Since the COVID-19 pandemic first hit in March 2020, cruise lines have been working hard to keep up with the various regulations and health requirements…
Lawsuit Over Cruise Ships Sailing Out Of Florida Heads To Mediation
This week, a federal judge in Tampa sent lawyers for the State of Florida and the CDC to mediation on the issue of whether cruises must comply with federal rules before setting sail. Both sides have until June 1 to mediate.
Mask Requirements Lifted for Fully Vaccinated Cruise Ship Passengers
This week, the CDC updated its Conditional Sailing Order and loosened mask requirements for fully vaccinated passengers on cruise ships. In addition, passengers who have their Covid-19 vaccinations can explore independently on shore excursions and at ports of call. Both announcements are a major win for the cruise ship industry and cruise enthusiasts alike.
Majority of Cruise Passengers Prefer to Sail on Ships with a Covid Vaccine Requirement
Eighty percent of cruise goers want to resume sailing on ships that require Covid-19 vaccinations, according to a recent study by CruiseCritic.com.
Norwegian Cruise Line to Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Norwegian Cruise Line has persuaded a federal judge to dismiss Florida’s ban on Covid-19 vaccination passports for its passengers and crew. Norwegian will require full vaccination for all of its crew and passengers, including children, for initial sailings through October 31.
DeSantis Takes Legal Action Against CDC to get Cruises Sailing Again
Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis has filed lawsuits against the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Biden administration in an effort to get cruises sailing out of Florida.
Coronavirus Lawsuits Begin to Flood Court Systems
One of the main categories of lawsuits being filed involve those being brought by frontline workers, such as nurses and doctors, who claim that their employers are not providing them with sufficient protective gear while working.
The Cruise Lines Requiring Passengers Be Covid-19 Vaccinated Before Boarding
Many of the major cruise lines are requiring passengers show proof of Covid-19 vaccination before boarding.
CDC Modifies COVID-19 Rules for Cruise Ships
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has modified the COVID-19 rules required for all cruise ships. These changes focus on lowering the threshold…