Three beach towns in southern England declared a “major incident” after thousands defied coronavirus social distancing rules and flocked to the shore.
Author: Morgan Hines, USA TODAY
Exclusive: Zaandam cruise passengers’ suit calls on Holland America, Carnival Corp. to reform
Passengers from a coronavirus-stricken cruise on MS Zaandam want several policy changes enacted by Holland America and its parent, Carnival Corp.
Spanish cruise line, owned partly by Royal Caribbean, reorganizing due to coronavirus hit
Pullmantur Cruises, a joint venture between Cruises Investment Holding and Royal Caribbean Group, has filed to reorganize, claiming insolvency.
Beyoncé drops ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth, proceeds to benefit Black-owned businesses
Beyoncé gifted the world a surprise single on Juneteenth: “Black Parade.”
‘Feels very unfair’: Families say cruise lines are using a ‘technicality’ to refuse refunds
One cruiser reported canceling less than an hour before refund eligibility, but Royal Caribbean, Norwegian and others aren’t budging on refunds.
Exclusive: Cruise industry announces US sailing suspension extended until Sept. 15
Cruise Lines International Association, the major trade organization for the cruise industry, hasextended the suspension of U.S. cruises to Sept. 15.
Exclusive: Virgin Voyages announces ‘Voyage Well’ health plan for Scarlet Lady ship
When it sets sail Oct. 16, Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady features a state-of-the-art air purification system and no buffet-style dining.
‘We are going to be patient’: Carnival plans phased return to cruising amid coronavirus pandemic
Carnival Corp. has announced its cruise lines will take a phased approach to returning ships to cruising: “We are going to be patient.”
Norwegian, Oceania, Regent cruise lines extend suspensions into fall
Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises have extended sailing suspensions through Sept. 30.
More than 35,000 sign petition to keep Disneyland closed amid coronavirus pandemic
A petition addressed to Walt Disney has garnered more than 34,000 signatures to delay Disneyland’s reopening, planned for July 17.