Princess cruises announces extension of pause of operations in Australia through December 12

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Due to the continued progression of  COVID-19 and related decisions of various governments, health authorities, and airlines regarding travel restrictions,  Princess Cruises is extending its pause in cruise operations in Australia through December 12, 2020 which includes  cruises throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Guests who have paid in full on these cancelled voyages will receive a refundable Future Cruise Credit (FCC) equivalent  to 100% of the cruise fare paid plus an additional non-refundable bonus FCC equal to 25% of the cruise fare paid. To  receive the above FCCs, no action is required by the guest or their travel advisor. 

For guests who have not paid in full, Princess will Double the Deposit, providing a refundable FCC for the money  currently on deposit plus a matching bonus FCC that can be used on any voyage through May 1, 2022. The matching  bonus FCC is non-refundable, will not exceed the base cruise fare amount of the currently booked cruise, and will have a  minimum value of $100 per person.

Alternatively, guests can forfeit the bonus FCC offer and request a refund for all money paid on  their booking by using this online form. Guests have until September 30, 2020 to elect a refund, or they will automatically  receive the default offer listed above.    

Princess will protect travel advisor commissions on bookings for cancelled cruises that were paid in full, in recognition of  the critical role they play in the cruise line’s business and success. 

The most current information and instructions for booked guests affected by these cancellations, and more information on  FCCs and refunds, can be found online at Information on Impacted & Cancelled Cruises. 

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