MSC Mediterranean Cruises announces suspension of all U.S. routes until April 30
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- Release Date:2020-03-15
After suspending the operation of some other regional routes, the sailing family of 300 years has made up their minds to continue to help fight the epidemic
MSC Mediterranean Cruises announces allUS routesSuspended until April 30
Geneva, Switzerland, March 13, 2020-Given the current globalNew crown virus outbreakMSC Mediterranean Cruises has made a difficult decision a few days ago, announcing that all its US routes that have not yet departed will be suspended for 45 days until April 30.
As the new crown pneumonia epidemic has formed a global pandemic, governments around the world are constantly reviewing public health andSafety measuresTo protect local residents and curb further spread of the virus. MSC Mediterranean Cruises made such a decision to respond to and further support these initiatives, to overcome the difficulties.
Mr Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Mediterranean Cruises, said: "It is not easy to make this decision, but in the current situation, we must bring guests, crew and shore communities-where our employees and their families live-Safety and healthPut it first. As a family-owned company with a history of 300 years of navigation, we think this is the right choice. "
Previously, MSC Mediterranean Cruises had suspended cruise operations in all regions deemed to be at high risk for New Crown Virus, which are located in the Mediterranean, Middle East and Asia regions. Cruise ships currently operating in South America and South Africa will cease operations after the end of the current voyage.
In 2019, MSC Mediterranean Cruises received nearly 3 million guests from five continents, from more than 170 countries and regions.
All guests affected by this decision may choose to convert the amount paid for the cancellation of the voyage into an equivalent amount of credit for future voyage bookings; as an apology and thanks, the MSC Mediterranean Cruises will also give a very substantial additional credit for onboard consumption, Applicable to all routes departing before the end of 2021. If guests still do not use the credit for future voyage bookings, they will receive a full refund of the cruise ticket fee.
MSC Mediterranean Cruises announces allUS routesSuspended until April 30
Geneva, Switzerland, March 13, 2020-Given the current globalNew crown virus outbreakMSC Mediterranean Cruises has made a difficult decision a few days ago, announcing that all its US routes that have not yet departed will be suspended for 45 days until April 30.
As the new crown pneumonia epidemic has formed a global pandemic, governments around the world are constantly reviewing public health andSafety measuresTo protect local residents and curb further spread of the virus. MSC Mediterranean Cruises made such a decision to respond to and further support these initiatives, to overcome the difficulties.
Mr Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Mediterranean Cruises, said: "It is not easy to make this decision, but in the current situation, we must bring guests, crew and shore communities-where our employees and their families live-Safety and healthPut it first. As a family-owned company with a history of 300 years of navigation, we think this is the right choice. "
Previously, MSC Mediterranean Cruises had suspended cruise operations in all regions deemed to be at high risk for New Crown Virus, which are located in the Mediterranean, Middle East and Asia regions. Cruise ships currently operating in South America and South Africa will cease operations after the end of the current voyage.
In 2019, MSC Mediterranean Cruises received nearly 3 million guests from five continents, from more than 170 countries and regions.
All guests affected by this decision may choose to convert the amount paid for the cancellation of the voyage into an equivalent amount of credit for future voyage bookings; as an apology and thanks, the MSC Mediterranean Cruises will also give a very substantial additional credit for onboard consumption, Applicable to all routes departing before the end of 2021. If guests still do not use the credit for future voyage bookings, they will receive a full refund of the cruise ticket fee.