Norwegian Cruise Line canceled many voyages today on eight ships, emphasizing that its first priority is the health and safety of guests, crew and the communities the line serves.
"Due to ongoing travel restrictions, we’ve had to modify a few sailings and unfortunately have had to cancel the following voyages," the line said in a press statement. Here's the list of canceled cruises.
- A Norwegian Getaway cruise with embarkation date of January 5, 2022 (see below for more detail)
- All Norwegian Pearl cruises with embarkation dates through and including January 14, 2022
- All Norwegian Sky cruises with embarkation dates through and including February 25,2022
- All Pride of America cruises with embarkation dates through and including February 26, 2022
- All Norwegian Jade cruises with embarkation dates through and including March 3, 2022
- All Norwegian Star cruises with embarkation dates through and including March 19, 2022
- All Norwegian Sun cruises with embarkation dates through and including April 19, 2022
- All Norwegian Spirit cruises with embarkation dates through and including April 23, 2022
Norwegian said that all guests booked on these sailings will receive an automatic full refund returned to the form of payment provided at the time of reservation. Plus,as a bonus, they'll receive a Future Cruise Certificate valid for a future cruise.
"We understand the inconvenience and frustration this disruption may cause, and we appreciate the continued understanding of our loyal guests and travel agent partners," the line's statement said. "We will share additional information as appropriate."
COVID-Related Situation
One of the canceled voyages was that of Norwegian Getaway, which had been scheduled to depart today from PortMiami. Here's what NCL said: "As we continue to navigate the fluid public health environment, while focusing on delivering a safe experience for all on board, we have made the difficult decision to cancel Norwegian Getaway’s Jan. 5, 2022 voyage, due to COVID-related circumstances."
That ship was scheduled to sail a nine-day Caribbean itinerary roundtrip from Miami and returning on January 14, 2022.
In its statement about all the canceled cruises, the line said "our rigorous health and safety protocols include a mandatory 100 percent vaccination policy for our guests and crew coupled with universal pre-embarkation testing of guests at the terminal, mask requirements on board and numerous additional layers of protection against COVID-19."
The line also said it will never compromise on health and safety and it will continue to take all appropriate action to ensure everyone’s well-being and to protect public health.
For the latest update on the cruise line's "SailSAFE" health and safety program, visit www.ncl.com/sail-safe.
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