Experts Say These Are the<br />COVID-Caused Changes You’ll<br />See on Cruise Ships.<br />In April 2020, the CDC issued a “no-sail order,”<br />which required all cruise ships to suspend operations.<br />That order was extended and tweaked as the<br />COVID-19 pandemic went on. Now, cruise ships are<br />allowed to set sail again, but with a number of<br />COVID-caused rules and restrictions.<br />Here are 10 changes that experts say you’ll see aboard<br />cruise ships if you decide to sail this summer.<br />1. Face masks<br />required in public<br />spaces, at events <br />and during shows.<br />2. Reduced shore excursion options.<br />3. Detailed health screenings before boarding.<br />4. Mandatory vaccination requirements.<br />5. Enforced<br />social distancing.<br />6. No self-serve buffet options.<br />7. Guests will be encouraged<br />to use their own bathrooms,<br />not the public ones.<br />8. Indoors shows that require reservations<br />or operate on a lottery system for tickets. .<br />9. No more behind-the-scenes tours. .<br />10. Amenities won’t be as readily available<br />and will require reservations
