A cruise ship with an outbreak of COVID-19 among crew and passengers arrived in New South Wales today, as the state government announced a key change to its health policy.
Queensland Health said 118 people on the cruise ship Coral Princess had tested positive for the virus since it left Brisbane on Sunday. Of those cases, 114 were crew members and four were passengers.
Norwegian Cruise Line presented its new Prima Class vessels, which have an impressive series of firsts not only for the brand but also for the entire cruise industry.
The former cruise ship AIDAcara renamed Astoria Grande, will set sail this month under a new owner, the Russian company Akvilon which bought the cruise liner in 2021, to launch cruise operations to Turkey.
Carnival Cruise Line's brand ambassador, John Heald, provided several updates on the various issues the cruise line has been dealing with in regard to staffing. He also provided an update on testing, Camp Ocean, and recent feuds between guests on Carnival cruises.
New South Wales health statement said passengers who tested positive for COVID on the Coral Princess likely contracted the virus before they boarded the cruise ship.
Princess Cruises, the longest-running cruise line operating out of the Port of Los Angeles – is offering an all-new summer season of round-trip cruises from Los Angeles in 2023. This will be the line's first-ever summer season to Mexico, Hawaii, and the Coast of California, with Emerald Princess sailing on a series of voyages ranging from five to 16 days between May and August 2023.
AIDA Cruises is continuing its longstanding commitment as a main sponsor of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Festival until 2024. With the signing of the new agreement, the Rostock cruise line and the regional classic festival are building on the partnership that has existed for more than 20 years and at the same time are announcing the highlight of the next joint season.
CLIA Brazil announced that eight cruise ships would serve the local market in the 2022-2023 season. The number of ships available to Brazilians will configure the best cycle of the last ten years, according to estimates by the entity. The calendar, in addition, will be one of the most extensive with a duration of six months.
Over 600 Trinidad and Tobago nationals will take to the sea for their first time as employees of Royal Caribbean. Just over a month since thousands flocked to Royal Caribbean's recruitment drives in Trinidad and Tobago, the cruise line has confirmed that 602 candidates have been hired so far.
Holland America Line will celebrate its 150th anniversary on April 18, 2023 - making it one of the longest-running cruise lines in the world. To commemorate the milestone, the cruise line is planning special events and activities, including two commemorative transatlantic crossings.
