The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Issues Modified Guidance to the Technical Instructions for CDC’s COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships Operating in U.S. Waters.

(Washington D.C. March 18, 2022) Today, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) issued a number of welcome changes to the Technical Instructions for CDC’s COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships Operating in U.S. Waters.

CLIA cruise line members continue to lead the way in unmatched health and safety measures compared to virtually any other commercial setting. 

The updates announced today acknowledge the effectiveness of the cruise lines in their ability to create an environment that provides one of the highest levels of COVID-19 mitigation and reflect the improvements in the public health landscape.

CLIA member cruise lines will continue to operate in a way that prioritizes the health and safety of everyone onboard, as well as the communities that we visit.

Highlights of the changes:

• Cruise ship operators may resume interactive experiences such as galley tours and cooking classes. Click here for more details.
• Allow close contacts identified within 36 hours before disembarking to quarantine in their own cabin (if they will be the only person in the cabin). Click here for more details.
• Modified port agreements, removing ship and capacity limits at ports. Click here for more details.