Norwegian Cruise Line has extended its voyage suspension into June, canceling all trips that were scheduled to begin through May 31 as it continues working toward Centers for Disease Control and Prevention necessities to resume service, its parent company announced Tuesday.
The company’s other cruise brands, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, additionally extended their own suspensions through May 31.
“The company will continue to work in tandem with international government and public health authorities and its Healthy Sail Panel expert advisors to take all necessary measures to protect its guests, crew and the communities visited,” Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings mentioned in a press release.
Norwegian cruises, like many cruise lines, have been on maintaining since last yr when the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to stop.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is one of the world’s largest cruise operators. Between its three brands, it has a fleet of 28 ships with about 59,150 berths combined. Last month, the company mentioned it planned to require all its crew members to get vaccinated against the coronavirus.
Cruise lines appear to be waiting on the CDC to determine after they might get the chance to show they can operate safely. Vicki Freed, Royal Caribbean International’s senior vice president of sales, trade support, and service, mentioned in a call with travel advisors this month that the company has not yet gotten dates for when it can hold mock cruises, Travel Weekly reported.
