Cruises: When will cruise lines across the globe resume their voyages? - Full list here

With ocean and river cruises being temporarily suspended due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, many are left wondering when cruise services will start back up again. People around the globe with summer cruises booked are wondering whether they will be voyaging across the high seas to tropical destinations in the coming months. Keeping track of the changes to the cruise industry can be a challenge.

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Most cruise lines have paused their service for now due to most ports being closed.

For some cruise lines, the return to service is set out in a number of weeks, while others have given an exact date.

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Below is a list of the current dates that each cruise line across the globe is expected to resume service.

The dates are subject to change.

Adventure Canada (Ocean Endeavour only): 2021 (2020 season cancelled)

AIDA: May 1

One of the German company’s cruise ships, the AIDAsol was being held off the coast of France at the beginning of March when two passengers were tested for coronavirus.

The AIDAsol reportedly disembarked in Marseille during the same week, according to Marseille Cruise Club.

AmaWaterways: May 31

Australis: October (start of season)

Avalon Waterways: July 1

Azamara: May 12

Bahamas Paradise: April 10

Blue Lagoon Cruises: May 31

Carnival: June 16 in Australia/NZ and May 11 elsewhere with the exceptions of:

Carnival Radiance: November 2, 2020

Carnival Legend: October 31, 2020

Alaska cruises: July 1, 2020

Cruises departing from San Francisco: 2021

Celebrity: May 12, except for the Alaska season, which will begin July 3 onboard Celebrity Millennium and Celebrity Solstice, and July 5 onboard Celebrity Eclipse

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Carnival, which also owns Cunard North America, Holland America Line and Seabourn said that their cruise line brands would take a month-long pause in March which has since been extended.

Carnival owns the Zaandam and its sister ship the Rotterdam.

The Zaandam had around 1,000 people on board with nine people having tested positive for coronavirus.

It was originally told it was not allowed to disembark in Florida but was granted permission to disembark at Port Everglades after days of negotiations with officials.

Passengers were stuck on the ship for around three weeks.

Celestyal Cruises: May 1

Coral Expeditions: June 1 pending Government approval

Costa: May 1

Cruise & Maritime Voyages: April 24

Crystal Cruises:

Crystal Serenity: May 10

Crystal Symphony: May 24

Crystal Esprit: May 3

Cunard Line: May 15

Disney Cruise Line: April 28

On Monday, Disney Cruise Line extended its suspension for voyages departing in April.

Passengers who had tickets on any of its four ships until April 28 could receive a refund or cruise credit for a voyage within 15 months of their original departure date.

They have said that sailing is expected to continue on April 29.

They were meant to be stopping in Vancouver, Canada but the country has closed its ports until July 1, so this could be cancelled.

Fred. Olsen: May 23

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises:

Europa: May 9

Europa 2: May 13

Bremen: May 23

Hanseatic Nature: May 30

Hanseatic Inspiration: May 18

Holland America Line: May 14

Passengers for Holland American may receive a refund or credit for a future cruise valued at 125 percent of the fare.

Customers will also receive £203.70 in credit to spend onboard the ship.

Hurtigruten:

• April 19 (Coastal Voyage)

• April 29 (Expedition Ships)

Majestic Line: May 30

Marella Cruises: April 17

Metropolitan Touring: April 17

MSC Cruises: May 29

Norwegian Cruise Line: May 11

Norwegian Cruises said their extension now includes voyages embarking between April 12 and May 10 2020 for its three cruise brands.

The move is to help contribute to the global efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19.

The extension includes voyages for Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

Oceania Cruises: May 11

P&O Cruises: May 15

P&O Cruises Australia: June 16 in Australia; July 1 in New Zealand

P&O have said the work on their new ship, the Iona, may be delayed.

It was due to depart for the Norwegian fjords on May 14.

Paul Gauguin: May 7

Ponant: No sooner than May 8

Poseidon Expeditions: May 1

Princess Cruises: May 10; June 16 in Australia; July 1 in New Zealand

Regent Seven Seas: May 11

Royal Caribbean: May 12

The cruise line has suspended cruises but is offering refunds or credit also valued at 125 percent of the original price paid.

If you were supposed to be sailing through Singapore and Canada these will be suspended.

Saga Cruises: May 1

Sea Cloud Cruises: May 1

Seabourn: May 14

Scenic: May 3

Silversea:

Silversea updated their cancellation and change policies at the beginning of March amid the coronavirus.

Silversea said that travellers who made new bookings departing between June 1 and December 31 will be able to cancel up to 30 days before their departure, paying a “customary administrative fee” on the cruise fare.

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