Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. – which operates Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises – has announced a voluntary suspension of all cruise voyages embarking between March 13 and April 11, 2020 for its three cruise brands.
The cruise lines’ – Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises – temporary suspension of operations is aimed at contributing to efforts around the globe to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The company says to have taken the measure in an abundance of caution and has not experienced any confirmed cases of COVID-19 across its 28-ship fleet.
“The safety, security and well-being of our guests and crew is our highest priority. With the COVID-19 coronavirus impacting communities around the globe, we have enacted a voluntary temporary suspension of cruise voyages across our brands effective immediately,” said Frank Del Rio, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “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 partner with local, state, federal and global agencies to combat the spread of COVID-19.”
Guests on voyages that are underway will conclude and guests will be disembarked as soon as possible and assisted with travel arrangements.
Guests who are currently booked on voyages with embarkation dates from March 13 to April 11, 2020 on Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises or Regent Seven Seas Cruises are asked to contact their travel agent or the cruise line for more information.
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 to not 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 guests’ request.