US cruises could resume in mid-July, CDC says
Cruise industry has been on pause due to coronavirus pandemic
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Cruises could restart as soon as this summer in American waters, according to published reports.
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USA Today reported late Wednesday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent a letter to the cruise industry about the potential restart.
“We acknowledge that cruising will never be a zero-risk activity and that the goal of the CSO’s phased approach is to resume passenger operations in a way that mitigates the risk of COVID-19 transmission onboard cruise ships and across port communities,” said Aimee Treffiletti, head of the Maritime Unit for CDC’s COVID-19 response within its Global Mitigation Task Force.
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Oceania Cruises has announced that it will resume cruise operations with the 1,250-guest Marina in August.
The return will begin with sailings to Scandinavia and western Europe.
Marina will resume her originally published voyage schedule, commencing on August 29th in Copenhagen.
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“The entire Oceania Cruises team is excited to now shift our focus to safely restarting operations and ultimately welcoming back our guests to begin exploring the world once again,” stated Bob Binder, president and chief executive officer of Oceania Cruises.
Phased restart dates for the balance of the Oceania Cruises fleet will be forthcoming and itineraries will be evaluated for port availability and adjusted as needed closer to the sailing dates.
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Three of NCL Holiding s cruise brands are preparing to relaunch in Europe. Photo / Unsplash
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Leading cruise lines are preparing to resume sailing in the Mediterranean after a fitful pause in operations. Top destinations including Italy and Greece will welcome back pleasure cruisers and their passengers, but only after they are fully vaccinated against Covid 19.
On Thursday, NCL Holdings brands Ocean, Regent and Norwegian announced a return to passenger sailings from late summer.
Starting from 5 September, parent company Norwegian Cruise Line is launching new itineraries on two ships Norwegian Epic and Norwegian Getaway, which will be sailing to the Greek Isles.
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Regent Seven Seas is throwing its hat into the crowded UK summer sailing season, with news Seven Seas Splendour will debut in September.
The voyage will mark the return of the line to service, with the ship having only completed two cruises with guests after being christened in February last year.
“Come September we will have the double celebration of our return to the seas as we also recommence the inaugural season of the ship that perfects luxury, Seven Seas Splendour,” said Jason Montague, president and chief executive officer, Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
“With immaculate design, luxurious suites, exquisite cuisine, dynamic entertainment and outstanding personalised service, Seven Seas Splendour was one of the most highly anticipated ships to launch in the history of cruising, and my promise to our loyal and eager guests is that without a doubt she will be worth the wait.”