Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels Russia Calls for 2022

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Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled all of its calls into Saint Petersburg, Russia, this summer season.

It impacts called aboard the Dawn, Getaway and new Prima on their Baltic itineraries, according to a statement sent to travel partners and booked guests. Replacement ports are set to be announced soon. 

Norwegian Dawn:

  • June 20, 2022
  • July 20, 2022
  • August 16, 2022
  • July 2, 2022
  • July 28, 2022
  • July 11, 2022
  • August 7, 2022

Norwegian Getaway:

  • May 18, 2022
  • June 14, 2022
  • July 11, 2022
  • August 7, 2022
  • September 3, 2022
  • September 30, 2022​​​​​
  • May 27, 2022
  • June 23, 2022
  • July 20, 2022
  • August 16, 2022
  • September 12, 2022
  • October 9, 2022
  • June 5, 2022
  • July 2, 2022
  • July 29, 2022
  • August 25, 2022
  • September 21, 2022

Norwegian Prima:

  • September 3, 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels More Sailings on Pride of America

Norwegian Cruise Line announced more cruise cancellations on Wednesday, citing ongoing travel restrictions.

Newly impacted, the company cancelled more cruises aboard the Pride of America, which will now restart in Hawaii in April as opposed to Feb. 26 as announced in an update last week.

The American-flagged ship was originally set to resume her program in Hawaii in January 2022, which has now been pushed back twice since the start of the year.

Impacted Cruises: 

  • Norwegian Pearl cruises with embarkation dates through and including January 17, 2022
  • Norwegian Dawn cruises with embarkation dates through and including January 18, 2022
  • Norwegian Getaway cruises with embarkation dates through and including January 19, 2022
  • Norwegian Escape cruises with embarkation dates through and including January 22, 2022
  • Norwegian Joy cruises with embarkation dates through and including January 22, 2022
  • Norwegian Breakaway cruises with embarkation dates through and including January 23, 2022
  • Norwegian Sky cruises with embarkation dates through and including February 25, 2022
  • Norwegian Jade cruises with embarkation dates through and including March 3, 2022
  • Norwegian Star cruises with embarkation dates through and including March 19, 2022
  • Norwegian Jewel cruises with embarkation dates through and including March 20, 2022
  • Pride of America cruises with embarkation dates through and including April 2, 2022
  • Norwegian Sun cruises with embarkation dates through and including April 19, 2022
  • Norwegian Spirit cruises with embarkation dates through and including April 23, 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line to Require Masks Aboard

Norwegian Cruise Line is making operational changes to upcoming sailings, and will require guests to be worn in indoor areas, according to a letter sent to booked guests.

“In advance of our upcoming cruises. we want to ensure you are aware of our latest health and safety protocols and requirements,” the company said. “Among the latest developments, we are asking guests to wear masks onboard while indoors. except when actively eating or drinking or when in their stateroom: wear masks outdoors when social distancing is not possible; adhere to local regulations when visiting ports of call.”

Norwegian requires all guests are required to be fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure and they must show proof of vaccination at the terminal in order to board the vessel.

The company is testing all guests prior to sailing and recommends guests self-test at home prior to departure.

The new rules include upcoming sailings including the December 18, 2021 cruise aboard the Norwegian Escape from Port Canaveral and the Norwegian Joy from Miami. Also affected is the December 19, 2021 cruise onboard the Norwegian Breakaway from New Orleans, and the December 19, 2021 departure aboard the Norwegian Gem from New York.