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Serenity at Coconut Bay Redefines the Adults-Only All-Inclusive Experience in St. Lucia

A Low-Density Model in a High-Demand Market Serenity at Coconut Bay Redefines the Adults-Only All-Inclusive Experience in St. Lucia/

HAL Fans Rejoice! Holland America Will Offer 2 Cruises to Celebrate Sesquicentennial

As its 150th anniversary approaches April 18, 2023, Holland America Line is adding a second commemorative transatlantic crossing aboard Rotterdam to the schedule of celebratory events. Departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 3, 2023, the 16-night itinerary sails to Rotterdam, the Netherlands, retracing in reverse the company’s first voyage.

Holland America Extends Cruise Pause to Include All Departures Through March 31, 2021, as it Prepares for CDC Requirements to Resume Cruising

As Holland America Line continues to prepare and develop its plans to meet the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the company is extending its pause of cruise operations for all departures through March 31, 2021.

Crystal Esprit Voyages Now Open for Reservations for 2023 through Early 2024

Crystal Cruises is now accepting reservations for 2023-2024 voyages aboard their luxury expedition yacht the Crystal Esprit.

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line to Resume Sailings July 25th New Health & Safety Measures Indicate Future of Cruising

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line today announced that sailings will resume onboard Grand Celebration July 25th and onboard Grand Classica October 3rd. Travelers booking two-night Bahamas ‘Micro-Cations’ can expect two-tier sanitation process, capacity control, enhanced sterilization and more.

KLM Leads Airline Industry to help Shipping Sector & Seafarers

Thanks to air bridges established by KLM, seafarers can again be flown in to relieve their co-workers, who have now been on board for several extra months. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic they have had to remain on board. Finally, they will get the chance to join their families at home. KLM is acting in response to a request from the Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners (KVNR).

Holland America Line Extends Temporary Pause of its Global Ship Operations Until June 30

Holland America Line released the following statement today regarding its global ship operations today. The statement announces the extension of its global ship operations through June 30, 2020. The official statement reads as follows.

Princess Cruises’ Enchanted Princess Delivery Delayed

Princess Cruises confirms that the delivery of Enchanted Princess is delayed. A new delivery date has not been determined since the Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy) yard remains closed. Voyages through July 31 have been canceled.

Holland America will Protect Travel Advisor Commissions on Cancelled Cruises

Holland America promised to protect Travel Advisor commissions stating, “Recognizing the vital role travel advisors play in the success of the cruise industry, Holland America Line will protect travel advisor commissions on bookings for cancelled cruises that were paid in full and for the total amount of the Future Cruise Credits when guests rebook.”

American Airlines To Receive $5.8 Billion in Payroll Support From U.S. Department of the Treasury

American Airlines Group Inc. announced today that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has approved $5.8 billion in financial assistance from the Payroll Support Program (PSP) created through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.