Jed Stafford

The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure opens investigation into Carnival

The committee has sent a letter to Carnival CEO Arnold Donald with requests for a variety of documents looking for further details on how Carnival responded to the COVID-19 outbreak and more specifically what did they do after learning about the spread of COVID-19. We have included a request of what they are looking for …

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Marella Announces Plan to Retire Celebration

Marella will be retiring the Celebration. Originally the MS Noordam for Holland America. The Celebration was built in 1984 and has also cruised under the Thompson Cruises brand. Originally she was scheduled to sail through the 2021 summer season.

Cruise News – April 21st, 2020

Silversea Cruises announced more flexible booking policies.  Carnival Cruise Line details how it plans to help it’s travel partners.  Windstar announces further suspensions.  The MSC Magnifica the last major ship at sea with passengers has returned home. Listen to the Podcast

Cruise News – April 19th, 2020

Norwegian Cruise Line has modified its Free at Sea promotion. Disney Cruise Line extends its cruise suspensions. Viking has started taking bookings for its new Mississippi river cruises. Antigua commences construction on a new cruise pier. Royal Caribbean discloses 2019 executive pay. Listen to the Podcast

Cruise News – April 16th, 2020

Princess Cruise lines the Enchanted Princess delivery has been delayed.  Norwegian Cruise Line has rebranded its Mini-Suites as Club Balcony Suites.  Royal Caribbean has announced layoffs in relation to its US-based workforce. Listen to the Podcast

Would You Take a Health Check To Cruise?

Some of the new policies currently in place required temperature checks as well as signed letters from your doctors certifying you are fit to cruise. Would you be willing to take these extra steps for your vacation? Do you think it is fair? Listen to the Podcast