Carnival Exec Speaks on Alaska, Vaccines, and Longer Cruises
Published 1 month ago
In a wide-ranging Q&A session, Carnival Cruise Line’s Chief Communications Officer Chris Chiames offered updates on everything from how vaccines will impact the future of cruising to the canceled Alaska season and sailings lasting more than seven days.
“They’re Absolutely Right to Be Frustrated”
The updates came in response to questions put to Chiames by Carnival’s Brand Ambassador, John Heald, who ran the responses on his Facebook page. And from the start, the exec said would-be guests were “absolutely right to be frustrated, because certainly all of us at Carnival are as well.”
According to the NCL website:
Guests who had an active reservation on a suspended cruise in May 2021 will automatically receive a refund of their cruise fare in the original form of payment for the amount paid by March 23, 2021. Additionally, a 10% off coupon will be automatically added to the guest’s account, if the guest has not already received one for a previously cancelled sailing. The 10% FCC coupon is valid for one year from date of issue, and can be used for any Norwegian Cruise Line voyage embarking through 2022 and is combinable with any other Future Cruise Credits and all future promotions at time of booking.
Nassau Says Cruise Ships Could Visit by Spring 2021, Pending Approval
Published 2 months ago
According to Mike Maura, the CEO of Nassau’s cruise port, ships from both Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Group could be doing simulated sailings to the Bahamas in a few months.
“We Are in High Demand”
During an interview with
Guardian Business, Maura provided a far more detailed update than any given by cruise lines or the Centers for Disease Control. The site reported him as saying that the port has “been in discussions with cruise lines and with the Ministry of Tourism around the possibility of including Nassau in a simulated call.” He added that these sailings could begin within two months. It’s worth noting, however, that a day after his comments were published, both Royal Caribbean Group and Carnival Cruise Line axed all sailings through the end of April.
Matt Hochberg
While all cruises in 2021 are still questionable if they will be able to sail, Alaska cruises seem to be the most at-risk itinerary cruise fans are facing right now.
Every week the RoyalCaribbeanBlog mailbag answers a question a reader has sent in about going on a Royal Caribbean cruise.
We re getting closer to the Alaska cruise season in 2021, and I saw the Canadian government is still holding firm with their travel ban. Will any Alaska cruises be allowed to sail in 2021? - Frank Carter
The cruise industry has been shutdown in North America since March 2020, but Alaska cruises face the most obstacles to returning to service due to the government challenges between two countries.
Editor s note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is ringing in 2021 by offering free suite upgrades to anyone who books a cruise before the end of February, the company shared with
Travel + Leisure.
Travelers who book almost any future cruise before Feb. 28 will receive a complimentary two-category suite upgrade to experience exotic destinations around the world in style from the glaciers of Alaska to the Cu Chi tunnels of Vietnam. However, the promotion does not apply to World Cruises or Grand Voyages.