Carnival Cruise Line has partnered with Infrared Cameras Inc to add thermal camera systems for passenger and crew member temperature screenings. 

ICI claims their cameras have the highest level of accuracy — within 0.1 to 0.3 of one degree Celsius. 

The Government of Canada announced it has extended its ban on cruise ships through the end of October 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Marc Garneau, Canada's Minister of Transport, made the announcement that cruise ships with overnight accommodations allowed to carry more than 100 persons are prohibited from operating in Canadian waters until October 31, 2020.

Canada had already banned cruise ships from April through the end of June.

Aida Cruises and Costa Cruises both announced they will cancel all of their sailings until July 31, 2020.

Both cruise lines are subsidiaries of Carnival Cruise Corporation.

German-based Aida Cruises cancelled all sailings through July 31, 2020.

Guests on cancelled Aida cruises will have their cancellations processed chronologically according to the departure date. A travel credit will be on offer and a bonus of 10% on top of the payment already made. The credit can be used for bookings until December 31, 2021.

Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism published an economic prediction report that expects no cruise ship passengers until the second half of 2021.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major downturn in Hawaii's economy, and it is noteworthy that the report includes an assumption that there will be, "No cruise visitors until second half of 2021."

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line announced it will resume sailings on July 25 with the Grand Celebration cruise ship.

The Grand Classica will sail again, beginning October 2nd.

In addition, the small cruise line announced an extensive list of new preventative measures designed to ensure the wellness of both passengers and crew.

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Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness confirmed Royal Caribbean's Adventure of the Seas has completed a process of repatriating crew members on May 25.

The crew members disembarked at the Falmouth Pier in Trelawny. 

According to Holness, Royal Caribbean reported 1024 of the 1044 Jamaicans aboard who wished to return to Jamaica have now done so.

The American Queen Steamboat company has released its safety measures and guidelines aimed to keep guests and crew safe from the COVID-19 pandemic while onboard its ships.

These include new steps in pre-cruise screening, crew screening and boarding processes. Both onboard and ground operations will feature enhanced cleaning procedures.

While American Queen is not a major cruise line, its plan of action is an indication perhaps of what we can expect from other cruise line sas well.

Royal Caribbean executives have made different statements recently regarding the fate of its buffet on a Royal Caribbean ship once cruising resumes.

Earlier this week, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Chairman and CEO Richard Fain spoke to travel agents and spoke on many of the changes the cruise line is considering to protect guests once cruises resume.

Virgin Voyages announced today it is pushing back its debut until October 16, 2020.

The new cruise line was scheduled to begin in the spring, but opted to cancel all sailings through October 15, 2020.

Virgin is offering affected cruisers options to make rebooking easier. 

Passengers who booked travel on impacted Scarlet Lady sailings would be eligible for a 100 percent refund. To make up for the inconvenience, customers who cancel will also receive a 25 percent future cruise credit.