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CDC Director Admits the Cruise Industry Is Doing the Right Thing

Jan 12, 20221 min read

CDC Director Admits the Cruise Industry Is Doing the Right Thing

Wallensky tells Senators the "Industry has stepped up". CDC Director Rochelle Wallensky told Senators at their latest hearing that the...

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Tom Drake

Jan 11, 20221 min read

Grand Princess Visits Hawaii.

The first time in 22 months that a large ship has called on Hawaii. Carrying only 1188 guests, the ship stopped as part of a 15 day...

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Sea Dream To Sail Out of Port of Palm Beach

Tom Drake

Jan 11, 20221 min read

Sea Dream To Sail Out of Port of Palm Beach

Cruise line will offer seven day cruises to the Caribbean. For the first time in many years, Sea Dream Yacht Club will be sailing from...

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Tom Drake

Jan 11, 20221 min read

CDC Raises Canada to Level Four

The CDC currently lists about 80 destinations worldwide at Level Four. It also raised the island of Curaçao to Level Four on Monday. On...

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San Francisco Officials Tighten Entry Requirements for Cruise Ship Guests

Tom Drake

Jan 11, 20221 min read

San Francisco Officials Tighten Entry Requirements for Cruise Ship Guests

Guests will required to have a booster or a negative Covid test upon arrival. Adding another layer of bureaucratic interference to the...

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Tom Drake

Jan 10, 20221 min read

NCL Issues Buyer Beware Notice

Omicron is making it very difficult for any cruise line to guarantee itineraries. Let's be honest. If you think you are an experienced...

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Viking Boss Compares World Cruise Changes to Ancient Norwegian Exploration

Tom Drake

Jan 10, 20221 min read

Viking Boss Compares World Cruise Changes to Ancient Norwegian Exploration

Viking made last minute changes to avoid Asia and South America. Viking Cruises has announced last minutes changes to the 120 day World...

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In The Middle of Omicron, 20 Ship Restart This Month

Tom Drake

Jan 10, 20221 min read

In The Middle of Omicron, 20 Ship Restart This Month

The latest Cruise industry report shows cruise lines remain optimistic about beating Omicron. Cruise Industry News reports that despite...

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The Cruise Industry Is Scrambling to Avoid Omicron

Tom Drake

Jan 10, 20222 min read

The Cruise Industry Is Scrambling to Avoid Omicron

by Tom Drake Royal Caribbean cancels four, Carnival shortens one and NCL cancels and pushes back several. The devastating effects of...

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Regent Seven Seas Will Now Wait Until March To Restart Two Ships.

Tom Drake

Jan 7, 20221 min read

Regent Seven Seas Will Now Wait Until March To Restart Two Ships.

Omicron forces changes. The Navigator will restart March 9. The Voyager on March 26. Cruise lines are continuing to "drop back and punt"...

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Barbados Brings the "Bubble Excursion" to the Caribbean

Tom Drake

Jan 7, 20221 min read

Barbados Brings the "Bubble Excursion" to the Caribbean

Cruise guests without a Covid test taken within 48 hours of arrival will be allowed to enter the country but only on an approved "bubble...

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Royal Caribbean Says "Leave Your Mask On"

Tom Drake

Jan 6, 20221 min read

Royal Caribbean Says "Leave Your Mask On"

Cruise line extends mask mandate until January 31, 2022 Royal Caribbean has announced the extension of their mask mandate that was...

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For Now, There Won't Be a Carnival in Key West

Tom Drake

Jan 6, 20221 min read

For Now, There Won't Be a Carnival in Key West

The cruise line is skipping the party town for the time being. Carnival guests will have to wait a little longer to enjoy the sights and...

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Port Canaveral CEO Still Believes Cruising Is Safe

Tom Drake

Jan 6, 20221 min read

Port Canaveral CEO Still Believes Cruising Is Safe

“You’re safer probably on the cruise ship than you are in a grocery store. Port Canaveral, CEO John Murray, who has been the number one...

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Tom Drake

Jan 5, 20221 min read

Australia Breaks Novak's Serve

Unvaccinated tennis star ordered out prior to the Australian Open. CBS Sports.com is reporting the Australian Authorities have cancelled...

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CDC Announces The Conditional Sail Order Will Expire January 15th

Tom Drake

Jan 5, 20221 min read

CDC Announces The Conditional Sail Order Will Expire January 15th

In ten days cruise lines can fix their problems on their own without Government interference. Cruisecritic.com is reporting that CDC does...

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NCL Making Necessary Itineraries Changes Now

Tom Drake

Jan 5, 20221 min read

NCL Making Necessary Itineraries Changes Now

Cruise have been cancelled and restarts pushed back. Norwegian Cruise Line has today made adjustments to itineraries, canceled some...

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Tom Drake

Jan 5, 20221 min read

ASTA Comes Out Swinging Against the CDC

ASTA President says late CDC Level 4 warning is another “knee-jerk reactions singling out travel for discriminatory treatment.” In a...

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Dream Cruises Now Part of Hong Kong Lockdown

Tom Drake

Jan 5, 20221 min read

Dream Cruises Now Part of Hong Kong Lockdown

Authorities told the cruise line to cancel two cruises even though they have zero Covid cases. Dream cruise announced in a statement that...

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Hong Kong Authorities Lose It and Order Royal Caribbean Ship Back to Port

Tom Drake

Jan 5, 20222 min read

Hong Kong Authorities Lose It and Order Royal Caribbean Ship Back to Port

After 38 confirmed cases, the city is completely shut down as they search for one person. Reuters is reporting that as part of Hong...

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