Tag: Cruise industry

Monday, September 13th 2021 - 08:29 UTC
Antarctic cruise company abandons Ushuaia and moves to Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas, the extreme south of Chile will be hosting Silversea Cruises as its base of operations, having decided to abandon Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego. Silversea announced a release in which it makes official its Antarctic cruise operations during the 2021/22 season, following an agreement with Chilean officials.
Tuesday, August 31st 2021 - 08:56 UTC
Chile announces sanitary protocol for tourists on cruise expeditions to Antarctica

Chile announced on Monday that foreign tourists on cruise expeditions to Antarctica can call and land in the country as long as they comply with a strict sanitary protocol. Andrea Wolleter, head of Chile's tourism services made the announcement following on reiterated petitions from organizations linked to the tourism industry as well as regional and city officials.
Monday, July 12th 2021 - 08:36 UTC
Punta Arenas expects 40 vessels and 226 calls for the 2021/22 cruise season starting next October

Punta Arenas port authorities announced over the weekend that they expect the 2021/22 cruise season to begin next 19 October when “Sylvia Earle” calls at Chile's extreme south terminal. She will be the first of some 226 calls, so far, from forty international cruise vessels to which must be added those from domestic companies.
Friday, July 9th 2021 - 06:41 UTC
Ushuaia expects some 68 vessels and 488 calls during the 2021/22 cruise season

As long as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to recede and there are no further new strain surprises, this coming 2021/22 season, the port of Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego province is scheduled to receive some 68 tourism vessels and 488 calls.
Saturday, June 12th 2021 - 07:49 UTC
US states and CDC conflicting guidelines on vaccination, imperil the Miami cruise season takeoff July first

Miami (AFP) – United States cruise companies are fighting to resume voyages from Florida and Texas ports in July as the pandemic wanes, but for vaccinated passengers only. However both states and governors won't let them demand proof of inoculation.
Friday, June 11th 2021 - 08:43 UTC
Two Covid-19 positive cases on Celebrity Millennium in Caribbean cruise despite abiding CDC guidelines

Uncomfortable start for Caribbean cruises. Two guests on one of the first cruise ships to sail from the United States since the COVID-19 pandemic hit tested positive on Thursday, Royal Caribbean said, adding that all passengers and crew had been vaccinated.
Thursday, June 10th 2021 - 21:15 UTC
Cruise industry interested in returning to Uruguay for the 2021/22 season

Uruguay has received over 200 requests for cruise vessels to call in Montevideo and Punta del Este for the coming 2021/22 season, (October/March), according to reports in the local media. Of the 200, 140 requests are for Montevideo and 60 for the international seaside resort of Punta del Este.
Saturday, May 22nd 2021 - 08:58 UTC
Cruise ships company promises covid-free tours to Patagonia

The cruise ships company Cruceros Australis Friday launched during the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) in Madrid what they announced as “totally safe trips,” such as navigating the virgin landscapes of Patagonia.
Saturday, May 22nd 2021 - 00:17 UTC
Alaska lobbies successfully for the return of the cruise industry

The US House of Representatives this week passed a bill to give foreign-flag cruise ships a temporary cabotage waiver, enabling them to operate in Alaska without a foreign stop. The legislation earlier passed in the Senate.
Saturday, October 31st 2020 - 08:07 UTC
Cruise industry: CDC drops the “No Sail” in favor of a strict Conditional Sailing Order

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has dropped its controversial “No Sail” order in favor for a so-called Conditional Sailing Order. In short, the “No Sail” order has been lifted and the industry will work with the CDC on a realistic, phased-in return to service.