Author: Morgan Hines, USA TODAY

Norwegian Cruise Line canceled cruises on several of its ships Wednesday as COVID-19 continues to surge with the emergence of the omicron variant.

Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain steps down after 33 years of leadership.

Between Nov. 30 and Dec. 14, cruise ships reported 162 cases of COVID-19 to the CDC. Between Dec. 15 and Dec. 29, 5,013 COVID-19 cases to the CDC.

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Travelers may be weighing whether they want to proceed or postpone their cruise plans. USA TODAY walks you through what you need to consider.

Royal Caribbean International has stopped bookings temporarily for cruises through mid-January.

As omicron continues to spread across the country, COVID cases are continuing to emerge on cruise ships.

Fifty-five people have tested positive for COVID on Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas.

As the omicron variant spreads and COVID-19 cases climb, prospective passengers may wonder if cruises will be canceled. Here’s a look at the industry.

Carnival Cruise Line updated its mask policy Friday for sailings through Jan. 31 as omicron continues to spread.