53 people from two Hurtigruten cruises have tested positive. Meanwhile, SeaDream passengers and crew from have all tested negative.
Author: Morgan Hines, USA TODAY
Exclusive: Cruise industry extends sailing suspension past CDC ‘no-sail’ order, until Oct. 31
The cruise industry has voluntarily extended its pause on operations in U.S. waters until “at least” Oct. 31.
AIDA Cruises cancels 2 of 3 August sailings after anticipated restart amid COVID-19 pandemic
German line AIDA Cruises will not restart operations this week after all. The cruise line’s restart is being held up by its flag state: Italy.
36 crew infected on Hurtigruten ship: Passengers disembarked, potentially exposing communities
Thirty-six crew members have tested positive for COVID-19 onboard Hurtigruten’s MS Roald Amundsen, the first to sail internationally since the pandemic began.
Cruise passengers struggle refunds amid the pandemic; federal agency report recommends changes
A Federal Maritime Commission report is recommending amended regulations related to cruise lines’ refund policies.
Norwegian, Regent, Oceania cruise lines extend suspensions, won’t sail until Nov. 1
Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises have extended their global sailing suspensions through Oct. 31.
Ten AIDA cruise crew members test positive for COVID-19; ships will still sail in August
Ten crew members on two AIDA Cruises ships tested positive for COVID-19, but the ships are expected to depart on schedule.
German cruise ship, Mein Schiff 2, sails with 1,200 people on board in first return voyage
The German cruise line TUI Cruises has restarted operations with its “Mein Schiff 2” sailing for the first time since the industry was shut down because of the coronavirus, with 1,200 people on board.
Carnival Corp. is shedding 15 ships across its fleets: Here’s what it means for cruisers
Some companies, including cruise giant Carnival Corp., have announced they are making reductions to their fleets. Here’s what that means for cruisers.
CDC seeking public input on cruising’s restart before its ‘no-sail’ order lifts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put out a request for public input related to the restart of cruising.