Cruise News Page 42
Pimentel steps down as Azamara chief executive
Azamara Club Cruises chief executive Larry Pimentel has resigned from the company as owner Royal Caribbean announces sweeping job cuts.
Seabourn extends sailing suspension until June
Seabourn will extend a pause in its global operations to include departures through to the end of June. The brand had previously announced its five ships would not sail before May 14th, effectively cancelling all voyages scheduled to operate before then.
Delivery of Enchanted Princess delayed due to coronavirus shutdown
Princess Cruises has confirmed the delivery of Enchanted Princess has been delayed as the world battles the coronavirus pandemic. A new delivery date has not been determined since the Fincantieri yard in Monfalcone, Italy remains closed.
Carnival cancels all sailings until late June
Carnival Cruise Line has been forced to suspend further sailings following a new ‘no sail order’ from the Unites States Centres for Disease Control & Prevention. No ships will now sail until June 27th at the earliest.
Crystal Endeavor debut delayed until November
The news comes following the temporary closure of the MV Werften shipyards, which halted operations in ship production to protect its employees during the Covid-19 global pandemic.
US-based cruise ships barred from operation for further 100 days
The Unites States Centres for Disease Control & Prevention have extended a ‘no sail order’ for 100 days, or until health bodies declare the Covid-19 pandemic over.
Scenic Group suspends operations until end of June
The Scenic Group will suspend operations for land tours, river and ocean cruises until the end of June at the earliest in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
Police board Ruby Princess in Australia to interview crew
The ship docked and disembarked guests in Sydney three weeks ago, with those passengers now linked to hundreds of Covid-19 cases across the country.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines fleet relocates to Firth of Forth
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ocean fleet has taken up temporary residence in Scotland’s Firth of Forth, just outside the Port of Rosyth. The relocation comes during the company’s pause in cruise operations, which is currently running until May 23rd.
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TUI extends travel suspension into May
Following the decision, TUI beach holidays travelling up to and including May 14th will no longer operate, while Marella Cruise holidays before May 31st have also been scrapped.
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.