The law prohibits cruise companies from demanding that passengers show written proof of coronavirus vaccination before they board a ship.
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Two children test positive for COVID-19 on Royal Caribbean cruise ship
The ship sails out of the Bahamas, and was the first by the cruise line to return to business in North America, requiring vaccines for those eligible.
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Italy may be in Easter lockdown, but at sea, the party’s on
After cruise ships were early sources of coronavirus outbreaks, the Grandiosa has tried to chart a course through the pandemic with strict anti-virus protocols that seek to create a ‘health bubble’ on board.
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Cruise lines say they’ll test all passengers, crew as they plan to resume sailing
No date has been set for the resumption of cruising in the Americas.
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Cruise ship that dominated Eastport gets ready to depart
A cruise ship that tied up in Eastport during the pandemic is ready to set sail
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Bar Harbor cancels cruise ship visits through end of year
The Town Council acted after rejecting a plan from a small ship line to make port calls.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Cruise ship may tie up in Eastport for the summer, riling some residents
The MS Riviera would berth at the breakwater for an undetermined amount of time, but some residents oppose the unexpected visit.
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Carnival Cruise Line plans to resume sailing Aug. 1
Carnival – the largest cruise ship operator – had many of the earliest and most dramatic viral episodes at sea.
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Fine print on cruise tickets may mean people can’t file virus class-action suits
At least 22 lawsuits have been filed against Carnival-owned companies alone, seeking millions of dollars in damages in the wake of COVID-19 outbreaks.
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Cruise ships crews: Stuck at sea, paydays dwindling and searching for a way home
Crews wait for days for help from an industry accused of not sufficiently controlling the scope of the coronavirus outbreak.