United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
HAL becomes latest cruise line to extend cancellations
Holland America Line has cancelled cruises on all ships until mid-December.
Guests who have already paid in full will receive a future cruise credit (FCC) of 125% of the base cruise fare.
Those yet to pay their balance will receive a FCC of double the deposit paid. The minimum FCC is $100.
The FCC is valid for 12 months from the date of issue and may be used to book sailings departing up to 31 December 2022.
Guests who prefer a cash refund can use the Cancellation Preferences form no later than 15 September.
HAL confirmed it will protect travel agents’ commissions on bookings for cancelled cruises that were paid in full and for the total amount of the FCC when rebooked.
Linsey McNeill
Editor Linsey McNeill has been writing about travel for more than three decades. Bylines include The Times, Telegraph, Observer, Guardian and Which? plus the South China Morning Post. She also shares insider tips on thetraveljournalist.co.uk
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
Robert Terrell: A Journey Through BB King’s Influence
Rochelle Hicks: Celebrating Mississippi’s Musical Legacy
Exploring Jacksonville with Katie Mitura: The Flip Side of Florida
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Boy falls to death on cruise ship
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Woman dies after going overboard in English Channel