February 11, 2021 Royal Caribbean cruise line accused of destroying evidence by family of toddler who fell to her death The family of Chloe Wiegand, a toddler who fatally plunged 150 feet to her death from an 11th-story window of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas cruise ship, is seeking to sanction the cruise line.
February 11, 2021 MSC Cruise line reveals 'humanoid' robot bartender for new ship Robots may be able to pour drinks, but can they listen to your troubles?
February 11, 2021 Royal Caribbean waiting on CDC to launch test sailings, executive says: 'We don't have dates yet' Cruise lines like Royal Caribbean must run trail test sailings to assess their ability to mitigate the risk of spreading COVID-19, before officially resuming sailing with reduced capacity.
February 9, 2021 180-day 'Around the World' cruise planned for 2023 sells out in single day, operators confirm Miami-based Oceania Cruises announced on Tuesday that every ticket for its 2023 “Around the World in 180 Days” voyage was snatched up onJan. 27, the same day they became available for purchase.
February 8, 2021 Grandfather charged in toddler’s fatal fall from cruise ship avoids jail time An Indiana man charged in the death of his 18-month-old granddaughter after she fell 150 feet from a cruise ship in Puerto Rico will not serve time in jail.
February 5, 2021 Canada bans cruise vessels in all Canadian waters until at least Feb. 2022 The order applies to ships carrying more than 100 people in any Canadian waters, as well as all "adventure-seeking" pleasure craft — e.g., smaller boats for non-commercial use — in Canada’s Arctic waters, with the exception of those used by local Arctic residents.
February 4, 2021 Empty cruise ship becomes COVID-19 vaccine center in Switzerland The MS Thurgau, a cruise ship in Switzerland, has been turned into a vaccine center for three Swiss cities.
February 3, 2021 Princess Cruises adds onboard sports betting ahead of Super Bowl Your upcoming vacation doesn’t mean you can’t keep up with your favorite sports.
February 3, 2021 First US cruise lines announce COVID-19 vaccination mandate for passengers, crew American Queen Steamboat Company and Victory Cruise Lines have become the first cruise lines in the U.S. to mandate a coronavirus vaccine requirement for passengers and crew to set sail this summer.
February 1, 2021 Ports, communities feeling financial strain without cruises Cruises have been canceled since last March, resulting in over 100,000 Americans losing their jobs per a November report.
