The CDC recently announced guidelines for cruise lines to resume operations. Cruise Lines will need to pass certain requirements and have test sailings before passengers can return to sailing. Cruise Lines are canceling December sailings while they prepare to return to sailing. Norwegian Cruise Lines is canceling all sailings through
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CDC gives Cruise Lines the go ahead to resume sailings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s No Sail Order is set to expire tomorrow, October 31, 2020, and it will not be extended. Today, the CDC released an updated conditional sailing order for cruise ships that will allow cruise ships to start sailing in North America starting on Nov.
Adventures by Disney Health and Safety Updates
Adventures by Disney has released quite a few announcements this week! Even though departures have been canceled through the end of this year, ABD is still prioritizing the health, safety, and well-being of guests. Here is what Adventures by Disney says they are doing in regards to health and safety
Carnival Cruise Line to resume operations in December
Cruise lines have been closed since the spring due to the pandemic. It looks like one cruise line will resume operations in December. Carnival Cruise Lines is hoping to start sailing on December 1, 2020. In order for that to happen, Carnival Corporation will need to provide appropriate environmental certifications
Canada has extended the US border restrictions for nonessential travel through November
The United States’ borders with Mexico and Canada will remain closed for non-essential travel for another month as the country braces for what public health experts say will be a difficult winter battling the coronavirus pandemic. The three countries will extend travel restrictions through November 21 in an effort to
Pricing for Disney Cruise Line sailings have been released for 2022
Disney Cruise Line recently announced early 2022 itineraries. Today, Platinum Castaway Club members as well as residents of Disney’s Golden Oak are able to book those new sailings. These early 2022 itineraries include a return to Hawaii, the Caribbean, the Bahamas — with a stop on Disney’s private island Castaway
The Disney Wonder is setting sail for Europe
Disney Cruise Line is currently not operating sailings with guests, however, the Disney Wonder is on the move. Antonio Simas, a photographer, shared photos of the Disney Wonder on her way to dry dock in Europe. His post reads: “My friends, this is the DISNEY WONDER cruise ship today. This
VP Mike Pence Discusses No Sail Order with the Cruise Industry
Last week Vice President Mike Pence led a call with cruise industry officials regarding the No Sail Order. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar, and former Utah Governor and HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt of the
CDC No Sail Cruise Order Extended Through October
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has agreed to extend the cruise “No Sail” order only through October. The “No Sail” order was previously set to expire today, September 30. The CDC originally wanted to extend it to February 15, 2021, but compromised with the White House Task Force
Will Disney’s Aulani use Resort Bubbles for quarantining visitors?
The governor of Hawaii has approved “Resort Bubbles” for visitors quarantining on the island of Kauai. Travelers visiting Hawaii are currently required to quarantine for 14 days. “Resort Bubbles” allow guests at participating hotels to leave their rooms and enjoy on-site amenities during their mandatory quarantine. There is a catch
Disney Cruise Line Reaches Agreement to test all Passengers and Crew when Sailing Resumes
The Cruise Line International Association, which Disney Cruise Line is a member, is reporting that major cruise lines will be testing all passengers and crew for COVID-19 prior to boarding as part of their plan for resuming sailing in the United States. These cruise lines will also require masks to be
Restrictions on Non-Essential Travel at US Borders Extended
This past week we have seen some travel restrictions reduced for international travelers. However, those wishing to come into the US via land border ports will only be allowed in for essential travel. The US land borders at Canada and Mexico have been under a non-essential travel restriction since March
Hawaii tourism returning for those who test negative for COVID-19 on Oct 15th
If you are looking to vacation in Hawaii, traveling to the state will become easier next month! Starting Oct. 15, travelers arriving from out of state may bypass a 14-day quarantine requirement if they test negative for COVID-19. Travelers will need to get a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of
Disney Cruise Line Cancels all Sailings Through at least Dec 6
Disney Cruise Line announced today that all sailings have been suspended through at least December 6, 2020. Disney Cruise Line stated: “As we continue to refine health and safety protocols for our future return to service and await further direction from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
