Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. announces plan for return to cruising in and outside of the U.S.

     Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., which operates the Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands, also announced its expected return to cruising in the U.S. this summer, starting with Alaska cruises on Norwegian Bliss sailing from Seattle on August 7, 2021.

The cruise line said that it expects to be granted a Conditional Sailing Certificate from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the coming days for its U.S. sailings.

All initial voyages will operate with fully vaccinated guests and crew in addition to the company’s multi-layered SailSAFE™ health and safety program.

The cruise line said that it expects to be granted a Conditional Sailing Certificate from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the coming days for its U.S. sailings. All initial voyages will operate with fully vaccinated guests and crew in addition to the company’s multi-layered SailSAFE™ health and safety program.

All initial voyages will operate with fully vaccinated guests and crew in addition to the company’s multi-layered SailSAFE™ health and safety program.

On May 26, the company released its plans for the next phase of its planned resumption of cruising across its three cruise lines. Norwegian Cruise Line announced plans for eight additional ships to relaunch beginning Fall 2021. Oceania Cruises will resume cruise operations with three additional ships, Riviera, Insignia, and Sirena, between October 2021 and January 2022. Regent Seven Seas Cruises will see all five ships back by February 2022.

 “Our Great Cruise Comeback continues to build momentum with today’s announcement of the return of fifteen additional ships across our three brands,” said Frank Del Rio, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.   

“We continue to see incredible pent-up demand for future cruise vacations and as regions across the globe continue to reopen for travel and tourism, we are excited to get back to what we do best and de-liver exceptional vacation experiences for our guests to once again explore the world.”