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Holland America Line announces five ships set to explore Europe in 2021, including Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam, Westerdam, Zuiderdam, and Zaandam. From April to November, voyages will range from 7 to 35 days, covering popular destinations like the Baltic, Mediterranean, and the British Isles. Key offerings include the 'Voyage of the Vikings' sailing from Boston on July 17. Guests can enjoy prebooking discounts on excursions and a wide range of onboard cultural programming. The promotional 'Save Now, Cruise Later' sale ends on September 30, 2020, with potential amenities worth up to $2,300.

Costa Cruises, part of Carnival Corporation (CCL, CUK), announced its winter 2020-2021 itineraries, beginning in September with cruises for European residents. The new ship, Costa Firenze, will debut on December 27, offering Mediterranean cruises. Enhanced health measures, including pre-embarkation testing and protected shore excursions, will be implemented through the Costa Safety Protocol. Notably, all other cruises from October 2020 to March 2021 are canceled, although Caribbean cruises remain unaffected.

Cunard has launched bookings for its 2022 World Voyage on the Queen Mary 2, set to depart from New York on January 3, 2022, and return on May 1, 2022. This 118-night journey will visit numerous countries, including Greece, Dubai, and Australia, highlighting 33 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Prices for an inside stateroom start at $18,999 per person. Guests can book the entire voyage or select from six individual segments. Cunard emphasizes luxury experiences and has implemented protocols to ensure safety against Covid-19.

Costa Crociere has announced the cancellation of all cruises in South America for the 2020-2021 season, affecting the Costa Fascinosa, Costa Luminosa, and Costa Pacifica ships. This decision was made amid ongoing challenges and is the first time in 72 years that Costa will not operate in the region. Guests will receive credits for future bookings and the company is set to resume operations in the 2021-2022 season with two ships. Sales for the next season will open on September 8, 2020, with itineraries planned from December 2021 to April 2022.

Carnival Corporation announces the resumption of operations for its Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises brands. Costa Cruises will restart sailing from Italy on Sept. 6 with two ships, while AIDA Cruises plans to commence on Nov. 1 from the Canary Islands. Both brands will implement enhanced health protocols and operate at reduced capacity. Costa's initial voyages will cater exclusively to Italian guests, and AIDA will offer various Mediterranean and UAE itineraries. Detailed health measures are developed in collaboration with public health authorities to ensure guest safety.

Seabourn has announced the cancellation of additional voyages for three cruise ships: Seabourn Ovation (through January 3, 2021), Seabourn Encore (through January 6, 2021), and Seabourn Quest (through May 10, 2021). The cancellations are part of a proactive measure in response to COVID-19. Delays are noted for the delivery of the new Seabourn Venture, now set for December 1, 2021. Guests affected by the cancellations will receive Future Cruise Credits or refunds. Seabourn continues to prioritize health and safety as it plans for future operations.

AIDA Cruises, a leading German cruise line under Carnival Corporation, announced its fall and winter 2020-2021 cruise offerings amid the ongoing pandemic. Due to travel restrictions, cruises planned for September have been cancelled, prompting an update to the current sailing schedule. The first ship, AIDAmar, will start sailing on Nov. 1, 2020, to the Canary Islands, followed by AIDAperla on Nov. 7. AIDAstella and AIDAprima will resume operations in December. Enhanced COVID-19 health and hygiene measures will be implemented. Cancellations include voyages to the Caribbean, Southern Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Princess Cruises has announced the extension of its pause in cruise operations in Australia until December 12, 2020, due to ongoing COVID-19 impacts and travel restrictions. Guests who have fully paid for cancelled voyages will receive a 100% refundable Future Cruise Credit (FCC) plus an additional 25% non-refundable bonus FCC. For those who have not paid in full, Princess will double the deposit, offering a refundable FCC and a bonus FCC. Guests have until September 30, 2020, to request refunds instead of FCCs, while travel advisor commissions on affected bookings will be protected.