- Royal Caribbean said Tuesday that it's cancelling more cruises, now through at least September 15 for most voyages.
- Earlier this week, an industry trade group said its members including Disney, Norwegian, and more were doing the same.
- "We are working with our guests and travel partners to address this disruption to their vacations and are genuinely sorry for their inconvenience," Royal Caribbean said in a press release.
- The United States CDC currently has a no-sail order in effect until July 24.
- When cruising does return, it may look radically different. Companies have planned everything from temperature checks to cutting buffets.
- Cruise ships initially became hotbeds for the virus, and have been hit particularly hard by the travel slowdown because of their high fixed costs.
- Shares of RCL are down more than 60% since the beginning of the year while the market at large has nearly recovered its losses.
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