Coronavirus and Cruising: Statements, Policies, and Updates
Breaking Cruise News
Ocean-going cruise lines will be voluntarily and temporarily suspending cruise ship operations from and to U.S. ports of call for 30 days as public health officials and the U.S. Government continue to address COVID-19. The temporary suspension will take effect at 12:00AM EST on 14 March 2020.
Coronavirus Cruise Ship Updates
During this unprecedented time, as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, it may be affecting your current and future cruise plans. The vast majority of cruise lines are making Coronavirus cruise ship updates along with commitments to their passengers so that they can feel confident about their cruise bookings. Your safety and wellbeing are their primary concern. During this time of uncertainty in the travel industry, know that they are doing their best to reassure you.
You may be wondering how the cruise line you are supposed to be sailing on is handling the Coronavirus Outbreak. I have created this guide to help you to quickly find coronavirus cruise cancellations and updates.
Mainstream Cruise Lines
- Carnival Cruise Line – Health and Sailing Update
- Celebrity Cruises – Cruise with Confidence
- Costa Cruises – Coronavirus Update
- Cunard Line – Keeping you Updated
- Disney Cruise Line – Temporary Cancellation Policy
- Holland America Line – Book with Confidence
- MSC Cruises – Travel Update
- Norwegian Cruise Line – Peace of Mind
- Princess Cruises – Notices and Advisories
- Royal Caribbean International – Travel Advisory Update
Luxury Cruise Lines
- Azamara – Travel Advisory
- Crystal Cruises – Travel Update and Temporary Cancellation Policy
- Hapag-Lloyd Cruises – Coronavirus Update
- Oceania Cruises – Travelers Assurance Program
- Paul Gauguin Cruises – Travel Advisory
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises – Regent Reassurance
- Seabourn Cruise Line – COVID-19 Update
- Silversea Cruises – Cancellation and Rebooking Policy
- Viking Ocean Cruises – Update on Current Sailings
- Virgin Voyages – Inaugural Season Postponed & Set Sail Safely
- Windstar Cruises – Travel Assurance Booking Policy
River Cruise Lines
- A-ROSA – Current Travel Information
- Amadeus – Update on Current Sailings
- AmaWaterways – Travel Advisory
- American Cruise Lines – Cruise with Comfort
- American Queen Steamboat Company – Travel Update
- APT – Travel Update
- Avalon Waterways – Avalon Assurance
- Century Cruises – Contact Us
- CroisiEurope – Additional Hygiene Procedures
- Crystal River Cruises – Coronavirus Update
- Delfin Amazon Cruises – COVID-19 Update
- Emerald Waterways – Travel Advisory and Cancellation Policy
- Gate 1 Travel – Coronavirus Update
- Grand Circle Cruises – Coronavirus Update
- Scenic – Cornonvirus Update and Cancellation Policy
- Sonesta Cruise Collection – COVID-19 Update
- Tauck River Cruises – Travel Policy Update
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection – Health and Saftey Update
- Vantage Deluxe World Travel – Travel Health Advisory Update
- Viking River Cruises –Update on Current Sailings
Expedition Cruise Lines
- Alaskan Dream Cruises – Travel Update
- Blount Small Ship Adventures – A Letter From the President
- G Adventures – Coronavirus Travel FAQ
- Hurtigruten – Coronavirus Update
- Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic – COVID 19 Message
- Ponant – COVID-19 Biosecurity Measures
- Poseidon Expeditions – Coronavirus Travel Policy
- Quark Expeditions – Contact US
- Silversea Expeditions – Cancellation and Rebooking Policy
- UnCruise Adventures – Travel Updates
- Zegrahm Expeditions – Travel Safety Advice
Other Cruise Lines
- Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line – Coronavirus FAQ
- Barge Ladies – Contact Us
- Celestyal Cruises – Cornonavirus Travel Update
- Fred Olson Cruise Lines – Booking Reassurance Guarantee
- Star Clippers – Travel Health Statement
Official Coronavirus Updates
It is important to get your updates about the Coronavirus outbreak from trusted sources. I would urge you to read the advice and considerations about cruise ship travel from:
- The U.S. Department of State
- The Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
- The World Health Organization (WHO)
We had a cruise booked with Norwegian for July in Japan. The Cruiseline cancelled it and refunded our money in early February.
So sorry you had to cancel but glad to hear Norwegian refunded you. Hopefully, you can reschedule for a later date.
I didn’t have any cruises planned, but I know that coronavirus is certainly creating an issue for all of those that did. This looks like a very comprehensive resource for those who had a trip planned. It will certainly be helpful!
Dana this is a good reference for people to look at. We are currently on a cruise ship that just finished South America. We are floating at sea. Currently heading for Panama Canal but have no idea if we will go through and what or when we might be allowed to dock. Our friends and family are looking for the site that shows them where we are. Not a great time for cruisers.
Oh my goodness, Linda, that must be unsettling. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you. May I ask what cruise line you are on?
It looks like the cruise industry might change forever. I have frequently cruised and feel sorry for those caught out on cruise ships during crisis.
I am hopeful the cruise industry will change for the better forever. Hopefully, the cleaning procedures that ships are implementing due to the COVID19 Outbreak are permanent rather them temporary.
Suspending it for 30 days is huge! But it is better to be safe as getting medical facilities on cruise might be challenging. This is a very good reference. Thank you for sharing this.
Agreed. Cruise ship medical facilities are more for triage rather than full treatments.