Going to Disney World is absolutely fantastic, but we have SO missed sailing on Disney Cruise Line!

Cruises in the U.S. had previously been prevented from sailing due to a no-sail order issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which had been extended through October 31st. But, now it appears that cruises may be able to sail again soon, provided certain conditions are met.

According to the Miami Herald, the CDC is allowing its no-sail order to expire in exchange for a conditional sail order. That means cruise lines could potentially start sailing again soon, but, first, cruise companies will need to “prove to the agency that COVID protocols are working with specific testing requirements and trial runs before passengers can return.”

The Miami Herald reports that Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis has indicated that “he thinks cruising can be done safely and is working with the White House to get cruises restarted.” The Miami Herald also notes, however, that “Crew members are still contracting COVID-19 on cruise ships as the industry remains shut down.”

Even though the CDC no-sail order will be allowed to expire, changes likely won’t be immediate for most cruise lines. Aside from having to prove to the CDC that their COVID protocols are working, many cruise companies, including Disney Cruise Line, have already suspended all departures through at least early December.

Once cruising does return, it will likely look different. Cruise Lines International Association, of which Disney Cruise Line is a member, has already announced that negative coronavirus tests for all passengers and crew will be required prior to embarkation. We’ve also seen some cruise company reports make a number of safety recommendations to be adopted once cruising begins again.

Additionally, the CDC has issued a Level 3 warning against cruise travel because of the high risk of COVID-19 infection on cruise ships. But, with the formal CDC no-sail order lifted, cruise ships can begin working toward an eventual resumption of their sailings. We’ll keep an eye out for more updates and let you know what we see.

Click here to read about the CDC’s Level 3 warning against cruise travel.

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