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Norwegian Cruise Lines Extends Pause to October 1, 2020 In a written statement, Norwegian Cruise Line has stated they have extended the pause in operations to  October 1, 2020. Below is the official statement posted on the Norwegian Cruise Line Website. TRAVEL ALERT Updated: July 29, 2020 - Suspended 2020 Cruises  The safety, security and well-being of our guests, crew and communities we visit is our number one priority. We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 coronavirus situation and the global health environment. With COVID-19 continuing to impact communities and ports around the globe, we have extended our voluntary temporary suspension of voyages through October 2020. We are committed to taking all appropriate steps and actions to combat the spread of COVID-19 and are working closely and in partnership with local, state, federal and global agencies. While this may result in additional future changes, please know our teams are working around t...

The Center for Disease Control Extends the NO SAIL Order Through September 30th 2020. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has extended its ban on cruising from the United States through Sept. 30, citing the spreading coronavirus pandemic. The previous order was set to expire this month, but was largely expected to be extended. Most major cruise operators had already voluntarily paused operations through the summer. In a letter, the CDC said it has spent over 38,000 person hours working on the cruise ship COVID-19 response since March. The agency also cited 99 outbreaks on 123 different cruise ships. This Order is in effect until one of the following occurs: The expiration of the Secretary of Health and Human Services’ declaration that COVID-19 constitutes a public health emergency. The CDC Director rescinds or modifies the order based on specific public health or other considerations, or  September 30, 2020.   RETURN TO NYCRUISEINFO.co...