Cruise ship travel warnings decreased as Covid-19 cases plummet

As a result of a decrease in Covid-19 cases, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has dropped its travel warning for cruise ships from its highest level to its second lowest level.

The softening comes almost seven weeks after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention upped its travel warning for cruises to the highest level, citing an increase in cases aboard ships as a result of an increase in the Omicron strain of the coronavirus. At the time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encouraged tourists to avoid cruises regardless of their vaccination status.

According to new recommendations released on Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel alert for cruise ships is now at Level 3, which implies “high” levels of Covid-19 on board ships. This represents a decrease from earlier “very high” levels.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in January that all US cruises at sea had confirmed or suspected Covid-19 infections on board.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to suggest that individuals be vaccinated before travelling on a cruise and that tourists should wear well-fitting face masks inside and in busy outdoor areas.