Cruise Lines Extend Suspensions Further Into 2021

Several other cruise lines owned by the Carnival Corporation parent company have also announced further cancellations in recent days. On January 6, Holland America announced an extension of its pause in operations until April 30, including all departures from Alaska, Mexico, the Pacific Coast, Caribbean, Mediterranean and Canada/New England.

In addition, the pause in operations for Alaskan routes will extend to mid-May for the Koningsdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, and Noordam cruise ships, and to June for the Eurodam, Oosterdam and Zuiderdam liners. Mediterranean cruises on the Volendam and Westerdam will be suspended until early June, while in Canada/New England, Zaandam cruises will be cancelled until August.