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As The First “Test Cruise” Departs, Will They Even Be Required...

Today's departure of Royal Caribbean's Freedom of the Seas for a simulated voyage marks an important milestone. For the first time since cruising was...
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Florida Wins Injunction Against CDC Rules for Cruise Ships

In U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Judge Steven Merryday sided with the state of Florida in granting a preliminary injunction...
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CDC Lowers Warning Level for Cruise Ship Passengers

While the warning is still in place and remains at an elevated "Level 3: High" status, the Centers for Disease Control has lowered its...
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Royal Caribbean to Charge $136 for Testing, Announces Other Rules for...

While most cruises -- including many of Royal Caribbean's trips -- are opting for fully-vaccinated sailings as they start back, state law in Florida...
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Royal Caribbean Postpones (Some) Sailings After Crew Members Test Positive

Royal Caribbean says it is pushing back the debut of its newest ship -- Odyssey of the Seas -- after eight crew members tested...
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How Cruising Without the Shot Will Be Completely Different (At Least...

https://youtu.be/C1IG6ZEl3wE If you want to sail, then your experience on the ship could be much different than you might realize, depending on whether or not...
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How Fast Do Cruise Ships Sail? The Answer Might Surprise You…

Think of a cruise ship and you likely picture a massive, lumbering vessel that plods slowly along while everyone on board is dancing in...

Carnival Reveals $50 Fee for Virus Test if Unvaccinated (Waived July...

The incentive to get your shot just got even greater. In a letter to guests seeking an exemption aboard upcoming vaccinated cruises, Carnival said unvaccinated...

What Happens If Someone Gets COVID on Your Cruise?

Note: Since first writing this article, the Centers for Disease Control has come out with new guidelines for cruises to return to sailing, released...
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Two Virus Cases Found on Cruise With Vaccinated Passengers

Call it a sign that while we all may hope to be done with COVID, it's not done with us. Celebrity says that two passengers...