As COVID cases and deaths are sharply decreasing in the United States, our neighbors to the south are also receiving great news. Mexico is on week 19 of decreasing COVID infections. RivieraMayaNews.com is reporting, “Mexico City, Mexico — Mexico is on week 19 of a decrease in covid infections, a …
Read More »CDC backs down on draconian rules for cruising
We’ve all heard that the CDC had issued very strict rules to the cruise industry if ships were to begin sailing again from U.S. ports. No buffets, social distancing and wearing masks sent shock waves through cruise enthusiasts. CruiseIndustryNews.com is reporting today , “The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and …
Read More »Update on Vaccine Passport
I’ve been saying it for months, a Vaccine Passport is coming, so be prepared. Here’s an update on the Vaccine Passport published by CTVNews.com. “LONDON — Boarding pass, suitcase, passport and … digital vaccination certificate? Keen to avoid losing another summer of holiday revenue to the coronavirus pandemic, the European …
Read More »Royal Caribbean receives ok for test cruises
We’ve all heard that cruising should be resuming soon, but media reports are saying that Royal Caribbean has received approval from the CDC to conduct “test cruises.” RoyalCaribbeanblog.com is reporting, “Royal Caribbean has received permission from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to start test cruises in …
Read More »President Biden signs bill to allow Alaska cruises
Until today, the U.S. Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) mandates that foreign-flagged ships call at at least one foreign port on any U.S. itinerary, meaning any foreign-flagged cruise ships sailings in Alaska this summer must begin or call in Vancouver or Victoria, British Columbia. CruiseIndustryNews.com is reporting, “U.S. President Joe Biden …
Read More »Cruises to Alaska set to resume
It has been a bad year for cruise enthusiasts, but it looks like there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Alaska cruises seem set to resume soon! SeattleTimes.com is reporting, “Cruises from Seattle to Alaska are set to return this summer after federal lawmakers cleared the way …
Read More »Cancun avoids total lockdown for now
All eyes have been on the Mexican government for a Thursday announcement if Cancun and the state of Quintana Roo would remain at “Orange” COVID level or move into a lockdown by moving to the “Red” stoplight level. It seems that Cancún has avoided a total lockdown…for now! ThePointsGuy.com is …
Read More »Florida judge passes cruise lawsuit to a mediator
Remember when Florida sued the CDC over the No-Sail-Order? Well, a Florida judge basically passed the buck by ordering mediation! SunSentinel.com is reporting, “Cruise lines, their customers, the state of Florida and the U.S. government will have to wait a little longer to learn whether a federal order keeping ships …
Read More »Carnival Cruise Line in discussions with CDC to return to sailing in July
Carnival President Christine Duffy spoke with Lester Holt, host of NBC Nightly News about cruises possibly restarting in July. NBCNews reported, “Carnival Cruise Line is in talks with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is “working towards” restarting sailing in July, Carnival President Christine Duffy said Monday. With …
Read More »Carnival cruise line chooses Miss Dominican Republic as Mardi Gras Godmother
SeatradeCruise.com is reporting, “With a global television audience estimated at 500 million looking on, Carnival President Christine Duffy presented Jiménez with the new ‘Spirit of Carnival’ award for embodying the company’s values of fun, friendship, diversity and inclusion during Sunday’s ‘Miss Universe’ broadcast, and bestowed the honor of serving as godmother. …
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