News

Here's a quick read of some of today’s coronavirus-related cruise news and announcements.

Marseille — which has hosted more than 30 private yachts and cruise ships simultaneously during the COVID-19 pandemic, for lay-up or refits — is ready for cruise operations to resume.

NetTALK Maritime's new Health Monitoring System gives cruise lines the ability to identify a sick person, isolate them immediately and provide virtual checkups with medical personnel on board or shoreside.

News that the European Union may block Americans when borders open in July, since the United States has failed to control COVID-19, could hardly be surprising to cruise lines.

New Zealand Cruise Association Chairman Debbie Summers and CEO Kevin O’Sullivan called on the government to allow the return of small luxury ships to offer New Zealand itineraries for New Zealanders.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. appears to be keeping the door open for a possible resumption of China cruises later this summer.

American Queen Steamboat Co. is offering special pricing to Uniworld Boutique River Cruises travelers impacted by Uniworld's suspension of summer cruises.

Twenty-two percent of destinations worldwide have started to ease travel restrictions, led by Europe. However, borders remain completely closed at 65% of all destinations globally, according to the latest UN World Tourism Organization research.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Europa 2 has received a certification for its cold ironing connection by the classification society DNV GL.

Popular Norwegian cruise port of Flåm has received government funding to help build a shoreside electricity facility to supply visiting cruise ships.