Royal Caribbean Group extends cruise suspension

Royal Caribbean Group extends cruise suspension

Independence of the Seas in Southampton

Royal Caribbean Group has extended the suspension of its cruise operation in line with the US Centers for Disease Control’s

Cruise lines under the Royal Caribbean Group banner, including Royal Caribbean International, Celerity Cruises, Azamara and Silversea, will not sail before October.

Agents will be contacted about cruises their customers are booked on.

The move follow’s the US Centers for Disease Control’s No Cruise Order, essentially banning cruising up to July 24 to September 30.

Members of Cruise Lines International Association (Clia) had already voluntarily suspended cruises up to September 15.

A Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson said: “The health and safety of our guests, crew and the communities we visit is our top priority. As we work with the CDC and others toward this shared goal, Royal Caribbean Group will be extending the suspension of sailings to include those departing on or before September 30, 2020.

“We will be reaching out to our guests and travel partners to share further details and address any questions or concerns they may have.”