

The current CDC process requires each ship that will be permitting non-vaccinated guests to complete a simulation cruise before receiving approval to resume sailing once again from U.S.

Cruise companies are working to comply with the bill while also following CDC guidance. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning businesses from requiring proof of vaccination. Miami-Based Norwegian Cruise Line Announces More US Voyages Resumingįlorida Gov. The other ship and port identified for a July restart is the Carnival Horizon from PortMiami, but the company said they're working with the state of Florida and CDC to determine safety protocols for the ship. It was not immediately clear how the law could affect Carnival's Galveston plans. Greg Abbott signed a law prevent Texas businesses from requiring customers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, with businesses that require proof of vaccination possibly being denied state contracts or losing their licenses or operating permits. As a result, our alternative is to operate our ships from the U.S. during the month of July with vaccinated guests," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "The current CDC requirements for cruising with a guest base that is unvaccinated will make it very difficult to deliver the experience our guests expect, especially given the large number of families with younger children who sail with us. Sign up for NBC South Florida newsletters. Get South Florida local news, weather forecasts and entertainment stories to your inbox.
