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Ocean Cruising
Viking to Resume UK Cruises in May 2021
Viking has announced that it will be doing a limited cruise restart in the UK with three domestic sailings in May and…
— Cruise Radio
Three major cruise lines push back restart all the way to July
Norwegian Cruise Line and two other brands are giving up on the idea of June restart to…
— The Points Guy
First Cruise Ship Is Officially Sailing In The United States
As the vaccine makes the rounds of the American population, more and more ways of travel are opening up again. 11% of the American population has received both doses of the vaccine and domestic…
— Travel Off Path
River Cruising
American Coastal and River Cruising is Resuming
The American cruise industry has resumed operations one year after the global cruise industry went into shutdown due to the coronavirus. Two of the small ship operators, American Cruise Lines and American Queen Steamboat…
— The Maritime Executive
TUI River Cruises Set to Sail in Late June
Citing ongoing uncertainty around travel restrictions, TUI River Cruises has again extended its pause in setting sail. The first customer sailing will now…
— Cruise Industry News
Luxury Cruising
MSC Announces Big Name Executive Hires for Luxury Cruise Brand
The new luxury brand from MSC Cruises today announced details of five senior members of its management team led by CEO Michael…
— Cruise Industry News
Paul Gauguin Cruises Unveils Renovated m/s Paul Gauguin
Paul Gauguin Cruises, operator of the highest-rated and longest continually sailing luxury cruise ship in the South Pacific, the m/s Paul Gauguin, is pleased to announce a ship renovation, featuring luxurious…
— NBC
Small Ship Cruising
Stay Closer to Home with a Breathtaking British Isles Cruise with Riviera Travel
With amazing history, cosmopolitan cities, soft-sand beaches and dramatic landscapes, why bother with the hassle of travelling abroad when you can enjoy all of this on your doorstep with a British Isles cruise this summer? The tides are certainly beginning to turn for the cruise…
— World of Cruising
Adventure Cruising
Following sea trials, Albatros claims Ocean Victory
Danish expedition cruise operator Albatros Expeditions, claims Ocean Victory will deliver significant lower greenhouse gases (GHG)…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Odds and Ends
The Best Cruise Lines For Every Type of Traveller
There truly is a cruise for everyone, but how do you know which one is the best for you? ROL Cruise has the…
— World of Cruising
All You Need to Know About Cruise Embarkation and Disembarkation
You've booked your voyage, and you're super excited. You've started making a packing list, and you've given a ton of thought to what you'll do onboard and in port. But have you thought about the…
— Cruise Blog
Deck Plans
U.S. Cruises Restarted This Past Weekend, Crystal Starting Soon & A Big Surprise From Viking
by Ralph Grizzle
Want to cruise  this weekend on an eight-day Historic South and Golden Isles sailing between Amelia Island and Charleston? Yes, we consumed our morning coffee before writing this, and no, you’re not reading an old post from March of 2019. Cruising in the United States is back, after a year’s hiatus. You can now cruise again, this coming Saturday if you wish or any other Saturday thereafter.
This past weekend, American Cruise Lines’ 100-passenger Independence sailed from Jacksonville, Florida (Amelia Island) and is currently en route to Charleston, South Carolina. In Charleston, passengers will disembark and a fresh group of passengers will board to cruise back to Amelia Island.
“American Cruise Lines resumed our domestic cruise operations on March 13th,” Alexa Paolella, a spokesperson for American Cruise…
— Travel Research Online
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Point-to-Point
Let’s Opt for Clarity in How We’ll Conduct Cruises and Air Travel
by Steven Frankel
Wednesday March 17, 2021
The writing is  already on the wall. For the demand for cruises and flights to take off, all guests and crew members will need to be vaccinated.
Vaccinations are projected be available to every American adult who wants one by May 1. If substantial numbers of people have “vaccine hesitancy,” we may be able to get everyone vaccinated by June who initially wants shots. People will be able to celebrate the Fourth with others this year. It should also permit flying and cruising to begin in July—providing everyone that boards the ships or flights are…
— Travel Research Online
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