The main cruise lines plan restarts in different phases in 2021, aiming for a gradual, healthy and safe return to work, on a regional basis.
Here are the most recent:
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line recently extended its break in US operations until April and hopes to sail again in May.
In January, the brand also announced major implementation and program changes for several ships, including Carnival Miracle, which canceled cruises until September.
Meanwhile, three other ships were delayed returning to service until November due to plans for dry docks.
As previously announced, the new Mardi Gras also had the first ship delayed until May 29.
Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean resumed operations in December with a short cruise program dedicated to the local Singapore market on Quantum of the Seas. The operation was recently extended until June.
Globally, cruises are suspended until May 1. The additional cancellations came from the sale of the Empress of the Sea and Her Majesty the Sea, who left the fleet in December.
MSC Cruises
Following a decision by the Italian government, the MSC was forced to suspend its Mediterranean operation in December, but has already resumed service. Previously sailing in the region from 16 August, MSC Grandiosa resumed sailing with guests on 24 January for an itinerary with visits to Italy and Malta.
Meanwhile, the temporary break in US shipping was further extended, with the company canceling shipping until April.
Norwegian Cruise Line
This month, Norwegian Cruise Line announced another extension of its service break, now affecting all scheduled cruises until May 31.
The company also said it is continuing to work on a return-to-service plan to meet the requirements of the Conditional Navigation Order issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
After receiving staff back for a possible restart, Norwegian recently decided to repatriate all the non-essential crew.
Costa Cruises
After reactivating a total of three ships in September, Costa was forced to suspend all operations again in December.
The company initially planned to welcome guests in early January, but the date was later postponed. Now, Costa expects to resume service on March 27.
At that time, Costa Smeralda, with 5,200 guests, is scheduled to start a full Italian program with crossings of three, four and seven nights.
Starting in May, the Costa Luminosa will start sailing to Italy and Croatia, while Smeralda should add calls to France and Spain to its itineraries.
Disney Cruise Line
After bringing its ships back to the US in November, Disney Cruise Line canceled all voyages that departed by April 2021. According to other US operators, the company is currently planning a May restart.
However, some navigations on Disney Wonder and Disney Magic are canceled.
Princess cruises
In January, Princess Cruises extended its operational break to include cruises until May 14. Later that month, the company canceled the entire Princess Princess program, which was sold to Azamara.
In addition, cruises over seven nights in the United States have already been canceled by November 1.
Other transactions that resulted in additional cancellations included the early transfer of the vessels to P&O Australia and the sale of Sun Princess and Sea Princess.
Genting cruise lines
Dream Cruises recently expanded its short cruise program in Singapore until June 27. On board the World Dream, the sailings are intended for the local public and have been operating since November.
Meanwhile, Dream Explorer has been sailing in Taiwan since July with island itineraries.
AIDA Cruises
After a brief resumption of service on 17 October, AIDA resumed the cruise on 5 December, while AIDAperla embarked on a seven-night cruise to the Canary Islands. The ship was soon followed by AIDAmar, which began sailing in the Canary Islands later that month.
Cruises, however, had to be suspended again shortly due to IT issues.
Now, a new blockade in Germany has forced the brand to cancel all operations until March 19.
Cruises with celebrities
According to other Royal Caribbean Group brands, Celebrity Cruises extended the suspension of navigation for its global fleet in January. Allsailings until April 30 are canceled.
In addition, the company canceled all of Europe and transatlantic cruises on the Celebrity Edge and Celebrity Constellation.
Holland America Line
Holland America Line has extended its cruise operations break and canceled departures on all ships until April 30.
Mediterranean cruises are canceled until early June, while Alaska and Canada / New England are in doubt after Canada’s ban on cruise ships.
Moreover, the cruise line has previously canceled cruises that make eight or more nights calling at an American port by November 1.
TUI cruises
With a program in Northern Europe, TUI Cruises was one of the first cruise lines to start sailing on July 23.
The German brand currently operates in the Canary Islands, with Mein Schiff 2 and Mein Schiff 1.
Windstar Cruises
In December, Windstar Cruises decided to postpone all its ships until May. The company has also canceled its entire 2021 season in Alaska.
It is now scheduled to resume service on May 1 with Star Legend.
Azamara
Azamara currently plans to resume service on May 1. On that day, Azamara Journey is scheduled to sail on a six-night Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia.
Silversea Cruises
The luxury brand Royal Caribbean, Silversea Cruises canceled all cruises until the beginning of May.
Currently, the Silver Cloud will resume service on May 5, Silver Wind on November 20, Silver Shadow on May 15, Silver Spirit on May 5, Silver Muse on May 20, Silver Whisper on June 20, Silver Explorer on May 28, Silver Moon on May 4 and Silver Origin on May 1.
Virgin Voyages
The inaugural Virgin cruise is currently scheduled for May 9, with 2,770 Scarlet Lady guests sailing from Miami to the Caribbean.
The second ship of the brand also had a delayed introduction. Valiant Lady had the Mediterranean season postponed until 2022 and is scheduled to debut on November 14, sailing in the Caribbean from Miami.