After suspending US cruises Friday, Royal Caribbean adds global sailings
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. announced Saturday it would suspend sailings worldwide for its fleet starting at midnight tonight for 30 days. Previously, it had suspended only cruises in the U.S.
“We will conclude our current sailings as scheduled and help our guests with their safe return home,” the company said in a statement.
Brands include Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Azamara, Silversea and Europe-based Tui and Pullmantur. The company said it expects to return to service April 11, 2020.
Meanwhile, Carnival Corp. also confirmed global suspensions of Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard North America, Holland America Line, Seabourn and foreign-based AIDA and P&O Australia. Princess and Costa had previously announced they would suspend service.
Both Royal Caribbean and Carnival Corp. said most guests impacted directly are being contacted regarding their voyages and their options. All lines are offering 100% refunds or credits toward future cruises.
Friday, MSC Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings — which owns Norwegian, Regent Seven Seas and Oceania — also announced suspensions. Viking suspended its sailing earlier in the week.
This story was originally published March 14, 2020 at 11:32 AM.
