The City of Palm Desert and the Desert Sands Unified School District are hosting a cruise night for all 2021 high school graduates in the area. The cruise night will take place Tuesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. on El Paseo. Last year the same event was hosted due to social distancing requirements, but now […]
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It’s been a year since the cruise industry was in the eye of the Covid storm as leisure ships proved themselves ideal places for the disease to spread. On March 13 last year, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a no-sail order for ships plying American waters while major industry body Cruise […]
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Disney has announced that it is rethinking a classic theme park attraction following years of criticism from fans. The Jungle Cruise ride, where a wisecracking skipper ferries guests along a waterway, is one of the last attractions at the theme parks that was personally overseen by Walt Disney himself. The ride is at both of the […]
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(CNN) — The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has upped its warning on cruise ships, now advising that “all people avoid travel on cruise ships.” The federal agency now classifies cruise travel as “Level 4: Very High Level of COVID-19” and clarifies that this includes river cruises and applies worldwide. At the end of […]
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A Virginia couple is suing Royal Caribbean Cruises and an excursion company after they sustained severe burns during a visit to the White Island volcano in New Zealand, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in US District Court in Miami. The volcano erupted on December 9, 2019, while 47 people were visiting the island. Twenty-one people were killed. […]
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Carnival Cruise Line announce it’s extending its pause in operations through June 26th in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Cruises were previously halted through May 11th. Carnival also announced they are canceling all sunrise cruises out of New York for the rest of the year. “This is disappointing, but we are committed to being a […]
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(CNN) — Richard Branson is sailing into new waters with the launch of his first cruise liner, making a bold pitch to younger travelers at an undeniably awkward time for the industry. The Virgin founder launched the Scarlet Lady on Friday, hoping its modern design and adults-only rule will prompt younger vacationers to take a fresh look at cruises. […]
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“Golden Girls” fans have been given the biggest gift, but they’ll have to get on board next winter to see the card attached. Picture this: A special Western Caribbean Cruise cruise celebrating the iconic sitcom has just been confirmed for next winter, and it includes a cheesecake party. The Golden Girls At Sea experience sets […]
