Cruise News Today — January 31, 2022. Five Norwegian Cruise Line ships come online over the weekend as the company attempts a second restart. After two years, Royal Caribbean returns to its private destination Labadee, Haiti. A former ROYAL CARIBBEAN ship Sun Viking was scrapped last week after 50 years of service. Cruise line stocks were down on Friday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Today — January 30, 2022. Crystal Cruises’ second ship, Crystal Serenity was denied entry to the port of Aruba on Saturday. Queen Mary will receive $5 million in repairs and could reopen to guests in 2022. Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras comes to the aid of the disabled boat off the coast of Mexico.
Cruise News Today — January 29, 2022. Carnival Cruise Line completes the first test with VeriFLY health screening system. Crystal Cruises indicates that it wants to do well with its Crystal Symphony crew. Holland America Line is giving away 75 Alaska cruises for the 2022 season. Cruise line stocks were down on Friday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Today — January 28, 2022. Carnival Australia has canceled more sailings. Over 6 million cruisers have sailed on CLIA member cruise lines since July 2021. Holland America has announced a special cruise aboard Rotterdam during which its naming ceremony takes place. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Today — January 27, 2022. Carnival Cruise Line's upcoming Carnival Celebration received its funnel this week at Meyer Turku shipyard. The Wonder of the Seas is set to be delivered to Royal Caribbean later this morning in France. Celebrity reveals itinerary and return to cruise dates for Infinity. Cruise line stocks for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Today — January 26, 2022. Bookings have opened for Carnival Cruise Line’s next Excel-class ship, Carnival Jubilee. Select 2023 Disney Cruise Line sailings will feature Pixar Day at Sea celebration. Chef Rudi Sodamin has been named Princess’ first head of culinary arts. Cruise line stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Today — January 25, 2022. Carnival Liberty has returned to short Bahamas sailings from Port Canaveral. Carnival is working to expand terminal testing for three and four-night cruises. Virgin Voyages is updating the cabins on Scarlet and Valiant Lady. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Today — January 24, 2022. Crystal Symphony diverted to Bimini to avoid being seized in PortMiami by US Marshals. Royal Caribbean extends face mask policy through February 14. Carnival Pride Godmother sails over New Year's Eve. Cruise line stocks are down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Today — January 23, 2022. Carnival Cruise Line’s Horizon is back at sea after a month-long dry dock to fix propulsion units. Three more cruise lines add booster vaccination requirements to sail. Cruise bookings have almost rebounded to 2019 levels, but how long will the low fares last?
Cruise News Today — January 22, 2022. An arrest warrant has been issued for Crystal Symphony over unpaid fuel bills. Carnival Cruise Line will continue its health protocols until further notice, which includes vaccination, testing, and masking requirements. Celebrity Cruises has canceled the 2022 Mediterranean season for Celebrity Infinity. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Today — January 21, 2022. The restart for Hawaii-based ship Pride of America has been pushed back again, while Norwegian Jewel cancels sailings for renovations. Holland America has extended its Flexible Cancellation Plan through September. Vancouver, Canada is gearing up for a record cruise passenger year in 2022. Cruise line stocks were down on Thursday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - January 20, 2022. Genting Hong Kong is on the brink of bankruptcy. Two of Norwegian’s Free at Sea offers have been downgraded. Wonder of the Seas will feature a new southern restaurant called The Mason Jar. Carnival Freedom came to the aid of a distressed boat in the Caribbean on Wednesday. Cruise line stocks were down on Wednesday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - January 19, 2022. Royal Caribbean is set to return to Labadee later this month. Carnival Cruise Director Mike Pack will be leaving Mardi Gras, as he has accepted a promotion within the company. MSC Cruises has opened bookings for MSC Seascape. American Cruise Lines has announced Project Blue, which will add 12 vessels to its U.S. fleet. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - January 18, 2022. The future looks bright for the Port of Galveston in Texas. Celebrity Cruises has delayed the return of its ship Celebrity Eclipse. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Princess extend their cruise with confidence programs. The stock market was closed on Monday in observance of MLK JR Day. It reopens on Tuesday morning.
Cruise News Briefing - January 17, 2022. Carnival Cruise Line has dropped Key West port calls for three more ships in January and February 2021. The Federal Maritime Commission reveals a fact-finding study of the impacts the shutdown had on the cruise industry. Spain is requiring the booster vaccination for U.S. visitors effective February 1, 2022.
Cruise News Briefing - January 15, 2022. Norwegian Cruise Line has cut the cruise from New York City short on Gem. The CDC’s Conditional Sailing Order has expired, what comes next. Viking Cruises' new ship Neptune was floated out at the shipyard in Italy. Cruise line stocks were flat for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - January 14, 2022. Carnival Sunshine resumes cruises from Charleston, South Carolina. Norwegian Cruise Line adds two tiers to its Latitudes loyalty program. Former FDA Commissioner and cruise industry health consultant Dr. Scott Gottlieb says he believes the pandemic is coming to an end. Cruise line stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and. NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - January 13, 2022. Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that the name of its next Prima-class ship is Norwegian Viva. Royal Caribbean Group’s second-quarter is in line with expectations. Survivors remember the Costa Concordia tragedy 10 years after it happened. Cruise line stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - January 12, 2022. Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled more sailings late Tuesday evening. The Port of San Francisco is now requiring that disembarking cruise passengers either have their booster shots or test negative upon arrival. Grand Princess becomes the first cruise ship to visit Hawaii with guests in nearly two years. Cruise line stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - January 11, 2022. CDC set to lift Conditional Sailing Order, gives reason for why it is not extending it. Carnival Horizon is headed back to Florida after an unplanned dry dock. Viking alters the world cruise itinerary the night before it’s set to sail. Cruise line stocks were down on Monday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - January 10, 2022. Royal Caribbean has canceled three ships and is delaying the restart of one, citing COVID-related circumstances. Carnival Cruise Line axed the two-week Panama Canal itinerary, turning it into a 10-night cruise. Carnival is giving guests flexible cancellation options through January 31, 2022. Cruise line stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.
Cruise News Briefing - January 6, 2022. Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled additional cruises and delayed the restart for five ships. A Regent Seven Seas world cruise itinerary has been altered at the last minute. Royal Caribbean has extended its face mask policy and ban on smoking in the casino. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, NCLH, and RCL.
Cruise News Briefing - January 5, 2022. Royal Caribbean CEO Richard Fain stepped down on Monday night after 33 years with the company. Norwegian Pearl has cancelled and returned to Miami after the current voyage had an increased number of cases. Carnival Cruise Line says don’t expect the priority boarding to return anytime soon. Cruise line stocks were up on Tuesday for CCL, NCLH, and RCL.
Cruise News Briefing - January 4, 2022. Carnival president Christine Duffy assisted with raising the ball in Times Square on New Year’s Eve. 32 new ships are set to debut this year, including Wonder of the Seas and Disney Wish. Disney Fantasy guests were not permitted ashore in St. Thomas last week. Cruise line stocks were up on Monday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.