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7 Ways Major Cruise Lines Will Start Again (from the US)

7 Things that Need to Happen for Cruises to Resume from North America As cruises have started to resume in Europe, you may be wondering what it will take for cruises to start up again…

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How Cruises Are Restarting; Safety Measures & Protocols MSC

How MSC Cruises Has Begun Cruising Again Safely After a pause in cruising since Mid March, cruise ships have finally begun sailing again. Although the cruise start up isn’t worldwide or widespread, there has been…

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Did Cruises Start Up Too Soon? A Look at Recent Cruise Ship Outbreaks

During the last week or so, I’ve been asking myself this question. Did cruises start up too soon? Now, just to clarify, I’m talking about cruise ships that have started up in Europe, and even…

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Cruises Suspended Until At Least October 31 – CLIA Extends Voluntary Pause in Cruising for a 3rd Time

Update: CLIA Extends Voluntary Pause in Cruising in U.S. For the third time in almost 5 months, CLIA, the Cruise Line International Association announced an extension of it’s voluntary suspension of U.S. ocean-going cruise operations…

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Carnival Cancels Cruises Until September 30 (Beyond CLIA’s Voluntary Pause in Cruising)

After the Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) announced a voluntary suspension of cruise operations until September 15, Carnival Cruises has now advised passengers and travel agents that it is canceling cruises through September 30, 2020.…

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