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Cruising Chatter / ALL travelers TO the U.S. will need to provide proof of a negative test
« on: December 02, 2021, 09:37:08 AM »
"Beginning next week, the White House said, all travelers to the U.S., regardless of nationality or vaccination status, will need to provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test within one day of boarding their flights. That’s down from three days right now for those who have been vaccinated, in an added precaution against the omicron variant. But the White House has shelved tougher options, like requiring post-arrival testing or requiring quarantines upon arrival in the U.S.
Biden is also extending his directive requiring masks on airplanes and other public transit, which had been set to expire in January, through at least the middle of March, the White House said."
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/12/02/biden-winter-covid-booster-testing-523662
Biden is also extending his directive requiring masks on airplanes and other public transit, which had been set to expire in January, through at least the middle of March, the White House said."
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/12/02/biden-winter-covid-booster-testing-523662
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Princess Unveils New Enchanted Princess Cruise Ship
« on: November 24, 2021, 09:04:07 PM »
"Princess Cruises has unveiled the first look of Enchanted Princess—the newest MedallionClass ship to join its fleet. The 145,000-ton ship, which can accommodate 3,660 guests, represents an update to the design platform consistent across its sister ships—Royal Princess (2013), Regal Princess (2014), Majestic Princess (2017) and Sky Princess (2019). The ship’s inaugural cruise season began November 10, with 15 10-day Caribbean itineraries, sailing round-trip from Ft. Lauderdale, before heading to Europe."
https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/princess-unveils-new-enchanted-princess-cruise-ship
https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/princess-unveils-new-enchanted-princess-cruise-ship
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Princess Cruises Delays Restart for Two Ships in the U.S.
« on: November 24, 2021, 08:57:02 PM »
"Princess Cruises informs guests and travel agents that two vessels will not be returning to service as scheduled. The restarts for Crown Princess and Island Princess in the U.S. will be delayed, with a total of 19 sailings cancelled."
https://www.cruisehive.com/princess-cruises-delays-restart-for-two-ships-in-the-us/60350
https://www.cruisehive.com/princess-cruises-delays-restart-for-two-ships-in-the-us/60350
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Hawaii Extends Ban on Cruise Ships Until at Least January 2022
« on: November 23, 2021, 08:46:13 PM »
"But while cruise ships aren't going to be sailing throughout the islands anytime soon, Hawaii recently decided to lift capacity restrictions at bars and restaurants that require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test to enter in Honolulu and Maui ahead of the holiday season."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/hawaii-extends-ban-on-cruise-ships-until-at-least-january-2022-officials-announce/ar-AAR0un6?ocid=msedgntp
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/hawaii-extends-ban-on-cruise-ships-until-at-least-january-2022-officials-announce/ar-AAR0un6?ocid=msedgntp
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Princess impacted and cancelled cruises
« on: November 11, 2021, 03:41:34 PM »7
Cruising Chatter / TPG readers select the top cruise lines of the year (Princess was not included)
« on: November 11, 2021, 03:22:21 PM »8
Cruising Chatter / Norwegian Vaccine Mandate To Stay in Place "Indefinitely":
« on: November 11, 2021, 03:15:22 PM »
"Del Rio has been unapologetic around the stringent vaccination policy, requiring all passengers sailing on the company's individual cruise lines -- which include Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania and luxury brand Regent Seven Seas -- to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, without exception."
https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/6563/
https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/6563/
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Cruising Chatter / Cruise lines are seeing record onboard revenues on a per passenger basis
« on: November 11, 2021, 03:12:25 PM »
"Cruise lines are seeing record onboard revenues on a per passenger basis thanks to pent up demand, bundling strategies and consumers with fresh wallets.
“Our onboard revenues for guests are off the charts, and our Net Promoter Scores have been exceptionally strong,” said Arnold Donald, CEO at Carnival Corporation, on the company’s third quarter earnings call."
https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/26175-cruise-line-onboard-revenues-are-off-the-charts.html
“Our onboard revenues for guests are off the charts, and our Net Promoter Scores have been exceptionally strong,” said Arnold Donald, CEO at Carnival Corporation, on the company’s third quarter earnings call."
https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/26175-cruise-line-onboard-revenues-are-off-the-charts.html
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Cruising Chatter / French Polynesia government banning mega cruise ships
« on: November 11, 2021, 03:04:22 PM »
"In late September, French Polynesia's government announced that cruise ships with a capacity greater than 3,500 passengers will be banned from making port calls in the country as of January 1, 2022. Ships with capacity of more than 2,500 passengers will be limited to calls at Tahiti and two other ports with sufficient infrastructure to accommodate them. Bora Bora, the country’s top tourist draw, will further limit daily cruise passengers to 1,200—effectively barring most large cruise ships from docking."
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/as-more-ports-ban-mega-cruise-ships-what-is-the-future-of-the-largest-vessels
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/as-more-ports-ban-mega-cruise-ships-what-is-the-future-of-the-largest-vessels
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Cruising Chatter / What’s Missing From Big Cruise’s New Climate Action Goals?
« on: November 11, 2021, 02:21:22 PM »12
Cruising Chatter / U.S. News Announces the 2022 Best Cruise Lines (Princess was not included)
« on: November 11, 2021, 02:16:29 PM »
"Washington, D.C. – U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Vacations and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today announced the 2022 Best Cruise Lines rankings, designed to provide up-to-date information on the leading cruise lines."
https://www.usnews.com/info/blogs/press-room/articles/2021-11-09/us-news-announces-the-2022-best-cruise-lines
https://www.usnews.com/info/blogs/press-room/articles/2021-11-09/us-news-announces-the-2022-best-cruise-lines
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Cruising Chatter / Royal Caribbean extends health protocols through March 2022
« on: November 11, 2021, 02:12:16 PM »
"Royal Caribbean has released its health protocols for cruise ships sailing in Winter 2021 for the longest period of time yet."
"The new protocols apply to Royal Caribbean sailings from Puerto Rico, Barbados and U.S. home ports through March 31, 2022."
https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/11/10/royal-caribbean-releases-cruise-ship-health-protocols-sailings-through-march-2022
"The new protocols apply to Royal Caribbean sailings from Puerto Rico, Barbados and U.S. home ports through March 31, 2022."
https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/11/10/royal-caribbean-releases-cruise-ship-health-protocols-sailings-through-march-2022
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Cruising Chatter / Carnival extends vaccinated sailing through March, 2022
« on: November 11, 2021, 02:07:40 PM »
"Carnival Cruise Line has now decided to extend its vaccinated sailings through March 2022. It does mean that protocols are to remain in place to keep guests protected across the fleet, including beyond the end of the CDC Conditional Sailing Order on January 15, 2022."
https://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-cruise-line-provides-major-update-on-protocols-and-ships-waiting-to-restart/59684
https://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-cruise-line-provides-major-update-on-protocols-and-ships-waiting-to-restart/59684
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Princess News & Princess Chatter / Princess Sets Naming Date for New Enchanted Princess
« on: November 10, 2021, 08:18:55 PM »
"Princess Cruises announced that the Enchanted Princess will be named in a celebration that will be broadcast on Monday, December 13, on Princess.com, Princess Cruises’ Facebook page and YouTube channels with more details to follow.
The 145,000-ton, 3,660-guest ship represents an evolution of the design platform consistent across her sister ships – Royal Princess (2013), Regal Princess (2014), Majestic Princess (2017) and Sky Princess (2019) – offering an elevation of spectacular style and elegance that is distinguished by Princess, according to a press release."
https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/26205-princess-sets-naming-date-for-new-enchanted-princess.html
The 145,000-ton, 3,660-guest ship represents an evolution of the design platform consistent across her sister ships – Royal Princess (2013), Regal Princess (2014), Majestic Princess (2017) and Sky Princess (2019) – offering an elevation of spectacular style and elegance that is distinguished by Princess, according to a press release."
https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/26205-princess-sets-naming-date-for-new-enchanted-princess.html