Cruise Lines Pause Sailing From U.S. Ports
In an abundance of caution, cruise lines that are members of the Cruise Lines International Association have pressed pause on all sailings from United States ports. Here are the details we know, so far.
“CLIA cruise line members are voluntarily and temporarily suspending operations from the U.S. as we work to address this public health crisis,” said Kelly Craighead, CLIA’s president and chief executive, in a statement. “This has been a challenging time, but we hope that this decision will enable us to focus on the future and a return to normal as soon as possible.”
That pause started on Friday the 13th of March and will last 30 days…unless extended.
Carnival Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Princess has enhanced the temporary policy updates made on March 6 as part of the Cruise with Confidence program, offering travelers peace of mind when booking your summer cruise or cruisetour vacation during the evolving situation with the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Click here for details.
Royal Caribbean
At Royal Caribbean International, the safety and well-being of our guests and crew are always our top priorities. As a result, we are voluntarily suspending operations for sailings that depart from US ports (including Puerto Rico) effective at midnight, March 14th. Our goal is to resume operations on April 11th, 2020. Click here for details.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Cruises has a new Cruise with Confidence cancellation program. That means you can change your sail date at any time up to 48 hours before your sailing, for itineraries departing up until 7/31/2020, or receive a Future Cruise Credit. Click here for details.
Norwegian Cruise Line
With the virus impacting communities around the globe, Norwegian Cruise LIne will voluntarily suspend cruise voyages fleetwide, effective immediately. This action is in effect for voyages with embarkation dates from March 13 to April 11, 2020. We will plan to recommence and operate with embarkations beginning April 12, 2020. Click here for details
Holland America Line
Due to the continued port closures and travel restrictions surrounding COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, Holland America Line has made the decision to voluntarily pause global cruise operations of its 14 ships for 30 days, impacting sailings scheduled to depart through April 14, 2020. Click here for details.
Stay tuned for updated policies on all cruise lines
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