Headlines
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CLIA developing new health policy
Tuesday | Apr 21 2020A NEW health framework is being developed by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and its members to uphold the safety of guests and prepare for future operations in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Silversea new measures
Tuesday | Apr 21 2020SILVERSEA Cruises is introducing extended flexibility to travellers to encourage the planning of future trips.
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“Cruise will come back” – HLO’s Burnes
Monday | Apr 20 2020HELLOWORLD Travel Chief Executive Officer Andrew Burnes (pictured) says he’s confident that despite the current negative publicity around cruising, the sector will return stronger than ever after COVID-19.
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Tauck offering US-based res team
Friday | Apr 17 2020TAUCK yesterday launched a new toll-free number for Australian agents to book via the cruise and tour company’s US-based HQ, with any new reservations made via the facility to not be managed or serviced under Tauck’s longstanding partnership with Travel the World (TTW) (CW 26 Feb).
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Princess pledges to support probe
Thursday | Apr 16 2020PRINCESS Cruises has welcomed the NSW Government investigation into the Ruby Princess (CW yesterday), with the cruise line’s President, Jan Swartz, confirming Princess would be a willing participant.
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Kembla comes together
Thursday | Apr 16 2020KOLLAROS & Co usually supplies Princess Cruises with its beverages, but yesterday made a rather special delivery to the beleaguered Ruby Princess, docked in Port Kembla.
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Sydney cruise terminal delayed again
Wednesday | Apr 15 2020NO further work is being done on a proposed new Sydney cruise terminal in Botany Bay due to the COVID-19 crisis, with NSW Transport and Ports Minister, Andrew Constance, confirming the project has been “put on hold with all industry and community engagement suspended”.
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Three more delay return
Wednesday | Apr 15 2020HOLLAND America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn have all delayed their return to cruising until at least 30 Jun.
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US CDC extends “no cruise” order
Tuesday | Apr 14 2020AMERICA’S Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has formally banned any cruising until mid-Jul, extending its previous 30-day No Sail Order for a further 100 days, or until the coronavirus emergency ends.
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Genting health overhaul
Tuesday | Apr 14 2020GENTING Hong Kong has announced comprehensive onboard health protocols for its Star Cruises and Dream Cruises brands.
