Three more cruise lines suspend operations amid coronavirus fears
This is a developing story and will be updated.
Three more cruise lines have suspended operations amid the coronavirus outbreak. The news was first by Seatrade Cruise News.
Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises, owned by Miami-based Carnival Corp.; and UK-based Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announced Friday they were halting operations at least through early April. Fred. Olsen said it planned to resume sailing May 23, according to reports.
Earlier this week, Disney Cruises, Viking Cruises and Princess Cruises announced they would suspend sailings for the next several months. All have ships that visit or homeport in South Florida ports.
This story was originally published March 13, 2020 at 12:46 PM.
Rob Wile
Miami Herald