According to reports online, representatives of the cruise industry submitted a proposal to U.S. government officials that would prevent any passenger over the age of 70, or those with chronic medical conditions, from getting on a ship in order to limit the risk Coronavirus plays.

The proposal will be part of a meeting that cruise line officials will discuss during a meeting today at the White House.

Many cruise lines are adding new cancellation policies that aim to ease the concern of cruisers that are worried about the spread of coronavirus.

The policies vary by cruise line, although most are adding a temporary option up to 48 hours before the sail date. 

Here is a look at each cruise line's policy:

Carnival Cruise Line

Guests booked on a sailing before May 31 can receive a future cruise credit for the amount of their cruise that needs to b e used by March 31, 20201.

The United States State Department issued a warning today that U.S. citizens "should not travel by cruise ship" due to Coronavirus concerns.

Princess Cruises announced that due to the worldwide COVID-19 situation, they are temporarily making some changes to their cancellation policy for cruises departing up to May 31, 2020.

The cancellation window will move much closer to sail date, in order to provide guests with more flexibility in changing their minds.

Royal Caribbean informed its guests with upcoming sailings it will add a new health screening to prevent the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19.

The cruise line will begin screening all passengers on Royal Caribbean International ships beginning March 6, 2020. 

The Carnival Victory left PortMiami and is on her way to Cadiz, Spain for a 38-day dry dock, where she will undergo $200 million of work to become the Carnival Radiance.

Once the ship finishes her Transatlantic crossing, the 102,000-ton vessel will be completely transformed.

Carnival Radiance will mark the seagoing debut of Big Chicken created by Carnival’s Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O’Neal, as well as many of the line’s most popular dining, bar, entertainment and attraction options.

Royal Caribbean's joint venture, Holistica Destinations, announced a $300 million project in Freeport, Bahamas that will open in Winter 2022.

The venture spans two locations including the enhancement and expansion of the port terminal, to be called Harbour Village, and the Lucaya Property, which will be situated at the current Grand Lucayan resort. 

If you're planning on taking a cruise, a question you've probably had is, "What are the alcoholic beverage policies?" Each cruise line has their own, so it's important to do research that pertains to the specific line you're considering or booked on. 

Here's what you need to know about Disney Cruise Line and alcoholic beverages, from bringing your own onboard to unique offerings only available on select ships. 

Windstar Cruises has altered its cruise cancellation policy to allow guests to cancel up to 15 days before their cruise departs without incurring a cancellation fee.

The new policy begins for cruises departing on or after June 1, 2020.

Windstar’s Travel Assurance Booking Policy automatically applies to new and existing cruises departing on or after June 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021.