CDC Classifies Cruising as Highest Risk to get COVID-19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released guidelines for cruise lines to resume operations. Now the CDC is classifying cruising as the highest risk for getting COVID-19. Previously, cruising was classified as a Level 3 risk by the CDC. Now they have added a new higher level

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Multiple Cruise Lines Cancel December Cruises

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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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

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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

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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),

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The U.S. is Lifting some International Travel Restrictions

Beginning September 14, the United States Government is lifting some of the restrictions on international travelers. The CDC announced yesterday that international travelers will no longer be required to undergo enhanced health screening and will no longer be routed through designated US airports. Previously, those traveling from or through China,

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