Articles tagged “royal carribean”

Coronavirus

Royal Caribbean Squeezed by Pandemic Sells Cruise Line to Private Equity for $201 Million

By selling off one of its assets, Royal Caribbean is trying to shore up cash. But by incurring an impairment charge, is the company reaching its goal or just creating an illusion?

Praveen Paramasivam, Reuters | 2 years ago
Royal Caribbean Squeezed by Pandemic Sells Cruise Line to Private Equity for $201 Million

Cruises

CDC Lets U.S. Cruise Ships Resume Sailing But Still Asks for Caution

The lifting of a U.S.no-sail order, which has been in place since March, will boost the optimism of cruise companies. But the leading U.S. medical watchdog is still recommending that people defer travel on both river and ocean cruise ships worldwide and take other precautions.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago
CDC Lets U.S. Cruise Ships Resume Sailing But Still Asks for Caution

Coronavirus

Grassroots Opposition to Cruises in the Caymans Looms as Larger Warning for Industry

A judge ruling on a citizen-led referendum in the Cayman Islands has, for now, sided with cruise opposition. While the battle is localized, it could point to wider industry implications for the cruise industry.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 3 years ago
Grassroots Opposition to Cruises in the Caymans Looms as Larger Warning for Industry

Business Travel

Travel Advisors See Advantages of Cruise Lines Expanding Scope of Private Islands

Just as they've focused on building bigger and more elaborate ships, cruise lines are now seeking to outdo one another with private islands. MSC Cruises' eco-conscious approach is commendable, but will it resonate with passengers?

Maria Lenhart, Skift | 3 years ago
Travel Advisors See Advantages of Cruise Lines Expanding Scope of Private Islands