Cruises

• Big hit to B.C’s cruise ship sector as Feds extend ban until 2022

  Transport Canada announced Thursday cruise ship vessels carrying more than 100 people will not be allowed to enter Canadian waters until Feb. 28, 2022.

  Health

  Feb 4
• 4 Norwegian cruise ship crew members hospitalized with COVID-19

  Four crew members on a Norwegian cruise vessel were diagnosed with COVID-19 after it arrived at the Arctic port of Tromsoe early on Friday, said the University Hospital of North Norway where they are being treated.

  World

  Aug 1, 2020
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• Cruise ship bookings jump 600% as Carnival reveals plans to resume trips in August

  Disney and Norwegian cruise lines show no cancellations past July 2 and June 30, respectively.

  Trending

  May 13, 2020
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• Lethbridge man stuck on cruise ship for nearly 8 weeks: ‘I imagine this is what prison is like’

  Since March 14, a man from Lethbridge, Alta., has been stranded on a cruise ship with more than 50 other Canadians.

  Canada

  May 7, 2020
• 4,000 Canadians still on board cruise ships amid coronavirus pandemic

  Cruise ships have been a major part of the COVID-19 story since the novel coronavirus began spreading in January, with multiple ships under quarantine or refused docking privileges after passengers tested positive for the disease.

  Health

  Mar 20, 2020
• Nova Scotia tourism industry closely monitoring coronavirus impacts

  "The number one biggest concern is being under quarantine."

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2020
• Coronavirus: Booked a cruise and want to cancel? Here’s what you need to know

  New cancellation policies are now being offered by major players in the cruise industry, including Carnival, Disney, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian cruise lines.

  Health

  Mar 8, 2020
• ‘Think twice’ before booking a cruise vacation: Canada’s top health official

  Dr. Theresa Tam issued her warning even before U.S. Vice President Mike Pence revealed that 21 positive cases of COVID-19 onboard the Grand Princess cruise ship.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2020
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• MS Westerdam passengers describe ‘best cruise ever’ despite COVID-19 fears

  "Usually you buy a cruise and you know exactly what you are going to get. This was an adventure."

  Health

  Feb 14, 2020
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• Royal Caribbean cancels 18 cruises, warns novel coronavirus likely to impact earnings

  Last week, Royal Caribbean said it canceled eight cruises out of China through March 4 and warned of a 25 cent impact to its first quarter earnings.

  Consumer

  Feb 13, 2020