Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has confirmed the extension of its suspension of sailings until the end of the year.
The parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands had previously suspended sailings until the end of November.
It today announced all voyages embarking between December 1 through December 31, 2020 for its three brands would be cancelled.
NCLH said it will “continue to work in tandem with global government and public health authorities and its Healthy Sail Panel expert advisors to take all necessary measures to protect its guests, crew and the communities visited”.
Guests who are currently booked on cancelled voyages on Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises or Regent Seven Seas Cruises are asked to contact their travel agent or the individual cruise line for more information.
Last week, the US cleared the way for cruise ships to resume sailing in American waters from November 1, but have yet to confirm when paying passengers will be allowed onboard.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s ‘Framework for Conditional Sailing Order’ will see cruise lines operate itineraries with no passengers onboard to demonstrate the effectiveness of Covid-19 prevention measures and compliance with CDC measures.