Princess Cruises Extends Pause of Cruise Vacations from Los Angeles, Ft. Lauderdale and Rome through June 30, 2021

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Princess Cruises is extending its pause on cruise vacations in the Caribbean, California Coast, Mexico, and Mediterranean through June 30, 2021. This decision affects multiple cruises, including those on Caribbean Princess and Ruby Princess. Guests booked on these canceled voyages will have options to rebook for 2022, receive a future cruise credit (FCC) with a bonus, or request a full refund. Travel agent commissions from canceled cruises will be transferred to new bookings. More information is available on their website.

Positive

• Guests can rebook for 2022 with protected 2021 fares.
• Future cruise credit options include a 10% bonus.
• Travel agent commissions will transfer to new bookings.

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• Extended pause on cruises indicates ongoing operational challenges.
• Potential loss of revenue stemming from canceled voyages.

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- While Princess Cruises continues to work with government and port authorities to finalize its plans for return to cruising, the company is extending its pause of cruise vacations sailing the Caribbean, California Coast, Mexico and Mediterranean through June 30, 2021.

The pause in operation affects the following voyages:

• Caribbean Princess: Seven-day Western and Eastern Caribbean cruises
• Enchanted Princess: Seven-day Mediterranean & Adriatic, seven-day Western Mediterranean, and 14-day Western Mediterranean & Adriatic Medley
• Ruby Princess: Seven-day Classic California Coast, seven-day Mexican Riviera, and five-day Cabo San Lucas Getaway sailings

For guests booked on a cancelled voyage, Princess will offer to move guests to the equivalent cruise in 2022. The rebooking process will have the added benefit of protecting the guests' 2021 fare on their 2022 voyage. Alternatively, guests can choose a future cruise credit (FCC) equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 10% of the cruise fare paid (minimum $25 USD) or a full refund to the original form of payment.  

For guests currently booked on a cancelled voyage where there is no matched cruise available in 2022, guests will automatically receive a refundable future cruise credit (FCC) equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 10% of the cruise fare paid (minimum $25). Alternatively, guests can request a full refund to the original form of payment. 

Requests must be received through this online form by April 15, 2021 or guests will automatically receive the FCC option. FCCs can be used on any cruises booked by and sailing by December 31, 2022. 

Princess will transfer the commission earned by travel agents from the cancelled 2021 cruise to the new booking in 2022 for bookings that were paid in full. This convenience is in recognition of the critical role they play in the cruise line's business and success.

The most current information and instructions for booked guests affected by these cancellations, and more information on FCCs and refunds, can be found online at Information on Impacted & Cancelled Cruises. 

About Princess Cruises:  
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 14 modern cruise ships, carrying two million guests each year to 380 destinations around the globe, including the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. A team of professional destination experts have curated 170 itineraries, ranging in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises is continuously recognized as "Best Cruise Line for Itineraries."  In 2017 Princess Cruises, with parent company Carnival Corporation, introduced MedallionClass Vacations enabled by the OceanMedallion, the vacation industry's most advanced wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to an effortless personalized vacation giving guests more time to do the things they love most. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.  

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FAQ

What is the latest update on Princess Cruises operations?

Princess Cruises has extended its pause on cruise vacations until June 30, 2021.

How does the pause affect upcoming cruises for CCL stockholders?

The pause affects multiple itineraries in the Caribbean, California, Mexico, and Mediterranean, potentially impacting CCL's revenue.

What options are available for guests affected by the cancellations?

Affected guests can rebook for 2022, receive a future cruise credit with a bonus, or request a full refund.

When must guests submit their refund or FCC requests?

Requests must be submitted by April 15, 2021, to avoid automatic FCC option.

What is the impact of cancellations on travel agents?

Princess Cruises will transfer commissions from canceled bookings to new reservations in 2022.