When Will River Cruise Lines Resume Service? [out of date]

[Roger88]

Well, the schedule looks very promising. I hope that there wont be  any cancellations now. I also wonder how will they react in case of another 100 "no sail" order.. the dates are so close to each other, they will have to move them all. In any case, I am glad that you guys are keeping us updated on the info. This is what I love cruise critic for, you guys are great! 

[Host Jazzbeau]

4 hours ago, Roger88 said:

Well, the schedule looks very promising. I hope that there wont be  any cancellations now. I also wonder how will they react in case of another 100 "no sail" order.. the dates are so close to each other, they will have to move them all. In any case, I am glad that you guys are keeping us updated on the info. This is what I love cruise critic for, you guys are great! 

 

Wasn't that from CDC?  They have no jurisdiction outside the US.  Even the 'long arm of the law' has limits...

[notamermaid]

19 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

I have updated the list at the top of this thread per the updated Cruise Critic article [4-27-20] at https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5206/

Thank you. A-Rosa has updated their plans, cancellations now - again just another week - up to and including 7 May: https://www.a-rosa.de/flusskreuzfahrten/unternehmen/aktuelle-reise-informationen.html

[English: https://www.arosa-*****/river-cruises/company/current-travel-information.html]

 

Sounds as if they really want to start sailing again as soon as the authorities give the go ahead in any country anywhere.

 

notamermaid

 

[Host Jazzbeau]

I have updated the list at the top of this thread per the updated Cruise Critic article [4-28-20] at https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5206/

 

The trend seems to be a coalescence around July 1 to restart operations.  Let's hope that holds!

[Roz]

Thanks for the link.  Yes, it does look like July 1 is the magic date for river cruise lines.

[Host Jazzbeau]

I have updated the list at the top of this thread per the updated Cruise Critic article [4-30-20] at https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5206/

 

No changes, but CC has now caught up with the changes noted by some of our members [thanks again to @Rorygirl4528 and @notamermaid]

[notamermaid]

@Host Jazzbeau

Thank you for your work.

 

I have found it difficult to find any strategies by river cruise lines as regards how they will actually get back into a routine for river cruising, in either English or German language. Let's face it, we will certainly not suddenly jump onto a boat and pretend nothing has happened. So while this is not a well-known cruise line on the English-speaking market, I think this article in German is interesting for its details, also cancellation policies and insurance. Nicko cruises has been around on the German market for many years. I hope translation programs do a satisfactory job: https://www.touristik-aktuell.de/nachrichten/kreuzfahrten/news/datum/2020/04/20/nicko-cruises-laukamps-neustart-plan/

 

In essence: they are hopeful they can manage to implement the rules of social distancing and enhanced hygiene. Due to the restrictions on travel having been extended, they have postponed the relaunch of their operations from 30 April to 1 June.

 

notamermaid

 

[Host Jazzbeau]

I have updated the list at the top of this thread per the updated Cruise Critic article [5-1-20] at https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5206/

 

No new bad news.  I did update a few lines that looked too optimistic, and found that their websites have been updated to be a bit more realistic.  [Still wonder what A-ROSA think they can do on May 11, but there it is right on their website...]

[NavyCruiser]

Thanks for the updates.

We should also keep updated on when major airlines will allow flights from N Amer to Europe.

For our Late July cruise, we're keeping an eye on Air France's air route from Houston to Paris...

[Daisi]

You may find some information on this forum, or possibly start a posting.  It's specifically for cruise air. 

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/77-cruise-air/

[coevan]

17 hours ago, NavyCruiser said:

Thanks for the updates.

We should also keep updated on when major airlines will allow flights from N Amer to Europe.

For our Late July cruise, we're keeping an eye on Air France's air route from Houston to Paris...

 

 

This is what we are worried about. We have a July 20 Ama from Basel. Our Swiss Air flight is July 13. Still not sure if we want to cruise yet

[Host Jazzbeau]

This crisis does upend some previous thinking about how to book travel.  I have almost always booked directly with the airlines, in order to book the flights, class and seats I want.  But if I had booked air through the cruise line, then they would have to accommodate me if either one of those components was unavailable.

[cruisr]

France just extended its Lockdown until July 24.  Anyone coming in to the country must go to mandatory 14 day quarantine.  Say Goodbye to River cruises that touch France until after 7/24/20.  I am sure the river cruise lines effected will update soon.

 

 

[notamermaid]

Of minor importance, but as they also serve the English-speaking market, here is the info from Viva Cruises' website: https://www.viva-*****/en/information-coronavirus.htm

 

notamermaid

 

[Host Jazzbeau]

I have updated the list at the top of this thread per the updated Cruise Critic article [5-5-20] at https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5206/

 

Changes:

•  AmaWaterways: now August 1 [moved 1 month out]

•  A-ROSA: now May 15 [moved 4 days out – still very optimistic]

•  VIVA added: June 17 [I think, their website is very confusing]

[Ride-The-Waves]

2 hours ago, Host Jazzbeau said:

I have updated the list at the top of this thread per the updated Cruise Critic article [5-5-20] at https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5206/

 

Changes:

•  AmaWaterways: now August 1 [moved 1 month out]

•  A-ROSA: now May 15 [moved 4 days out – still very optimistic]

•  VIVA added: June 17 [I think, their website is very confusing]

I wish you would cease and desist from doing this - its extremely misleading.  Its just marketing hype as admitted today by Carnival and their overly ambitious press release claiming they will be restarting 1 July.  NCL is today suggesting they may not survive.  The virus is NOT under control in any sense.  Scientists have identified 14 strains of coronavirus with the most virulent being NOT the one from Wuhan, rather the one that hit New York coming from Italy.  The virus appears to be mutating.  People are dying and a vaccine, if even possible, is a long way off.  

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/health-news/a-mutant-coronavirus-has-emerged-even-more-contagious-than-the-original-study-says/ar-BB13CHNP

 

[Ride-The-Waves]

On 5/2/2020 at 7:04 PM, Host Jazzbeau said:

This crisis does upend some previous thinking about how to book travel.  I have almost always booked directly with the airlines, in order to book the flights, class and seats I want.  But if I had booked air through the cruise line, then they would have to accommodate me if either one of those components was unavailable.

Not really.  We had a 15-day river cruise through France scheduled for June with Uniworld.  Booked air separately.  American Airlines refunded full airfare two weeks after filing the claim.  Uniworld will not and keeps kicking the can with offers of FCC.  If I can't cruise now with CLIA and CDC health restrictions, I surely won't be able to cruise in a year.  FCC is useless.

[Roz]

6 minutes ago, Ride-The-Waves said:

If I can't cruise now with CLIA and CDC health restrictions, I surely won't be able to cruise in a year.  

 

Haven't the CLIA and CDC restrictions been lifted?  I assume you're referring to the 70 and over restrictions for those with underlying health conditions.

[Host Jazzbeau]

4 hours ago, Roz said:

 

Haven't the CLIA and CDC restrictions been lifted?  I assume you're referring to the 70 and over restrictions for those with underlying health conditions.

 

Yes, they have.

Modified Cruise Ship Regulations No Longer Require Doctor Notes For Passengers Over 70

[Host Jazzbeau]

1 hour ago, Ride-The-Waves said:

I wish you would cease and desist from doing this - its extremely misleading.

 

Sorry, that's not how Cruise Critic works.  People can post what they want, unless it violates the guidelines.  People can also choose which threads to read.  This one should be pretty easy to avoid if it doesn't interest you.  

[NavyCruiser]

9 hours ago, Ride-The-Waves said:

I wish you would cease and desist from doing this - its extremely misleading.  Its just marketing hype as admitted today by Carnival and their overly ambitious press release claiming they will be restarting 1 July. 

 

 

Correct restart date for Carnival is Aug 1

Edited May 6, 2020 by NavyCruiser

[Host Jazzbeau]

I have updated the list at the top of this thread per the updated Cruise Critic article [5-7-20] at https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5206/

 

Changes:

•  AmaWaterways: now August 1 [confirmed]

•  A-ROSA: now June 1 [per @steamboats 5-7]

 

[notamermaid]

Just to follow up on steamboats info: https://www.a-rosa.de/flusskreuzfahrten/unternehmen/presse/newsdetail/news/a-rosa-plant-neustart-der-reisen-bis-pfingsten.html?tx_news_pi1[controller]=News&tx_news_pi1[action]=detail&cHash=8311ebbf1fec500a1931f4274310e552

 

Rhine and Danube only first, because restrictions on restaurants and hotels will be lifted soon in Germany and Austria. The company is waiting for news to emerge from the French and Portuguese governments. When that info comes they will react accordingly.

 

notamermaid

 

 

[coevan]

On 5/6/2020 at 12:31 AM, NavyCruiser said:

 

Correct restart date for Carnival is Aug 1

 

 

received an email from Ama today, August 1 also, maybe

[Host Jazzbeau]

I have updated the list at the top of this thread per the updated Cruise Critic article [5-11-20] at https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5206/

 

Changes:

•  Avalon: now September 1 [per Avalon website 5-11; thanks to @copyace & @AnhaltER1960]