Author: Heidi Bucolo

Windstar Cruises eliminates its pre-cruise COVID tests for most destinations; though, all guests are still required to be vaccinated.

Princess Cruises details a new upgrade program, Princess Upgrade, allowing guests to bid on higher stateroom categories.

Carnival Cruise Line's bookings surge after COVID protocols simplified, nearly doubling the level for the equivalent day in 2019.

MSC Cruises expands its onboard activities for U.S. sailings, including the Family Deck Party and International Meet gatherings.

Holland America simplifies its COVID procedures removing requirements for vaccination and testing for vaccinated guests on most sailings.

Carnival reveals the spaces for relaxation on Carnival Celebration, including Cloud 9 Spa, Loft 19, and the adult-only Serenity Retreat.

Cunard updates its COVID travel requirements changing pre-cruise testing from “mandatory” to “highly recommended” for vaccinated guests.

Princess Cruises removes its vaccine requirement and eliminates pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests on most itineraries.

Carnival further updates its testing and vaccine requirements, eliminating testing for vaccinated guests and removing vaccine requirement.

Royal Caribbean drops its vaccine requirement for some cruises starting with September 5th departures, not including FL sailings.