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Royal Caribbean Extends Suspension of Cruising to June 12.

Per Royal Caribbean:

"Given global public health circumstances, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has decided to extend the suspension of sailings of our global fleet through June 11, 2020.

We are working with our guests to address this disruption to their vacations, and we are genuinely sorry for their inconvenience.

We expect to return to service on June 12."

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Royal Caribbean To Update Suspension Dates

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During a webconference with travel agents today, Vicki Freed, Senior VP of Sales, said that although Royal Caribbean has already suspended sailings through May 11th, there would be news this week about that. Other cruise lines are already starting to extend cancelation windows deeper into the summer. Logically the coming news will likely see RCI mirror its industry peers and extend the brands suspension of sailings this year.

The Centers for Disease Control has issued an additional 100 day no-sail directive already. However several cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, are pushing back on the suggestion of not cruising that long. It remains that 80,000 crew members are on over a hundred ships across the industry. Sending crew members home is difficult due to travel restrictions in their home countries. The want to send them home is questionable as well since re-crewing ships after they have left the ship would be expensive and exceedingly hard.

Europe, select regions of the U.S. and other areas where the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus is peaking are starting plans for relaxing travel and economic restrictions. Johnson and Johnson is starting production of a non-approved vaccine in anticipation FDA approval and global distribution in early 2021. However the crisis the pandemic represents and the impact on cruising is far from over.

From the Blogs

Guests in Interior Balcony Cabins Perk-up on Oasis

If you have sailed on an Oasis-class ship (Oasis of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas and Allure of the Seas) by Royal Caribbean than you already realize the interior staterooms overlooking the landmark Boardwalk and Central Park areas are an extraordinary value. The views are as interesting as nearly any outboard facing balcony cabins to many of us. However the price points are indeed lower as well. Perhaps to induce more prospective passengers to see interior cabins in a new light, Royal Caribbean is introducing new benefits to those booking them.

According to Royal Caribbean, those with staterooms overlooking Central Park will receive complimentary lunch for two at Jamie’s Italian or Giovanni’s Table (depending on the ship,) as well as casino perks a bottle of red wine. Not to be left out, passengers sailing with a view of Boardwalk will get lunch for up to four at Johnny Rockets, a soda package for two and exclusive time using the rock climbing walls.