Author: Morgan Hines, USA TODAY

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.

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

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

Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2 arrived in Brooklyn Monday carrying 10 passengers who tested positive for COVID-19.

This passenger says she reported her COVID symptoms to Royal Caribbean. The cruise line did not test her. After disembarking, she tested positive on a PCR at CVS.

A Royal Caribbean International ship, Odyssey of the Seas, returned to port of origin to disembark a passenger with COVID-19 one day after departing.

Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International are tightening mask protocol as the omicron variant of coronavirus sweeps the globe.

Many are changing their plans to visit New York City as a wave of COVID responsible for the cancellation of in-person events continues to sweep the city.

The CDC is investigating a gastrointestinal illness outbreak on Viking Cruises’ Viking Sea ship that concluded its voyage on Monday.