Falling ill on vacation isn't fun, but it can be especially unnerving on a cruise ship, where you're confined to close quarters and can't head to the nearest doctor's office to seek relief. Or can you?
If you're planning your next cruise vacation and have found yourself struggling with whether to choose Holland America versus Celebrity, you're not alone.
Below, we'll help you compare the two lines in several key areas, including food, cabins and things to do.
MSC Cruises announced on Monday its new health and safety protocols that will be put into place when cruises resume in the Mediterranean.
The new procedures include universal COVID-19 testing for all guests and crew prior to embarkation, protected ashore visits at each destination only with an MSC Cruises excursion as an added level of protection for guests and the introduction of a COVID Protection Plan for further peace of mind for guests.
Carnival Cruise Line honored two ships that were recently sold by sharing fond memories from the cruise line staff.
Last week, Carnival confirmed the Carnival Fantasy and Carnival Inspiration were sold to a scrapyard and in an effort to commemorate the ships' legacy, Carnival shared memories from Carnival executives and staff.
Choosing between Holland America or Princess cruises is no easy task, particularly because these two lines offer similar casual-but-elegant onboard vibes and levels of quality.
They compete fiercely with one another in all markets, but they're particularly well matched when it comes to Alaska sailings. But how do they compare in areas like dining, cabins and onboard activities? Read on to find out.
Holland America Line announced on Thursday it will change the planned name of its new flagship cruise ship to be Rotterdam.
The name Rotterdam is significant because Holland America Line's first ship was Rotterdam, which sailed its maiden voyage from the Netherlands to New York Oct. 15, 1872, and led to the founding of the company on April 18, 1873.
The fact that Carnival has been shedding cruise ships during its voluntary cruise suspension seemed to make the idea it would sell those lines logical.
The decision to sell the ships are intended to align the fleet with the expected phased restart of guest cruise operations while also generating cost savings.
Royal Caribbean announced it has created a new role to manage the cruise line's health protocols, hiring Dr. Calvin Johnson as its first Global Health Officer.
The new role will oversee and put into action new policies and recommendations related to all health initiatives, including the COVID-19 policies that are forthcoming.