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Live From MSC Cruises' MSC Grandiosa: What's it Like Sailing on a Big Ship in the COVID Era?

On August 16, MSC Grandiosa got back to operations. I saw it from afar: a colleague from Genoa, looking out from the balcony overlooking the harbour, sent me the video of the ship that was finally returning to sail. Then on August 31 it was my turn for the third itinerary. A very welcome invitation: I wanted to personally try the new protocols and experience this new era of cruises. Here are my thoughts from my brief voyage onboard MSC Grandiosa.

'Enough is Enough': Cruise Line Execs Tell Miami Lawmakers They Are Ready to Sail in U.S.

Cruise line executives joined forces at a Miami public meeting to tell lawmakers the industry was ready to resume a return to service, based on appropriate and science-based health and safety protocols.

Rapid COVID-19 Testing Likely to Be Part of Cruising Resumption

Rapid COVID-19 testing is emerging as a likely strategy, as lines look to tweak health and safety protocols in order to resume sailings.

Royal Caribbean Group Announces Smartphone App Improvements

Here's what Royal Caribbean Group says passengers will able to do with its new app, which will be released across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara.

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Two Passengers, Five Crew Test Positive for COVID-19 Onboard CroisiEurope River Cruise Ship

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Live From MSC Cruises' MSC Grandiosa: What's it Like Sailing on a Big Ship in the COVID Era?

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