| RCL Alaska off

ROYAL Caribbean Cruises (RCL) has cancelled all of its 2020 Alaska, Canada and New England sailings, after the Canadian Government extended its ban on large ships in local waters until 31 Oct.

The move also applies to Celebrity Cruises, which has also cancelled northern autumn itineraries to Hawaii.

An RCL spokesperson said the firm was “working with public health agencies and governments to ensure a safe return to service, and look forward to setting sail from and to these destinations next year”.

RCL’s latest update indicates a wider return to service is envisaged from 01 Aug.