The Canadian Government issued a new order today that prohibits all cruise vessels in Canadian waters until February 28, 2022. This order effectively kills the Alaska cruise season. The order states that cruise vessels carrying 100 people or more are prohibited from operating in Canadian waters. Passenger vessels carrying more
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New CDC Guideline makes masks mandatory on Public Transportation including Cruises
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recently issued another guideline for travel. This new guideline mandates that masks be worn on all public transportation, including cruises. Related-CDC Classifies Cruising as Highest Risk to get COVID-19 The new order goes into effect today, February 1, 2021. It requires people
New Strain of COVID found in Orange County Florida
Orange County health officials said the county has its first documented cases of a new mutated coronavirus strain. Dr. Raul Pino, the Florida Department of Health director for Orange County, says the new strain is now seen among Broward and Seminole county residents. According to Orlando Sentinel, Seminole County officials
Port Canaveral predicts $43 Million loss due to lack of cruising
Disney Cruise Line, along with the rest of the cruise industry, has been shut down in the US since March of last year. Cruise lines are trying to resume sailing but need to meet the CDC’s new health and safety requirements. Due to this ongoing shut down, Port Canaveral’s officials
Disney Cruise Line suspends cruises through April
Disney Cruise Line has officially suspended all sailings through April. Select Disney Wonder and Disney Magic sailings in May have also been canceled. Sailings are canceled aboard the Disney Fantasy through April 24; the Disney Dream through April 30; the Disney Magic through May 6 and Disney Wonder through May
Analyst predicts Disneyland could Rebound in Attendance by 2022
The Disneyland Resort theme parks have been closed for almost a year now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendance at Disney theme parks around the world has bottomed out during the pandemic but analysts predict it will bounce back by 2022. As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to more people
US Travel Restrictions have been renewed for Countries in Europe and South America
The US COVID-19 travel restrictions that were scheduled to end today have been renewed. President Biden signed an executive order to renew these restrictions which have been in place since March 13, 2020. Related-Proof of negative COVID test needed for International Travelers coming to US “On advice of our administration’s
Carnival extends cancelations through April-is Disney far behind?
Carnival Cruise Line has now extended their cancelations through April 2021. The cruise line also moved the start date for Mardi Gras from Port Canaveral to May 29, 2021. “Our guests and travel agent partners continue to express their loyalty to Carnival and their desire to get back on our
New White House mandate to include mandatory masks and quarantine for International Travelers
The White House has issued a new executive order that promotes COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel. The order mandates both a required quarantine for international travelers and mask mandates during air travel and more. Per the order, masks are required — effective immediately — in airports, commercial aircraft,
New Disney Wonder Sailing Announced for this Summer
Disney Cruise Line has canceled sailings at least through March of this year. However, a new smaller sailing for the Disney Wonder has just been announced for this summer! This new itinerary is a 2-night sailing departing from Vancouver, BC on July 5, 2021. The Wonder will sail to Seattle
Proof of negative COVID test needed for International Travelers coming to US
Travelers flying into the U.S. will now need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery from COVID-19. This new order from the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC) goes into effect on January 26, 2021. These guidelines apply to everyone entering the United States, including
Adventures by Disney Announces First-Ever Dedicated Expedition Cruises
Adventures by Disney is announcing all-new Dedicated Expedition Cruises! With voyages to Antarctica beginning in late 2021 and to the Galapagos Islands in 2022, guests will embark on exhilarating adventures across breathtaking, remote landscapes while enjoying a leisurely voyage with family-focused activities curated by the travel experts at Disney. Related-Adventures by
DCL canceled Sailings through March 2021
More Disney Cruise Line sailings have been canceled. All March cruises have been suspended. Disney Cruise Line is carefully preparing for a return to service following the guidelines issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As they continue to refine their protocols and await further technical
Could a Vaccine Passport be required to travel in the future?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on businesses, especially the travel industry. Now that a vaccine is available, there is talk of a vaccine passport being required for travelers. Related – IATA is working on digital health pass to safely open international travel You may have to have this
