8 IMPORTANT Things to Know About Omicron and Cruises (5,000 Cases in 2 Weeks)

In the past few weeks, the news surrounding COVID and the cruise industry has come as a whirlwind. At the start of December, things looked relatively stable. What a difference a month can make. With the rise of the Omicron variant on land, cruise ships are being impacted as well despite having some of the most rigid protocols in travel. But there is a lot happening that you may not realize surrounding this new variant and cruises. Here's what to know. Helpful links: CDC Cruise Ship Color Status: https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/cruise/cruise-ship-color-status.html WaPo Article About 5,000 Cases: https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2021/12/30/cdc-cruise-warning-avoid-omicron/ Historic Tracking of Color Status: https://www.cruzely.com/cruise-ship-covid-status-tracker-daily-update-chart-news-and-possible-cases/