Cruise Lines to Suspend Trips From U.S. Until Mid-September
- The industry had previously hoped to restart by August
- The move is ‘voluntary suspension’ for members of trade group
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Major cruise lines agreed to suspend voyages from U.S. ports until Sept. 15, marking another setback for an industry trying to rebound from the coronavirus pandemic.
The industry group Cruise Lines International Association, or CLIA, said Friday that it would use the extra time to consult with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on steps to safely resume cruises.