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Guests are being offered various refunds and future discounts for the disruption to their travel plans. Previously set to offer several itineraries departing from Israel between mid-August and late-October, the Jewel of the Seas is now scheduled to offer Canada & New England cruises departing from Boston. After suspending all of its remaining sailings from Haifa in 2023, the U.S.-based company also cancelled its 2024 program out of the port. Serving the Israeli market, the company suspended all of its cruise operations in October. The ship’s new itineraries feature several ports of call in Spain, Italy, Monaco and France, including Barcelona, Livorno, Monte Carlo and Marseille. First, the ship will move from Vancouver to San Diego departing on September 29 with calls in British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and California along the way.
Sapphire Princess through April 8, 2022
It’s been another busy week for cruise news, and Cruise Hive has all of the developments covered, including news about Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, and Royal Caribbean. If a cruise is canceled, the line typically notifies passengers directly or through their travel adviser, Feldman said. In April 2025, Norwegian Epic will return to Rome for another season of Greek Isles sailings. Miray Cruises, the parent company of the cruise line, said it could not afford the $40 million to $50 million that was being asked for the ship and said that investors had dropped out because of the unrest in the Middle East, CNN reported.
All Remaining Cruises Departing through December 31, 2020
According to the company, the cruises previously scheduled to depart on Nov. 11, 18 and 26, 2023, as well as on Dec. 2, 2023, will no longer go ahead due to propulsion problems. All guests will also receive another FCC worth 50% of their cruise fare to be used toward any future Royal Caribbean cruise. The new cruise must be booked no later than December 31, 2023, and is applicable for any available sailings by that date.
Sapphire Princess West Coast Cruises Departing September 24, 2022 through November 7, 2022
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On the rarely sailed Upper Mekong in Laos, the intimate 20-passenger Anouvong is slated to launch in August. The vessel, which features two opulent signature suites with a hot tub and eight deluxe staterooms, will sail on the less-traveled stretch of the Asian river through the only land-locked country in Southeast Asia. First introduced in 2022, Uniworld's "Nights Out" private evening experiences will now be included on almost every European itinerary, showcasing highlights of cities after dark and exclusive to Uniworld passengers.
Life at Sea 3 Year World Cruise Cancelled
The three-year cruise is canceled - CNN
The three-year cruise is canceled.
Posted: Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:00:00 GMT [source]
Royal Caribbean canceled two back-to-back cruises with less than a week's notice — leaving many travelers scrambling to make alternative travel arrangements. "We understand the inconvenience and frustration this disruption may cause, and we appreciate the understanding of our loyal guests and travel agent partners," the company statement said. (3 p.m. EST) -- Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled all but three of its planned 2023 Caribbean sailings of Norwegian Sky. Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas successfully completed her second set of sea trials and is in the final stages of outfitting at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland. Cruise directors play crucial roles on all ships, since they engage and interact with virtually all guests and help to set the line’s Fun Ship atmosphere. With a 25-ship fleet and two more vessels slated to launch in the coming months —Carnival Jubilee in December 2023 and Carnival Firenze in spring 2024 — the cruise line appears to be ramping up its Fleet Cruise Director ranks.
Additionally, for 2023 a city tour will be included for cruises of seven nights or more, followed by a highlight culinary experience onboard featuring local specialities. There will also be welcome and farewell dinners and complimentary room service in every cabin grade. The line is also rolling out the new A-Rosa app across the entire fleet, enabling passengers to customize their cruise with facilities such as making excursion bookings and accessing menus. The line gave impacted passengers full refunds and a 10% discount on another cruise in the form of a future cruise credit. “This credit may be used by and applied towards any of our published sailings through December 31, 2025,” Norwegian said in the letter. Moving stateside, American Cruise Lines is continuing to expand its fleet with two environmentally friendly catamarans American Eagle and American Glory, which have the capacity for electric propulsion.
Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled Carnival Panorama’s next four cruises due to an engine issue that is affecting the ship’s maximum cruising speed. The ship will be the company’s third Excel-class ship after Mardi Gras and the Carnival Celebration. Carnival's Mardi Gras set sail on its maiden voyage in August 2021 out of Florida, becoming the first to feature a roller coaster at sea. That was followed by the Celebration, which sailed its inaugural journey in November, according to the company.
Conflicts in Israel Lead to Cruise Cancellations for Six Ships
Riverside Mozart begins cruising in April 2023, and passengers have the choice of embarking in Vienna, Budapest and Passau. For the ultimate cruise taking in different destinations -- the river equivalent of a world cruise -- AmaWaterways and Uniworld are both debuting epic sailings. After announcing the longest-ever river cruise, a 46-night sailing through 14 European countries, AmaWaterways received such a positive response that it added two more Seven River Journeys itineraries.
They will not, however, be eligible for any onboard credit, and will be responsible for any difference in the cruise fare rate. If the fare they select on a new sailing is lower than their original rate, they will be refunded the difference. Almost 3 months of sailings are cancelled for Mariner of the Seas' drydock, and impacted guests have several options to choose from instead.
“That's the more common scenario (to result in a cancellation) where a ship has to be pulled from service for one-plus weeks,” said Feldman. The cruise company, which is building its new Carnival Jubilee ship in Germany, was forced to push back its debut from October 2023 to early December 2023, due to shipyard delays and supply chain logistics, according to Carnival. “We sincerely appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you aboard very soon,” the email concludes.
The area is home to more than 260 species of birds, including the great white egret, white stork, black stork, white-tailed eagle, and Eurasian coot. On the Danube, these include a Bavarian brunch in Passau and tour of the Gottweig Benedictine Abbey and on the Rhine there is a guided tour of Freiburg with a market visit and tastings. The line has also unveiled city stay extensions in Copenhagen, Seville and Munich during the Oktoberfest, plus a journey on the Glacier Express train through the Swiss Alps. Viking is offering a 16-night Capitals of Eastern Europe cruise taking in the five first cities of Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Bucharest and Belgrade. Shore tours include a visit to one of Budapest's thermal baths and a "Privileged Access" for a behind-the-scenes tour of Serbia's National Theatre, home of Serbian opera. MSC Cruises also cancelled the upcoming winter seasons of two of its ships, the MSC Orchestra and the MSC Sinfonia.
During their stay, the ship's crew provided complimentary alcohol and WiFi, as well as a free shuttle into the city, a letter from Royal Caribbean to impacted customers said. All guests booked on the cancelled sailings will receive a full refund, as well as a bonus Future Cruise Certificate, Norwegian said. In an email sent to travel partners, Royal Caribbean International has announced that nearly three months’ of sailings in early 2023 will be cancelled for Mariner of the Seas, in order to allow extended time for a planned drydock and renovation. Scenic River Cruises has boosted its 14-night Jewels of Europe itinerary on the Rhine, Main and Danube by offering a 17-night option with a pre-cruise land stay in the Croatian capital Zagreb and Slovenian first city Ljubljana.
The cruise line gave the family a refund and a credit on a future sailing and offered to reimburse them “for non-refundable, pre-purchased transportation change fees incurred,” according to an email from the line Mitchell shared with USA TODAY. The family made the most of their planned time off anyway, renting an Airbnb in Orlando, Florida, and going to Disney World instead. The double-width river vessel formerly known as Crystal Mozart will set sail again with new line Riverside Luxury Cruises, founded by the European hotel group Seaside Collection. The company acquired the 77-foot-wide ship following the closure of luxury operator Crystal Cruises. Renamed Riverside Mozart, the vessel carries up to 150 passengers and is described by the line as the most exclusive river cruise ship on the Danube. Prior to the pandemic Crystal Cruises embarked on a multi-million-dollar renovation of the unusual riverboat.
Passengers booked on the affected sailings will receive a full refund of their cruise fare to the original form of payment, in addition to Future Cruise Credits (FCCs). The company's Radiance of the Seas ship was scheduled to depart from Seward, Alaska on September 1 and Vancouver, Canada on September 8 for seven-night cruises along the Alaskan coast. Following her 7-night maiden sailing, Carnival Firenze will operate 4-night cruises to Catalina Island and Ensenada, and 5-night cruises calling at Ensenada and Cabo San Lucas. The 4,000-guest ship’s Italian vibe will be seen in her design, inspired by the city of Florence, and in her Italy-themed public spaces and activities.
Guests ready to set sail on their cruise vacation on Saturday, September 23, 2023 aboard Vision of the Seas will not be cruising after all, as the sailing has been cancelled at the last minute. The last-minute cancellations impacted hundreds of passengers, including Jennifer Hessler McPhillips, a 50-year-old realtor from Ohio who had planned to celebrate her birthday on the September 8 cruise with her husband and friends. The cruise line has not disclosed full details of the ship’s design, but executives indicated she would offer new and innovative spaces not seen on other ships in the class. Celebrity Xcel will feature a redesigned Grand Plaza and will offer the line’s popular Retreat resort area, with private spaces for suite guests.
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