P&O Cruises Australia, Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises, all parts of the world’s largest cruise shipping group Carnival Corporation & plc, said they will extend suspension of operations in Australia and New Zealand into Deceber.

P&O Cruises Australia is extending its rolling pause in operations from Australia to 2 December this year as the cruise line continues to take guidance from authorities, public health experts and society on restarting sailing, the company said in a statement

“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,” the company said in a separate statement.

Finally, Carnival Cruise Line said that in light of continuing Australian travel restrictions, it is extending its pause in departures from Australia through 2 December 2020 for Carnival Spirit and Carnival Splendor.