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When the Royal Caribbean Group announced global suspensions going through to October 31 on August 5, it excluded Australasia and China.

Princess Cruises extended its operating pause in Australia and New Zealand through Dec. 12, and Carnival Cruise Line did the same through Dec. 2.

The outlook for traveling abroad by cruise ship looks promising in 2021, according to recent findings from travel insurance and assistance company Allianz Partners.

Sweden's Port of Gothenburg is facilitating a crew change for two Norwegian Cruise Line ships.

Family-owned US-flag operator Blount Small Ship Adventures is ceasing operations due to the coronavirus pandemic and has put its three vessels up for sale.

MSC Grandiosa turned around in Genoa Sunday at the end of its first cruise, which was very closely watched as the first big ship to resume sailing in Europe.

Genting Hong Kong held its first creditors meeting Monday as it pursues a restructuring. Leading up to the virtual meeting, the company paid bank fees that were due last week.

Due to ongoing uncertainty around travel restrictions, Marella Cruises is extending its pause in operations until November 15.

Victory Cruise Lines' new flexible booking policy includes savings of up to $1,400 on 2021 sailings when travelers book and pay in full by Sept. 30, 2020.

MSC Cruises’ Grandiosa arrived at Valletta Cruise Port on Friday morning as the first of the line's ships to operate since the pandemic.