Seeks to Eliminate Up to 95% Of Cruise Traffic
Key West residents will soon have the opportunity to decide on significantly reducing the prevalence of cruise ships calling on the tropical island city. Understandably, some residents are concerned that such a prohibition would significantly affect Key West’s economy. But others are eager to see the cruise ships go. TheMaritimeExecutive.com reports that a set of…
Read MoreNearly 300 Crew members Still Stuck Aboard Grand Celebration Cruise Ship
After the coronavirus pandemic caused the abrupt disruption of the cruise industry in March over 100,000 cruise ship crew members were left stranded aboard the ships on which they work. Countries closed their borders and turned cruise ships away, fearing that the ships may be carrying passengers sick with the virus. Now, four months after the…
Read MoreCiting Increasing Coronavirus Cases – CDC Extends Cruise No-Sail Order
In what may amount to little more than a technicality, on Thursday the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended its cruise ship no-sail order through September. The extension comes as little surprise as the confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United States continues to soar. The CDC originally placed the order on…
Read MoreHolland America Announces The Sale of Four Cruise Ships
Following the lead of its parent company Carnival Cruise Line, which announced the sale of 13 cruise ships last week, Holland America has recently announced that it will sell multiple ships as well. CruiseIndustryNews.com reports that Holland America will sell the Amsterdam, Maasdam, Rotterdam and Veendam. In a statement Stein Kruse, CEO of both Holland America…
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