The cruise ship industry has been heavily impacted by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Major cruise lines have canceled trips from U.S. ports over the next month. In recent weeks, several cruise ships have been quarantined offshore and U.S government health officials have advised against cruise ship travel for the time being. These events have raised questions about … [Read more...] about COVID-19 and the Cruise Ship Industry
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Viking Announces Launch Of New Expedition Voyages: Purpose-Built Ships Will Bring Guests to the Far Reaches of the Earth and the Heart of North America Beginning in 2022
Viking (www.viking.com) today announced the expansion of its destination-focused travel experiences with the launch of new expedition voyages. Viking Expeditions will begin sailing in January 2022 with its first vessel, Viking Octantis, embarking on voyages to Antarctica and North America's Great Lakes. A second expedition vessel, Viking Polaris, will debut in August 2022, … [Read more...] about Viking Announces Launch Of New Expedition Voyages: Purpose-Built Ships Will Bring Guests to the Far Reaches of the Earth and the Heart of North America Beginning in 2022
Cruise ship Viking Sky on Mediterranean cruise
The global cruise market is estimated at about $50 Bln in annual cruise industry revenues. … [Read more...] about Cruise ship Viking Sky on Mediterranean cruise
MSC Cruises Welcomes MSC Meraviglia To Her New Homeport In Miami
MSC Meraviglia — MSC Cruises' first Meraviglia Class smart ship — debuted in North America last month and, on Sunday, November 10, made her inaugural visit to Miami, her new homeport for her first winter season in the region. With a double occupancy capacity of 4,488 and gross tonnage of 171,598 GRT, MSC Meraviglia is MSC Cruises' largest ship sailing from the U.S., offering … [Read more...] about MSC Cruises Welcomes MSC Meraviglia To Her New Homeport In Miami