Cruises
Pod Of Dolphins Escorts Cruise Ship Along Scotland's Coast in Amazing Video
A pod of dolphins was captured swimming alongside a cruise ship near the U.K. mainland's most westerly point in Scotland.
Carnival Sees Busiest Booking Week Ever After CDC Rescinds Cruise Advisory
The federal health agency had designated cruise ships as having a "high" or "very high" risk for transmission of the coronavirus.
Second Crystal Cruises Ship Docks in Bimini to Prevent Seizure from Lawsuit
"How could they have allowed us to...sail off when they had to have clearly known they were shutting down the ships within a few hours?" one passenger said.
'I'm a Cruise Ship Singer—This Is What It's Like Behind The Scenes'
I had two big cruise ship romances. They didn't happen on the same trip, but multiple romances happening on one trip isn't uncommon.
Concordia Passenger Says Shipwreck, COVID Outbreaks Prove Safety Not Industry Priority
Thursday is the 10-year anniversary of the Costa Concordia shipwreck off the coast of a Tuscan island that killed 32 passengers and crew members.
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Sailings, Some Into April, Due to COVID Surge
The CDC issued its latest warning against taking cruises amidst the pandemic on December 30.
Cruise Industry Accuses CDC of Singling Out Sector With New Travel Advisory
The world's largest cruise trade association called the CDC's new guidance advising against cruise travel "perplexing" in a statement shared with Newsweek.
Sen. Blumenthal Calls for Halt to Cruises as 88 Ships Report COVID Cases
The U.S. cruise industry has only been reopened for about six months, with ships beginning to depart from Florida again in June after COVID-19 shutdowns.
Shocking Attack Leaves Crocodile 'Hanging Off' Man's Arm on Cruise
The 60-year-old victim was taken to a nearby hospital following the crocodile attack in Northern Territory, Australia.
Carnival Calls Context of Passenger's COVID-Related Death 'Disinformation'
"The guest almost certainly did not contract COVID on our ship," the cruise line said in a statement regarding a passenger who died from COVID complications.
Ron DeSantis Loses Battle With Florida Cruise Line Over Vaccine Passports
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law in May that prohibited businesses operating in the state from requiring proof of COVID vaccination.
Woman Says She Only Got Photocopy Instead of CDC Card at Vaxx Site
Tens of thousands of people in California reportedly were vaccinated at a site where only photocopies of vaccine cards were handed out.
Norwegian Cruise Line Asks for Block of Florida Passenger Vaccine Law
"It's scary what is happening in Florida," Norwegian's attorney, Derek Shaffer, said. "All we're doing is trying to protect our staff and passengers."
Cruise Stopped by Florida Law From Asking Patrons' COVID Vaccine Status
The first U.S. cruise in 15 months sets off Saturday as the industry hopes to make a comeback. Florida law blocked the ship from requiring proof of vaccination.
Cruise Line To Impose Heavy Fines, Restrictions On Unvaccinated Passengers
"Guests eligible but not fully vaccinated or able to show proof of vaccination will be subject to testing and additional health protocols at their own expense," the company said. "Children not eligible for vaccines will be subject to complimentary testing and health protocols."
Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Restart Wrecked by Multiple COVID Cases
The maiden cruise of Odyssey of the Seas, the line's newest vessel, has been pushed back to July 31 "out of an abundance of caution."
Best Cruise Ship Deals For Your Next Voyage
Americans can book cruises in parts of Europe and the Caribbean for departures from August, with ones from Costa Cruises departing as early as June.
CDC Cruise Ship Status and Where Americans Can Travel
While travelers will have a difficult time finding cruise ship voyages departing from the U.S, they can find trips in other regions of the world.
Norwegian Cruise Line Balks at Florida Ban on Businesses Requiring Vaccine
Norwegian Cruise Line CEO Frank Del Rio said the path to resuming U.S. cruises is "a bit rockier and a bit steeper" than expected, and he said a mid-summer restart "could be in jeopardy."
How to Be a Cruise Ship Volunteer Passenger for Trial Voyages
All volunteers must be at least 18 years old and be either fully vaccinated or provide documentation that they are not at high risk of severe COVID-19 illness.
Florida Cruise Ship Staff Plea to Return to Work as Ron DeSantis Sues CDC
The state has seen a loss of 49,500 jobs since the cruise industry came to a halt, with more than 6,000 former cruise workers having filed for unemployment.
Carnival Cancels Cruises, 'May Have No Choice' But to Pull Out of U.S.
It is the latest cruise operator to cancel voyages from U.S. waters as the industry calls on the CDC to
Disney Cancels Cruise Ships as Summer Vacation Dreams Shattered
In addition to its U.S. sailings through June, the cruise line also canceled its European cruises through September 18.
Carnival Cruise COVID Vaccination Requirements
Some cruise sailings have been restricted to vaccinated U.K. residents "given the advanced progress of the UK vaccination program," Carnival's P&O and Princess Cruises said.
When Will Cruise Ships Sail Again? CDC Cruise Guidelines
The CDC currently advises Americans to avoid cruise travel because "the risk of COVID-19 on cruise ships is very high."
Royal Caribbean Boycott Calls as Only Vaccinated Adults Allowed on Cruises
COVID-19 vaccinations will be required on the upcoming sailings from the Bahamas and St. Maarten, the company said.
Will Cruises Be Back in 2021 and Will Vaccines Be Mandatory?
"This is a highly uncertain area right now for ships calling at U.S. ports," travel medicine expert David Freedman told Newsweek.
COVID Outbreak on Ferry Leaves Nearly 400 People Stranded
The crew members who tested positive were reported to be "doing well, with only mild symptoms," according to the ferry company.
Cruise Passenger Contracts COVID on First Caribbean Journey Since Pandemic
The SeaDream Yacht Club vessel, which had 37 Americans aboard, returned to Barbados on Wednesday after the passenger tested positive.
Coronavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship's First Voyage Post-Lockdown
The cruise began in Heraklion, the capital of the Greek island of Crete, and was due to sail to Piraeus, near Athens.