What does the CDC order mean for cruising. Right now it just adds to the uncertainty about when ships will sail again and the new measures that will be in place. We know that everyone has a lot of questions and we are sure NCL will be sending out information as it becomes more clear on sailings that are affected by this order. Please be kind when reaching out to the phone representatives and travel agents as this is a fluid situation and the information changes from minute to minute. We will post more information as it becomes available. We will in the short term, most likely see more cancellations announced in the next week.
***Updated 4/9/20. The terms and conditions of the No Sail Order and Other Measures Related to Operations signed on March 14, 2020, as modified and extended by this ORDER, SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT. This Order is effective upon publication in the Federal Register and shall continue in operation until the earliest of (1) the expiration of the Secretary of Health and Human Services’ declaration that COVID-19 constitutes a public health emergency; (2) the CDC Director rescinds or modifies the order based on specific public health or other considerations; or (3) 100 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register.
Full order here: https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/No-Sail-Order-Cruise-Ships_Extension_4-9-20-encrypted.pdf
Original statement- On March 14, 2020, the CDC Director issued a No Sail Order and Other Measures Related to Operations directing cruise ships not voluntarily suspending operations to comply with measures outlined by the CDC and U.S. Coast Guard. This followed a March 13, 2020, announcement by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading industry trade group, that its members would voluntarily suspend cruise ship operations. On March 17, 2020, CDC issued a Level 3 Travel Warning that all travelers defer cruise travel worldwide based on widespread 5 passengers or crew ongoing transmission of COVID-19. The suspension of a global tourism industry, such as the cruise line industry, does not happen instantaneously or easily. During the suspense of operations, the cruise line operators worked with both Federal, State, and local governments to disembark of over 250,000 passengers from more than 120 vessels. The cruise line operators continue discussions with Federal, State and local governments regarding the 114 vessels with over 93,000 crew either in or near U.S. ports. However, COVID-19 clusters and outbreaks continue to occur on and in connection with cruise ships.
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