cruise industry News

Alaska Facing More Summer Cruise Ship Cancellations

Three cruise lines said this week they are canceling sailings to Alaska this summer, citing travel and other restrictions linked to coronavirus concerns. Two of the companies, Princess Cruises and Holland America Line, had previously announced sharply reduced plans for …

Cruise Lines Agree to Post Ship Crime Statistics

Carnival Corp., Royal Caribbean Ltd. and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the target of proposed legislation after high profile mishaps at sea, will voluntarily publish more data about crimes on their cruises. Adam Goldstein, president and chief executive officer of …

New Yorkers Recovering From Italy Ship Ordeal

Four New Yorkers are safe following their evacuation from the cruise ship that ran aground in Italy. Joan, Brian and Alana Aho of Duanesburg, N.Y., made it off the ship during last Friday’s emergency. But they told a friend, Cheryl …

Carnival, Tourism Industry, Insurers Tally Cost of Cruise Ship Accident

The cruise ship industry faces an uphill task to restore confidence among customers spooked by images of the stricken Costa Concordia flipped on its side in Italian waters on Monday and could suffer a hit to sales in a key …