Royal Caribbean​ Extends Cruise Suspension Through Nov. 30

MIAMI, FL — Even those brave enough to board a cruise ship during the coronavirus pandemic will have to wait a while longer before setting sail — at least if they're planning to travel with Miami-based Royal Caribbean.

The cruise giant on Tuesday announced it is extending its global cruising suspension through Nov. 30, at the earliest.

On its website, Royal Caribbean said the decision to extend the suspension was made after consulting with the Cruise Lines International Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The company's goal is to resume operations on Dec. 1, but some trips have already been further delayed or outright canceled.

First, all trips to and from Australia have been delayed through Dec. 31, the company announced.

The cruise line has also canceled its Odyssey of the Seas trip that was slated to run from Nov. 5 to April 17, 2020. In canceling the trip, the company cited the closure of several shipyards, which cause delays in supply chain.

Royal Caribbean has also canceled its Jewel of the Seas cruise — set to sail off in February 2021 — to make room for its Liberty of the Seas run in Galveston. The Liberty trip has been postponed to a later date.

Those whose trips have been canceled are eligible to receive a credit worth 125% of the original cost of the cruise fare. Full refunds are also offered for the cost of the ticket.

On its website, Royal Caribbean said refunds may take up to 45 days to process