by Ned S. Levi | Aug 10, 2020
Small ships have started with pandemic cruise efforts again. Already passengers and crew are testing positive for COVID-19. The question cruisers must ask today is, “Can I take a pandemic cruise without a sizeable risk to my health?” I understand the attraction of...
by Ned S. Levi | Jul 13, 2020
EU cruise health guide for the cruise industry, while seemingly comprehensive, is seriously flawed On June 30, the European Union issued its 49-page guide for cruise lines to restart the industry as the EU reopens its economy. The EU Cruise Health Guide is...
by Ned S. Levi | Jun 15, 2020
Hit hard by COVID-19, major cruise changes are coming to ships and new protocols to prevent the virus’ transmission. The cruise industry was hit hard by COVID-19. To an extent, in my opinion, it was self-inflicted, as the cruise industry was slow to react to...
by Charlie Leocha | Apr 26, 2020
This weekend we look at a story of a lucky cruise that missed the worse of the coronavirus epidemic in Europe. We read about how passengers can get refunds for flights canceled by the airlines. And we enjoy the recipe of DoubleTree Chocolate Chip cookies. Sailing on a...
by Ned S. Levi | Apr 13, 2020
Many doubt the future for cruising, coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic The cruise ships Diamond Princess, Grand Princess, Ruby Princess, and MS Zaandam will be remembered. They will remain in the minds of the cruise world. They will factor in as examples of what can...
by Janice Hough | Mar 5, 2020
Cruise travel insurance can be a lifesaver, or at least a trip-saver, but extra time before a cruise is the best insurance. Beyond insurance, travelers can help themselves by not cutting things too close for arrival before a cruise or a tour departs. Extra time...
