(Alliance News) - Carnival PLC on Thursday said it plans US sailings again, starting with Alaska voyages in July.
The cruise ship firm said three of its brands will return to service in the US. The Alaska voyages will depart from Seattle.
The trip plans come after the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention relaxed guidance on cruise ships, and as Alaskan officials passed the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act.
"We are excited to once again serve our guests from the US, and we express our deep gratitude to all national, state and local officials who have worked collaboratively with us, the CDC and our entire industry to make this possible. It is great news for cruising, for travellers ready to again explore the world and for all the communities in Alaska that depend on cruising and have suffered great hardships over the past year," Chief Executive Officer Arnold Donald said.
On Monday, 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 ended down 0.1% at 1,609.40 pence each in London on Thursday. In New York, Carnival Corp shares fell 0.5% to USD27.53. Shares were up 1.4% after hours.
By Eric Cunha; ericcunha@alliancenews.com
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