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Royal Caribbean updates COVID protocols, opens more sailings to unvaccinated passengers

Royal Caribbean has updated its COVID-19 protocols to allow more people to sail on their ships, according to the RoyalCaribbeanblog.

Cruising making a comeback, AAA Travel says

Cruising is making a comeback in 2022 after the coronavirus pandemic put a pause on sailings, according to AAA Travel.

Travel insurance is a must for cruise trips, experts say

Cruise line companies like Carnival are looking to make a big splash this year as they return to operations after a two-year break.

COVID-19 cases cut cruise short, cancel other sailings

Hundreds of passengers who embarked on an 11-day cruise from Miami were returned to port after less than two days at sea because of several dozen COVID-19 cases among crew members.

CDC warns against cruise ship travel, regardless of vaccination status

In a potentially ominous message for Florida’s cruise-ship industry, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that people should avoid cruise travel “regardless of vaccination status” because of the spread of COVID-19.

How the CDC is monitoring COVID-19 cases on cruise ships

Coronavirus outbreaks are disrupting travel across the country.

World’s largest cruise ship to set sail from Port Canaveral

The world’s largest cruise ship is making a splash at Port Canaveral starting in November of 2022, Royal Caribbean announced on Wednesday.

Gov. DeSantis: Florida to fight appeals court ruling in cruise ship case

A day after a federal appeals court sided with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in imposing COVID-19 restrictions on cruise ships, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he will fight the ruling.

After 15 months, cruises from US to resume this summer

Celebrity Cruises announced last week it had received to OK from the CDC to begin seven-night Caribbean sailings from Port Everglades late this month.

Norwegian plans Florida sailings, stands by vaccine rule

Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced plans to set sail from two Florida ports while requiring guests be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 despite state legislation banning businesses from asking proof.

Cruise ship fight sent to mediation

A U.S. district judge has ordered mediation in Florida’s lawsuit challenging federal restrictions that have idled the cruise ship industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hope is on the horizon for cruise lines in the US

As the summer approaches, cruise lines are hoping to set sail again soon.

Ship departs Amelia Island as cruise line resumes sailing

American Cruise Lines is the first cruise line to resume sailing in U.S. waters since the coronavirus pandemic, according to an article on USA Today. On Saturday, American Cruise Lines’ coastal ship Independence left Amelia Island on a seven-day cruise to Charleston. Being a smaller ship, Lara said, the cruise line used it to its advantage. Guests are also encouraged to get a COVID-19 vaccine before traveling, but it’s not mandatory, according to the cruise line. According to the USA Today article, the next cruise line set to sail in U.S. waters since the pandemic is the American Queen Steamboat Company.

NASA chief "all in" for Tom Cruise to film on space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. NASA is rolling out the International Space Stations red carpet for Tom Cruise to make a movie in orbit. Bridenstine said hell leaving it to Cruise and SpaceX to provide the mission details. I will tell you this: NASA has been in talks with Tom Cruise and, of course, his team, and we will do everything we can to make it a successful mission, including opening up the International Space Station," he told The Associated Press. Asked about Cruise filming on the space station, Musk told CBS This Morning, Actually, I think that remains to be seen. The question is, Can Tom Cruise make a new movie that inspires the next generation Elon Musk. And if he can do that, then were all for it.

The U.S. cruise business is stopping for a month due to coronavirus

Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 13, 2020The tweet came after a steady parade of cancellation announcements from the major cruise lines. The day before, Princess Cruises halted service on all 18 of its cruise ships for 60 days. Viking cruise lines announced it would suspend all river and ocean cruises until April 30, and Disney Cruise Lines canceled all departures through the end of March. "We want to work with the cruise line industry to ensure that when we come through this ... cruise lines are safer than ever before and can prosper for years to come." Princess Cruises has struggled to contain outbreaks on its Diamond Princess and Grand Princess ships.

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State Department urges US citizens to avoid cruise ship travel

U.S. citizens, especially those with underlying medical conditions, should not travel by cruise ship, the Department of State announced Sunday. The State Department said passengers with plans to travel by cruise ship should contact their cruise line companies directly for further information and continue to monitor travel.state.gov and check the latest cruise ship guidance from the CDC. U.S. citizens, especially with underlying conditions, should not travel by cruise ship. Brian Kemp announced Sunday morning on Twitter that 34 Georgia residents on the Grand Princess cruise ship will be securely transferred to Dobbins Air Reserve Base. But the largest known outbreak on a cruise ship was on the Diamond Princess, a sister ship of the Grand Princess owned by Princess Cruises.

Coronavirus concerns: Many thinking twice before booking a cruise

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As the new coronavirus spreads across the globe, with tens of thousands affected, some cruise ship passengers are growing in concern. There have been no reports of confirmed cases on Florida cruise ships and they’re running as scheduled, but some future vacationers are worried about going out to sea. Meanwhile, more than 300 American cruise ship passengers were being quarantined at military bases in California and Texas on Monday after arriving from Japan on charter flights overnight. “It’s important to the cruise ships to make sure the ships are clean so people have a great time on their vacation,” he added. “If to really read the fine print to see what’s covered and what’s not.”Jacksonville has one cruise ship that sails from JaxPort: the Carnival Ecstasy.

These magical boat tours will literally raise you up, sink you down happily

Bout tours and cruises at the Soo Locks can give people the experience of being raised and lowered while lounging in the boats.

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