(Updated: March 21, 2020)
Most travel is suspended at least through April. Below are resources to the various travel providers websites as cancellation polices vary. If you have trips scheduled for later this Spring / Summer, our advice is to wait until your carrier makes an announcement about your itinerary to make any decision. Most companies are allowing you to wait for as long as 48 hours before departure to cancel. That gives you time to understand the risks of travel (if it is even possible).
Our state is on lock down until April 7th, and many other states / countries have followed this precautionary measure. Links below are useful resources to keep informed.
Most travel is suspended at least through April. Below are resources to the various travel providers websites as cancellation polices vary. If you have trips scheduled for later this Spring / Summer, our advice is to wait until your carrier makes an announcement about your itinerary to make any decision. Most companies are allowing you to wait for as long as 48 hours before departure to cancel. That gives you time to understand the risks of travel (if it is even possible).
Our state is on lock down until April 7th, and many other states / countries have followed this precautionary measure. Links below are useful resources to keep informed.
We are getting calls from our guests, concerned about traveling. Speak to your personal doctors for their advice - they will be familiar with your circumstances. Also, take precautionary measures, which should be standard practice - washing hands, covering coughs and sneezes, staying away from those exhibiting symptoms. Monitor guidance from world health organizations such as the WHO and CDC.
If you are traveling, or even if you are staying local, it is important to know the facts as they are known at this time. Since this is an evolving story, not all information is known but be assured that top health care professionals are seeking the answers. Of course there are often myths (click for some myth busters) that are circulated, so this blog post will try to disseminate links to the official resources that you can use to expand your knowledge.
Cruise lines are monitoring the situation and have imposed precautionary measures including refusing boarding of individuals presenting with certain symptoms. The lines have implemented enhanced policies, which are in effect as of 27 February 2020, built upon those which were first implemented on 31 January 2020 and focus on conservative measures, as the situation evolves, to appropriately and effectively screen every guest and crew member on every ship prior to boarding.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Chinese authorities identified the new coronavirus, which has resulted in thousands of confirmed cases in China, including cases outside Wuhan City.
Additional cases have been identified in a growing number of other international locations, including the United States. There are ongoing investigations to learn more.
The following video is very informative - worth watching.
Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) advice for the public
The World Health Organization has a website dedicated to Novel Coronavirus 2019. The advice for the public, including those traveling, is very simple - and it is advice that should be followed all the time.
- Wash Your Hands Frequently
- Practice Respiratory Hygiene
- Maintain Social Distancing
- Avoid Touching Eyes, Nose & Mouth
- If you have Fever, Cough & Difficulty Breathing - Seek Medical Help
- Practice General Hygiene when visiting Live Animal Markets, Wet Markets or Animal Product Markets
- Avoid Consumption of Raw or Undercooked Animal Products
Protect Yourself & Others from Getting Sick
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- WHO Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
- Updated WHO recommendations for international traffic in relation to COVID-19 outbreak
- CDC 2019 Novel Coronavirus
- Travelers Returning from High Risk Countries (CDC)
- Mapping The Novel Coronavirus Outbreak (ESRI)
- Coronavirus Resource Center (John Hopkins)
- CDC Global Health - China
- Be Careful Where You Get Your News about Coronavirus (Harvard Medical)
- Ease Your Travel Fears Infographic
- John Hopkins - Coronavirus
Cruise Line Specific Resources
- CLIA Statement on 2019-Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
- Coronavirus Updated Cruise Ship Polices & Cancellations
- COVID-19 and Cruise Ship Travel (CDC)
- Azamara Cruises Travel Alerts
- Carnival Health & Sailing Update
- Celebrity Cruises Travel Alerts
- Disney Cruise Line Coronavirus Advisories
- Holland America Line Travel Advisories
- Norwegian Cruise Line Travel Alerts
- Princess Cruises Notices & Advisories
- Princess Cruises Health Advisory on Coronavirus
- Royal Caribbean Travel Alerts
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