Cruise

Jul
25
2021
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By Troy Warren
Florida Appeals to Supreme Court Over Cruise Regulations

Florida Appeals to Supreme Court Over Cruise Regulations

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RICH THOMASELLI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   The State of Florida is taking its fight with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to the Supreme Court. Florida's attorney general asked the Supreme Court on Friday to step in on an emergency basis to block COVID-19 protocols put in place by the CDC requiring the cruise lines to meet certain conditions before they can sail again. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody initially won a court ruling when it was determined the CDC protocols for returning cruise ships to the sea were beyond its authority. But when a federal appeals court…
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Jul
20
2021
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By Troy Warren
This Luxurious 132-night World Cruise Costs $73,000 a Ticket — and It Sold Out Within 3 Hours

This Luxurious 132-night World Cruise Costs $73,000 a Ticket — and It Sold Out Within 3 Hours

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By Cailey Rizzo | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT "This outstanding response has surpassed all expectations and is without a doubt our strongest world cruise launch day ever," Regent Seven Seas Cruises' CEO said. A cruise with fares starting at just over $73,000 per person completely sold out in less than three hours last week, proving that passengers are desperate to get back to the high seas after the COVID-19 pandemic halted cruising.  Regent Seven Seas Cruises' 2024 World Cruise voyage sold out at around 11 a.m. ET on July 14, after having been made available only at 8:30 a.m. that day, according to a…
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Jul
18
2021
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By Troy Warren
Court votes to stay judge’s decision about CDC cruise ship rules

Court votes to stay judge’s decision about CDC cruise ship rules

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By Rich Barak, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT A federal court has voted to stay a judge’s decision ruling that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cannot enforce COVID-19 cruise ship rules after July 18, according to POLITICO reporter Josh Gerstein. The Circuit Court of the 11th District voted 2-1 in a win for the CDC in its fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state. The state had sued the CDC, claiming the agency’s restrictions on the cruise industry during the pandemic effectively blocked most cruises and harmed the state’s livelihood. Earlier in July, the CDC asked a…
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Jun
27
2021
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By Troy Warren
‘We Are Back!’ Royal Caribbean Launches First Cruise From US Port

‘We Are Back!’ Royal Caribbean Launches First Cruise From US Port

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RICH THOMASELLI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   With big smiles and even bigger sighs of relief, Royal Caribbean Group on Saturday launched the first cruise to sail from a U.S. port since the suspension of service nearly 16 months. With company chairman and CEO Richard Fain leading the pomp and circumstance, the Celebrity Edge left the dock in Fort Lauderdale for a seven-night cruise. "We are elated to once again welcome guests onboard, sailing from south Florida, our home," Fain said in a statement. "Today is a day that brings momentum to our industry and to countless individuals and port…
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Jun
25
2021
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Royal Caribbean Reports Positive COVID-19 Cases Onboard Adventure of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Reports Positive COVID-19 Cases Onboard Adventure of the Seas

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JANEEN CHRISTOFF | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   Royal Caribbean has found two cases of COVID-19 onboard Adventure of the Seas, which is currently sailing out of the Bahamas. The two cases were found during routine testing before their return home to the U.S. The passengers were immediately quarantined, according to a statement from the cruise line. One of the guests is asymptomatic while the other is showing mild symptoms. Both guests were under the age of 16 and unvaccinated. Their immediate travel party were all vaccinated and have all tested negative. Close contacts of the group have all been identified…
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Jun
19
2021
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Florida Granted Preliminary Injunction Against CDC Cruise Restrictions

Florida Granted Preliminary Injunction Against CDC Cruise Restrictions

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RICH THOMASELLI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   A federal judge on Friday sided with the state of Florida’s lawsuit against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), saying that the government agency likely exceeded its authority by issuing a Conditional Sailing Order (CSO)preventing cruise lines from sailing from Florida ports. Judge Steven Merryday issued the state a preliminary injunction against the restrictions and guidelines of the CSO, which include such mandates as taking test cruises and implementing vaccine requirements for passengers. "This order finds that Florida is highly likely to prevail on the merits of the claim that…
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