According to the US Consumer News and Business Channel (CNBC), Princess Cruises has voluntarily suspended the global sailing of its 18 cruise ships for a period of 60 days, which will affect routes departing from March 12 to May 10.
It is understood that the cruise ship currently in the process of sailing, if the voyage can be completed within 5 days, it will sail as scheduled until the end of the trip. Voyages that can end the voyage after March 17 will be terminated, and passengers on board will stop the voyage at the most "convenient" port.
For guests affected by this decision, Princess Cruises claims to provide the opportunity to transfer the full amount paid to future cruise lines, and the company will also add additional "benefits" that can be used for future cruise fares or onboard consumption. If visitors do not agree to transfer to future purchases, they need to log in to Princess.com and fill out an electronic form to request a cash refund.
Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises, said, "The voluntary suspension of operations through decisive action is designed to reassure our loyal guests, team members, and global stakeholders. This is our reassure for all who walk with us. Our commitment to health, safety and well-being is also our commitment to our business partners, countries and communities along the global stops. "
Princess Cruises was severely hit by the new crown pneumonia epidemic. Previously, "Diamond Princess" infected more than 700 crew members and passengers. At one time, it had the largest number of diagnoses outside China. Last week, Princess Cruises was another cruise ship. " The Supreme Princess "re-confirmed 21 new crown cases, and the ship is currently off the coast of California, United States.
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