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Royal Caribbean Group extends cruise suspensions

Royal Caribbean Group has extended the suspension of sailings for its various brands.

Most global sailings on Royal Caribbean International have now been suspended through to February 28, 2021, with Australia sailings on hold until April 30, 2021.

Spectrum of the Seas’ China sailings could resume after January 20, 2021, while Quantum of the Seas has resumed service in Singapore this month, as planned.

All global sailings on Celebrity Cruises ships have been suspended through to February 28, 2021, and South America sailings will not resume until after April 7, 2021.

Luxury line Silversea Cruises has suspended sailing through to April 1, 2021, except for the February 6, 2021, sailing of Silver Origin.

Azamara sailings have been suspended through to March 20, 2021.

The group put out a statement saying: “While we continue to work with the CDC [US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] and government authorities around the world towards the shared goal of safely returning to cruising, Royal Caribbean Group will be extending the suspension of some sailings.”

It added: “Royal Caribbean Group’s panel of globally recognized scientific and medical experts, together with teams both on sea and on land, continue to focus on a healthy and safe return to service for our guests, crew and the communities we visit.

“We will be reaching out to our guests and travel partners to share further details and address any questions or concerns they may have.”


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