MAJOR CRUISE LINE ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY SUSPENSION OF VOYAGES

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By Aubrey Campbell

NEW YORK, NY. Tuesday, March 17, 2020 -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Limited (NCL), one of the world’s leading cruise company, has announced a voluntary suspension of all cruise voyages embarking now thru April 11, 2020.

The temporary suspension which involves its three brands – Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises – is aimed at contributing to efforts around the globe to contain the spread of the coronavirus – COVID-19.

Though the company has not experienced any confirmed cases of the virus across its 28-ship fleet, management said it was better to err on the side of caution.

“The safety, security, and well-being of our guests and crew is our highest priority. We understand the inconvenience that this disruption may cause our guests and travel partners during these quickly evolving and challenging times, and we appreciate their understanding as we partners with local, state, federal and global agencies to combat the spread of COVID-19,” said Frank Del Rio, president, and chief executive officer of NCL Holdings Limited.

Some 3,000 guests debarked the Norwegian Bliss at Pier 88, on Manhattan’s West Side on Sunday morning without incident. One other vessel, the Norwegian Gem, will debark guest only, at Pier 88, on Monday morning.

Guests on voyages that are underway will conclude and guests will be disembarked as soon as possible and assisted with travel arrangements.

According to a company statement, all guests on impacted voyages will receive a 125% refund of the fare paid in the form of a future cruise credit, which can be applied toward any future cruise through December 31, 2022

For guests who wish not to avail themselves of the 125% future cruise credit, a 100% refund of the fare paid, will be reimbursed to the original form of payment within 90 days of the guest’s request.

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