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The latest info on cruise ship cancellations and restart dates.

When will cruise ships sail? The latest cruise line restart datesThe latest: Almost every cruise line has a phased in ship relaunch plan for this summer. Updated June 15.

The Norwegian Bliss in the Endicott Arm in Alaska. Norwegian Cruise Line has opened the books on Alaska sailings on the ship for August.

Congress acts on Alaska cruising, but clock is ticking on a restartWhile the legislation would remove one obstacle, Alaska would still be handcuffed and in limbo until the CDC lifts its ban on...

American Cruise Lines' American Constitution docked at the Wharf in Washington, D.C., at night.

No U.S. cruises operating? Not so, says American Cruise LinesBig-ship cruise companies are still handcuffed by the CDC, but lines like American Cruise Lines are already operating.

Elephant seals may act as witnesses to marriages on Atlas Ocean Voyages' Antarctica sailings.

These new cruise itineraries pack the wow factorWhen ships begin returning to service in earnest after the long pandemic pause, many cruise lines will debut some of their...

Cruise ships in Juneau in July 2016. If anti-cruise initiatives pass, Juneau would accept only about 348,330 passengers in 2026, or 78% less than what's scheduled for 2022.

Cruise allies push for a restart. In some ports, critics push backResistance to cruise tourism is not new, but many destinations have used the current travel pause to reconsider their tourism...

The Scenic Eclipse in Paradise Harbor, Antarctica.

Expedition lines plan Antarctic itineraries around a rare eclipsePractically every expedition cruise line is seizing on the event to offer sailings where their ships will be positioned in the...

The Oceania Insignia sailing in China. The cruise line said its 2023 world cruise aboard the ship is already sold out.

Reserve that 2022 cruise now: Booking curve at record lengthOcean and river lines are seeing their booking curves move way beyond what would be expected, and they are opening their books...

Ships at Charlotte Amalie's cruise port on St. Thomas before the pandemic.

Fine print with a huge impact: Ports struggle with CDC termsThe CDC's Conditional Sailing Order includes requirements ports would be hard-pressed to meet, some say.

UnCruise Adventures' Safari Explorer in Alaska. The line will require that passengers be vaccinated.

Several cruise lines require vaccines, but not everybody is on boardSome travel advisors say many of their clients are not on board with the idea of vaccine mandates and are disappointed with...

Crystal Cruises will base its Crystal Serenity in the Bahamas for a series of Bahamas-only sailings.

Industry insiders praise Crystal Cruises' plans to restart just beyond U.S. watersBut the luxury brand’s relaunch comes as it tries to make right a year of long delays on refunds and commissions.

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