Self-quarantining in the era of COVID-19 has its challenges. Clients certainly can’t visit a travel agency or attend community events or programs such as a “cruise night.” (travelagentcentral.com)

Cruise lines are modifying their payment and cancellation policies in an attempt to provide reassurance and flexibility for passengers in the wake of the Covid-19 novel coronavirus outbreaks around the world. While also protecting those with previously-booked voyages, these new policies are also designed to provide comfort and flexibility to those considering booking a cruise this summer and fall, particularly as the international travel landscape continues to fluctuate. (cruisecritic.com)

Texan newlyweds Jay and Carmen Martinez went straight from celebrating their beachside wedding to embarking on a globe-trotting honeymoon cruise across the South Pacific on board the Norwegian Jewel. (edition.cnn.com)

Two new studies looking at COVID-19 cases from the Diamond Princess Cruise ship have provided new information about how the virus spreads and the symptoms many people experience when infected. (forbes.com)

In the midst of an industry-wide pause in operations, Carnival Cruise Line is lighting up all of its ships in North America and Australia with an inspirational message for its crew, guests, travel advisors, port partners and communities in this unprecedented time of challenge. (more…)

Zane Kerby, president and CEO of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has issued the following statement in reaction to a number of cruise ships being denied entry to ports: “Over the course of the past few weeks, a disturbing and anti-humanitarian trend has emerged. Multiple cruise ships at sea have been denied entry to various ports ….” (travelagentcentral.com)