Cruise News Briefs — January 7, 2021 [VIDEO]

Cruise News Briefs for Thursday, January 7, 2021.

Carnival Cruise Line Cancels Through March 31

Carnival Cruise Line has announced that it has canceled all sailings through March 31, 2021.

Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald dropped the news on Wednesday morning. 

Guests on impacted sailings will be able to choose between a Future Cruise Credit with free onboard credit, or opt for a full refund. 

STORY: Carnival Cancels All March 2021 Sailings

Two Carnival Brands Extend Cancellations 

And going along with its sister company, two other Carnival Corporation brands also announced further suspensions on Wednesday.

Princess has now extended its pause to May 14, while Holland America has canceled all voyages through April 30 — and through mid-May for Alaska voyages. 

Previously, both lines had paused operations through March 31.

STORY: Two Cruise Lines Cancel Through Mid-Spring

Marco Polo Retires After 55 Years 

One of the last surviving ships from the good ole days of ocean liners is headed to a scrapyard in India.

The 55-year-old ship Marco Polo sailed for the Baltic Shipping Company, Orient Lines, and most recently Cruise & Maritime Voyages before it succumbed to bankruptcy due to the pandemic. 

The Marco Polo outlived the other four ships in its class by at least 15 years.

STORY: 55-Year-Old Ship Heads for Scrap

Closing Bell for Wednesday, January 6, 2021

• CCL (Carnival Corporation): $20.40 down 1%
• RCL (Royal Caribbean Group): $72.20 down 1/2%
• NCL (Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings): $24.33 up 1/2%

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