CDC to Allow a Phased-In Return to Cruising in the US Carnival Cruise Cruise Norwegian Cruise Lines Royal Caribbean Travel Advisory Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - October 31, 2020October 31, 20200 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is letting the no-sail order expire on Oct. 31, setting the stage for a conditional, phased-in return to cruise ship operations. “Considering the continued spread of COVID-19 worldwide and increased risk of COVID-19 on cruise ships, a careful approach is needed to safely resume cruise ship passenger operations,” the CDC said in its Oct. 30 statement. “CDC is establishing requirements to mitigate the COVID-19 risk to passengers and crew, prevent the further spread of COVID-19 from cruise ships into U.S. communities, and protect public health and safety.” The phase-in to cruising will start with testing and implemented safeguards for crew members “while these cruise ship operators build the laboratory capacity needed to test future passengers.” After that, “test voyages”
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines is Removing the Buffet Post Coronavirus Caribbean Cruise Royal Caribbean by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 21, 2020May 21, 20200 Royal Caribbean announced during a conference call that health and safety changes being planned for a post-coronavirus cruise industry include eliminating traditional buffet offerings. Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley revealed during a virtual call with the cruise line’s senior vice president Vicki Freed that buffets will have to be at least temporarily removed from ships to avoid any concerns about the spread of illnesses. “I think in the beginning, there will not be a buffet, that's how I see it,” Bayley said. “We will utilize the space, we will utilize the Windjammer, but in all probability, it won't be a classical buffet.” “It will be something more akin to a restaurant,” Bayley continued. The likely removal of buffets from dining areas is just the
Some CCL Cruises are Set to Resume August 1, 2020 Carnival Cruise Cruise Travel Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 5, 2020May 17, 20200 Carnival Cruise Line plans to resume cruises on Aug. 1, the company announced Monday. Eight of its 27 ships will begin cruising out of ports in Florida and Texas in August, the company said, while all other cruises will remain canceled through at least Aug. 31. The company had previously said it would cancel all cruises through June 26. The first ships to return to cruising will be the Carnival Horizon, Carnival Magic and Carnival Sensation from Miami, the Carnival Breeze and Carnival Elation from Port Canaveral east of Orlando, and the Carnival Dream, Carnival Freedom and Carnival Vista from Galveston, Texas. All Alaska cruises on the Carnival Spirit from Seattle will be canceled, as well as the Carnival Spirit Vancouver-Honolulu cruise on
7 Nights | Caribbean Eastern | Carnival Cruise Lines: Pride Carnival Cruise Uncategorized by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - September 26, 2018September 26, 20180 Carnival Pride charms, alright — it’s a treat for the eyes, the taste buds… and of course the fun buds. Dine refined, from the zen-like simplicity of Bonsai Sushi to the muted hues of the Normandie Restaurant… not to mention the Renaissance-era allure of David’s Steakhouse. And of course there’s real, delectable substance under all that style. For something a little more casual, try a main course from the main man, Guy Fieri, at Guy’s Burger Joint. The Mexican heat’s optional at BlueIguana Cantina, but make your next stop Cherry on Top — the candy-and-more store — where the sweet’s required. You’ll find yourself with room to move at Beauties Dance Club, and a hard time sitting still at Playlist Productions. All
