What Does the CDC’s Latest Travel Notice Mean for Cruises?

The CDC has released new travel guidelines.

Will Disney set sail again this year?

The CDC recently issued their next phase of requirements for cruises to resume, leading to backlash from Florida senators and a lawsuit from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. However, the CDC is continuing to release new restrictions that could influence cruise travel — and its most recent notice affects the Bahamas in particular.

The CDC has updated its travel notice for the Bahamas from a level 3 (“high level of CIVD-19”) to a level 4 (“very high level of COVID-19”), emphasizing that “travelers should avoid all travel to the Bahamas.” The statement cites the fact that even fully vaccinated individuals could catch or spread COVID-19 variants.

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If people do travel to the Bahamas, the CDC encourages full vaccination, mask-wearing, and social distancing.

Health and Safety Signs in Disney World

This comes after the CDC stated that it was safe for fully vaccinated Americans to travel once again. However, the issue of COVID-19 variants complicates the current level of safety in the Bahamas.

Castaway Cay

The Disney Cruise Line has, as of now, canceled select sailings through October 2021 — including those in and around the Bahamas. So while these new restrictions do not immediately impact Disney cruises, they may play a role in how soon they can return. We’ll keep you posted with the latest news, so stay tuned to DFB!