1st cruise ship with American passengers sets sail out of Caribbean more than a year after COVD-19
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Celebrity Cruises became the first major cruise ship to set sail with U.S. passengers more than a year after COVID-19 related shut down.
"Today, we sail, again! This is such a significant moment for our company, our industry and the Caribbean. That this day has finally arrived for our guests and our crew is truly special – beyond words, really," Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, CEO of Celebrity Cruises, said in a statement. "I am so happy to have our crew back onboard doing what they love and providing amazing vacations and service to our guests." The Celebrity Millennium embarked on a seven-day cruise visiting Aruba, Barbados and Curacao with about 500 passengers and more than 95% of those fully vaccinated, including all crew members. Those traveling with children unable to get their shots were mandated to present a negative COVID-19 test. To be able to set sail, a cruise line must either submit to the CDC that 95% of crew and 95% of passengers are fully vaccinated before sailing or conduct a simulated or "mock" voyage.More Related News