S-flagged cruise ships previously covered under the CSO may also continue to participate voluntarily. This investigation threshold gives CDC and the cruise industry the ability to work closely together to protect the health and safety of those on board and in communities. Ship color status is determined using surveillance data from the previous 7 days—regardless of voyage dates— and CDC investigation findings. This table is updated several times a week, as needed.
CDC will follow up with cruise ships when an investigation is required as ships begin to sail with passengers on simulated or restricted voyages under the CSO. The threshold for investigation was developed based on several factors, including the need for transparency while acknowledging that cruising is not a zero-risk activity.
This threshold may be modified for future voyages based on lessons learned from simulated voyages or completed restricted passenger voyages, the evolution of the pandemic, or other factors. As part of the investigation, CDC will obtain additional information from the cruise ship, such as case exposure histories, details about close contacts , traveler vaccination rates, and onboard medical resources. Therefore, public health measures, including testing and vaccinations, will continue to play a role.
That's reserved for "secured lenders" with collateral, generally big banks and hedge funds. These institutional lenders have it baked into their contracts that, should a company default, collateral must be converted to dollars to repay them. What's collateral? Consumers are still well down the list seventh, to be exact, Lawless says for payment, behind taxes owed and administrative fees, among other things. And if you're mid-voyage when the company goes bankrupt, are they obligated to get you where you're going and home?
Technically yes, Lawless says. For example, Renaissance Cruises had 10 ships afloat when it shut down in ; the company ordered all of them to the nearest port, and flew passengers home from there. However, in reality, plans don't always work out as they should. No matter what a company's obligations under the law -- and their ability to meet them -- travel consumer advocate Couch-Friedman urges cruisers to be "very informed shoppers," as they consider their options for future bookings.
For starters, she says, always use a credit card to pay for your cruise. She notes that under the Fair Credit Billing Act, when a merchant doesn't provide services as promised, consumers who used a credit card to pay for that service can file a dispute and get their money back, whether a voyage is simply cancelled, or even if the company goes bankrupt. Couch-Friedman adds that buying the right kind of third-party travel insurance to protect your trip is also very important, and that you need to read the fine print.
There's a wide range of products on the market, and it's a buyer-beware situation. While the legalese language and sheer size of policies can be daunting, she encourages cruisers to take advantage of the standard "lookover period" provided to consumers when they buy insurance, which can vary from seven to fourteen days. These policies only cover 'named perils' -- that is, exactly what's in there," she advises.
Scott Adamski, head of US Field Sales for AIG Travel, adds that all of his company's core, comprehensive products include financial default as a covered peril under its standard trip interruption or cancellation coverage for travel suppliers, including cruise lines. Once you've learned of a cancellation or company default, he says cruisers should immediately call their travel insurance company to file a claim.
The sooner you get paperwork in, the sooner you can get reimbursed -- especially if you can't rely on the cruise line paying you back. That's why it's common to see outbreaks of other contagious respiratory or gastrointestinal viruses, like norovirus , aboard cruises.
Cruises are even particularly risky when compared to other types of travel, like driving or flying, because they present more opportunities for prolonged exposure. Preeti Malani, chief health officer at the University of Michigan.
Several cruise companies, including Disney Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line, are cracking down on vaccine requirements. While being fully vaccinated significantly reduces your risk of hospitalization or death from Covid, Ostrosky notes, the delta variant's increased transmissibility means vaccination "no longer guarantees that you're not going to acquire the infection, or be able to transmit it. Another factor to keep in mind: The level of community spread in the place where you live — or, in this case, where a cruise is departing from — significantly affects your risk level.
On Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott passed an executive order banning any state or local mandates requiring Covid vaccination. In Florida, home to multiple popular cruise departure ports, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order in May prohibiting vaccine passports statewide. Volunteers Abroad.
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Travelers who are not fully vaccinated should avoid travel on cruise ships, including river cruises, worldwide. It is especially important that people who are not fully vaccinated and at an increased risk of severe illness avoid travel on cruise ships, including river cruises. Passengers who are not fully vaccinated are more likely to get COVID, which can spread more easily on cruise ships. While the U.
Passengers may be subject to mandatory quarantines by local authorities if they test positive for COVID Unexpected delays or quarantines may result in unexpected expenses for travelers. Have a plan in case you have to remain overseas longer than anticipated. This includes being ready to cover additional lodging costs, flight ticket change fees, and any other additional expenses they may incur due to the unexpected extension. Downloadable PDF card to take with you while you travel.
Ensure shore excursions and purchases comply with U. Bring enough cash to cover your stay. This includes hotels, restaurants, taxis, souvenir shops, etc. Check travel.
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