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CDC Raises Bahamas COVID-19 Warning Level To ‘High’

Doug Parker May 25, 2022

CDC headquarters

What The CDC’s Latest Changes Mean For Your Next Cruise

Doug Parker May 5, 2022

Aerial view of cruise ships docked at a bustling port with turquoise water. The port is alive with piers reaching into the sea, and a construction site stands in the foreground, hinting at future shore excursion possibilities as CDC restrictions ease.

CDC Eases Restrictions on Shore Excursions

Bruce Parkinson March 21, 2022

CDC headquarters

CDC’s Conditional Sail Order Now Voluntary — What Happens Next?

Sarah Bretz, Contributor January 14, 2022

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Cruise Expert: Pandemic End Nearing, Says Industry Doctor

Bruce Parkinson January 13, 2022

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Puerto Rico Tightens Cruise Testing Protocols, 11 Ships Cancel

Sarah Bretz, Contributor December 29, 2021

cleanest cruise ships. Two large cruise ships are docked side by side at a port under a partly cloudy sky, adhering to the CDC New Conditional Sailing Order. A smaller boat is on the water nearby. In the foreground, a person stands near a green fence, gazing at the ships. Grass and rocks line the shoreline, adding natural charm and surprises.

CDC’s New Conditional Sailing Order: Surprises

Orlando Martinez October 27, 2021

CDC headquarters

CDC Extends Conditional Sailing Order Into January 2022

Doug Parker October 25, 2021

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Cruise Lines Tighten Testing Timing Following CDC Update

Bruce Parkinson September 3, 2021

Front view of Celebrity

Cruise Lines Are Already Meeting or Exceeding New CDC Guidelines

Bruce Parkinson August 30, 2021

Margaritaville At Sea’s Newest Ship Beachcomber To Sail From Galveston In 2027

Review: Norwegian Cruise Line’s Prince Show Is a Revolution Only In Its Technical Execution

Captain Gennaro Arma Departs Princess Cruises After 28 Years

This Casino Perk Gets You an Extra Cruise Cabin

Serenade of the Seas Cancellation Strands Boarded Alaska Guests

You Can Now Bid on a $1,500 Cabana at CocoCay

Carnival Rewards Loyalty Program Officially Launches With Full Details

Celestyal’s New Winter Cruises Include an Overnight in Egypt