Should you cancel that cruise?
Have you planned a cruise? If so, should you cancel due to the spread of the coronavirus epidemic around the world? If not, is this a good time to go? After all, cruise-ship companies are rolling out deals as low as $300 for week-long voyages after a slew of bad press related to COVID-19.
Also see:Should I cancel my flight? Will recirculated air on a plane spread coronavirus? Here’s what you need to know before traveling Travel on cruise ships is particularly popular among families and the elderly. Younger children with strong immune systems have the lowest fatality rate from COVID-19, but those with stronger immune systems may be prone to spreading the virus to those most at risk of dying from the disease.
After several other high-profile cases of cruises being quarantined and stranded offshore, people are obviously nervous about traveling by cruise. Cruise lines have updated their cancellation policies to allow passengers to cancel and re-book trips at future dates. • Passengers on Norwegian Cruise Line NCLH, -5.21% may cancel two days in advance of trips scheduled between now and July 31 and must use their travel credits before Dec. 31, 2022.
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