Cruise News Briefing - June 30, 2021. Costa Maya welcomed its first cruise ship back after 15 months. Disney Cruise Line has delayed the test cruise for Disney Dream due to “inconsistent COVID-19 test results.” A federal judge has granted the CDC an extension to respond to Florida’s lawsuit. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - June 29, 2021. Carnival Cruise Line has announced major additions to its HUB smartphone app. Royal Caribbean has announced which venues will be off-limits to unvaccinated cruisers on Freedom of the Seas in July. MSC Grandiosa sailed from Barcelona this past weekend, marking the reopening of the port to international cruise travel. Cruise stocks were down for CCL, RCL and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - June 28, 2021. Celebrity Edge is the first major cruise ship to sail from a U.S. port in 15 months. Carnival Cruise Line shows drone footage of the pier they are using this summer in Bimini Island in the Bahamas. Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line gear up for summer sailings with three ships starting this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Stocks were up on Friday for RCL, CCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - June 25, 2021. Two positive cases have been reported on Adventure of the Seas, but Royal Caribbean’s protocols appear to have worked. MSC Cruises has announced the name of its newest Seaside EVO class ship. Carnival Corporation has revealed that it lost about two billion dollars during the second quarter. Cruise line stocks were mixed on Thursday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - June 24, 2021
Cruise News Briefing - June 23, 2021— AM UPDATE. Carnival Cruise Line announced on Wednesday morning that they will be receiving two cruise ships. The first ship will be from Italian brand Costa Cruises, and then vessel from German-brand AIDA Cruises. The vessels will enter service in 2022 and 2023. The new-to-Carnival cruise ships are expected to be named at a later date.
Cruise News Briefing - June 23, 2021. Florida’s Governor is speaking out over the state’s win in the lawsuit against the CDC. Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas has returned from its first simulated voyages and initial reports are that it went well. Canada’s cautious approach to cruising during the pandemic could have a lasting negative impact on its cruise ports. Cruise line stocks for CCL, NCLH, and RCL.
Cruise News Briefing - June 22, 2021. We are learning more about what is going on during Royal Caribbean’s two-night simulated test cruise aboard Freedom of the Seas. Holland America Line announced restart plans for both the east coast and west coast. Carnival Cruise Line and Guy Fieri partner to bring Guy’s Burger Joint to your door. Cruise line stocks for CCL, NCLH, and RCL.
Cruise News Briefing - June 21, 2021. Two more cruise ships set sail with U.S. cruisers over the weekend, one setting off on its maiden voyage with guests. MSC Cruises has made it clear that if you cruise unvaccinated, you will have to buy a mandatory travel insurance policy from the cruise operator. Three Carnival Corporation (CCL) brands — Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Holland America — were breached in a cyber attack this spring. Cruise line stocks were down on Friday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - June 18, 2021. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has updated cruise guidance for guests who plan to embark a ship. Royal Caribbean breaks ground on new terminal in Galveston, Texas. Cozumel, Mexico has received its first major cruise ship since the industry shut down last March. Port Canaveral shows off a SpaceX photo with Carnival’s Mardi Gras. Cruise stocks were down on Thursday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - June 17, 2021. Royal Caribbean International cut the steel on its upcoming Icon-class cruise ship at a shipyard in Finland on Wednesday. Two cruise ports in Alaska welcome cruise guests this past weekend, making it the first stop since 2019. A new study from Expedia shows that cruise vacations remain strong from summer 2021 to the future. Cruise stocks were up for RCL, CCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - June 16, 2021. Another Viking ocean cruise ship has resumed sailings in Bermuda. Royal Caribbean's latest ship Odyssey of the Seas canceled its first cruise because of crew members testing positive. MSC Splendida has resumed sailings in the Mediterranean, making it MSC’s fifth ship to resume service. Cruise stocks were down on Tuesday for CCL, NCLH, and RCL.
Cruise News Briefing - June 15, 2021. The CDC and the State of Florida have not come to an agreement concerning the CDC’s Conditional Sailing Order. In a few weeks, Belize is set to welcome its first cruise ship in 15 months. Virgin Voyages has announced Resilient Lady’s inaugural winter season schedule. Cruise stocks were down for CCL, NCLH, and RCL.
Cruise News Briefing - June 11, 2021. Royal Caribbean’s new ship Odyssey of the Seas has arrived in her homeport of Port Everglades for the first time. Another Royal Caribbean ship, Adventure of the Seas, has arrived into Nassau, Bahamas ahead of her summer sailings from the island port. And finally, Princess Cruises has announced a new service on its MedallionClass app that enables guests to call a crew member to their location or ask a question via live chat. Cruise stock for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - June 10, 2021. Carnival Cruise Line’s new ship, Mardi Gras, was refueled with liquefied natural gas in Port Canaveral for the first time. Disney Cruise Line has released an update to its Navigator smartphone app ahead of its UK Staycation sailings. In honor of World Oceans Day on Tuesday, Norwegian Cruise Line donated $25,000 towards ocean conservation efforts. Cruise line stocks for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - June 9, 2021. Carnival released its protocols for Texas sailings on Carnival Vista and Carnival Breeze. Carnival Cruise Line has announced who the cruise directors will be on four ships sailing from the U.S. this summer. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has begun a vaccination program for the crew that will be working aboard Grand Classica. Cruise stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - June 8, 2021. MSC Cruises has announced its U.S. return with Caribbean and Bahamas sailings on two ships out of Florida. Norwegian Cruise Line has announced additional U.S. deployments for summer and fall 2021, and is sticking with its vaccination mandate. Carnival Cruise Line said they still plan on sailing from Galveston this summer with a vaccinated ship that is in accordance with CDC guidelines. Cruise line stocks for NCLH, CCL, and RCL.
Cruise News Briefing - June 7, 2021 — AM Update. Carnival Cruise Line has announced that they are announcing the first two ships to restart cruising in July with Carnival Vista and Carnival Breeze, while Carnival Horizon waitS patiently. Both Texas ships will require guests to be fully vaccinated. Cruise line stocks open in the green for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - June 7, 2021. A cruise ship docks in Venice for the first time since the passenger vessel ban. Celebrity Millennium steams towards Barbados with a new muster drill. The Canary Islands are cashing in on European cruises.
Cruise News Briefing - June 4, 2021. Carnival’s new ship Mardi Gras is arriving in Florida this morning. MSC Cruises will be returning to Spain at the end of June. Royal Caribbean has announced it will be constructing a new cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston. And a campaign to limit cruise ships and passengers in the Alaskan city of Juneau has fallen flat. Cruise stocks were down for CCL, NCHL, and RCL.
Cruise News Briefing - June 3, 2021. The lawsuit with the Centers for Disease Control and three states is still ongoing. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line will operate test cruises in late June from Florida. A sixth cruise line will sail Alaska this summer. Cruise line stocks were up for CCL, NCLH, and RCL.
Cruise News Briefing - June 2, 2021. Disney Cruise Line has received approval from the CDC to begin test cruises this month, starting with Disney Dream out of Port Canaveral. The transport ministry of Spain has announced that the country will once again be welcoming cruise ships as of June 7. Queen Mary is in danger of flooding or capsizing if major repairs are not done. Cruise line stocks were up on Tuesday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - June 1, 2021. Port Canaveral prepares for the arrival of Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship Mardi Gras. Norwegian Cruise Line cancels two additional itineraries this summer. MSC Cruises details the new ship. The stock market was closed on Monday for Memorial Day, it reopens on Tuesday.