In an extraordinary action, Cruise Lines International Association's oceangoing lines are voluntarily suspending sailings from and to US ports.

Tahiti and the other islands of French Polynesia are now directing cruise ships to bypass their ports until April 11.

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings are also temporarily halting operations.

MSC Cruises is temporarily suspending ship operations until April 30.

In a move that will impact the important Alaska cruise season, Canada is halting calls by ships carrying more than 500 people, including crew, until July.

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The latest lines to voluntarily suspend operations include Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and Cruise & Maritime Voyages.

Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering travel advisors an immediate incentive of up to $750 when they book their client with deposit on a summer 2021 or winter 2021-22 adventure.

Singapore joined the growing list of places temporarily off-limits to cruise ships.

At least five more cruise operators late Thursday joined the growing ranks of those temporarily suspending operations due to the coronavirus pandemic.