Royal Caribbean 'pausing operations' on some sailings amid omicron outbreak

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. - Royal Caribbean is canceling some cruises amid the omicron coronavirus outbreak.

In a statement, Royal Caribbean International said:

As a result of the ongoing COVID-related circumstances around the world, and in an abundance of caution, Royal Caribbean International is pausing operations for the following ships:

• Vision of the Seas’ return to cruising is postponed until March 7, 2022
• Serenade of the Seas sailings from January 8 – March 5, returning after dry dock on April 26, 2022
• Jewel of the Seas sailings from January 9 – February 12, returning on February 20, 2022
• Symphony of the Seas sailings from January 8 – January 22, returning on January 29, 2022

In that statement, Royal Caribbean also said, "We regret having to cancel our guests’ long-awaited vacations and appreciate their loyalty and understanding. Our top priority is always the well-being of our guests, our crew and the communities we visit."

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