As the health situation related to COVID-19 continues to improve across the U.S., Royal Caribbean International started to relax mask restrictions for its crew. Crew Center received a message from a crew member saying that masks are now optional for the crew in the crew areas. The crew member said that the loosening of the mask requirements in the crew areas is now implemented aboard Ovation of the Seas.
Holland America Line has been certified for Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) — making it the first and only cruise line to achieve this distinguished credential by serving only fresh, certified sustainable and traceable wild Alaskan seafood. All six of the cruise line's ships sailing to Alaska have been certified by RFM after an independent audit.
MSC Cruises in collaboration with Qatar Airways, announced that the christening ceremony of the new flagship of MSC Cruises, MSC World Europa, will be held on 13 November in Doha, the capital of Qatar, at the new Grand Cruise Terminal.
Cunard today laid the keel for its new ship, the 3,000-passenger Queen Anne, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Venice. Captain Inger Klein Torhauge first welded the ceremonial coin into the keel before a massive crane pulled the center section of the Queen Anne into place next to the new ship's superstructure.
Hurricane Kay, now a Category 1 storm with maximum sustained winds of 100 miles per hour, has caused one Carnival cruise ship to s its itinerary.
Carnival Panorama has now canceled one port, rescheduled two other port visits and added a new port to its current itinerary, all due to the projected impact of the storm.
Plans have been announced in France for a new cruise line that wants to keep up with new trends in the cruise industry.
P&O Cruises newest cruise ship Arvia, suffered a minor fire while undergoing the final stage of construction at the German shipyard Meyer Werft in Papenburg, on Thursday afternoon.
AIDA Cruises is the latest cruise line to ease Covid-19 vaccination requirements for guests sailing abort their ships. The easing of the COVID-19 situation around the world in recent months has led to a significant reduction in travel. A number of relaxations were initiated, allowing AIDA Cruises to gradually and responsibly adjust its protocols. As of September 17, 2022, proof of vaccination protection against COVID-19 will not be required on most AIDA voyages.
Moving from sister line Costa Cruises, Luminosa has officially joined Carnival Cruise Line's fleet as the newest vessel scheduled to debut from Brisbane, Australia on November 6, 2022.
The arrival of Pacific Adventure at Sydney harbour marks P&O Cruises Australia's return of the entire fleet back home to continue cruising Australia. The Pacific Adventure sailed through the Heads on its way to the overseas passenger terminal and P&O announced that the celebrations were toned down as a mark of respect following Her Majesty's death.
