Carnival's Costa extends cruise operations pause to 15 August
Carnival’s Costa Cruises has extended the pause for all of its cruises until 15 August and cancelled all cruises in Northern Europe for the rest of the 2020 summer season.
Carnival
1,086.50p
16:44 25/04/24
FTSE 250
19,601.98
17:09 25/04/24
FTSE 350
4,434.34
17:09 25/04/24
FTSE All-Share
4,387.94
16:49 25/04/24
Travel & Leisure
7,552.90
17:09 25/04/24
"The decision is linked to the uncertainty on the gradual reopening of ports to cruise ships and the restrictions that may still be in place for the movements of people due to the Covid-19 global pandemic," Carnival said.
Carnival also announced the cancellation of all future Costa Victoria cruises.
The company said it was taking steps to inform travel agents and guests affected by the changes.
"They will be guaranteed a re-protection in accordance with the applicable legislation, which offers the highest guarantee in this contingency situation," it said. "In the meantime, Costa is working alongside all relevant authorities to define health protocols for a potential restart of cruises as soon as possible."