Coronavirus Update: January 25, 2021
COVID-19 vaccinations are underway in the U.S., Canada and other countries and will increase dramatically in the coming months. The chief science advisor of Operation Warp Speed, the U.S. government's expedited search for development and delivery of a vaccine, has said that every American who wants a vaccine will be able to get one by June. Health officials in Canada have said that all Canadians who want a vaccine will receive one by September.
The vaccine rollout marks the turning point in the battle against COVID-19 and the global travel industry is finally on a sure path to reopening. That reopening will take months to play out and will likely occur on a country-by-country basis.
As of today, Mexico and Costa Rica are the only popular tourist destinations that welcome Americans without restrictions, but many Caribbean destinations and Hawaii now welcome Americans with proof of a negative COVID-19 test. Click here for a full list of these destinations and their requirements. We will let you know when other countries' travel bans are removed and when cruise ships resume sailing.
In the meantime, we are here to help with your vacation planning. Please note that anyone holding a future travel credit from a cancelled sailing is able to apply that credit to any cruise on the same line booked through Vacations To Go, regardless of whether the original cruise was booked through Vacations To Go.
Below we’ve listed dates of suspended service by cruise line and provided links to each line's policy covering future cruise credits (FCCs) and refunds on cancelled sailings. We have also provided links to relaxed cancellation terms for bookings on future sailings.
In general, cruise lines are offering generous incentives to customers who accept future cruise credits (FCCs) in lieu of a refund on a sailing that has been cancelled by the cruise line. To view our comprehensive list of FCC rules, click here.
Due to a backlog of refund requests, it may take cruise lines up to 90 days after the cancellation date to return funds to customers.
No further action is needed if the booking is cancelled and it is not necessary to contact Vacations To Go.
AmaWaterways
American Cruise Lines
American Queen Steamboat Company
Avalon Waterways
Azamara
Blount Small Ship Adventures
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Cancelled sailings: all departures through 2020 and 2021
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Refunds will be provided for sailings that have been cancelled by the cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line
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Cancelled sailings: All departures through April 30, 2021; Carnival Splendor sailings through May 19, 2021, Carnival Spirit sailings through and including June 12, 2021, Carnival Fascination sailings through and including January 9, 2022, Carnival Sunrise 7 and 8 day sailings from October 9, 2021 through and including April 30, 2022 and Miami 5 day sailing January 3, 2022, Carnival Radiance 12 and 14 day sailings from May 2, 2021 through and including April 29, 2022 and 5 day sailings December 23, 2021 and December 28, 2021, Mardi Gras sailings through and including May 22, 2021, Carnival Paradise sailings through and including May 31, 2021, Carnival Valor sailings through and including September 11, 2021, Carnival Magic sailings through and including September 24, 2021, Carnival Liberty sailings from September 17, 2021 through and including October 18, 2021, Carnival Sunshine sailings from October 11, 2021 through and including November 13, 2021, Carnival Legend sailings through and including October 31, 2021
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Future cruise credit or refund policy for sailings that have been cancelled by the cruise line (use the form provided to choose FCC or refund)
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Health & Sailing Update
Celebrity Cruises
Costa Cruises
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Cancelled sailings: all departures through February 28, 2021; Costa Deliziosa departures through May 17, 2021, Costa Diadema departures through April 5, 2021, Costa Favolosa departures through April 1, 2021, Costa Fortuna departures through May 5, 2021, Costa Fascinosa departures through May 1, 2021, Costa Luminosa departures through February 27, 2021, Costa Magica departures through April 2, 2021, Costa Pacifica departures through March 25, 2021, Costa Serena departures through April 29, 2021, Costa Smeralda departures through February 26, 2021
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Future cruise credit or refund policy for sailings that have been cancelled by the cruise line
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Request full refund and forfeit future cruise credit for sailings that have been cancelled by the cruise line
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Health & Safety Update
CroisiEurope
Crystal Cruises
Crystal River Cruises
Cunard Line
Disney Cruise Line
Emerald Waterways
Gate 1 River Cruises
Holland America Line
Hurtigruten
MSC Cruises
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Cancelled sailings: MSC Fantasia sailings through December 25; MSC Preziosa and MSC Seaview sailings through January 15, 2021; MSC Orchestra January 19, 2021; MSC Grandiosa sailings through March 20, 2021; MSC Divina and MSC Lirica sailings through March 27, 2021; MSC Bellissima sailings through March 30, 2021; MSC Armonia, MSC Divina, MSC Meraviglia and MSC Seaside sailings through March 31, 2021; MSC Opera sailings through March 31, 2021; MSC Poesia sailings through April 11, 2021; MSC Splendida sailings through April 19, 2021; MSC Sinfonia sailings through April 23, 2021; MSC Musica sailings through April 30, 2021; MSC Magnifica sailings through May 2, 2021
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Future cruise credit or refund policy for all sailings that have been cancelled by the cruise line
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Total CruiseFlex relaxed cancellation policy for bookings on future sailings
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Health & Safety Update
Norwegian Cruise Line
Oceania Cruises
P&O Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises
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Cancelled sailings: all departures through February 27, 2021
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Future cruise credit or refund policy for sailings that have been cancelled by the cruise line has been emailed to affected customers.
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Health & Safety Update
Ponant
Princess Cruises
Pullmantur Cruises
Quark Expeditions
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Riviera River Cruises
Royal Caribbean International
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Seabourn
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Cancelled sailings: Seabourn Encore through May 28, 2021, Seabourn Odyssey select voyages cancelled from January 16, 2021 – November 5, 2021, Seabourn Ovation through April 18, 2021, Seabourn Quest voyages longer than 7 days and calling on a U.S. port cancelled from July 22, 2021 – November 6, 2021 and Seabourn Sojourn through May 23, 2021
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Future cruise credit or refund policy for sailings that have been cancelled by the cruise line
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Request full refund and forfeit future cruise credit for sailings that have been cancelled by the cruise line
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Book with Confidence relaxed cancellation policy for bookings on future sailings
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Health & Safety Update
SeaDream Yacht Club
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Cancelled sailings: all departures through April 30, 2021
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Future cruise credit or refund policy for sailings that have been cancelled by the cruise line has been emailed to affected customers.
Silversea Cruises
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Cancelled sailings: Silver Cloud through April 17, 2021; Silver Dawn through November 2, 2021; Silver Explorer through June 7, 2021; Silver Moon through April 22, 2021; Silver Muse through May 3, 2021; Silver Origin through April 24, 2021; Silver Shadow through April 28, 2021; Silver Spirit through April 27, 2021; Silver Whisper through June 6, 2021; Silver Wind through November 19, 2021
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Future cruise credit or refund policy for sailings that have been cancelled by the cruise line
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Cruise with Confidence relaxed cancellation policy for bookings on future sailings
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Health & Safety Update
Star Clippers
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Cancelled sailings: Star Clipper departures through April 2, 2021, Star Flyer departures through April 15, 2021 and Royal Clipper departures through April 18, 2021
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Future cruise credit or refund policy for sailings that have been cancelled by the cruise line has been emailed to affected customers.
Tauck River Cruises
U by Uniworld
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Victory Cruise Lines
Viking
Windstar Cruises