“Based on what we are seeing in Europe, and following months of collaboration with leading public health experts, scientists, and governments, we are confident that these measures will provide a pathway for the return of limited sailings from the U.S. before the end of this year," Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of CLIA, said in the overview.As a part of CLIA's new protocols, passenger and crew testing is priority in the boarding process as part of a layered screening strategy.
Any shore excursions are to meet cruise lines' strict protocols. Passengers who do not comply with those rules on excursions will not be allowed to reboard, whichAll of the core element protocols are subject to change as technology and knowledge of COVID-19 continue to evolve.
Cruises can handle daily testing better than other travel and entertainment venues. Unlike on a flight, or in most hotels, cruises have fully staffed medical facilities and isolation areas. Every entry and exit is screened. Testing will make cruising the safest form of travel.