With cruise lines planning to start cruising while minimizing risks associated with COVID-19, Norwegian Cruise Line has released details of their new health and safety plan. We'll go over these changes, and explain what this means for your next cruise, and what you'll want to consider when making your plans...
The mayor of one of the world’s most popular cruise destinations has a plan for welcoming cruisers back to an island completely dependent on tourism. Having been locked down since March 17th with strict rules and great care to ensure the safety of residents, any plans to re-open must be equally as carefully orchestrated.
Wondering if you should cancel your upcoming trip because of coronavirus (COVID-19)? It's a question we've been asked a lot the last several months. Here we'll offer our personal opinion on the matter, direct you to updated cancellation policies, as well as point out some things you should consider either way...
Cruise Line International Association (CLIA), is a nearly 50 year old organization, which is the world's largest cruise trade industry associated. All major cruise lines are members, along with countless other businesses and professionals. They've just released a new statement about the industry's efforts in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. You can read their statement below, and our thoughts at the bottom of the post...
If you're visiting South Florida for your upcoming cruise you should probably know about red tide. This algae can cause health issues and sometimes closes beaches - but doesn't mean you can't enjoy your pre or post-cruise stay. In the past several weeks there has been an occurrence of red tide, first on the Florida's west coast, and now on the east coast. We'll review the basic information, especially as it pertains to those about to cruise.
If you’ve ever seen cruising in the news, there is an unfortunately high chance that you heard about an outbreak of Norovirus (gastrointestinal illness) on a ship. This leads many to believe that this is the result of unsanitary conditions and “cruise ship illnesses.” The reality is that the story is frequently reported inaccurately, and based on data provided by the United States Centers for Disease Control, you’re far more likely to fall victim to Norovirus on land, than you are at sea...
With many people questioning their upcoming travel plans because of coronavirus, multiple cruise lines have begun temporarily updating their cancellation policies, allowing guests to cancel without significant penalty. Some lines are even incentivizing guests to keep their reservations...
