As of: 07 March, 2020 (Subject to changes / updates) UPDATES IN “RED” The outbreak of novel coronavirus (Covid-19)3 has resulted in multiple cancellations and affected itineraries for ocean and river cruise operators. Overview Many lines, including Royal Caribbean, Holland America, Cunard, Seabourn and MSC Cruises, have cancelled port calls in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Two cruise ships, Diamond Princess1 and World Dream2, have spent days in quarantine off the coasts of Japan and Hong Kong. Cruise lines have released new guidelines on boarding restrictions and screening requirements, and some have also banned anyone who holds a passport from China, Hong Kong or Macau, as well as passengers who have visited mainland China, including Hong Kong and Macau, within 30 days prior. Viking has also cancelled its China river cruises through to June 2020 and Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled Norwegian Spirit's visits to Asian ports until December 2020. More cancellations are outlined below. 1. https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/22377-diamond-princess-held-in- quarantine-in-japan.html 2. https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/22386-world-dream-turned-away-from- taiwan-due-to-coronavirus-concern.html 3. SARS-CoV-2 is the name of the virus; COVID-19 is the disease it causes. Document prepared by A.L. Skinner Consulting Inc https://gusskinnerconsulting.com subject to changes / amendments pg. 1 AIDA Itinerary Changes AIDA has canceled its entire Asia cruise season for ships AIDAbella and AIDAvita. Ref: https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5016/ Update: 02 Feb, 2020 St. Lucia Turns Away AIDA Ship Due to Health Concerns The coronavirus outbreak scare may be extending to the Caribbean as St. Lucia turned away the AIDAperla on 01 Feb 2020 due to health concerns. Read more… https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/22371-st-lucia-turns-away-aida-ship-due-to-health- concerns.html Update: 02 Feb, 2020: AIDAperla, Refused entry (health fears) Maritime Bulletin reports the ship with more than 3000 passengers on board was prohibited from entry Castries, St. Lucia, Caribbean, on Feb 1, on arrival from St Vincent and the Grenadines, as per cruise itinerary. The ship reported several persons on board having respiratory problems, and the Department of Health found number of sick people to be unusually high, to grant free practice. There’s no mentioning of coronavirus and understood, there’s no suspicion of coronavirus infection, or any data to validate virus fears, but still… The ship approached Castries at around 0530 LT Feb 1(UTC -4), reduced speed, sailed in northern direction, turned back and approached Castries again at around 1400 LT, and again, moved away, drifting or moving at slow speed. As of 0300 UTC Feb 2 (Feb 1 2300 LT), the ship was moving north at slow speed, probably waiting out, to fit into the broken itinerary. Next port of call is Roseau, Dominica, ETA Feb 2. Read more… https://www.maritimebulletin.net/2020/02/02/aida-cruise-ship-with-3000-passengers-rejected-port- call-drifting-caribbean/ Update: 04 Feb 2020: AIDAperla, Refused entry (health fears) Jamaica Gleaner reported that the Government of Antigua and Barbuda refused the ship entry for its port call February 4th. The decision was based on health concerns. Read more…. http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/caribbean/20200204/antigua-bars-cruise-ship-docking Aurora Expeditions Travel Restrictions Aurora Expeditions does not have any cruises in Asia but its ship Greg Mortimer is operating its maiden season in Antarctica, so the company has adopted guidelines set out by CLIA and IAATO (International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators), denying boarding to anyone who has traveled from, visited or transited via airports in China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan and South Korea within 14 days of embarkation. Aurora has also updated its health policy for all departures from February 12. This includes pre-boarding Document prepared by A.L. Skinner Consulting Inc https://gusskinnerconsulting.com subject to changes / amendments pg. 2 health evaluations of every passenger and crew member, with anyone registering a body temperature above normal not be permitted to board. Read more…. Ref: https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5016/ Update: 03 March 2020: AIDAura - Cruise ship in Norway awaits virus test on 2 passengers COPENHAGEN – Associated Press is reporting that a German cruise ship with 1,200 passengers is moored in southern Norway waiting for the test results of two passengers who had been on land to be tested for the new coronavirus, officials said Tuesday. Cruiser Aida Aura is moored in Haugesund harbour, south- western Norway, Monday March 2, 2020. Two passengers aboard the ship are reported to have symptoms of a viral infection and the ship has postponed its departure from Haugesund while waiting for the results of medical tests. Read more… https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/cruise-ship-in-norway-awaits-virus-test-on-2-passengers-1.4836511 Update: 03 March 2020: No coronavirus on German cruise ship docked in Norway Two passengers from a German cruise ship who were tested for coronavirus in Norway are not infected with the virus, test results have shown The two people, who had been ashore in southwestern Norwegian city Haugesund, were tested on Monday because they had been in close contact in Germany with someone who was later found to have the virus. The cruise ship, the Aida Aura, was set to depart from the city on Monday but was detained after the two passengers awaited test results. After test results showed that the passengers are not infected with coronavirus, the cruise ship will depart from Haugesund as soon as possible. Read more…. https://www.thelocal.de/20200303/coronavirus-german-cruise-ship-held-in-norwegian-harbour-as- passengers-tested Azamara Travel Restrictions As of February 24 and until further notice, Azamara will adopt these protocols: 1. Regardless of nationality, boarding will be denied to any passenger who has traveled from, to or through mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Iran, South Korea, and the Italian regions of Lombardy and Veneto in the past 15 days; as well as any guest who has come in contact (within six feet) with anyone with 15-day prior travel to these regions. 2. Passengers who report feeling unwell or demonstrate any flu-like symptoms. 3. There will be mandatory specialized health screenings performed on any passenger who has traveled from, to or through Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and Italy (all regions other than Lombardy and Veneto) in the past 15 days, and those who are uncertain about contact with individuals who have traveled from, to or through these regions in the past 15 days. 4. Passengers presenting with fever or low blood oximetry in the specialized health screenings will be denied boarding. Ref: https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5016/ Document prepared by A.L. Skinner Consulting Inc https://gusskinnerconsulting.com subject to changes / amendments pg. 3 Carnival Cruise Line Travel Restrictions Effective from February 7, Carnival Cruise Line is following all CLIA regulations, and all booked guests who have traveled to, from or through China, Hong Kong or Macau in the 14 days before their departures will not be allowed to sail. If you have recently visited China, Hong Kong or Macau and are potentially affected by a travel restriction, contact Carnival. Ref: https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5016/ Itinerary Changes All South Pacific cruises on Carnival Splendor and Carnival Spirit that were scheduled to visit New Caledonia's Lifou, Mare or Isle of Pines have been diverted to other ports in Vanuatu. Carnival Spirit, which departed Melbourne on February 10, called on Santo, Mystery Island and Port Vila instead of the three closed ports. Carnival Splendor, which departed Sydney on February 10, replaced Mare and Isle of Pines. Update: 27 Feb 2020 https://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-crew-member-tested-for-coronavirus-ship-denied-at-caribbean- port/38025 The Carnival Fascination cruise ship which is operated by Carnival Cruise Line has not been allowed to make its scheduled port of call in St. Lucia (February 27) due to flu-like symptoms onboard. Update: 02 March 2020: Prudent or Paranoid: Jamaica and the Cayman Islands Block Carnival Cruise Ships from Their Ports “There’s a difference of opinion, of course, whether these port states are acting prudently by prohibiting cruise ships from calling on their ports, or they are overreacting whenever a passenger or crew member has symptoms which could be just from the flu. Of course, these countries are sovereign nations which are free to adopt and enforce their health restrictions to protect their citizens and economies” Today, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands informed two Carnival cruise ships that they are prohibited from calling on ports in these countries over concerns with coronavirus, according to crew members and passengers on the Carnival Freedom and Carnival Horizon who wish to remain anonymous. Passengers on the Carnival Freedom were notified today around noon that they will not be permitted to go ashore in Jamaica or the Cayman Islands during their cruise which left Galveston, Texas yesterday. The ship was scheduled to call on Montego Bay, Jamaica on Wednesday, March 4th and George Town, Grand Cayman on Thursday, March 5th. These countries also notified the Carnival Horizon that passengers and crew will not be permitted ashore in these countries. The Carnival Horizon left Miami, Florida yesterday, March 1st. It was scheduled to call on Ocho Rios, Jamaica on Tuesday, March 3rd and George Town, Grand Cayman on Wednesday, March 4th. Read more… Document prepared by A.L. Skinner Consulting Inc https://gusskinnerconsulting.com subject to changes / amendments pg. 4 https://www.cruiselawnews.com/2020/03/articles/disease/prudent-or-paranoid-jamaica-and-the- cayman-islands-block-carnival-cruise-ships-from-their-ports/ Update: 03 March 2020: Cruise liner out of Galveston changes course over COVID-19 HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The outbreak of COVID-19, better known as coronavirus, has caused a Galveston-based cruise liner to divert course away from its original destinations in the Caribbean.