Cruise Travel

On February 4th, Transport Canada announced measures that will prohibit cruise ships with over 100 passengers from operating in Canadian waters until 2022. However, travellers will still have a small ship cruising alternative.

The 2021 edition of Seatrade Cruise Global will take place 27-30 September 2021 in Miami, FL, USA. A virtual event will also run alongside the live event to ensure those who cannot attend in person are able to benefit from the global gathering of the cruise community.

Princess Cruises’ World Cruise guests have been fulfilling their travel dreams of traversing the globe via a cruise ship for more than two decades.

Ranging from 71 to 127 days, Holland America Line’s Grand Voyages are made for dreamers, adventurers and explorers seeking to discover new cultures and illuminating experiences.

Cruise lines have had to update their deployment plans several times over the past year. To provide clarity on voyage plans, small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has released a new printed voyage planner brochure.

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.