Cruise News
Saudi sovereign wealth fund takes Carnival Corporation stake
Carnival Corporation has seen a sharp rise in its share price following a decision by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia to take a significant stake in the company.
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Hurtigruten extends cruise suspension until mid-May
While the expedition cruise line has not yet had any confirmed or suspected cases on any ships, the decision was taken as countries around the world impose restrictions on movement.
Coronavirus-hit Holland America Line vessels arrive in Florida
MS Zaandam and MS Rotterdam, both of which have been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic, arrived following the intervention of United States president Donald Trump.
Saga Cruises moots possible six-month suspension of operations
Saga Cruises has examined the possibility of extending the suspension of cruise and tour operations for as long as six months in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. In mid-March, Saga suspended all cruises until at least May 1st.
Carnival Corporation successfully raises new capital
Carnival Corporation has successful raised $6.25 billion in new financing as the cruise line battles a slowdown in global travel in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Royal Caribbean chief Fain to forego salary
Royal Caribbean Cruises chief executive, Richard Fain, will forego the payment of his salary until at least September as the company battles the coronavirus pandemic.
Carnival Corporation seeks to raise US$6bn for Covid-19 battle
Carnival Corporation has sought to raise as much as US$6 billion in new liquidity as the company battles the collapse in global travel following the coronavirus pandemic.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines still there for you
Teams from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Suffolk-based headquarters have shared images of themselves working from home as the company reassures its guests and trade partners ‘we are still here for you’.
Cunard and P&O Cruises extended sailing suspension until May
Cunard and P&O Cruises have extended the suspension of all voyages as the coronavirus pandemic continues to grow around the world. Both Carnival Corporation-owned lines will not set sail again until at least May 15th.
MSC Cruises delays return until end of May
MSC Cruises has further extended the halting of all its new cruise departures fleet-wide through to May 29th. At the same time, the cruise line announced the death of Emiliano González, president of MSC Cruises Spain.
Thames Clippers services to be suspended until further notice
Thames Clippers services will be halted from tomorrow as the capital is locked down to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Sean Collins, chief executive Thames Clippers, confirmed all services will be temporarily suspending until further notice.
Royal Caribbean Cruises extends sailing suspension
In light of the developing Covid-19 pandemic, the cruise line – which also operates Celebrity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea Cruises – has scrapped all sailings until May 12th.