Cruise ships that carry upward of 250 passengers have committed to testing everyone for COVID-19 ahead of boarding. Testing will be done worldwide.
Author: Morgan Hines, USA TODAY
‘It was just like a nightmare’: Baby sick on Royal Caribbean ship had to get multiple amputations, lawsuit says
The Moon family’s harrowing cruise ordeal included a very sick infant daughter. Five futile infirmary visits. And eventually three amputations.
CDC ‘no-sail’ order extension official: Cruise ships will not sail in U.S. waters until Nov. 1
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday it is extending its “no-sail” order for the U.S. cruise industry through Oct. 31.
San Diego proceeds with ‘Spooktacular’ Halloween event while other California parks remain closed
As if 2020 isn’t spooky enough, theme parks across the country are trying to uphold Halloween traditions — and that includes SeaWorld San Diego.
‘False alarm’: Cruise crew who tested positive for COVID-19 in Greece got 3 more tests, all negative
The Mein Schiff 6, operated by TUI Cruises, began its trip in Heraklion on the southern Greek island of Crete on Sunday night.
Oktoberfest may be canceled in Munich but toned down celebrations are still on
While no one is able to attend Munich’s Oktoberfest in person, that doesn’t mean its spirit isn’t alive and thriving in other parts of the world.
Tests, masks, temperature checks: ‘Healthy Sail Panel’ submits 74 COVID-19 cruise recommendations to CDC
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian’s “Healthy Sail Panel” published a set of 74 recommendations to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on cruise ships.
‘Failing or close to it’: Environmental organization gives cruise industry poor report card
The cruise industry has come under fire for its negative environmental impact for years. 2020 appears to be no different.
First listen: ‘Driving the Green Book’ podcast preserves history of Black travel
Macmillan’s newest podcast, ‘Driving the Green Book,’ featuring Alvin Hall, launched Tuesday on all streaming platforms.
‘Abrupt, punctuated and spectacular’: Foliage forecast shows leaves may change early this year
If the weather cools down, the colorful leaves that characterize a New England fall will come early and bright but will be short-lived.