TRAVEL NOTICE: Learn more about COVID-2019 Reviews       Shore Excursions       Find a Cruise Special cruise report March 14, 2020

Coronavirus impact on travel causes some cruise lines to suspend worldwide operations A growing number of ocean and river cruise lines have suspended all operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions around the world. The shutdowns are part of the cruise industry's efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus and to keep passengers, crew and communities safe and healthy. Get the full details   JUST IN: Canada bans most cruise ships until July 1  The new measures could have wide-ranging implications for the 2020 Alaska cruise season, as well as the season in Quebec and Canada's Maritime provinces. Big-ship cruises from U.S. ports to Alaska could effectively be terminated, barring any relaxing in Jones Act regulations by the U.S. federal government.  Read on for more   UPDATED: Which cruise ports are closed?  Port closures are affecting multiple cruises, with itineraries either changing before the cruise departs or unexpected changes during a sailing when a port suddenly decides to turn a ship away. Learn more   UPDATED: Cruise lines modify cancellation policies for better flexibility Cruise lines are modifying their payment and cancellation policies in an attempt to provide reassurance and flexibility for passengers in the wake of the coronavirus outbreaks around the world. Here is a roundup of the modifications to cruise lines' booking and cancellation policies.  Find out more   Virgin Voyages pushes launch of Scarlet Lady cruise ship to July Virgin Voyages has pushed back the much-anticipated launch of its new Scarlet Lady cruise ship to July 2020. Scarlet Lady is the first ship in the fleet for Virgin Voyages. Learn More   Cruises Under £500   Budget Balcony Cruises   Caribbean Cruises 3 - 5 Night Cruises   Alaska Cruises Cruises from Southampton   Europe Cruises Mediterranean Cruises     You are subscribed to Cruise Critic as: [email protected] Email Preferences Unsubscribe | Update profile We respect your privacy. Cruise Critic has a strict NO SPAM policy. For more information, please read Cruise Critic’s privacy policy. The Independent Traveler, Inc.  |  200 Princeton South Corporate Center Ewing, NJ, 08628, USA |  [email protected]