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Positive Changes That Could Come to the Cruise Line Industry 

If there is one thing that the emergence of COVID-19 has done for the cruise line industry, it is the exposure of the chinks in many companies’ health and sanitation policies. COVID-19 is a highly infectious and transferable disease. Its emergence has exposed just how easy it is to transfer germs among passengers at sea, […]

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Holiday Cruise Plans Go Bust

If you were hoping to take a nice and relaxing cruise to celebrate the holidays, get ready to change your plans, yet again. Many popular cruise lines are once again stalling plans to set sail, this time canceling cruises through at least December 31st of 2020. This new wave of cancellations comes only days after the Centers […]

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While Some Cruise Lines Delay Start Dates, Others Bump Them Up

In recent months around the world, cruise lines have had to adjust to the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. In some cases, this has meant halting operations entirely. For instance, in the United States, a No Sail Order has banned cruise ships from U.S. ports until November 1. Even before the CDC announced this particular […]

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Cruise Ships Barred from U.S. Ports Until November

On September 30, the CDC announced that it would extend the No Sail Order for cruise ships through the end of October. In other words, cruise ships will not be allowed to operate in U.S. waters or dock in U.S. ports through at least October 31. This move is intended to minimize the risk of […]

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September 2020 Cruise Ship News: Coronavirus Updates and More

During the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many places that encourage large gatherings or have limited space for social distancing remain temporarily closed for the public’s safety. Cruise ships remain one of the trigger locations for spreading coronavirus. The industry did not act quickly in halting voyages. In fact, many coronavirus cases, and even some virus-related […]

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Cruise Industry Still on Hold: No Sail Order Extended Again

Considered a nonessential travel method that should be avoided during the COVID-19 pandemic, cruise ships have been sitting idle since the middle of March, and there is no definite date in place for when they will be able to sail again. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) put a No Sail Order […]

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How Are Cruise Lines Handling the Coronavirus Pandemic?

The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the cruise industry. The global outbreak has caused major problems for hospitality and travel in general, but the nature of the cruise industry, in particular, presents unique issues, including forcing potentially infected passengers to spend weeks in close proximity to one another, with limited medical […]

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Cruise Ship News: COVID-19 updates, Crew member illness concerns, the future of the cruise industry

Hope for Norwegian Cruise Lines Amid the Pandemic Four months after the first reported case of Covid-19 in the United States, the economy started to reopen. Businesses suffered greatly during this pandemic, and some ended up having to close their doors permanently. With so much uncertainty looming, Norwegian Cruise Line can finally see the light […]

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Coronavirus Outbreaks, Cruise Ships, and Your Legal Rights

What was supposed to be a one- to two-week cruise for sun, fun, and a little R&R has turned into an extended nightmare for many people who embarked on a cruise recently. Ships are the perfect environment to foster the spread of infection, and the recent coronavirus outbreak has proven that fact. It is hard […]

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Miami Herald releases cruise ship COVID-19 case data

has compiled a chart outlining COVID-19 cases by cruise line. The data was provided by the Miami Herald, and breaks down the number of coronavirus cases for each cruise line by passenger infections, crewmember infections, passenger deaths, and crewmember deaths. Aurora Expeditions Total Known Cases 128 Known Passenger Cases 0 Known Crew Cases 1 Total […]

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