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Now displaying: June, 2022
Jun 30, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 30, 2022. Norwegian Sun’s June 30 cruise has been canceled. Royal Caribbean has been testing Elon Musk’s Starlink internet onboard Freedom of the Seas. Seabourn took delivery of its first expedition ship, Seabourn Venture. Carnival has announced the two people who will lead the entertainment team at Carnival Celebration. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 29, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 29, 2022. Disney Cruise Line will christen its latest LNG ship, Disney Wish, later on today in Port Canaveral, Florida. Princess Cruises has changed an upcoming Crown Princess itinerary twice due to propulsion issues. A fight on Carnival Magic was investigated by the NYPD. Cruise line stocks were down on Monday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 28, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 28, 2022. Norwegian Sun hit an iceberg over the weekend in Alaska. Carnival has introduced a new limited-time burger at Guy’s Burger Joint. Seven anglers were rescued by the Coast Guard off the coast of Clearwater after their boat was struck by lightning. Cruise stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH.

Jun 27, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 27, 2022. Carnival Cruise Line gave good news about the crew shortage and the return of VIFP parties fleet-wide. A landslide in Skagway, Alaska shut down the cruise pier late last week, there were no injuries. Norwegian Cruise Line announced their return to Asia in 2023, and return to the Canary Islands this November. Cruise line stocks were up on Friday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 25, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 25, 2022. Carnival Corporation has started making revenue again as of the second quarter of 2022. Celebrity Infinity returns to guest operations on Saturday marking the final Royal Caribbean Group ship to resume service. Disney Cruise Line has named children of the Make-a-Wish foundation godchildren of the upcoming Disney Wish when it gets christened in Port Canaveral next week. Cruise line stocks were up double digits for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 24, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 24, 2022. Carnival Cruise Line loosens port restrictions for unvaccinated guests sailing from North American homeports. Viking Saturn has been floated out at the shipyard in Italy ahead of its April 2023 debut. MSC Cruises relaunches Gala Nights and themed parties on its ships, also expands water park capacity. Cruise line stocks were mixed for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 23, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 23, 2022. Carnival Cruise Line will be adding two Costa Cruises ships to its fleet, offering a new experience in North America called ‘Costa by Carnival.’ Two Crystal Cruises ships and the brand itself have been purchased by a travel company, and will be relaunching in 2023. An Australian couple embark Coral Princess for 54 back-to-back cruises. Cruise stocks were flat for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 22, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 22, 2022. P&O Cruises has lifted the pre-cruise testing requirement for a short time on its ship Iona. The Rolls Royce car from Carnival Ecstasy will be installed at Carnival Celebration. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s inaugural cruise has been delayed yet again. Cruise line stocks were flat for CCL, RCL, and NCLH on Tuesday. 

Jun 21, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 21, 2022. What would have been the world's highest guest capacity cruise ship will now be sold for scrap. MSC World Europa has completed her first set of sea trials, and MSC Euribia has been floated out. Carnival Cruise Line helped an autistic teen and his family get home from a family vacation in Aruba. Cruise line stocks were closed. 

Jun 20, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 20, 2022. Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled the first two sailings of its next new build Norwegian Viva, citing shipyard delays. Disney Wish has finally made it to her new home port of Port Canaveral, Florida after having canceled its first 12 sailings because of shipyard delays in Germany. Sports betting is coming to Caranival Corporation cruise brands. A pair of former Crystal Cruise ships — Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity — have been sold for a total of $128 million. Cruise line stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH on Friday.

Jun 19, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 19, 2022. Nassau Cruise Port marked its biggest passenger day since the cruise restart for the Bahamas island last year. Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas’ 2025 world cruise sold out before it even officially opened for bookings. New MSC cruise company Explora Journeys will be sailing Alaska in 2024, for the first time in the line’s history. Cruise line stocks were up on Friday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 17, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 17, 2022. Costa Toscana has been christened in Barcelona. After three years, Carnival Cruise Line is back homeporting in New York City. Princess Cruises has restarted operations in Australia. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 16, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 16, 2022. Cruise lines are urging the CDC to drop its pre-cruise testing guidelines after dropping reentry requirements for air travelers returning from international flights. The coin ceremony for Carnival Celebration was held on Wednesday, the second Excel class ship for Carnival Cruise Line that is due out in November 2022. Princess Cruises has canceled voyages on two of its Royal-class ships in the Baltic and Asia for 2023. Cruise stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 15, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 15, 2022. Carnival Cruise Line has acquired Costa Luminosa, it will begin sailing as Carnival Luminosa this November. On Tuesday morning, an activist groups attempted to block a Royal Caribbean and MSC cruise ship from docking in Marseille, France. Princess Cruises has announced a sweepstakes to win a 2022 electric Porsche. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 14, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 14, 2022. Celebrity Cruises drops vaccination requirements for teens in Europe. Viking Cruises drops pre-cruise testing for sailings outside of the US and Canada. Royal Caribbean Group has filed a request to be able to add SpaceX’s Starlink internet service to its ships. Cruise line stocks were down on Monday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 13, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 13, 2022. Carnival Cruise Line returns to Dover, England for the first time in almost a decade. Holland America Line’s final ship ms Westerdam returns to service from Seattle. Windstar Cruises’ sixth and final ship resumed cruises in Europe.  Cruise line stocks were down on Friday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 12, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 12, 2022. The CDC has dropped its testing requirement for Americans returning from international trips. Carnival Cruise Line has brought Carnival Freedom back online after a fire in Grand Turk two weeks ago. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s first vessel has completed sea trials. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 10, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 10, 2022. Disney Wish was delivered to Disney Cruise Line in Germany. One of Princess’ five lodges in Alaska will be closing early this season because of staff shortages. The port of Cozumel saw six cruise ships in one day this week, carrying around 10,000 passengers total. Cruise line stocks for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 9, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 9, 2022. Virgin Voyages delays the launch of its third ship. Carnival details final zone on upcoming Carnival Celebration. Port Saint John welcomes its largest cruise ship to date. Cruise line stocks were down on Wednesday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 8, 2022
Cruise News Today — June 8, 2022. Norwegian Cruise Line cancels a number of fall sailings on Norwegian Escape due to dry dock scheduling. The city of Barcelona will soon impose a new tax on cruise visitors. MSC Cruises' new luxury brand Explora Journeys has appointed a female captain for its first ship. Cruise line stocks were mixed for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 
Jun 7, 2022
Cruise News Today — June 7, 2022. After 11 years, Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Dream has left Port Canaveral for Miami. Seabourn has completed its cruise restart. A P&O ship’s luggage cage was accidentally dropped into the water on Saturday. On Monday, cruise line stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 
Jun 6, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 6, 2022. Cruise line stocks were up on Friday for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 5, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 5, 2022. Crew members on Mardi Gras rescued 16 people. The Port of Seattle is seeing 50 percent more cruise visitors over 2019. A former Norwegian Cruise Line ship has been scrapped in Turkey. Cruise line stocks were down for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

Jun 3, 2022
Cruise News Today — June 3, 2022. Carnival introduces a new food allergy program. A new port is scheduled to open in Alaska next year. Spectrum of the Seas to add port calls to its Singapore voyages. Cruise line stocks were up for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 
Jun 2, 2022

Cruise News Today — June 2, 2022. Carnival Freedom funnel repairs are well underway. Royal Caribbean and Celebrity have dropped future cruise credit expiration dates. Royal Caribbean has shared a new construction video of a mysterious sphere that will be found on its new ship Icon of the Seas. Cruise line stocks for CCL, RCL, and NCLH. 

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