CDC Drops COVID-19 Cruise Ship Program
As of July 18, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships is no longer in effect.
The CDC said that it will continue to publish guidance to help cruise ships continue to provide a safer and healthier environment for passengers, crew and communities going forward.
The CDC notes that it has worked closely with the cruise industry, state, territorial, and local health authorities, and federal and seaport partners to provide a safer and healthier environment for cruise passengers and crew.
Cruise ships have access to guidance and tools to manage their own COVID-19 mitigation programs.
Additionally, cruise travellers have access to recommendations that allow them to make informed decisions about cruise ship travel.
While cruising poses some risk of COVID-19 transmission, CDC will continue to publish guidance to help cruise ships continue to provide a safer and healthier environment for crew, passengers, and communities going forward.
