The CDC program for cruise ships is no longer in effect

[Weedy]

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/cruise-travel-during-covid19.html

 

[o&smom]

So happy that cruising will be equal to other travel again. No meddling!

 

[cvjw]

With as much covid as is on the ships right now, not sure the CDC protocols are working anyway. Just let everyone make their own decisions about whether cruising is a safe and viable travel option for their families.

 

[n2mm]

So now the cruise lines don’t have to report the positive case numbers anymore. And the cruise lines can decide what they want to do to keep their guest safe. I hope DCL releases a statement soon and gives us some guidelines and dates for any changes they foresee.

 

[xiphoid76]

This is wonderful news. Sounds like Carnival and RCCL will make an announcement by the end of the week…DCL usually follows them about a month later. Hopefully pre-testing requirement ends soon!

 

[n2mm]

This is wonderful news. Sounds like Carnival and RCCL will make an announcement by the end of the week…DCL usually follows them about a month later. Hopefully pre-testing requirement ends soon!

I know, the pre-testing was a pain, but some of the islands required it, so understand. covid is having a field day on the ships lately.

 

[Zach197]

What does this mean? No vaccine requirement?

 

[bcwife76]

What does this mean? No vaccine requirement?

No one knows right now and it's against Disboard Covid policy to speculate. We just have to wait and see.

 

[lcarter0922]

Bahamas still requires vaccines but not testing

 

[n2mm]

What does this mean? No vaccine requirement?

I think it means the cruise lines decide what’s best for them, plus depends on the requirements at the Ports.

 

[lanejudy]

Folks - this may or may not mean changes are coming. My understanding is most cruiselines, including DCL, have been voluntarily following the CDC guidelines. And with many destinations/ports still requiring vaccines, there may be no change in the near future.

And just a reminder of the DISboards Covid Discussion policy:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/policy-on-covid-related-discussions.3840344/

 

[Kwami]

Bahamas still requires vaccines but not testing

Bermuda requires both, plus a booster shot.

 

[n2mm]

Bermuda requires both, plus a booster shot.

Yes, I read that this morning today. Also mentioned that they are not accepting the recovery letter (Carnival cruises) not sure if it will extend to other cruise lines.

 

[DMMarla07860]

Bermuda requires both, plus a booster shot.

interesting didn't know this tbh. about Bermuda

 

[DCLMP]

Bermuda requires both, plus a booster shot.

None of the six countries on my European cruise require vaccines or testing.

 

[n2mm]

interesting didn't know this tbh. about Bermuda

this was just released today. It was in the travel news.

 

[Bibbidi_Boo]

Bahamas still requires vaccines but not testing

Bahamas is only 12 and up.

 

[johnnyblz20]

I just wish they would do away with the pretesting requirements for vaccinated people

 

[Canadian Girl]

The testing for Alaska is Canada’s requirement. It will most likely remain the same as masks in airports, on Canadian flights and at the port.

 

[bcwife76]

The testing for Alaska is Canada’s requirement. It will most likely remain the same as masks in airports, on Canadian flights and at the port.

100%. Don't see that going away at all for thr rest of the Alaska season.