Author: Morgan Hines, USA TODAY

German line AIDA Cruises will not restart operations this week after all. The cruise line’s restart is being held up by its flag state: Italy.

Thirty-six crew members have tested positive for COVID-19 onboard Hurtigruten’s MS Roald Amundsen, the first to sail internationally since the pandemic began.

A Federal Maritime Commission report is recommending amended regulations related to cruise lines’ refund policies.

Norwegian Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises have extended their global sailing suspensions through Oct. 31.

Ten crew members on two AIDA Cruises ships tested positive for COVID-19, but the ships are expected to depart on schedule.

The German cruise line TUI Cruises has restarted operations with its “Mein Schiff 2” sailing for the first time since the industry was shut down because of the coronavirus, with 1,200 people on board.

Some companies, including cruise giant Carnival Corp., have announced they are making reductions to their fleets. Here’s what that means for cruisers.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put out a request for public input related to the restart of cruising.

Princess Cruises has canceled sailings across the globe through Dec. 15 with one exception: Australia operations will resume Nov. 1.

‘It’s quite clear this is a formula for accelerated introduction, transmission and then accelerated spread,’ Dr. Martin Cetron of the CDC said.