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VIDEO: Cruise Restart, Rising Prices and the Vaccine's Impact on Bookings

In this week's edition of our video series, "This Week in Cruise News," Cruise Critic's Managing Editor in the UK Adam Coulter dissects the two big news stories of the week -- Royal Caribbean Group's and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' earnings calls -- and finds out how vaccines are driving the bookings surge.

Missing Your Cruise Ship? Here's What They're Up To

Some ships have been sold, some have been scrapped and some have been rebranded -- here's your weekly round-up of cruise ships worldwide.

Aerosol Particle Transmission 'Undetectable' In Cruise Ship Ventilation Systems

A study of cruise ship ventilation systems has found the transmission of aerosol particles between spaces to be undetectable on surfaces and in the air.

Vaccines are "Deciding Factor" in Cruise Booking Surges

The COVID-19 vaccination rollout is driving strong future cruise bookings and could cause an eventual "boom time for the industry," a top cruise executive said.

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03/04/21

Holland America Line, Princess Debut Land-Only Alaska Tours For Summer 2021

03/04/21

Allure of the Seas Cruise Ship to Make Oasis-Class Debut in Galveston

03/04/21

Royal Caribbean Eyeing More Countries For Cruise Restart; UK Could Be Next

03/04/21

AmaWaterways Offers First 45-night River Cruise For 2023

03/04/21

03/03/21

Scenic Eclipse to Cruise Australia's Kimberley Coast

03/03/21

When Are Cruise Lines Around the World Expected To Resume Service?

03/03/21

03/02/21

Coronavirus: Updated Cruise Ship Policies and Cancellations Because of COVID-19

03/02/21

03/01/21

MSC Cruises To Deploy Second Ship in the Mediterranean From May, Announces More Cancellations

03/01/21

Royal Caribbean to Debut New Cruise Ship in Israel; All Crew and Over-16s Will Be Vaccinated

03/01/21

Wave Season Cruise Deals 2021

03/01/21

Which Cruise Ships Will Be Scrapped Or Taken Out of Service Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic?

03/01/21

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03/01/21

02/26/21

Aerosol Particle Transmission 'Undetectable' In Cruise Ship Ventilation Systems, Study Finds

02/26/21

VIDEO: Cruise Restart, Rising Prices and the Vaccine's Impact on Bookings

02/26/21

Missing Your Cruise Ship? Here's What They're Up To

02/26/21

02/25/21

New Broadway Theme Cruises Set For 2022

02/25/21

Vaccines are "Deciding Factor" in Cruise Booking Surges, Norwegian Exec Says

02/25/21

02/24/21

Carnival Corporation Cruise Lines Cancel Most 2021 Canadian Sailings

02/24/21

Royal Caribbean Debuts New Short Caribbean Cruises for 2022-2023

02/24/21

02/23/21

American Cruise Lines Debuts New Ship on Columbia, Snake Rivers

02/23/21

02/22/21

Royal Caribbean Reports Strong Cruise Bookings, Higher Pricing

02/22/21

02/19/21

Exciting Disney Cruise News, More Vaccine Mandates and a Sneak Peek at MSC Seashore (VIDEO)

02/19/21

Golden Girls Theme Cruise Returns for 2022

02/19/21

Ships on the Move: Your Weekly Cruise Ship Round-Up

02/19/21

02/18/21

Crystal to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for Ocean, River Cruises

02/18/21

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