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July 30, 2020
Live from: The first Mediterranean cruise in the COVID era
Live from: The first Mediterranean cruise in the COVID era
Variety Cruises made a little bit of history when the 49-passenger Galileo set sail Friday from the marina adjacent to the main port at Piraeus in Greece, where the small ship has been docked for four months. We're onboard to bring you the details of what the experience has been like.
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Super Offer: Everyone Gets 3 Perks for 2
 
Super Offer: Everyone Gets 3 Perks for 2
Book ‘Sail Plus’ and all Guests will receive Drinks, Tips and $150 OBC pp. For 4 nights+ sailings departing between 01 October 2020 and 04 May 2022. Book All-Online by 05 August.
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Cruise lines change ship ventilation systems as part of overall COVID strategy
 
Cruise lines change ship ventilation systems as part of overall COVID strategy
The move is being driven by scientific research, which is now focusing more on aerosol spread of COVID-19, as opposed to surfaces.
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Princess Cruises extends suspensions through December
The December suspension is the longest that a mainstream cruise line has announced so far. Previously, Princess had cancelled its cruises through the fall.
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Royal Caribbean introduces electronic muster drill
 
Royal Caribbean introduces electronic muster drill
A staple of cruising, the muster drill, is getting a makeover in the COVID-19 era, with individualized electronic technology developed by Royal Caribbean Group.
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More European countries allow cruising restart
Ocean cruising, which has restarted in Germany and Norway, is set to begin in "several other important European states." While the news is good in Europe, the United States still has little movement.
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