Carnival Cruise Line has announced the extension to their operational pause. All Carnival sailings departing on or prior to June 1, 2021, have been cancelled due to the ongoing global pandemic. Carnival will continue to use this extended shut down to better understand and execute operations to meet the CDC requirements to allow guests onboard. Carnival Cruise Line plans to have all ships sailing by the end of 2021, as said by Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation. As we head toward the hopeful, final turn in this pandemic, the future looks bright for the cruise industry.
Original Statement from Carnival Cruise Line:
"MIAMI, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line has notified booked guests and travel advisors that its pause in operations from U.S. ports has been extended through May 31, 2021.
A date for the return of guest cruising operations from U.S. ports has not yet been determined. Earlier in February, Carnival began providing more flexible options for guests booked into early summer so that they could cancel their reservation without penalty if they needed or wanted to make other plans. As it has done throughout the pause, Carnival is providing guests on cruises cancelled today the choice of a future cruise credit plus onboard credit package, or a full refund.
"We continue to work on plans to resume operations and are encouraged by the focus to expedite vaccine production and distribution which are having a demonstrated impact on improving public health," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "We appreciate the support of all of our guests, employees and trade partners who we know are looking forward to our return."
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