Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • International
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • International
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
  • Latest
  • Business
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • All Woman
  • Career & Education
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Classifieds
  • Design Week
Carnival Princess suspends all cruises for 60 days over coronavirus; shares tank
News
March 12, 2020

Carnival Princess suspends all cruises for 60 days over coronavirus; shares tank

Carnival Corporation Princess Cruises division, which suffered the only known outbreaks of coronavirus at sea, is suspending all of its sailings for 60 days as the pandemic’s global effects accelerate.

As this news was announced its shares plunged to $17.16, the lowest its been in 11 years.

Although the move is the most aggressive so far by a major cruise group, the Princess line’s 18 vessels are just a fraction of the more than 100 operated by Carnival.

The company’s other brands, including Holland America Line, Cunard Line and its Carnival division, will still operate as normal with tens of thousands of passengers on board.

Current voyages scheduled to end in the next five days will continue to their planned destinations, while those set to end after Tuesday will stop instead at the most convenient earlier location, the company said in a statement.

Customers whose cruises are cancelled can transfer 100 percent of the amount they’ve paid to a future cruise of their choice, Princess said.

The company will add an additional unspecified credit for future cruises as an incentive to accept the offer.

In the meantime, the company has proposed barring all passengers 70 and older from boarding ships unless they get a note from a doctor.

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

US to screen social media of foreign students for anti-American content
International News, Latest News
US to screen social media of foreign students for anti-American content
June 18, 2025
Washington, United States (AFP)-Foreigners seeking to study in the United States will be required to make public their social media profiles to allow ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Mount Alvernia High principal honoured for transformative leadership in education
Latest News, News
Mount Alvernia High principal honoured for transformative leadership in education
June 18, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — For school administrator Kayon Whyne, education is more than a profession—it’s a mission deeply rooted in a lifelong love for peop...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trump tells Putin to end Ukraine war before mediating Iran-Israel
Latest News, News
Trump tells Putin to end Ukraine war before mediating Iran-Israel
June 18, 2025
Washington, United States (AFP)-US President Donald Trump appeared Wednesday to rebuff Vladimir Putin's offer to mediate in the Israel-Iran conflict, ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
“Tell unu long time say Jamaica get tie”
Entertainment, Latest News
“Tell unu long time say Jamaica get tie”
'Weh Di Bwoy Put Inna Di Chicken,' artiste says mass turnout at KFC locations not surprising
SHERITA GRIZZLE Staff reporter grizzles@jamaicaobserver.com 
June 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Declaring himself a prophet, recording artiste Shalam says today’s overwhelming turnout at KFC locations islandwide is proof that th...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Human development, partnerships to top agenda when Jamaica assumes Caricom chairmanship
Latest News, News
Human development, partnerships to top agenda when Jamaica assumes Caricom chairmanship
June 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When Jamaica assumes chairmanship of the Caribbean Community (Caricom), human development, capacity-building and partnerships will...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Grand Slam Track partners with Sundial Media and Technology Group
Latest News, Sports
Grand Slam Track partners with Sundial Media and Technology Group
June 18, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Grand Slam Track has forged a partnership with Sundial Media and Technology Group (SMTG) which it says will revolutionise the way ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial offers fodder for influencers and YouTubers
Entertainment, International News, Latest News
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial offers fodder for influencers and YouTubers
June 18, 2025
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- The criminal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs is now in its sixth week of testimony -- and interest among influencers and ...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Baby born to brain-dead US woman who was kept alive due to abortion law
International News, Latest News
Baby born to brain-dead US woman who was kept alive due to abortion law
June 18, 2025
GEORGIA, United States (AFP) — A brain-dead pregnant Black woman who was kept alive in the southern United States (US) state of Georgia due to local a...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct