Why U.S. Cruises Are Still Stuck in Port

In OCT, the CDC lifted its “no sail” order on U.S. cruise ships and set out a framework that would allow them to start sailing again, bringing hope to a decimated industry. And then, nothing. Major cruise companies are still waiting for the CDC to issue technical requirements to enable them to prep ships for sailing. They must then give the CDC 30 days notice before starting test cruises and will have to apply for a conditional sailing certificate 60 days before a planned regular voyage. Those time conditions add up to a near-certainty U.S. sailing won’t resume - in American waters - before fall.

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