Princess Cruises announced that it will be canceling all voyages through June 30 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
A statement from the cruise line said, “In continued response to the impact of the Covid-19 global outbreak and the recent order from the United States Centers for Disease Control [CDC], Princess Cruises is canceling all voyages through June 30, 2020. The cruise line had previously announced a voluntary pause for two months [60 days], impacting voyages departing March 12 to May 10, 2020.”
“This global outbreak continues to challenge our world in unimaginable ways. We recognize how disappointing this is to our long-term business partners and thousands of employees, many of whom have been with us in Alaska for decades,” said Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises.
“We hope everyone impacted by these cancellations – especially our guests, travel advisor partners, teammates, and the communities we visit – understand our decision to do our part to protect the safety, health and well-being of our guests and team. We look forward to the brighter days and smooth seas ahead for all of us.”
“Each ship will have a unique return to service date, based on the previously published cruise itineraries, with some modifications, departing after July 1.”
“Princess Cruises is offering two cancellation options. Guests currently booked on these canceled voyages, who have paid in full, will receive a Future Cruise Credit [FCC] equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid and, as an added incentive, an additional 25% FCC. Guests must use their credits on a cruise that sails on or before May 1, 2022. No action is required for guests to receive this offer and they will be notified by e-mail once the credits have been issued.”
“The most current information and instructions for booked guests affected by these cancellations can be found at www.princess.com.”
