Cruise news (policies-tagged)
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CDC lowers COVID warnings for cruise ships and Caribbean islands
The USA's CDC agency (Disease Control and Prevention) on Monday, March 14, moved cruise ship travel and several popular Caribbean beach destinations...
March 15, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Finland easing restrictions for cruise ship passengers
Travelers from third countries who are reaching Finland by cruise ships are now able to enter the country (starting from Monday, March 14) given that...
March 15, 2022 - Accidents
Australia's cruise ship ban to be lifted on April 17
Australia's cruise ship ban is likely to end in April with a formal announcement expected within days, according to Trade and Tourism Minister Dan...
March 14, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Ottawa announces COVID rules for return of cruise ships to ports in Canada
Strict COVID measures will be enforced after cruise ships return to ports in Canada next month following a nearly 2-year hiatus, federal Transport...
March 8, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Unvaccinated cruise ship tourists not allowed to disembark in Cayman
Unvaccinated cruise ship tourists (12+ years of age) will not be allowed to disembark while in the UK's Cayman Islands, even if they have a medical...
March 6, 2022 - Cruise Industry
DCL-Disney Cruise Line to relax face mask requirements for passengers
DCL-Disney Cruise Line is the latest company to relax face mask requirements for passengers in the wake of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
March 4, 2022 - Cruise Industry
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line increases the daily services charges of crew gratuities
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line increased the daily services charges of crew gratuities. In its letter sent to travel agents and passengers the company...
March 3, 2022 - Cruise Industry
RCI-Royal Caribbean drops mask requirement for vaccinated guests and crew
RCI-Royal Caribbean dropped its mask requirement for vaccinated passengers as of Friday, February 25. Masks are now optional for fully vaccinated...
February 28, 2022 - Accidents
Norway introduces more restrictions on cruise ships
A government commission in Norway recommended strengthening the regulation of cruise ships in the country, restricting winter voyages, and clamping...
February 27, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Celebrity Cruises updates health & safety protocols for departures from the USA
Celebrity Cruises updated its health & safety protocols for sailings from the United States. The company which has 11 cruise ships currently in...
February 21, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Bar Harbor (Maine USA) council postpones any curbs on cruise ship calls to 2023
The Bar Harbor Town Council (Maine USA) voted to scrap discussions with the cruise shipping industry about reducing its impact on the port town this...
February 20, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Princess Cruises to participate in USA's CDC updated program for ships operating in American waters
Princess Cruises is the next major cruise line to confirm that it is participating in USA's CDC updated program for ships operating in American...
February 20, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Major cruise lines participate in USA's CDC updated program for ships operating in American waters
Major cruise lines confirmed they will participate in the USA's CDC agency's updated program for cruise vessels operating in national waters. CCL...
February 19, 2022 - Accidents
CLIA Brazil extends the suspension of operations until March 4, 2022
CLIA Brazil (Brazilian Association of Maritime Cruises) took the decision to extend the voluntary suspension of operations in Brazilian ports, now...
February 17, 2022 - Cruise Industry
USA's CDC moves cruise travel out of the "very high" risk category
USA's CDC agency (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) moved cruise travel out of the "very high" risk category of the travel health notices...
February 17, 2022