Why is the CDC being so strict with cruises?

Plus, Royal Caribbean's UK boss calls for government to lift cruise-specific ban

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Why is the CDC being so strict with cruises? Cruise lines have yet to restart, with most imposing voluntary limits through the end of April 2021 -- and in some cases, well beyond. Yet airlines, hotels and other forms of travel remain open and ready for business, despite numerous associated COVID-19 outbreaks. Why? The differences come from the way that the US CDC has treated cruise lines during the pandemic. Find out more In partnership with Planet Cruise Get ready for adventure w/Royal Caribbean! Now more than ever, you deserve a holiday. So, give yourself a holiday worth waiting for in 2022 with a big cruise getaway. Clicks here to find your dream cruise. View deal Spike in bookings following vaccination roll out Travel companies said they had seen a huge surge in cruise bookings as the vaccine reached the over-80s and over-70s and consumer confidence in travel started to return. Get the details Drinks, Wi-Fi, tips. Always included. In partnership with Celebrity Cruises Holidays should be effortless from the start. That's why now, when you book any cruise, anywhere, in any stateroom, drinks, Wi-Fi, and tips are included. Find out more WATCH: Cruise line gets sold, mandatory vaccines and more In case you missed it, Cruise Critic's Chris Gray Faust talks about the sale of a popular Royal Caribbean Group cruise line, plus which line is now requiring a vaccine and more. Watch now Royal Caribbean's UK boss calls for government to lift cruise-specific ban "I'd like to remove this exclusion that hangs over the cruise industry. I'd like us to be positioned with the rest of travel," said Ben Bouldin. See the story Latest cruise news Which cruise lines have restarted cruising? What new health protocols are cruise lines introducing? How to cancel or rebook a cruise What is a river cruise? Why should you choose a river cruise? Known as one of the top river cruise experts in the UK, RiverCruising.co.uk will have the answer! Member Photo of the Week Featured member photo by: Leo_On_Geo -- "Shizuoka park"

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