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Norwegian cancels August and September cruises due to Coronavirus

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced today it has cancelled all of its sailings through August 30th, 2020 and select cruises in September and October.

The announcement effects Norwegian, Oceania and Regent cruise lines.

Today's announcement includes:

Puerto Rico to reopen on July 15

Last week, Puerto Rico's Governor announced the island will reopen and remove nearly all the restrictions it had in place, which includes the reopening of beaches and international travel prohibitions.

Gov. Wanda Vázquez said Puerto Rico will welcome tourists back beginning on July 15.

Royal Caribbean will send Quantum of the Seas to Australia in 2021-2022

Royal Caribbean teased its upcoming Australia 2021-2022 cruise season by announcing Quantum of the Seas will sail to the region for the first time ever.

Quantum of the Seas has been based in China, but will transition to Australia when she is not offering Alaska cruises.

Joining Quantum of the Seas will be Ovation of the Seas in Sydney. In addition, Radiance of the Seas will homeport in Brisbane, Australia.

The cruise line has a variety of sailings, including 7-8 night coastal cruises, 8-12 night South Pacific cruises and 10-13 night sailings around Tasmania.

Cunard cancels all of its cruises until November

Cunard Cruises announced today it has extended its cruise suspension by cancelling all sailings until November due to coronavirus.

Cunard President Simon Palethorpe said the cruise line is canceling all sailings on the Queen Elizabeth ship departing through Nov. 23, as well as those on Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria through Nov. 1.

Royal Caribbean indefinitely postpones upcoming ship upgrades

Royal Caribbean announced on Tuesday it has postponed all of its upcoming Royal Amplifications until further notice.

Plans for upgrades and enhancements on four ships are now in limbo, as the cruise line cited the impact of COVID-19 and the closure of shipyards as forcing their hand in making this delay.

Disney Cruise Line suspends more 2020 European sailings

Disney Cruise Line announced on Monday due to COVID-19, the cruise line has extended the suspension of Disney Magic up to and including the October 2, 2020 sailing.

New cruise ship pier in Antigua moving ahead with construction

Antigua's new cruise ship pier progress is still progressing, despite the COVID-19 impact felt around the world.

Global Ports Holding issued an update that the marine contractor, Meridian Construction Ltd., with the exception of the brief suspension of construction activity during the first ten days of the government curfew and a few manufacturer delays caused by COVID-19, the majority of the project components are on schedule.

MSC Cruises cancels more cruises, while releasing summer 2021 itineraries

MSC Cruises announced on Thursday it will extend its cruise suspensions through July 31, 2020, along with sharing its plans to resume shorter-term operations for winter 2020/21 season in phases and by region only when the time will be right and following guidance from the relevant national and international health and other regulatory authorities.

MSC Cruises announces cancellation of 2020 Canada & New England cruises

MSC Cruises announced it has cancelled its Canada and New England sailings on MSC Meraviglia from Sept. 5 - Oct. 22, 2020.

MSC joined other cruise lines in announcing the cancellation of all of its Canada/New England 2020 sailings due to Canada's announcement that due to the COVID-19 pandemic they will be prohibiting cruise ships carrying more than 100 persons from operating in Canadian water until October 31, 2020.

Royal Caribbean announces proposed offerings of senior guaranteed notes and senior convertible notes

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd announced it will offer senior guaranteed notes to be issued by the Company due 2023 for an aggregate principal amount of up to $1.0 billion and a concurrent private offering of senior convertible notes to be issued by the Company due 2023.

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