The main cruise lines plan to restart in several phases in 2021 with the aim of a gradual, healthy and safe return to service at the regional level.
Here are the latest news:
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line has recently extended its pause in U.S. operations until April and expects to sail again in May.
In January, the brand also announced major changes to the deployment and schedule of some ships, including the Miracle Carnival, which canceled cruises until September.
Meanwhile, three other ships delayed their return to service until November, due to dry dock plans.
As previously announced, the new Mardi Gras also delayed its first crossings until May 29th.
Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean resumed operations in December, with a program of short cruises dedicated to Singapore’s local market at Quantum of the Seas. The operation has been extended until June.
Globally, cruises are suspended until May 1st. Additional cancellations arose from the sale of the Empress of the Seas and the Majesty of the Seas, who left the fleet in December.
MSC Cruises
Following a decision by the Italian government, MSC was forced to stop its Mediterranean operation in December, but has already resumed service. Previously sailing the region since 16 August, the MSC Grandiosa sailed again with guests on 24 January for an itinerary with visits to Italy and Malta.
Meanwhile, the temporary pause of U.S.-based cruises was further extended, and the company canceled navigations until April.
Norwegian Cruise Line
This month, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced another extension of the service break, which will now affect all cruises scheduled until May 31.
The company also stated that it continues to work on a return-to-service plan to meet the requirements of the Conditional Sailing Order Framework issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
After receiving staff back for a possible restart, Norwegian recently decided to repatriate all non-essential crew.
Costa Cruises
After reactivating a total of three ships since September, Costa was forced to stop all operations in December.
Initially, the company had planned to welcome back in early January, but the date was later postponed. Now, Costa hopes to resume service on March 27th.
On this date, the Costa Smeralda, with 5,200 guests, is scheduled to start a completely Italian program with three, four and seven night cruises.
From May, the Costa Luminosa will start sailing to Italy and Croatia, while the Emerald should add calls to France and Spain to its itineraries.
Disney Cruise Line
After bringing its ships to the United States in November, Disney Cruise Line canceled all cruises departing until April 2021. In line with other U.S. operators, the company plans to restart in May. .
Some navigations at Disney Wonder and Disney Magic, however, are also canceled.
Princess Cruises
In January, Princess Cruises extended its operational break to include cruises until May 14th. Later that month, the company canceled the entire Pacific Princess schedule, which was sold to Azamara.
In addition, cruises of more than seven nights in the United States had already been canceled by November 1st.
Other transactions that resulted in additional cancellations were the early transfer of vessels to P&O Australia and the sale of Sun Princess and Sea Princess.
Genting Cruise Lines
Dream Cruises has recently expanded its short cruise program in Singapore until June 27th. Aboard the World Dream, the cruises are aimed at the local public and have been operating since November.
The Explorer Explorer, meanwhile, has been sailing since July with jumping routes to the islands in Taiwan.
AIDA Cruises
After briefly restarting service on October 17, AIDA restarted the cruise on December 5, while AIDAperla embarked on seven-night cruises to the Canary Islands. The ship was soon followed by AIDAmar, which began sailing the Canary Islands later that month.
The cruises, however, had to be suspended again shortly afterwards, due to computer problems.
Now, a new blockade in Germany forced the brand to cancel all operations until March 19.
Celebrity Cruises
In line with other Royal Caribbean Group brands, Celebrity Cruises extended the sailing suspension for its global fleet in January. All sales until April 30 are canceled.
In addition, the company canceled all European and transatlantic cruises to Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Constellation.
Holland America Line
Holland America Line has extended the pause of cruise operations and has canceled departures on all ships until April 30th.
Mediterranean cruises are canceled in early June, while Alaska and Canada / New England are in doubt following the Canadian ban on cruises.
In addition, the cruise line had previously canceled cruises that spent eight or more nights in a U.S. port until Nov. 1.
TUI cruises
With a program in northern Europe, TUI Cruises was one of the first cruise lines to start sailing on July 23rd.
The German brand currently operates in the Canary Islands, with the Mein Schiff 2 and the Mein Schiff 1.
Windstar Cruises
In December, Windstar Cruises made the decision to postpone all sailing until May. The company also canceled the entire Alaska 2021 season.
Now, the service is scheduled to resume on May 1 with Star Legend.
Azamara
Azamara is currently scheduled to resume service on May 1st. On that day, the Azamara voyage is planned to sail on a six-night Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia.
Silversea Cruises
Royal Caribbean luxury brand Silversea Cruises canceled all of its cruises until early May.
Currently, the silver cloud will resume service on May 5, the silver wind on November 20, the silver shadow on May 15, the silver spirit on May 5, the Silver Muse on May 20 May, the Silver Whisper on June 20, Silver Explorer on May 28, Silver Moon on May 4, and Silver Origin on May 1.
Virgin Voyages
Virgin’s inaugural cruise is currently scheduled for May 9, with the 2,770-guest Scarlet Lady sailing from Miami to the Caribbean.
The brand’s second boat also delayed its introduction. The Valiant Lady postponed the Mediterranean season until 2022 and is now scheduled to premiere on November 14 sailing to the Caribbean from Miami.