Royal Caribbean suspends sailings on four ships

Cruise line blames ‘Covid-related circumstances’

Royal Caribbean suspends sailings on four ships

Royal Caribbean International has cancelled sailings on four ships because of the continuing spread of Covid-19.

It posted details of the cancellations on its ‘Covid-19 Travel Update’ page online.

The statement said: “As a result of the ongoing Covid-related circumstances around the world, and in an abundance of caution, Royal Caribbean International is pausing operations for the following ships:

• Vision of the Seas’ return to cruising is postponed until March 7, 2022

• Serenade of the Seas sailings from January 8 – March 5, returning after dry dock on April 26, 2022

• Jewel of the Seas sailings from January 9 – February 12, returning on February 20, 2022

• Symphony of the Seas sailings from January 8 – January 22, returning on January 29, 2022.”

The statement added: “We regret having to cancel our guests’ long-awaited vacations and appreciate their loyalty and understanding. Our top priority is always the well-being of our guests, our crew and the communities we visit.”

Pictured: Serenade of the Seas