https://coronavirus.bernews.com/section/cruises/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:06:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://coronavirus.bernews.com/major-cruise-lines-to-allow-unvaccinated-guests/ Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:10:41 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25947 Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line — both of which sail to Bermuda — are among the major cruise lines that recently announced changes to their Covid policies, with both set to allow unvaccinated guests and reducing their testing requirements, noting that their policies are subject to local destination regulations. Norwegian Cruise Line A statement […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/cruise-reviewer-ta-process-is-annoying/ Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:07:46 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25822 A cruise reviewer has praised the island noting our beautiful beaches and polite people, however his praise did not extend to the Travel Authorization process, which he called an “exercise in annoying bureaucracy that creates anxiety for people seeking to cruise to Bermuda.” The review, written by Richard Wagner, appeared on the Beyond Ships website, […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/ministry-cruise-ship-passengers-regulations/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:34:35 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25487 The Ministry of Transport said they wish to “clarify any misleading information regarding cruise ship visitors to Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry reminds the public that as of 7 March 2022, children travelling to Bermuda by cruise ship who are 11 years or under will take the vaccination status of their parents or […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/cdc-guidance-for-some-cruises-to-be-optional/ Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:48:47 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25180 The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Covid-19 guidance will soon become optional for many cruise ships, CNN reported. A CNN story said, “When the CDC’s extended conditional sailing order expires on Saturday, the agency is transitioning to a voluntary program for foreign-flagged cruise ships operating in US waters. “The transition comes about two […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/cdc-cruise-ship-travel-should-be-avoided/ Fri, 31 Dec 2021 17:51:10 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=25044 The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has increased the risk level for cruise ship travel to its highest level and said “it should be avoided, regardless of vaccination status.” A CNN story said, “The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday increased the risk level for cruise ship travel to its […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/cruise-ship-quarantined-then-given-all-clear/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:22:01 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=24216 On September 27th, the MV Crystal Symphony “had a few guests test positive with Covid-19 en route to Bermuda” and “on arrival in Bermuda and following Ministry of Health guidance and protocol, the ship was quarantined while the crew and guests were tested again” and “the Ministry of Health gave the Ship the all-clear at […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/clia-call-for-resumption-of-cruise-operations/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:00:40 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=21309 The Cruise Lines International Association — which represents most major cruise lines — called on the U.S. CDC to “allow for the planning of a phased resumption of cruise operations from U.S. ports by the beginning of July.” The CLIA website said, “CLIA, which represents 95% of global ocean-going cruise capacity, today called on the […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/caribbean-cruise-cut-short-due-to-covid-19/ Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:00:04 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=18823 The SeaDream Yacht Club vessel SeaDream I has cut short its first Caribbean cruise since the beginning of the pandemic due to a passenger aboard testing positive for Covid-19. A USA Today story said, “SeaDream Yacht Club is heading back to Barbados after a passenger tested positive for COVID-19. “The ship, SeaDream I, was on […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/rccl-suspend-bermuda-cruises-through-oct-31/ Tue, 23 Jun 2020 19:33:46 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=17304 Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines will be suspending all scheduled cruises to Bermuda through October 31st, 2020. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Statement: The company’s website said, “Given ongoing global public health circumstances, Royal Caribbean Group has decided to extend the suspension of most sailings through September 15, 2020, excluding sailings from China, suspended through the end of […]]]> https://coronavirus.bernews.com/ncl-announce-enhanced-safety-protocols/ Thu, 04 Jun 2020 11:08:39 +0000 http://coronavirus.bernews.com/?p=17025 Norwegian Cruise Line — which is one of the cruise lines which generally sails to Bermuda — has announced their “enhanced health and safety protocols” which they said include installation of medical-grade air-filters, enhanced pre-embarkation health screening, fogging in staterooms and public areas with the disinfectant hypochlorous acid and more. Cruises are currently suspended, and the […]]]>