Two members of Congress have called on the CDC to reinstate the no-sail order for cruise ships, citing the Covid-19 outbreak last week on the SeaDream I.
Royal Caribbean International has launched a new website for potential cruise volunteers.
So far a total of seven passengers have tested positive for Covid-19 aboard the SeaDream 1 cruise ship docked in Barbados, according to two passengers on the ship.
In a joint statement issued today, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) highlight the importance of the cruise sector for the world economy.
The cruise industry has jettisoned hopes of restarting operations this year, days after both Carnival and Norwegian extended a halt on cruises through the end of the year.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) has once again extended its suspension of global cruise voyages due to the global health pandemic.