MIAMI, February 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Carnival Cruise Line confirmed that it will participate in the updated US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) program for cruise ships operating in US waters, and is advising guests of the changes the following:
- Effective with departing cruises March 1, masks on board will be recommended but not required. However, there may be certain places and events where masks will be required.
- Carnival will continue to meet the standard of vaccinated cruises, but children under the age of five will not be included in any calculation of vaccinated guests and thus will not be required to obtain an exemption to sail.
- Effective with departing cruises March 1, some additional flexibility in pre-shipment testing requirements will be provided. Please visit Carnaval Have Fun. Be sure. website for more information.
“We have had a very successful resumption of guest operations thanks to the support of our guests, the commitment of our ship’s team and the effective protocols we have put in place,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “The public health situation has continued to improve, providing confidence regarding these changes. Our protocols will evolve as we continue to remain committed to protecting the public health of our guests, crew and the communities we visit.”
Duffy said Carnival’s highest responsibility and top priority is always compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our personnel on board and ashore. “We appreciate the ongoing cooperation between multiple government agencies, as well as the support of Alaska officials and other delegations”, she added.
ABOUT THE CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is proud to be known as an American Cruise Line with a total of 24 ships sailing from 14 US ports and employing more than 40,000 crew members . from 120 nationalities. The newest carnival ship, Mardi Graswith the first coaster at sea and the first in America powered by environmentally friendly liquefied natural gas (LNG), sailing from Port Canaveral, Fla., July 31, 2021. As part of her 50th birthday celebrations, the Carnival Celebration sent a sister to Mardi Grasis scheduled to debut in late 2022 from PortMiami, as well as Carnival Jubilee from Galveston in 2023.
SOURCE Carnival Cruise Line
