Carnival's Princess cruises cancels early 2021 voyages
Cruise operator Carnival said it had cancelled its early 2021 world cruises and circle South America cruises on two of its ships, citing limitations with border and port access amid the Covid-19 pandemic and the continued uncertainty of airline travel.
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The voyages affected are the Island Princess 2021 cruise, sailing from North America, including associated segments and remaining voyages sailing immediately prior and the Pacific Princess 2021 Circle South America sailing from Australia, including associated positioning cruises.
“We share in the disappointment of this cancellation for guests of our world cruises because it's a pinnacle cruise vacation experience, booked by some of our most loyal guests,” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president.
Guests currently booked on these cancelled voyages will receive a refundable credit on future cruises plus plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 25% of the cruise fare paid or a full refund.
Carnival said it would protect travel advisor commissions on bookings for cancelled cruises that were paid in full, “in recognition of the critical role they play in the cruise line’s business and success”.