Due to the uncertainty about when international travel restrictions might be lifted, Princess Cruises is extending its pause in operations for cruises departing from Australia and New Zealand through May 31, 2021.
Guests will receive a refundable Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equivalent to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 25% of the cruise fare paid. To receive the above FCCs, no action is required by the guest or their travel advisor.
Alternatively, guests can forfeit the bonus FCC offer and request a refund for all money paid on their booking by using this online form. Guests have until November 30, 2020, to elect a refund, or they will automatically receive the default offer listed above.
Princess will protect travel advisor commissions on bookings for cancelled cruises that were paid in full, in recognition of the critical role they play in the cruise line’s business and success.
Earlier, Princess cruise had announced in August end that due to the continued progression of COVID-19 and related decisions of various governments, health authorities, and airlines regarding travel restrictions, it is extending its pause in cruise operations in Australia through December 12, 2020 which includes cruises throughout Australia and New Zealand. Princess Cruises had also cancelled its early 2021 World Cruises and Circle South America cruises on two ships:
- Island Princess 2021 World Cruise sailing from North America, including associated segments and remaining voyages sailing immediately prior,
- Pacific Princess 2021 Circle South America sailing from Australia, including associated positioning cruises.
Princess Cruises is an international premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 18 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. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc.