Cruise Travel

Costa Cruises continues to postpone the restart of its cruise operations following a careful evaluation of the measures contained in the Italian government decree currently in force in Italy.

Princess Cruises announced the sale of Pacific Princess to an undisclosed buyer. The sale of the cruise ship is in line with parent company Carnival Corporation’s plan to accelerate the removal of less efficient ships from its fleet.

Royal Caribbean International will for the first time call Barbados "home" next winter, offering travelers fresh ways to experience the southern Caribbean.

While extending its pause of cruise operations for all departures, Holland America Line has opened bookings for its 2022 Europe season that features culturally rich locales and a new combination of ships, including two Pinnacle Class vessels.

In consideration of the current uncertainty with regards to Covid-19 restrictions in the coming weeks, Costa Cruises has decided to cancel the departure of its cruises originally planned from January 7 to January 31^st.

P&O Cruises Australia is extending its rolling pause in operations in New Zealand to departures on and before 25 April, 2021 as the cruise line and the wider industry continue to work with government and public health authorities on the appropriate time to restart sailing.

Just like Princess Cruises, Holland America Line is also extending its pause of cruise operations for all departures through April 30, 2021.

As the uncertainty around travel restrictions continues, Princess Cruises is extending its pause of guest cruise vacations on ships sailing through May 14, 2021. 

Costa Cruises, a part of Carnival Corporation & plc, officially took delivery of the new Costa Firenze ship from Fincantieri, designed and built in the Marghera shipyard and inspired by the Florentine Renaissance.

Seabourn, the ultra-luxury resort at sea, has announced updated itineraries and schedule changes to its 2021 Alaska and British Columbia season between May and September 2021 on Seabourn Odyssey.

Small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises was among the first to cease operations in March and has been a leader in taking careful preparatory steps for a future return to business.

While cruisers are dreaming of their next cruise vacation, Princess Cruises introduces a new Princess Promise, offering greater peace of mind during a cruise vacation.

Desire Cruises that are known for its adults-only, couples-only, clothing-optional cruises revealed the itineraries for its 2022 Desire Cruise voyages.

Cologne Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Köln) has published a study on river cruises in Cologne, in cooperation with the Cologne Tourist Board and boat trip operators.