First port agreements for restart of cruise travel in Hawaii signed
Posted on Jan 4, 2022 in Harbors News, Main, News
Cruise lines must have on-board testing and medical capabilities and have agreed to abide by additional restrictions if needed.
HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division announces the execution of the first port agreements with Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) to formalize health and safety protocols for cruise line operations in the State of Hawaii.
Per the CDC order (copy available at https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/cruise/covid19-cruiseships.html) expiring on January 15, cruise lines with capacity to carry more than 250 persons (combined passenger and crew) and itineraries including overnight stays are required to have a formal port agreement with local port and health authorities. The port agreement must include:
- Medical agreement outlining evacuation of passengers or crew in need of care
- Housing…