Norwegian Cruise Line has extended its suspension of operation till April 2021, which means cruises now won’t resume till May at the very earliest.
This comes because the cruise firm continues to work with the CDC on the framework for the Conditional Sailing Order. NCL has made it clear that it’s working across the clock to do what is correct on a protected return to operations.
Like different main cruise lines, it’s proving to take longer than first thought on resume cruises, and with the pandemic still rising throughout the US and around the globe, the situation doesn’t look any better.
The new extension comes through a terrible beginning for 2021. Cruise lines proceed to delay their return which suggests further disappointment and false hope to thousands of visitors.
Norwegian Cruise Line is providing a full refund to visitors who had an active reserving, and this can automatically be accomplished by February 22, 2021. The cruise line will even add a 10% off coupon to a visitor’s account by January 20, 2021. the coupon can be utilized for a future cruise embarking by 2022.
At the moment, the trend is transferring in direction of a limited restart in May 2021. However, it actually does depend upon the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and if visitors and crew can stay protected throughout these pandemic times.
Carnival Corporations continues to dump older vessels, Royal Caribbean just announced it’s selling the Azamara luxury cruise brand and the cruise line also extended its pause till May too.
Norwegian Cruise Line hoped for a return with Norwegian Encore, Norwegian Escape, and Norwegian Joy in March 2021 but recently that was adjusted to April and now till May at the earliest. When NCL does resume cruises it will likely be a limited restart with select ships and new health measures in place.
