Ten years ago the Costa Concordia ran aground off the Tuscan island of Giglio, killing 32 people and entwining the lives of others forever.
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Royal Caribbean Cancels Three Upcoming Cruises
The company said it had called off planned trips on three ships and pushed back another’s return to cruising to March.
Cruise Ships Are Still Sailing as Cases Rise and Criticism Mounts
One day after the C.D.C. advised against all travel on cruise ships, thousands of cruisers partied like it was 2019. But worries about onboard policies — and frustration over quarantines — are rising.
Mexico Says It will Allow Cruise Ships With Covid Cases to Dock
The Latin American nation is among the few in the world to have imposed no restrictions or testing requirements for travelers.
Carnival Cruise Ship Returns to Miami With ‘Small Number’ of Covid Cases
The Carnival Freedom is the latest Florida cruise ship to be disrupted by the coronavirus as the Omicron variant drives up cases in the U.S.
On Cruise Ships, Omicron Puts Safety Protocols to the Test
Many lines are adjusting their masking, testing and vaccine rules, while criticism is mounting about the lack of transparency in reporting positive cases to passengers and crew members.
Looking for St. Mark’s Square? You May Find Yourself in a Shipyard Instead.
As Venice’s ban on cruise ships took effect this weekend, some tourists were surprised to be docked hours away from the city’s famous sights.
Italy’s Government to Ban Cruise Ships From Venice
In a landmark move, Italy’s cabinet on Tuesday declared the lagoon a national monument and banned large cruise ships from entering starting Aug. 1.
Venice and Cruise Ships: A Delicate Balance
Last month, a 2,500-passenger ship entered the Venetian Lagoon — the first since the pandemic began — reanimating the debate on the negative effects of mass tourism.