Will vaccine and testing requirements go away? What about other regulations that cruise lines have had to follow? These are questions many are asking after the US CDC announced today that they're eliminating their COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships, effective immediately... read more
This week the US Centers for Disease Control issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice (THN) for cruise ship travelers - an improvement over recent guidance. Still, as has been the case for a long time, the CDC’s guidance lacks context in a way that may be problematic for those choosing NOT to cruise... read more
Since the resumption of cruising, there has been a lot of talk about the types of rules and restrictions that have been put in place. The nuances of these can vary by ship and sailing, but there are three main components that are semi-consistent: masks, testing, and vaccines. As we change how we live with COVID on land, there are expectations that the rules for cruising will loosen up soon. Will they? Well, maybe… read more
On June 26th, 2020, Celebrity Edge will the first cruise ship in 15 months to sail from the US with paying passengers. Last week, a crew member on this ship tested positive for COVID-19.... read more
With COVID rules constantly changing for cruise lines, it can be hard to know what restrictions apply to your next voyage. When or if testing is required, whether you'll need to wear a mask on the ship, and how you can go ashore in ports of call can vary based on several factors - one of the largest being vaccines. We're tracking some key factors and rules to gibe you an idea of what to expect... read more
Just a day after the CDC finally provided updated guidance on the next steps to return to cruising, one of the three largest cruise companies has taken a bigger step. In a letter to CDC Director Dr Rochelle Walensky, Frank Del Rio (CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings) outlines the steps the COVID-19 safety measures the company’s three lines have taken, and explains how they plan to sail from the US starting in early July. read more
The CDC has taken the next step in moving forward with the safe return of cruising from the US, but for some, it’s not a big enough step... read more
