(Alliance News) - Carnival PLC on Friday said its Princess Cruises has extended plans to begin US sailings again, adding Los Angeles, San Francisco and Fort Lauderdale to the destinations cruises will depart from this autumn.
In May, the cruise ship operator said it would restart cruises starting with voyages from Seattle to Alaska in July.
Between September 25 and November 28 eight ships will recommence travel to the Caribbean, Panama, Hawaii, and the California Coast, Carnival said.
"As we continue our return to service, it is a thrill for us to be able to bring more cruise vacation options to our travel-starved guests," said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises president.
"We appreciate the support of government and port officials who we worked closely with to make these travel opportunities available."
The trip plans come after the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention relaxed guidance on cruise ships last month.
In May, the company said some of its units have resumed cruises in Europe and the Caribbean.
AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn and P&O Cruises have begun sailing from global ports in Europe and the Caribbean, Carnival said.
Back in March of last year, the US CDC recommended people to avoid travelling on cruise ships.
Carnival shares were down 1.2% at 1,739.20 pence in London on Friday.
By Will Paige; willpaige@alliancenews.com
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