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(5 p.m. EDT) — Royal Caribbean Group, which counts Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Azamara among its cruise lines, has extended its suspension of operations through at least November 30, 2020 — and into 2021 for some brands.

“Our primary goal continues to be a healthy return to service for our guests, crew and the communities we visit,” states a Royal Caribbean press release. “As we work with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and others toward this shared goal, Royal Caribbean Group will be extending the suspension of sailings to include those departing on or before Nov. 30, 2020, excluding sailings from Hong Kong.”

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