(Alliance News) - Carnival PLC on Monday said some of its units have resumed cruises in Europe and the Caribbean as it eyes restarting US voyages in July, amid regulatory talks.
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.
"Additionally, as the company continues to work with authorities to resume sailing in the US, its Carnival Cruise Line brand has announced possible US restart plans and hopes to begin operating sailings in July on three ships from ports in Miami and Galveston, Texas. The company and several of its brands are also hopeful that cruises will be allowed to sail to Alaska for part of the summer," Carnival added.
"Collectively, the brands resuming sailings from global ports over the next several months will be using a gradual, phased-in approach, including limited itineraries that have been announced on 16 initial ships to date, representing nearly 20% of the company's global fleet."
The initial cruises will have a limited capacity, as well has "enhanced health protocols".
Shares in the company were 0.5% higher at 1,602.20 pence each in London on Monday afternoon.
By Eric Cunha; ericcunha@alliancenews.com
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