NEW!—Announced October 6^th

With the complexities of international air travel and border closures, it is with a heavy heart that we have to continue to cancel select cruises. We know you were looking forward to sailing with us, and we apologize and share in your disappointment over these cancellations. You don’t need to take any action to receive the default compensation offer. You can find out details of your compensation by clicking the link that matches your sail date below.

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Announced June 30^th

Like so many facets of life, travel has been hit hard by recent events. It is with a heavy heart that Princess Cruises has made the extremely difficult decision to temporarily pause our global ship operations. We know you were looking forward to sailing with us, and we apologize and share in your disappointment over these cancellations. You don’t need to take any action to receive the default compensation offer. You can find out details of your compensation by clicking the link that matches your sail date below.

Announced March 16^th

Holland America Line Extends Cruise Pause To Include Europe Departures, Roundtrip Seattle Departures Through June 2021

While Holland America Line continues to work with government and port authorities to develop its plans to return to cruising, the company is extending its pause of European and Seattle roundtrip Alaska cruise operations to include departures through June 30, 2021. 

The pause on Alaska cruises sailing roundtrip from Seattle will impact cruises through June on Eurodam and Oosterdam, with a call at Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Guests currently booked on the canceled roundtrip Seattle-Alaska June departures will be automatically moved to an equivalent cruise in 2022 at the 2021 fare, with all cash and Future Cruise Credit funds moved to the new booking. 

The pause on Europe departures will impact cruises departing in May and June on Nieuw Statendam, Volendam and Westerdam, along with the Collectors’ Voyages associated with those canceled cruises. Collectors’ Voyages combine nonrepeating itineraries for an extended, back-to-back cruise experience. View Europe replacement voyages PDF

Europe cruises affected by this pause in operation are: : 

Nieuw Statendam: Eight departures from May 2 through June 27, 2021, that include seven- and 14-day Norway and Baltic itineraries, as well as the 14- and 21-day Collectors’ Voyages of those cruises. 
Volendam: June 19, 2021, 14-day Adriatic Dream cruise and the 24-day Adriatic Dream and Greek Odyssey Collectors’ Voyage departing the same date.  
Westerdam: June 19, 2021, 12-day Greece and Adriatic Antiquities cruise and the 24-day Adriatic Antiquities and Mediterranean Romance Collectors’ Voyage departing the same date.
 

Holland America Line is notifying all guests and their travel advisors of their options. Guests currently booked on the canceled Europe and Alaska departures will be able to rebook on an equivalent cruise in 2022 at the 2021 fare – with all cash and Future Cruise Credit funds moved to the new booking. Guests should confirm their selection of 2021 to 2022 replacement voyages through the Cancellation Preferences Form no later than April 15, 2021. If guests decide not to accept a cruise booking in 2022 by April 15, 2021, they automatically default to receive a Future Cruise Credit of 110% of any cash paid on the booking. The minimum FCC is $25 and the maximum will be an amount up to the base cruise fare paid. Guests will retain any other FCC used for the canceled 2021 booking with all FCC amounts moved to their loyalty account for use on a future cruise booking. For all bookings in 2022, standard cancellation policies apply.

Announced January 6^th

Princess Cruises Extends Pause of Guest Cruise Vacations Through May 14, 2021

As Princess Cruises continues to prepare and develop its plans to meet the "Framework for Conditional Sailing Order" issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in addition to the uncertainty around travel restrictions, the company is extending its pause of guest cruise vacations on ships sailing through May 14, 2021. This includes sailings in the Caribbean, the California Coast, along with early season Alaska and Europe cruises.

"We appreciate the patience from our loyal guests and travel advisors as we work to meet the health and safety requirements for our return to service," said Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises. "We continue to prepare our ships for our return to service and we are eager to see our guests back on board to create summertime memories."

Guests currently booked on these cancelled voyages will have the option to receive a refundable Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 25% of the cruise fare paid.

To receive the above FCCs, no action is required by the guest or their travel advisor. The FCCs can be used on any cruises booked by May 1, 2022 and sailing by December 31, 2022. Alternatively, guests can request a full refund for all monies paid on their booking through this online form. Requests must be received by February 15, 2021 or guests will be registered for the Future Cruise Credit option.

Princess will protect travel advisor commission on bookings for cancelled cruises that were paid in full in recognition of the critical role they play in the cruise line’s business and success.

Princess Cruises previously paused global guest cruise vacations and cancelled all departures on all ships through March 31, 2021.

The most current information and instructions for booked guests affected by these cancellations, and more information on FCCs and refunds, can be found online at Information on Impacted & Cancelled Cruises.

NEW!—Announced November 20^th

Princess Cruises Extends Pause of Global Ship Operations Into 2021

In response to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) "Framework for Conditional Sailing Order" pertaining to resumption of U.S. cruise operations, Princess Cruises is extending its pause in global operations to allow time for the estimated preparation needed for completing required activities prior to sailing and taking into consideration the temporary seven-day cap on itineraries that call at a U.S. port. The cruise operations impacted include the following:

• All cruises sailing through March 31, 2021
• All cruises longer than seven days sailing in and out of United States ports through November 1, 2021

Additionally, due to the uncertainty about when international travel restrictions might be lifted, Princess Cruises is extending its pause in operations for cruises departing in and out of Japan through June 25, 2021.

"We are focused on preparing our ships to meet the CDC health and safety requirements for our eventual return to service," said Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises. "We also appreciate the continued support we have received from our guests, partners and travel advisors, reinforcing for all of us why we do what we do."

Guests currently booked on these cancelled voyages will have the option to receive a refundable Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 25% of the cruise fare.

To receive the above FCCs, no action is required by the guest or their travel advisor. Alternatively, guests can request a full refund for all monies paid on their booking through this online form. Requests must be received by December 31, 2020 or guests will be registered for the Future Cruise Credit option.

Princess will protect travel advisor commissions on bookings for cancelled cruises that were paid in full in recognition of the critical role they play in the cruise line’s business and success.

The most current information and instructions for booked guests affected by these cancellations, and more information on FCCs and refunds, can be found online at Information on Impacted & Cancelled Cruises.

Announced November 10^th

Pause in operations extends from Dec. 1 to Dec. 31 and includes five brands from the world's largest cruise company - Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard North America, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Seabourn

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced that its North American cruise line brands will extend their existing pause in operations, suspending cruise voyages between December 1 and December 31, 2020.

"Our highest responsibility and top priorities are always compliance, protecting the environment, and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in communities we touch, our crew and shoreside employees," said Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation. "We continue to work with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and global government and public health authorities, as well as top medical and science experts around the globe, on a comprehensive plan for the eventual restart of cruising in North America. With their collective guidance, we have developed and continue to update our enhanced health and safety protocols that are in the best interest of our guests, crew and overall public health. Whenever we restart our cruise operations in the U.S., we certainly look forward to welcoming our guests on board."

Individually, each brand has been communicating and will continue to communicate with guests to provide updates and direction regarding affected cruise vacations.

The date for restarting cruise operations will be communicated by each respective brand and available on their websites.

The company and its brands are also notifying crew members, travel professionals and other stakeholders.

Announced October 27^th

Princess Cruises Announces Extension of Pause of Operations in Australia through December 12

Due to the uncertainty about when international travel restrictions might be lifted, Princess Cruises is extending its pause in operations for cruises departing from Australia and New Zealand through May 31, 2021.

Guests will receive a refundable Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 25% of the cruise fare paid. To receive the above FCCs, no action is required by the guest or their travel advisor. 

Alternatively, guests can forfeit the bonus FCC offer and request a refund for all money paid on their booking by using this online form. Guests have until November 30, 2020, to elect a refund, or they will automatically receive the default offer listed above.

Princess will protect travel advisor commissions on bookings for cancelled cruises that were paid in full, in recognition of the critical role they play in the cruise line’s business and success.  

Announced August 26^th

Princess Cruises Announces Extension of Pause of Operations in Australia through December 12

Due to the continued progression of COVID-19 and related decisions of various governments, health authorities, and airlines regarding travel restrictions, Princess Cruises is extending its pause in cruise operations in Australia through December 12, 2020 which includes cruises throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Guests who have paid in full on these cancelled voyages will receive a refundable Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 25% of the cruise fare paid. To receive the above FCCs, no action is required by the guest or their travel advisor.

For guests who have not paid in full, Princess will Double the Deposit, providing a refundable FCC for the money currently on deposit plus a matching bonus FCC that can be used on any voyage through May 1, 2022. The matching bonus FCC is non-refundable, will not exceed the base cruise fare amount of the currently booked cruise, and will have a minimum value of $100 per person.

Alternatively, guests can forfeit the bonus FCC offer and request a refund for all money paid on their booking by using this online form. Guests have until September 30, 2020 to elect a refund, or they will automatically receive the default offer listed above.

Princess will protect travel advisor commissions on bookings for cancelled cruises that were paid in full, in recognition of the critical role they play in the cruise line’s business and success.

Announced July 22^nd

Princess Cruises Extends Pause of Select Global Ship Operations Until December 15

Voyages on Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Sapphire Princess, Sea Princess and Sun Princess to Pause Through End of October 2020

Due to the continued progression of COVID-19 and related decisions of various government, health authorities, and airlines regarding travel restrictions, Princess Cruises is extending its pause in cruise operations impacting the following voyages:

• All cruises sailing in and out of Australia on Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Sapphire Princess, Sea Princess, and Sun Princess through October 31, 2020
• All sailings in Asia, Caribbean, California Coast, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal, South America & Antarctica, Japan, and Tahiti/South Pacific through December 15, 2020

"We share in our guests' disappointment in cancelling these cruises," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president. "We look forward to the days when we can return to travel and the happiness it brings to all who cruise."

Guests currently booked on these cancelled voyages who have paid Princess in full will have the option to receive a refundable Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 25% of the cruise fare.

For guests who have not paid in full, Princess will Double the Deposit, providing a refundable FCC for the money currently on deposit plus a matching bonus FCC that can be used on any voyage through May 1, 2022. The matching bonus FCC is non-refundable, will not exceed the base cruise fare amount of the currently booked cruise, and will have a minimum value of $100 per person.

To receive the above FCCs, no action is required by the guest or their travel advisor. Alternatively, guests can request a full refund for all monies paid on their booking through this online form. Requests must be received by August 31, 2020 or guests will be registered for the Future Cruise Credit option.

Princess will protect travel advisor commissions on bookings for cancelled cruises that were paid in full in recognition of the critical role they play in the cruise line’s business and success.

The most current information and instructions for booked guests affected by these cancellations, and more information on FCCs and refunds, can be found online at Information on Impacted & Cancelled Cruises.

Announced June 1^st

Princess extends pause of global ship operations on voyages including Canada

Hi everyone,

Due to global events impacting travel, including travel restrictions announced by the Canadian government, we have extended our pause of global ship operations and have cancelled the voyages listed below.

• Coral Princess – Sep 23 from Vancouver
• Emerald Princess – Sep 28 from Vancouver
• Grand Princess – Sep 22-Oct 17 from Vancouver
• Royal Princess – Sep 26 from Vancouver
• Ruby Princess – Sep 26-Oct 20 from Vancouver or Seattle
• Star Princess – Sept 20-Oct 15 from San Francisco or Vancouver

View Details & FAQ. Additional details about the cancelled voyages can be found here.

Guidance on bookings cancelled by Princess on June 1, 2020

To support you in managing your clients, we kindly ask that you review the compensation options for those whose bookings are now cancelled as a result of our latest extension of our pause in global ship operations.

You or your client should not cancel bookings that were cancelled by Princess on June 1, 2020. You client’s booking will be automatically cancelled by Princess in the near future. You and your client should receive an email regarding the cancellation which will cover their two compensation options.

Cancelled bookings that are paid in full

We hope that your clients who are paid in full will stick with us by accepting a special higher value future cruise credit (FCC) offer. Your client will receive 100% of the value of the cruise or cruisetour fare paid as a future cruise credit, and they’ll also receive an additional 25% bonus FCC. The FCCs can be used on any voyage through May 1, 2022. No action is required to receive this option and your clients will be notified by email once the credit has been issued.

Alternatively, your client can request a refund for all monies paid on your booking through this online form. Requests must be received by June 30, 2020 or your client will automatically receive the higher value option which includes a bonus 25% FCC.

Cancelled bookings that are not paid in full

For those guests with bookings not paid in full, they will receive Double the Deposit, which includes a refundable FCC for the money currently on deposit, plus a matching bonus FCC that can be used on any voyage through May 1, 2022. The matching bonus FCC will not exceed the base cruise fare amount of the current cruise and will have a minimum value of $100 per person. In order to receive the above FCCs, no action is required.

Money paid in excess of the cruise fare for Princess Vacation Protection, taxes, fees and port expenses, airfare or hotel packages will be refunded or transferred to a new booking if you’re ready to rebook. In any event, prepaid shore excursions and/or special service items will be refunded.

As an example, if your client paid a deposit of $100 or less (perhaps during a dollar deposit sale), they would receive a $100 bonus deposit. Conversely, if your client had paid a deposit of $100, plus $900 on a $2,000 cruise fare, they would receive an FCC totaling $1,000 (100% of money paid), plus matching $1,000 bonus FCC. In the case that the monies your client paid toward the cruise exceed the value of the cruise fare, the amount beyond the cruise fare will be refunded or transferred to a new booking if they are ready to rebook.

Alternatively, your client can request a refund for all monies paid on your booking through this online form. Requests must be received by June 30, 2020, or your client will automatically receive the higher value Double the Deposit option.

Given the volume of requests and the care being dedicated to make sure each booking is handled accurately, we appreciate your patience during this time. To date, we’ve refunded millions of dollars of cruises and we continue working through our backlog. As we respect our guest’s money and time, we have increased the number of team members supporting this enormous effort and have made modifications to our systems. These modifications have increased our capacity to process these refunds.

FCCs and commission protection

I want to remind you that FCCs for these cancelled cruises can now be used toward a deposit on a future booking, however, they cannot be applied toward air or hotel. Please note that FCCs in lieu of refund (limited to up to 100% of cruise fare) are refundable, but bonus FCCs are not. If your client changes their mind and later requests a refund, the initial FCC will be refunded and the Bonus FCC will be cancelled.

Finally, Princess will protect travel advisor commission on bookings for cancelled cruises that were paid in full, in recognition of the critical role you play in our business and success. And don’t forget that we will also protect your commission when the FCCs are redeemed for a future cruise with Princess (including the bonus amount).

For the latest on travel advisories and restrictions, please visit our Notices & Advisories page on princess.com. And be sure to visit our Cruise with Confidence page for updates on our enhanced health protocols, webinars and support tools.

We know that the past few months have been challenging and we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding. We’ll continue to do everything we can to inform and support you and your clients, as we navigate through these extraordinary circumstances.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Best Regards,

John Chernesky

Senior Vice President
North America Sales & Trade Marketing
Princess Cruises

Announced May 6^th

Princess Cruises Extends Pause of Global Ship Operations For Remaining 2020 Summer Season

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – Due to reduced air flight availability, the closure of cruise ports in regions around the world and other factors impacting international travel, Princess Cruises is extending its pause of global ship operations and has therefore made the extremely difficult decision to cancel select cruises through the end of the 2020 summer season, including the following cruises and associated cruisetours:

• All remaining Alaska cruises on Emerald Princess and Ruby Princess
• All remaining Europe and Transatlantic cruises on Enchanted Princess, Regal Princess, Sky Princess, Crown Princess and Island Princess
• Summer Caribbean cruises and all Canada & New England cruises on Caribbean Princess and Sky Princess
• Summer to Fall cruises departing from Japan on Diamond Princess
• Australia-based cruises on Sapphire Princess and Sea Princess through August
• July cruises sailing from Taiwan on Majestic Princess
• Fall cruises sailing to Hawaii and French Polynesia on Pacific Princess through November

"As the world is still preparing to resume travel, it is with much disappointment that we announce an extension of our pause of global ship operations and the cancellation of cruise vacations for our loyal guests," said Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises. "Among other disruptions, airlines have limited their flight availability and many popular cruise ports are closed. It saddens us to think about the impact on the livelihood of our teammates, business partners and the communities we visit."

Guests currently booked on these canceled voyages, who have paid Princess in full, will have the option to receive a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus an additional bonus FCC equal to 25% of the cruise fare.

For guests who have not paid in full, Princess will Double the Deposit, providing a refundable FCC for the money currently on deposit plus a matching bonus FCC that can be used on any voyage through May 1, 2022. The matching bonus FCC will not exceed the base cruise fare amount of the currently booked cruise and will have a minimum value of $100 per person.

In order to receive the above FCC no action is required.

Alternatively, guests can request a full refund for all monies paid on their booking through this online form. Requests must be received by June 15, 2020, or they will receive the refundable Future Cruise Credit option.

Princess will protect travel advisor commissions on bookings for cancelled cruises that were paid in full, in recognition of the critical role they play in the cruise line’s business and success.

The most current information and instructions for booked guests affected by these cancellations, and more information on FCCs and refunds, can be found online at Information on Impacted & Cancelled Cruises.

Announced April 14^th

Pause of global ship operations extended thru June 30th; Compensation packages offered for cancelled cruises.

Hi everyone,

After extensive review of the global landscape, we have extended our pause of global ship operations through June 30, 2020. This was an extremely difficult decision; however, it is the responsible thing to do in light of the continuing COVID-19 situation and is consistent with our commitment to making the health and safety of our guests and crew our highest priority.

In addition to cancelling all cruises and cruisetours departing through June 30, 2020, there are a number of modifications to our global deployments, most notably including:

• All 2020 Coral, Grand, Pacific and Royal Princess Alaska cruise and cruisetour itineraries departing after May 11, 2020 have been cancelled. The shortened summer season has made it not viable to operate our five Princess Wilderness lodges, trains and motorcoaches in 2020. These fleet changes also result in several of our ships not returning to service until later in the fall.
• Alaska cruises roundtrip San Francisco on Star Princess and Los Angeles on Golden Princess departing after May 11, 2020 have been cancelled. We remain optimistic that Emerald Princess and Ruby Princess will still be able to offer roundtrip cruises from Seattle in the late summer. We will, of course, continue to evaluate our plans in the weeks ahead.
• Enchanted Princess sailings in Europe through July 31, 2020 have been cancelled due to the significant impact the COVID-19 outbreak has had on Italy and our shipbuilding partners.
• Sun Princess sailings are cancelled through September 4, 2020 due to rescheduling of the 2020 Summer Olympics.
• Diamond Princess sailings departing May 11 through August 4, 2020 are cancelled.

Please note that each ship in our fleet will have a unique return to service date, based on the previously published cruise itineraries, with some modifications, departing after July 1. Details about the canceled voyages can be found here.

We know that the past several weeks have been challenging for you. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as these decisions were unavoidable, particularly given the recent order from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other government restrictions in response to the current global pandemic.

Guidance on May 11—June 30, 2020 bookings canceled by Princess

You should not cancel any cruises sailing May 11–June 30, 2020. Your booking has been automatically canceled by Princess. You should receive an email regarding the cancellation which will cover two compensation options. You will default to Option 1, the richer compensation value, shown below.

For those who have paid in full, we hope you will stick with us by accepting Option 1, which requires no action from you, and give our team a chance to shine at a later date by transferring the money paid on a cruise or cruisetour as a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) plus an additional 25% bonus FCC that can be used on any voyage through May 1, 2022. Alternatively, you can request Option 2 and receive a refund for all money paid on your booking through this online form. If we don't hear from you by May 31, 2020, you will automatically receive Option 1.

If you have not paid in full, Option 2 will be your default and any money paid will be refunded to the original payment form.

If you paid Princess anything toward a booking, that will be refunded to the original method of payment. This includes upgrades, Princess EZair, prepaid shore excursions, special service items, gratuities, taxes, fees and port expenses..

Given the volume of requests and the care being dedicated to make sure each one is handled accurately, it may take approximately 60 days from the date we receive your preference for FCCs and refunds to be processed. Please allow sufficient time for us to manage this process and know we are doing everything in our power to expedite where possible.

Updated: Cruise with Confidence final payment & cancellation policies
For full details and FAQs, click here:

Cancel up to 30 days prior for cruises sailing Aug. 1—October 15, 2020

• Cancel up to 30 days before sailing to receive the full amount paid either as a future cruise credit and/or as a refund to the original payment method.
• Final payment due date moves to 60 days prior to departure; no fees assessed prior to 60 days and all deposits are refundable. Applies to new and existing bookings on cruises and cruisetours.
• Beginning with October 16th, the final payment date returns to our published policy.

Cancel up to 48 hours prior for cruises sailing through July 31, 2020

• Cancellations can be made up to 48 hours prior to receive the full amount paid as a Future Cruise Credit and/or as a refund to the original payment method.
• Final payment remains at 60 days prior to departure.

We know these have been trying times and we will continue to do everything we can to support you, as we navigate through these extraordinary circumstances.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Best Regards,

John Chernesky
Senior Vice President
North America Sales & Trade Marketing
Princess Cruises

Announced March 12^th

Princess Cruises is voluntarily and temporarily pausing its global ship operations for voyages departing
March 12th through May 10th, 2020.

Cruise operations will resume with sailings starting May 11th.

Cruises currently underway that disembark on or before March 17th will continue as scheduled. Cruises and Cruisetours departing March 12th through May 10th, 2020 will receive the following
compensation.

Any voyages currently underway that extend beyond March 17th will be contacted separately regarding compensation. Government Fees and Taxes, Princess Vacation Protection and any pre-paid items will be refunded, regardless of the option chosen.

Announced March 11^th

To protect the health and safety of all onboard, Princess Cruises is closely monitoring the evolving situation with novel coronavirus (COVID-19). It is quickly implementing enhanced screening measures and additional prevention and control procedures. These protection and prevention tactics include:

1. Beginning in select embarkation terminals on March 7th and as soon as possible in all embarkation terminals, we will be temperature checking all guests embarking on our ships using temporal scanning thermometers. All guests presenting with a fever or flu-like symptoms will be denied boarding, irrespective of their recent travel history. All guests who are denied boarding due to sickness will be issued a full cruise credit or refund.
   
   
2. Beginning in select embarkation terminals on March 7th and as soon as possible in all embarkation terminals, we will be implementing enhanced sanitation protocols including the thorough cleaning of all hand touching surfaces for all cruise terminals before and after all sailings.
   
   
3. Onboard all Princess ships, effective immediately, we are executing enhanced environmental sanitation protocols with a disinfectant that kills coronaviruses within 30 seconds.
   
   
4. Our medical experts are coordinating closely with international health authorities and together, we have developed a written traveler’s health declaration to be completed by all guests and crew prior to boarding in order to keep our guests and crew safe. Review an example of the Health Declaration form. This health declaration advises guests and crew of their obligation to report any symptoms of illness. PLEASE NOTE: Given the serious nature of these circumstances, false responses on pre-boarding documents will result in immediate disembarkation at the next opportunity. Individuals who do not disclose travel through prohibited areas may also face additional legal consequences.
   
   
5. Additional Screening & Measures for COVID-19
• Any individual who has traveled from or through mainland China, Macau, Hong Kong, South Korea, Iran or Italy within 14 days of the start of their cruise, including transit through their airports, will not be permitted to board the ship. For itineraries that call in the Bahamas, we will, consistent with Bahamian regulations, adopt a 20-day restriction for embarking travelers from the above countries. Shipboard staff will be scanning passports to verify that transit did not occur through any of the prohibited areas.
  
  
• Any individual who has been in contact with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19, or a person under monitoring for COVID-19 within 14 days of the start of the cruise, will not be permitted to board the ship.
  
  
• We will conduct additional pre-boarding screening of all individuals who are from or have visited Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, or Thailand within 14 days of the start of the cruise. For itineraries that call in the Bahamas, we will, consistent with Bahamian regulations, adopt a 20-day additional screening policy for embarking travelers who are from or have visited the above countries.
  
  
• We will conduct additional pre-boarding screening of all guests and crew who have visited areas with community spread of COVID-19 and for individuals reporting illness.
  
  
• We will provide medical screening for COVID-19 on all individuals who visit our onboard Medical Center with symptoms of respiratory illness or fever.
  
  
• We will report all cases of fever and respiratory illness, and any patients with suspected COVID-19 infection, to local health authorities.

As with all respiratory illnesses, particularly during cold and flu season, you can take steps to reduce your risk of illness:

1. Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.
   
   
2. Supplement hand washing by regularly using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
   
   
3. Avoid close contact with people suffering from respiratory illness.
   
   
4. Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze using a tissue or your bent elbow.
   
   
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
   
   
6. Get vaccinated against seasonal influenza.

While onboard, if you experience any symptoms of respiratory illness, which may include fever, chills, cough, or shortness of breath, please contact the Medical Center, where you will receive a complimentary consultation.

Please be aware that as this public health situation continues to evolve rapidly, you may be required to undergo additional health screening measures by local health officials before you disembark at any of the ports we visit, and entry requirements are subject to change. If any revisions need to be made to our itinerary due to travel restrictions, or to protect the health and safety of our guests and crew, we will update you as soon as possible.

The above is subject to change at any time based on the interests of health and safety of our guests and crew and any other requirements that may be imposed by local authorities. Updated information on the illness and travel advice can be found at the CDC website.

*14-days is the accepted standard incubation period of COVID-19 recognized by the WHO and US CDC.