Cruise News Today — August 6, 2022: Carnival Reverses Pre-Cruise Testing, Royal, Rockslides, My Dad
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Doug Parker reports on several significant updates within the cruise industry for August 6, 2022. Carnival Cruise Line has updated its testing protocols for travel to the Bahamas. Starting August 8, vaccinated guests on cruises lasting five nights or shorter are no longer required to test, though unvaccinated passengers must still provide results. For cruises lasting six nights or longer, all guests must present a negative test regardless of destination. In Israel, Royal Caribbean has begun homeporting Rhapsody of the Seas in Haifa, marking a busy year for the port despite previous scheduling changes due to regional conflicts. The report also covers a recent rockslide in Skagway, Alaska, which occurred near the pier where the Norwegian Encore was docked. While the dock security booth was hit by rocks, no injuries were reported, and passengers were safely tendered back to their ship. Financial updates show slight increases in stock prices for Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian. Finally, the creator shares a personal reflection regarding the anniversary of his last cruise with his late father, emphasizing the importance of valuing time spent with family during vacations.
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carnival cruise line reverses the pre-cruise testing policy saying that guests on sailings five-nights or shorter need to provide a negative covid test before sailing to the bahamas
royal caribbean has finally begun home porting in haifa israel rhapsody of the seas will offer mostly seven night cruises in the eastern mid from the port city
another rockslide occurs at the port area in skagway alaska
if you're fortunate enough to go on vacation with your parents please don't ever take it for granted because you never know when it will be your last
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