Cruise lines to voluntarily suspend operations at US ports until mid-September.
A trade organization that represents major cruise lines, like Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Lines, said its members will voluntarily extend the suspension of cruise operations from U.S. ports until September 15. The move, first reported by, will supersede the no-sail order issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention which is set to expire on July 24.
"Although we had hoped that cruise activity could resume as soon as possible after that date, it is increasingly clear that more time will be needed to resolve barriers to resumption in the United States," the Cruise Lines International Association said in aRoyal Caribbean's cruise ship, Radiance of the Seas is escorted by Australian Border Vessels and Maritime Police as it departs Sydney Harbour on April 04, 2020 in Sydney, Australia.
Royal Caribbean's cruise ship, Radiance of the Seas is escorted by Australian Border Vessels and Maritime Police as it departs Sydney Harbour on April 04, 2020 in Sydney, Australia.The extension applies to cruise lines that operate vessels with a capacity of 250 people or more.
While operations have been suspended, cruise lines are still working to repatriate employees. As of June 15, the U.S. Coast Guard said it is currently tracking 69 cruises in U.S. waters, carrying approximately 31,986 crew members from various countries.
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