Keeping Cruise Ships Clean and Sanitary

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(Updated 10/8/21)

Ship Sanitation is Nothing New

While many business and industries have added sanitation methods to their daily routines after the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, cruise ships just continued with business as usual, with extra frequency.  Signs have always been posted educating the passengers to wash hands frequently and use the sanitizing dispensers available in the public areas of the ship.

Keeping cruise ships clean and sanitary has always been a top priority for Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) members. While this longstanding cruise line practice may sound minor, COVID-19 has reaffirmed the critical importance of hand hygiene to protecting public health. 

Additionally, the industry has a longstanding collaboration with the CDC and the Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) to make sure ships meet strict sanitation guidelines. As part of the program, cruise ship crews are trained in sanitation and health practices and ships undergo unannounced inspections twice a year, with scores made available to the public. No other travel and tourism or entertainment industry has this type of federal program or oversight.

CLIA cruise lines go to great lengths to support the health and safety of all onboard. From cleaning practices to passenger screening and robust oversight over onboard health and safety practices, the cruise industry is one of the most vigilant industries as it relates to safety, sanitation and public health protocols. Read latest CLIA Health & Safety Report.

 

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Reassuring Safe to Cruise

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Updated 10/5/2021

Aren't cruise ships just giant petri dishes? What's being done to reassure the public it's safe to cruise again?

There has been misinformation in the media which would lead to an assumption that cruise ships are giant petri dishes.  After you watch this video you will have a better understanding of the health and safety measures that have always been in place and which have since been enhanced.

State of the Industry - CLIA Report

"In a year marked by hurricanes, wildfires, and the worst public health crisis the world has experienced in over 100 years, we have seen our industry and our communities challenged in ways we could have never imagined. As we turn the page on 2020, the 2021 State of the Cruise Industry Reports highlights the progress that we have made over the last 12 months and underscores the leadership of the cruise industry and its constant drive to innovate and lead the way in responsible tourism." 

 ~Kelly Craighead, President and CEO, CLIA

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) worked to establish an industry-wide COVID-19 policy for its ocean-going cruise line members.  Read the entire 2021 State of the Cruise Industry report.

Top Choices for Reassuring Safe to Cruise

•  sanitation and cleaning protocols should be increased​ 
•  air filtration should be upgraded​ 
•  shipboard medical resources will be expanded​ 
•  shore excursions should follow stringent health protocols​ 
•  passenger capacity should be limited to ensure social distancing​ 
•  COVID-19 testing should take place right before embarking

Expected protocols are also associated with improving processes that are aligned with processes/expertise already existing within the cruise industry pre-COVID.​  Furthermore, the protocols that cruisers are expecting, are fully aligned with what cruise lines are implementing ​

 Highlights of the Core Elements 

 Variances for Small / Expedition Ships 

• Booking procedures and risk disclosures 
• Staggered guest arrivals and departures 
• Health screening including temperature checks for anyone boarding 
• Onboard testing capability 
• Augmentation of medical facilities and staff 
• Capacity management/social distancing 
• Dining restrictions 
• Use of contactless technology 
• Contact tracing

See Cruise Research Highlights for the whole report.
 

 

Click the banner above for the latest cruise promotions

 

Cruise lines are offering special promotions and pricing on popular cruises to encourage consumers to plan their next cruise vacation now. We'll be featuring promotions on our website and social media.

Choose Cruise Month (click for mini-series)

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I recently completed extensive training and have become Travel Safety Verified. As your dedicated Travel Advisor, your safety is our priority, and it's our job to ensure you have the necessary information you need to give you confidence and peace of mind when making your future travel plans. Click the link to review our Travel Safety program with valuable resources that will answer many of your questions.

Where have you explored? 

Gather your travel and food pics and join us every Wednesday afternoon at 4 PM Eastern for the latest installment of #FoodTravelChat