November 5, 2020 For Immediate Release CRUISE LINES RESPOND TO EXTENSION OF CANADIAN CRUISE RESTRICTIONS AND VOLUNTARY SUSPENSION OF U.S. OPERATIONS VANCOUVER – Transport Canada, on behalf of the Government of Canada, announced on October 29th an extension of restrictions on cruise ships through February 2021. “We understand and appreciate the careful approach that Transport
VANCOUVER – In response to the Government of Canada’s decision to extend restrictions on cruise ships through October 2020, Cruise Lines International Association – North West & Canada (CLIA-NWC) provides the following statement: The top priority for CLIA member cruise lines continues to be the health and safety of passengers, crew and the communities where
VANCOUVER – As the global tragedy regarding COVID-19 has unfolded Cruise Lines International Association – Northwest & Canada (CLIA-NWC) has been working collaboratively on behalf of our member cruise lines with tourism partners and ports on both coasts, as well as with the Government of Canada, to share the latest information and answer important questions
Before I ever began writing about cruises for a living, I used to work in Vancouver’s animation industry. From April to October, I’d usually walk from our offices on Howe Street, and later Water Street, over to Canada Place to spend my lunch hour watching the cruise ships at Canada Place take on provisions and
On September 25, for the very first time, Ketchikan welcomed its one millionth cruise ship visitor in a single summer season, a sure sign that Alaska’s cruise ship industry, and its tourism industry, are a vibrant and growing sector of Alaska’s economy. Candy Borda and family from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, arrived on Norwegian Cruise Line
Victoria’s seven millionth cruise ship passenger arrived June 22 on Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas, one of approximately 550,000 visitors to travel to the region via cruise this season. The arrival marks an important milestone for tourism in Victoria, proving that the city and region are growing in popularity with national and international visitors. Victoria began as