Cruise News Briefing - May 5, 2021. Norwegian Cruise Line will not restrict passengers to taking cruise line shore excursions. They can book whatever tour they’d like. Norwegian Cruise Line has also announced that it has donated $10 million cash to six Alaskan port communities who are struggling since the cruise shutdown. American Queen Steamboat Company prepares a third ship to sail, and UnCruise Adventures will be starting its Alaska season sooner than expected. Cruise stocks for CCL, NCLH, and RCL.