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Carnival Corp, led by CEO Arnold Donald, has extended lay-ups on some Princess Cruises voyages through mid-December. Photo: Len Kaufman

Princess Cruises extends lay-ups on some ships to mid-December

Carnival Corp brand plans to suspend some sailings only through October

22 July 2020 21:58 GMT Updated 23 July 2020 14:22 GMT

By Michael Juliano

Princess Cruises has prolonged lay-ups on some vessels to as late as mid-December amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

The Arnold Donald-led Carnival Corp brand has extended pauses for cruises sailing in and out of Australia on several ships through 31 October, including the 3,611-berth Majestic Princess (built 2017), 3,560-berth Regal Princess (built 2014) and 2,670-berth Sapphire Princess (built 2004).