The US CDC updated cruise ship COVID-19 guidance and information on April 4

[TeeRick]

Good information all around on the CDC site specifically dedicated to COVID-19 guidance for cruise ships and current (yes there are still some out there unfortunately) and recent passengers.  Recently updated on April 4th.

 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/cruise-ship/what-cdc-is-doing.html

[zitsky]

Do not travel commercial.  I understand why.  Will every cruise pax be matched up with a commercial flight going forward?

[Desert Diamond]

This is helpful information, especially the chart of affected ships. 

[Prost Seattle]

Sending that last batch of ships out was a costly mistake. 

[tiggy85]

So the main cruise lines are still selling cruises at the end of May. Does this mean people who bought Commercial flights home won’t be able to use them and instead the cruise line has to charter a plane? Sounds like a surefire way to get lines to cancel even more cruises. What a headache that would be...

 

• Cruise line companies must get travelers directly to their homes via chartered or private transportation.
• Commercial flights and public transportation may not be used.

[treehugr]

24 minutes ago, tiggy85 said:

So the main cruise lines are still selling cruises at the end of May. Does this mean people who bought Commercial flights home won’t be able to use them and instead the cruise line has to charter a plane? Sounds like a surefire way to get lines to cancel even more cruises. What a headache that would be...

 

• Cruise line companies must get travelers directly to their homes via chartered or private transportation.
• Commercial flights and public transportation may not be used.

Or the cruise line to just tack on an additional charge. With these perimeters, I don't see any line starting up anytime soon. 

 

[PTC DAWG]

Someone wants the economy devastated.  

[Prost Seattle]

As an airline crew member I’m glad someone is looking out for them.  

[az_tchr]

The restriction on people coming off cruises being banned from commercial conveyance - air or anything else - is certainly temporary until Covid19 is GONE.  Princess announced the restrictions will make it a huge challenge to repatriate crew members going home.

It will take another month to get crew members home.  Pretty easy to see no possibility of cruising for some months.

The idea that a cruiseline would charter planes to get every US passenger home is bordering on impossible.  Would cost huge dollars.

If COVID had no more cases after July 1st, how long to resume?  Covid19 must absolutely positively gone.  A cruise with COVID landing in FLL under the rules of today would cost millions of dollars to return passengers home.

[tiggy85]

1 hour ago, Prost Seattle said:

As an airline crew member I’m glad someone is looking out for them.  

Absolutely agree - stay safe!!

[TeeRick]

17 hours ago, tiggy85 said:

So the main cruise lines are still selling cruises at the end of May. Does this mean people who bought Commercial flights home won’t be able to use them and instead the cruise line has to charter a plane? Sounds like a surefire way to get lines to cancel even more cruises. What a headache that would be...

 

• Cruise line companies must get travelers directly to their homes via chartered or private transportation.
• Commercial flights and public transportation may not be used.

This refers to the very unfortunate current passengers and staff on ships now.  Not when cruises are allowed again whenever that is.  And this is guidance from the US CDC albeit strong guidance but not the law or restrictions which are imposed and enforced by local and state jurisdictions.  Also other countries have their own guidance and enforcement edicts.  

[waterbug123]

19 hours ago, TeeRick said:

Good information all around on the CDC site specifically dedicated to COVID-19 guidance for cruise ships and current (yes there are still some out there unfortunately) and recent passengers.  Recently updated on April 4th.

 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/cruise-ship/what-cdc-is-doing.html

 

Which cruise ships still have passengers on them and what are the circumstances?  i.e. were supposed to be in port already but have been denied?  Were they extended/luxury type sailings that weren't supposed to be back yet anyway? 

[az_tchr]

53 minutes ago, waterbug123 said:

 

Which cruise ships still have passengers on them and what are the circumstances?  i.e. were supposed to be in port already but have been denied?  Were they extended/luxury type sailings that weren't supposed to be back yet anyway? 

There a couple Cunard ships on their way to Southampton. No covid that I am aware of on them.

The CDC directive has little effect on passenger since there are only a few remaining passengers in Miami in quarantine.

The big effect is any crew leaving a ship would require an air charter to their home country.  A few ships with crews left for Bermuda.

Down the road it means likely no cruises until COVID is gone.  The cost to get customers home would be tens of thousands of dollars per passenger.

The ships were denied ports and are on long cruises.  Repatriating passengers.

Edited April 7, 2020 by az_tchr
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[Mike981]

The US Coast Guard said Saturday there are 114 cruise ships, carrying 93,000 crew members, either in or near US ports and waters. This includes 73 cruise ships, with 52,000 crew members, moored or anchored in US ports and anchorages. Another 41 cruise ships, with 41,000 crew members, are underway and still in the vicinity of the United States. The cruise industry has an ongoing obligation for the care, safety and welfare of their seafarers.

Link to the article.

[TeeRick]

22 hours ago, waterbug123 said:

 

Which cruise ships still have passengers on them and what are the circumstances?  i.e. were supposed to be in port already but have been denied?  Were they extended/luxury type sailings that weren't supposed to be back yet anyway? 

Go to this CNN article just updated.

 

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/cruise-ships-still-sailing/index.html

 

 

[BigRedFan]

On 4/6/2020 at 7:22 PM, tiggy85 said:

Absolutely agree - stay safe!!

I agree, my son is an airline captain and I worry every day.

[tiggy85]

On 4/7/2020 at 6:39 AM, TeeRick said:

This refers to the very unfortunate current passengers and staff on ships now.  Not when cruises are allowed again whenever that is.  And this is guidance from the US CDC albeit strong guidance but not the law or restrictions which are imposed and enforced by local and state jurisdictions.  Also other countries have their own guidance and enforcement edicts.  

Being that there are still planned cruises starting around mid-May, unless the CDC changes it’s guidance this will apply to those cruises. 

[mom says]

20 minutes ago, tiggy85 said:

Being that there are still planned cruises starting around mid-May, unless the CDC changes it’s guidance this will apply to those cruises. 

I think it is highly unlikely that there will be any cruises sailing in May, or even June. They just haven't been cancelled yet. Even when local restrictions are eased, countries are unlikely to open their borders to non-essential travel until much, much later.

[jonthomas]

Yes, I definitely agree.

[NantahalaCruiser]

On 4/6/2020 at 5:28 PM, PTC DAWG said:

Someone wants the economy devastated.  

Sure - that's obviously their top priority.  While you're at it, why not also say someone wants everyone in NYC to catch the virus - makes as much sense.

[Ride-The-Waves]

On 4/6/2020 at 5:28 PM, PTC DAWG said:

Someone wants the economy devastated.  

The White House has already taken the lead on that.

[zitsky]

18 minutes ago, Ride-The-Waves said:

The White House has already taken the lead on that.

I’m not a fan of the WH but I don’t think it’s fair to say that.

[TeeRick]

22 minutes ago, Ride-The-Waves said:

The White House has already taken the lead on that.

Yes we get it from your numerous political-based comments that you are not a fan of the current administration.  

[Ride-The-Waves]

8 hours ago, TeeRick said:

Yes we get it from your numerous political-based comments that you are not a fan of the current administration.  

Mine are apolitical and based on fact.  Your comment is very political.

Edited April 11, 2020 by Ride-The-Waves