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Key West to vote on proposal to ban big cruise ships

Some Key West residents are proposing the city restrict, if not ban, big cruise ships from stopping at the island.

Florida Key News reports the PAC "Key West Committee for Cleaner, Safer Ships" has outlined three goals it hopes to pass as law in Key West:

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line cancels cruises through end of August

Bahamas Paradise Cruise line was just days away from restarting cruises, but announced on Monday it has pushed back its restart date to late August.

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the cruise line will now aim to cruise again on August 28, 2020 with the Grand Celebration cruise ship.

Carnival plans to sell ships off quicker than expected

Carnival Corporation provided a business update to investors, which outlines its plan to sell off 13 cruise ships quicker, while delaying new ship arrivals into the fleet.

Instead of selling off ships over the next few years, Carnival will accelerate the removal of ships in fiscal 2020.

Royal Caribbean Group now completely owns Silversea Cruises

Two years after buying two-thirds of the cruise line, Royal Caribbean Group announced on Friday that it now fully owns Silversea Cruises.

Royal Caribbean purchased the remaining shares of the ultra-luxurious cruise line, which gives it full ownership of the company.

Royal Caribbean Group bought two-thirds of Silversea in July 2018.

Compare: Carnival vs. Norwegian Cruise Line

Nobody wants to spend a hard-earned cruise vacation wishing they had chosen a different line.

If you're deciding between Norwegian vs. Carnival cruises, you won't want to make a decision until you've properly compared the two lines in some of the most important areas -- cabins, dining, entertainment and, of course, price.

AIDA Cruises announces they will begin cruising again in August

German cruise line AIDA Cruises, which is owned by Carnival Cruises, announced it will begin cruising again, beginning August 5, 2020.

AIDA's resumed sailings will have enhanced medical protocols, reduced passenger capacity and visit no ports during its initial sailings back.

AIDA will restart with three cruise ships sailing from Hamburg, Rosestock-Warnemunde and Kiel, Germany.

AIDAperla will be the first to set sail on August 5 from Hamburg, followed by AIDAmar from Rostock-Warnemünde on August 12 and AIDAblu from Kiel on August 16.

Is a Disney Cruise worth the extra money?

Disney Cruise Line is known for fabulous entertainment, well-themed ships, exquisite dining, and an expensive price tag.

Cruise ships could be easier to protect people from COVID-19 than college dorms

One of the co-chairs of a new health protocol group set up by Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line thinks protecting guests on a cruise ship from coronavirus would be easier than other tight quarter environments, like a college dorm.

Healthy Sail Panel's co-chairman Governor Mike Leavitt spoke to Royal Caribbean Group Chairman and CEO Richard Fain about the nature of a cruise ship and the challenges of developing health protocols on a ship.

Top 11 Disney Cruise facts you didn't know

If you have ever sailed on Disney Cruise Line, then you probably have been impressed by the little touches of Disney magic everywhere and hundreds of dedicated cast members who work onboard to deliver a fantastic cruise vacation.

But what you might not know is all of the impressive facts, statistics, and tidbits that are part of making Mickey's cruise line operate on a daily basis.

Here's a look at the most impressive Disney Cruise Line facts you might (or might not have) known!

Compare: Royal Caribbean vs. Norwegian Cruises

Planning a cruise can be daunting, and if you're not careful, you can pick a line that's not well suited to the type of vacation you're wanting!

Whether you're a seasoned sea dog or new to the world of cruising, we'll help you compare Norwegian vs. Royal Caribbean in the most important areas -- dining, cabins, onboard activities and price -- to help you make a better decision about which of these two top cruise lines is right for you.

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