The United States State Department is expected to raise its travel advisory to Level 4, which would be the highest level and a warning to all Americans to avoid all international travel.

The impetus for this change is the coronavirus pandemic, and multiple reports in the media indicate Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had approved a Level 4 advisory.

The Centers for Disease Control released the results of their initial investigation of COVID-19 among crew members onboard the Diamond Princess.

Diamond Princess is the Princess Cruises ship that was quarantined for many weeks near Japan, and became a focal point of the initial coronavirus outbreak.

The CDC released their early findings that COVID-19 was likely first spread from passengers to crew members and subsequently spread among the crew, especially among food service workers.

Royal Caribbean put off its plans to upgrade Allure of the Seas and Explorer of the Seas in Europe, due to the effects coronavirus around the world.

Royal Caribbean Blog first reported that the cruise line confirmed it will not go forward with the scheduled upgrade work on either ship.

There is no new timetable for the work to be done, or any indication if any upcoming sailings will change.

Royal Caribbean announced it will have two Quantum Class ships offering Alaska cruises in 2021, with Quantum of the Seas homeported in Seattle.

In May 2021, Quantum of the Seas will move to Seattle and offer 7-night sailings that depart on Mondays. Ovation of the Seas will offer similar itineraries on Fridays from Seattle.

Quantum’s summer 2021 Alaska itineraries open for sale today.

Bermuda is locking down its borders and has denied entry to three recent cruise ships that requested permission to dock.

Bernews reports the Bermuda Ministry of Tourism and Transport confirmed it denied requests by the Norwegian Bliss, Norwegian Gem, and the MS Europa. The ships were intending to ‘lay up’ with crew and medical staff only, and to date neither cruise line has had any incidents of coronavirus associated with its fleet.

The Trump Administration is seeking a $850 billion stimulus to spur the US economy to help consumers and businesses, but cruise lines are not part of the proposal.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the package would also include payments to small businesses and loan guarantees to industries such as airlines and hotels.

While President Donald Trump mentioned the cruise lines needing help during a briefing with reporters, cruise lines were not mentioned as part of this plan.

Have you seen the couple that created their own cruise experience at home?

David and Norma Trill didn't let the Coronavirus that shut down the entire cruise industry stop them from enjoying what it's like to be on a cruise.

They set up a camera to capture them in front of a widescreen television, dressed in bathrobes and enjoying the recorded footage of the ocean passing them by.

The Canadian government announced today that it will denying entry to Canada to people who are not citizens or permanent residents. Exceptions will be made for air crews, diplomats, immediate family members of citizens and U.S. citizens.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement on Monday, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Carnival Cruise Lines announced on Monday it was taking out a $3 billion load to offset the impact of the Coronavirus has had on its business.

The cruise giant said it would cut costs, in addition to providing notice to lenders to borrow about $3 billion under facility agreement for a period of six months. Cost-cutting measures include a reduction in capital expenditures and expenses.

Carnival announced last week it would suspend cruise sailings in North America for 30 days.