CDC Discontinues COVID-19 Cruise Program
Late Monday afternoon the CDC dropped its COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships.
An replace on the CDC web site now reads, “As of July 18, 2022, CDC’s COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships is now not in impact and this web page will now not be up to date. New steerage for cruise ships to mitigate and handle COVID-19 transmission will probably be out there within the coming days.”
What does this imply for cruise traces and its protocols? On the time of broadcast there have been no modifications round testing or vaccinations.
Since January, the company’s program for cruise ships has been non-compulsory, nevertheless, each North American cruise line opted in voluntarily.
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Silversea Cruises Welcomes Crystal Endeavor Into Fleet
Royal Caribbean Group confirmed that it has acquired the previous Crystal Cruises ship Crystal Endeavor.
The vessel, which isn’t even a 12 months outdated but, will be a part of luxurious model Silversea Cruises as its fifth expedition ship, Silver Endeavour.
For company that misplaced their deposits on Crystal Endeavor, Royal Caribbean Group mentioned it’s honoring them for a brand new reserving on Movie star Cruises, Royal Caribbean Worldwide, or Silversea.
The road paid $275 million {dollars} for the ship — that’s a 30 p.c low cost, as a result of the vessel was just lately constructed for $375 million.
Brazil Anticipating Largest Cruise Season in a Decade
Brazil is anticipating its largest cruising season in a decade this coming fall and winter. Beginning in early October, the 2022-23 season is about to be one of many longest, lasting about six months.
Three ships from Costa and 5 from MSC will sail from Brazil, providing a complete of 160 departures with calls to Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
By means of mid-Might, the nation is anticipating to see further cruise ships from traces together with Holland America, Movie star, and Regent, making 309 calls in 45 completely different Brazilian locations.
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