Carnival Cruise Line will not resume its North America
operations until June 27.
The decision comes days after the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) extended a no-sail order from U.S. ports until
mid-July or until Covid-19 is no longer deemed a public health threat.
Carnival had most recently halted its North America
operations until May 11.
To minimize disruption, Carnival said guests and travel
agents can manage the canceled cruise options online and asked for patience
with its level of customer support. Offices are closed and technological
limitations are hindering productivity.
Carnival said that it will use the pause “to continue to
take care of the crew that remains onboard and continue to bring nonessential
crew home” and to engage with the industry on additional protocols that will be
implemented when service resumes.