Category: Venice Tourism

Two Pinnacle Class ships and Zaandam’s ‘Voyage of the Vikings’ highlight the season SEATTLE, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — From Greenland to Greece and Iceland to Israel, five Holland America Line ships are set to explore the cultural kaleidoscope of Europe in 2021. The brand’s collection of vessels crossing the pond includes Rotterdam, which is slated to debut at the...

At a press briefing, Gianni Onorato, CEO, MSC Cruises, laid out the details of the company’s comprehensive health and safety protocol, developed as the line plans to restart operations in the Mediterranean region. While awaiting necessary final approvals, MSC Cruises expects to restart with two ships, MSC Grandiosa and MSC Magnifica in the western and eastern Mediterranean, respectively. Onorato said total guest occupancy will be limited...

Lots of cruise fans want to volunteer for Royal Caribbean trial cruises In the two days since Royal Caribbean said it would need volunteers for test cruises, there has been an outpouring of cruise fans who would love to sign up. On Wednesday, Royal Caribbean Senior Vice President, Sales, Trade Support and Service, Vicki Freed, told travel agents that a...

Last week, rumors and different opinions swirled about potential government changes for cruise ships visiting Venice.[1] This week, the reality of the situation remains fluid and difficult to assess, based on feedback Travel Agent[2] has received in the past few days.   Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) last week sent out a press release stating that a major news U.K. news...