Cruise holidays: Major cruise lines' restart dates for cruises 2020 and 2021- full list
CRUISE holidays have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, with all cruise lines forced to cease operations after multiple ships saw the virus spread through passengers and crew like wildlife. These are the dates when the major companies are restarting.
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Cruise holidays have been on hold for months as a result of the pandemic. Cruises were cancelled left, right and centre as multiple countries banned sailings during the coronavirus crisis. However, as the world begins to recover, some cruise lines are restarting operations in the coming months.
This is when the major cruise lines will be returning to the waterways of the world.
Carnival Cruise
Restart date: November 1
All Carnival Australia cruises are suspended until December 3.
Carnival Radiance and Mardi Gras are both delayed until 2021.
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Celebrity Cruises
Restart date: November 1
All Celebrity Cruises sailings through October 31 have been cancelled.
Cunard
Cunard’s restart dates depend on the cruise ship.
Queen Elizabeth: March 25, 2021
Queen Mary 2: April 18, 2021
Queen Victoria: May 16, 2021
Disney Cruise Line
The same applies to Disney
Disney Magic: November 12
Disney Wonder: November 20
Disney Dream: November 13
Disney Fantasy: November 2
Fred.Olson
Fred.Olson cruises are also dependent on the vessel.
Balmoral: December 17, 2020
Black Watch (aboard Bolette/Borealis): January 6, 2021
Braemar: April 1, 2021
Boudicca (aboard Bolette/Borealis): March 25, 2021
2021 World Cruise Segments: Cancelled to March 11, 2021
Marella Cruises
Restart date: November 16
MSC Cruises
Restart date: August 16 aboard MSC Grandiosa for EU-residents only.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Restart date: November 1
P&O Cruises
Restart date: November 13
Princess Cruises
Most cruises plus Alaskan cruise tours due to restart December 15, Australia and New Zealand cruises, December 12
Royal Caribbean
Restart date: November 1
All Royal Caribbean Alaska, Canada and New England, transatlantic and Bermuda itineraries cancelled for the remainder of the 2020 season.
Saga Cruises
Restart date: September 1
Viking Cruises
Restart date: January 1, 2021
Virgin Voyages
Restart date: November 1