Carnival Cruise Line Update: Carnival Restart Plan Is To Bypass the CDC!

In response to all the industry headlines the past few days about cruise restarts, Carnival Cruise Line's CEO, Christine Duffy, posted a video updating guests about Carnival's cruise restart plans. Subscribe to the Eat Sleep Cruise YouTube Channel if you love to travel and cruise the world! https://www.youtube.com/c/EatSleepCru...​ In this Carnival Cruise updates, Ms. Duffy first addressed some of the mis-information being reported regarding the Conditional Sail Order which was issued in October 2020. Specifically, many outlets have been reporting that the CDC extended its ban on cruise ships from the U.S. until November. In fact, that is not true. Yesterday, CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) did call for the CDC to lift the Framework for Conditional Sailing Order and allow the cruise lines to begin sailing this summer. CLIA also called upon the fact that the order no longer reflects the current conditions as it was put in place before there were vaccines. In response, the CDC indicated that the order would remain in effect at this time. Though, it has not been changed in any way. Ms. Duffy goes on to state that Carnival continues to be optimistic about the vaccine progress, but the brand has not made a decision regarding vaccination requirements yet. The cruise line's decision will be based on the advice of science experts, requirements of where their ships operate, and requirements of places their ships visit. Further, the CEO indicates that timing for restart continues to be a bit uncertain. While other cruise lines have recently announced itineraries outside of the U.S. for this summer, Carnival Cruise Line does not currently have any plans to move its ships outside of the United States. "Carnival Cruise Line is America's cruise line". The cruise line sails from 14 U.S. homeports. 50% of Carnival's itineraries are less than 7-day sailings, and a significant number of guests drive to their Carnival cruise vacation. Additionally, Carnival carries more families and children than any other cruise line. Carnival has not made a decision about June sailings yet either. Though, the cruise line is allowing guests to cancel June cruises without penalty and is moving final payment for June cruises to April 30th. With the promise that all Americans would have access to a vaccine by the end of May, Ms. Duffy states that Carnival Cruise Line is still optimistic for a summer restart! ------HEAD OVER TO OUR BLOG FOR THE LATEST CRUISE UPDATES------ https://eatsleepcruise.com/category/c...​ ------TRENDING VIDEOS FROM EAT SLEEP CRUISE------ Latest Cruise Updates from March 21st: https://youtu.be/2ZtNW9eahuA​ Top New Cruise Ships 2021: https://youtu.be/XtqW0X5GrGE​​ Why Now Is the Time to Book a 2022 Cruise: https://youtu.be/dH5UOWsTSjg​​ Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to our channel above to get the latest cruise tips, cruise reviews, packing guides, port guides, travel tips, latest cruise news, and more. Join us on Social Media as we “Sea the World, One Port at a Time.” Instagram: https://instagram.com/EatSleepCruise​​ Facebook: https://facebook.com/EatSleepCruise​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EatSleepCruise​​ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/EatSleepCruise​​ Video Courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line #Cruise #CruiseRestart #CarnivalCruiseLine