Hantavirus Headlines Have Not Slowed Cruise Demand, Travel Advisors Say
The hantavirus outbreak aboard the Hondius expedition ship has raised traveler questions, but cruise bookings and fares appear largely unaffected.
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Cruise Demand Holds Strong Despite Hantavirus and Norovirus Outbreak Concerns
Recent cruise ship outbreaks have raised public health questions, but industry forecasts and booking trends suggest travelers are still choosing cruises in record numbers.
Disney Cruise Line Expands Summer Entertainment With Frozen, Broadway and Pirate-Themed Experiences
Disney Cruise Line is adding new and refreshed entertainment across its fleet this summer, including Frozen-themed Alaska programming, Broadway performers and updated deck parties.
Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Raises New Questions for Expedition Cruise Travel
A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius has left three people dead, triggered international contact tracing, and renewed scrutiny of health protocols on remote expedition cruises.
Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Leaves Three Dead and Raises Health Concerns at Sea
Three cruise passengers have died and several others have fallen ill after a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius, prompting an international health response.
AmaWaterways Adds ‘Cooking with Mamie’ to Paris and Normandy Cruises
AmaWaterways is adding a new French culinary experience to its Paris and Normandy cruises, giving guests the chance to cook with local grandmothers on board and…
Royal Caribbean Opens Its First Private Destination in Europe With Santorini Beach Club
Royal Caribbean has opened Royal Beach Club Santorini, its first private destination in Europe, bringing a paid beach club model to one of the Mediterranean’s most…
Celestyal Returns to the Mediterranean After a 49-Day Shutdown and Faces a New Commercial Test
Celestyal’s ships have made it back to the Mediterranean after weeks stranded in the Gulf, but the cruise line now faces the harder task of rebuilding…
Princess Cruises Orders Three Giant Voyager-Class Ships for Delivery Starting in 2035
Princess Cruises is planning a major long-term expansion with three new Voyager-class ships that will become the largest in the brand’s fleet. The order signals where…
Holland America Line Bets $500 Million on a Larger Refresh of Its Midlife Fleet
Holland America Line is launching a $500 million multiyear overhaul of six ships, bringing Pinnacle-class touches, new dining venues, and more flexible accommodations to some of…