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Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) stated: "Consistent with the decision announced today by the members of the Cruise Lines International Association to voluntarily extend the pause in U.S. cruise embarkations until Oct. 31, 2020, Carnival Cruise Line has informed guests and travel advisors that we have cancelled all cruises scheduled to embark between Oct. 1 and Oct. 31. Guests are being offered an enhanced value package of a future cruise credit and onboard credit, or a full refund. If conditions in the U.S. change and short and modified sailings are possible, the industry may consider an earlier restart, and we would consider that as well. In the meantime, we will continue to work with public health and government officials to finalize enhanced health and sanitation protocols and procedures that will guide our eventual return to service." Earlier, Royal Caribbean (RCL) announced that it will be will be extending the suspension of sailings to include those departing on or before October 31, 2020, excluding sailings from China and Australia.

Royal Caribbean (RCL) announced that as it works with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other agencies, it will be will be extending the suspension of sailings to include those departing on or before October 31, 2020, excluding sailings from China and Australia. "We will be reaching out to our guests and travel partners to share further details and address any questions or concerns they may have," Royal said in a statement. The stock in morning trading is up 32c to $49.45. Peer Carnival (CCL) is up 29c to $49.42 while Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) is up 29c to $13.85.

Carnival (CCL) & Carnival plc (CUK) signed agreements with maritime reclamation and recycling specialists EGE Celik and Simsekler to dismantle and recycle two retired ships scheduled to leave its fleet. The move comes as part of the company's strategy for a phased resumption of cruise vacations with specific ships and brands returning to service over time. Carnival Corporation selected Turkey-based EGE CELIK and SIMSEKLER based on their track records of compliance with key national and international environmental agreements and regulations.

BioHiTech Global (BHTG) has received an additional purchase order for its Revolution Series Digesters from Carnival (CCL), bringing the total value of orders received in July to approximately $1M. Shipments on Carnival's recent orders are expected to commence late in Q3 and are part of the previously announced purchase contract between the two companies with an estimated value of up to $14M. This new purchase order is slated to equip Carnival's newest 2,600 room ship, Mardi Gras, scheduled to enter service in February, 2021.