No Sail Order is Lifted - Cruise Ship News

Editorial Summary

The creator reports that the CDC will not renew its no sail order, marking a significant shift for the cruise industry. While a voluntary suspension remains in place until December, the decision allows cruise lines to begin preparations for a phased restart. This includes bringing crew members back to ships, a process already underway for companies like Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and MSC. The creator notes that cruise lines must follow a new forty page document of guidelines before they are permitted to sail. Preliminary highlights from these guidelines include requirements for passenger testing, reduced ship capacity, social distancing, and mask wearing. The creator expresses optimism that these official guidelines provide the clarity the industry has been seeking to avoid massive job losses. Although a full industry boom is not expected immediately, the lifting of the order allows for a structured return to operations. The creator concludes by noting that cruise lines will likely begin providing more specific answers regarding December bookings and operational plans as they prepare for this transition.

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