Cruise Line

Carnival Corporation's North American Brands Extend Pause in Cruise Operations

Pause in operations extends from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31 and includes five brands from the world's largest cruise company - Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard North America, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Announces Extension of Suspension of Voyages

Cruising paused until December 31.

Carnival Cruise Line Cancels Additional Cruises as it Works to Meet CDC Requirements to Resume Operations in 2021

Carnival is in the process of building a gradual, phased in approach to resume guest operations, which will focus initially on Miami and Port Canaveral, to be followed by Galveston.

Virgin Voyages Selects DeCurtis Shield as a Core Part of their “Voyage Well” Program

The “Voyage Well” Plan sets forth to increase crew and passenger safety in light of not just the COVID-19 pandemic, but also as a set of evolutions to increase the overall safety and health of the crew and guests moving forward.       

MSC Cruises to Implement Next Generation Air Sanitation System

Called 'Safe Air,' the new air filtration system will use UV-C lamps to kill viruses and bacteria.

Carnival Corp. Provides Ransomware Attack Update

Guests, employees and crew members of three brands are all at risk after an Aug. 15 ransomware attack.

AIDA Cruises selects Accommtec to Provide Premium In-Cabin Infotainment system

System allows guests to view a large variety of German language and international TV channels & movies or book excursions, view their bill and communicate with the staff while the crew can catch up on up to two days of TV.

DeCurtis Corporation Partners with SMS International Shore Operations to Improve the Health in Ports Worldwide

SMS will operate DeCurtis Shield™ Kiosks to automate the health check questionnaire process and provide temperature screening as part of its new health and safety initiative due to COVID-19.

Three Steps to Help the Cruise Industry Prepare to Set Sail Again

Before diving back into things, cruise operators should consider improving back office systems, their use of data & analytics, and the guest experience.

Carnival Corporation’s Costa Cruises Brand to Restart Cruise Operations September 6

The initial cruises will take place with adjusted passenger capacity and enhanced health protocols developed with government and health authorities to follow shoreside mitigation guidelines.

Carnival Corp. Reveals Ransomware Attack

Experts discuss the rise of ransomware attacks and what steps companies can take to protect themselves.

Royal Caribbean Changes Name to Be More Inclusive

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. will now be known as Royal Caribbean Group.

Royal Caribbean Group Reinvents Cruise Industry's Safety Drill with Muster 2.0

The key elements of the safety drill will be accessible to guests on an individual basis via their mobile devices and interactive stateroom TVs instead of using the traditional group approach.

Carnival Corporation Reinitiates Installation Program of BioHiTech's Food Waste Digesters on Its Ships

Companies to work together to safely eliminate food waste and reduce food waste generation to help Carnival Corporation lead the way in environmental stewardship.