Frank Del Rio, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line’s parent company, says ships will start out at 50-60% capacity but that demand for 2021 is already strong.
Author: Morgan Hines, USA TODAY
53 from Hurtigruten ship test positive for COVID-19; SeaDream passengers, crew all negative
53 people from two Hurtigruten cruises have tested positive. Meanwhile, SeaDream passengers and crew from have all tested negative.
AIDA Cruises cancels 2 of 3 August sailings after anticipated restart amid COVID-19 pandemic
German line AIDA Cruises will not restart operations this week after all. The cruise line’s restart is being held up by its flag state: Italy.
36 crew infected on Hurtigruten ship: Passengers disembarked, potentially exposing communities
Thirty-six crew members have tested positive for COVID-19 onboard Hurtigruten’s MS Roald Amundsen, the first to sail internationally since the pandemic began.
Cruise passengers struggle refunds amid the pandemic; federal agency report recommends changes
A Federal Maritime Commission report is recommending amended regulations related to cruise lines’ refund policies.
Norwegian, Regent, Oceania cruise lines extend suspensions, won’t sail until Nov. 1
Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises have extended their global sailing suspensions through Oct. 31.
Ten AIDA cruise crew members test positive for COVID-19; ships will still sail in August
Ten crew members on two AIDA Cruises ships tested positive for COVID-19, but the ships are expected to depart on schedule.
Regis Philbin, beloved TV host of ‘Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?’ and ‘Regis and Kathie Lee,’ dies at 88
TV legend Regis Philbin has died of natural causes. The “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?” and “Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee” host was 88.
German cruise ship, Mein Schiff 2, sails with 1,200 people on board in first return voyage
The German cruise line TUI Cruises has restarted operations with its “Mein Schiff 2” sailing for the first time since the industry was shut down because of the coronavirus, with 1,200 people on board.
Carnival Corp. is shedding 15 ships across its fleets: Here’s what it means for cruisers
Some companies, including cruise giant Carnival Corp., have announced they are making reductions to their fleets. Here’s what that means for cruisers.