Cruise News Briefing - July 30, 2021. Crystal Serenity adds Miami as an embarkation port. Disney details more adults-only areas on Disney Wish. Carnival Cruise LIne’s newest ship Mardi Gras prepares to set sail. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - July 29, 2021. Allure of the Seas is set to return from her test cruise today. The former Carnival Fascination has found a new life with a Chinese river cruise company. England has opened up international cruises. Cruise line stocks were mixed on Wednesday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - July 28, 2021. Carnival Cruise Line resumes cruises to Alaska. Icy Strait Point welcomes its first cruise ship since 2019. Royal Caribbean Group partners with the Alaska Travel Industry Industry Association Foundation to give grants to Alaskan tourism businesses and community organizations. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, NCLH, and RCL.
Cruise News Briefing - July 27, 2021. Norwegian Cruise Line has resumed sailings. Disney Cruise Line has updated its health and safety protocols. MSC Cruises took delivery of its new flagship this week. Cruise line stocks closed up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - July 26, 2021. A U.S. appeals court overturned its decision to reinstate the CDC’s Conditional Sailing Order for cruise ships sailing from Florida. Celebrity Equinox has set sail from Port Everglades. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has resumed cruises from the Port of Palm Beach. Cruise line stocks were down on Friday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - July 23, 2021. Four more cruise ships are set to sail from the Port of Seattle to Alaska this coming week. Seabourn Odyssey made a port call in St. Kitts on Thursday, marking the first time the port has welcomed a cruise ship since last year. Scotland has lifted its ban on cruise ships, and is now welcoming those sailing with UK passengers. Cruise stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - July 22, 2021. For the first time in nearly two years, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship called to Sitka, Alaska with revenue passengers. Disney Cruise Line has its eye on Port Everglades for a cruise port in the 2023-2024 season. Cunard Line is starting a series of Grand Voyage cruises starting as early as October. Cruise line stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - July 21, 2021. MSC Meraviglia has successfully completed her test cruise. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has announced an initiative to offer free cruises to essential workers. Carnival Cruise Line will continue to sail with at least 95 percent vaccinated passengers until at least October. Cruise stocks were up on Tuesday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - July 20, 2021. Carnival Cruise Line announced that seven additional cruise ships will sail by Fall 2021, bringing a total of 15 vessels returning to service. Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas is the next cruise ship to depart on a test cruise from Florida. A Regent 2024 World Cruise sold out in less than three hours. Cruise line stocks were down for RCL, NCLH, and CCL.
Cruise News Briefing - July 19, 2021. The CDC’s Conditional Sailing Order will not expire anytime soon. Royal Caribbean kicks off the Alaska cruise season later today with Serenade of the Seas. The 2021 Alaska cruise season is officially underway. Cruise stocks were down on Friday for RCL, CCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - July 16, 2021. Canada has announced an earlier end to the ban on cruise ships than originally planned. Carnival Breeze has now resumed sailings. Royal Caribbean has closed its volunteer of the Seas program. Cruise line stocks were down for RCL, CCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - July 15, 2021. Royal Caribbean is preparing to select volunteers for test cruises. A date has been set for large cruise ships to be banned from Venice’s city center. Carnival Cruise Line has announced more cruise directors for its summer restart. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - July 14, 2021. The Cayman Islands has announced its reopening plan for international visitors. An American Cruise Lines river ship has run aground in the Cumberland River. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has sued the state of Florida over its vaccine passport ban. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - July 13, 2021. Carnival will be requiring travel insurance on cruises from Florida. American Cruise Lines has cut an Alaska cruise short and canceled another following three COVID-19 cases onboard. Crystal Cruises’ first expedition ship is en route to her first homeport. Cruise line stocks were down on Monday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - July 12, 2021. Two Carnival Cruise Line ships return from their first revenue cruises. Royal Caribbean details August 2021 protocols for Florida cruises. Carnival Glory is the next Carnival ship to receive the new paint scheme. Cruise line stocks were up on Friday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - July 9, 2021. Disney Cruise Line has announced new details about the World of Marvel restaurant on Disney Wish. Virgin Voyages has canceled more cruises aboard Scarlet Lady and Valiant Lady. Carnival Horizon arrived at Half Moon Cay on Thursday, marking the first cruise ship visit there in 16 months.
Cruise News Briefing - July 8, 2021. Silversea Cruises is turning one of its luxury ships into an expedition vessel. After being on the ship for 30 days, Carnival crew members may now be allowed to come ashore in the United States and in ports of call. Luxury line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a new 132-night world cruise for 2024. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - July 7, 2021. Carnival Cruise Line makes its first call to Amber Cove since the industry shutdown. Another cruise port in France opens back up, a sign that the cruise industry is starting to reopen across the globe. The CDC has filed to lift the injunction placed on its Conditional Sailing Order.
Cruise News Briefing - July 3, 2021. Royal Caribbean has offered a ship to house emergency workers as they continue to work at the site of a collapsed condo building in Surfside. Freedom of the Seas set sail on its first passenger cruise in 15 months. Luxury brand Crystal Cruises returns to sea today sailing a seven-night cruise from Nassau, Bahamas. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has overturned a Key West vote to restrict cruise ships. Cruise stocks for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - July 2, 2021. Royal Caribbean says that all of their Florida sailings are sold out for the next two months. Carnival’s brand ambassador John Heald was denied entry into the US because of a UK travel ban. Virgin Voyages takes delivery of its second ship Valiant Lady. Cruise line stocks were flat for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - July 1, 2021. Two cruise ships called in Cozumel, Mexico for the first time in 15 months. Carnival has removed the Casino Bar from two ships, and announced the buffet situation onboard. Port Canaveral has revealed its ship restart summer schedule. Cruise line stocks were up on Wednesday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.