Royal Caribbean received approval from the CDC to begin operating test cruises. Beginning test cruises represents a crucial step towards resuming cruises in the U.S. To all our colleagues, loyal guests and supporters all over the world, I am proud and pleased to share some bright and wonderful news! Boom! Onwards and upwards team!Michael bayley, RCCL president Royal … [Read more...] about CDC Approves Plan for Royal Caribbean Test Cruises!
Cruises
Alaska Cruises Likely to Restart This Summer
President Joe Biden signed legislation that sets the stage for large ships to cruise this summer to Alaska. President Biden signed a bill passed by both the House and Senate that would allow foreign-flagged cruise ships to sail to and around Alaska from the U.S. without stopping at a foreign port, as required by the Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886. The waiver of the … [Read more...] about Alaska Cruises Likely to Restart This Summer
Royal Caribbean Submits Plan for Resuming US Cruises
Royal Caribbean International submitted their plan to begin conducting test cruises to the CDC; taking a step towards resuming U.S. cruises. Royal Caribbean Plan for Resuming US Cruises After securing port agreements, Royal Caribbean has confirmed it has submitted the first plan for a test cruise to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … [Read more...] about Royal Caribbean Submits Plan for Resuming US Cruises
Carnival Cruise Hopes to Set Sail from US in July
Carnival Cruise Line today notified its guests and travel advisor partners of cancellations for additional sailings as it works toward plans for a possible July restart in the U.S. on select ships. Carnival Cruise Hopes to Set Sail in July Carnival Cruise Line says it will attempt to gradually restart sailings from Port Miami, Florida and Galveston, Texas in early to … [Read more...] about Carnival Cruise Hopes to Set Sail from US in July
CDC Issues Guidance for Test Cruises
In an effort to get cruises going from the US, the CDC issued guidance for the cruise lines to begin sailing test cruises. CDC Issues Guidance for Test Voyages The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention outlined requirements for test cruises using volunteer passengers. The guidelines aim to resume sailing in the safest possible manner with regard to spreading … [Read more...] about CDC Issues Guidance for Test Cruises