The CDC has lifted its ‘no sail’ order for cruise lines, but replaced this with a conditional order with specific protocols cruise lines must follow before they can resume operations.
Also, cruises must be limited to no more than seven days and all crew and passengers must be tested for Covid-19 before embarking and disembarking.
The CDC said there would be a phased return to cruising, after the operators have demonstrated their ability to mitigate the risks of Covid-19.
CLIA, who represent 95% of the world’s ocean-going cruise lines, have voluntarily suspended all US cruises for the remainder of 2020.
The extension to the pause in operations will give the cruise lines more time to comply with new guidance from public health experts and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
CLIA represents cruise lines including Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, MSC Cruises, Celebrity Cruises and Carnival Cruise Lines.
