Do US laws apply on cruise ships?

International maritime law requires that cruise ships take every possible measure to provide safe passage. But when something goes wrong, jurisdiction is difficult to sort out. So when a ship is docked at the Port of Miami, all U.S. (and Florida) laws apply to the ship, its passengers and its crew.

What is not allowed on a cruise ship?

Prohibited items:

Firearms & Ammunition, including realistic replicas.
Sharp Objects, including all knives and scissors.
Illegal Drugs & Substances.
CBD Oil / CBD Products.
Candles, Incense, Coffee Makers, Clothes Irons, Travel Steamers & Hot Plates.
Hoverboards.

Are cruise ports federal property?

For most of the major cruise lines (Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian) the jurisdiction is in the Federal Court in Miami (United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida); for Princess, it is in California; for Holland America it is in Washington State.

What does the CDC say about cruising?

CDC recommends that people who are not fully vaccinated avoid travel on cruise ships, including river cruises, worldwide. That’s because the chance of getting COVID-19 on cruise ships is high since the virus appears to spread more easily between people in close quarters aboard ships.

Do you have to wear a mask on a cruise ship?

In the latest guidance from the CDC, ships with at least 95% of both crew and passengers fully vaccinated, “cruise ship operators, at their discretion, may advise passengers and crew that they do not have to wear a mask or maintain physical distance in any areas.”

Are cruises allowed to sail?

The CDC has announced it’s working with cruise lines to resume sailing as early as this summer. But last week, the CDC released further clarification to the Conditional Sailing Order that’s been in effect since October 2020, allowing cruising to resume on a firmer timeline.

What are the 3 major cruise lines?

Best Cruise Lines for the Money

#1. Royal Caribbean International. #1 in Best Cruise Lines for the Money.
#2. Celebrity Cruises. #2 in Best Cruise Lines for the Money.
#3. Norwegian Cruise Line.
#4. Princess Cruises.
#5. Carnival Cruise Line.
#6. Holland America Line.
#7. MSC Cruises.
#8. Costa Cruises.

Are cruise ships going to Alaska in 2021?

Holland America Line is one of several cruise lines that has already opened up bookings for Alaska sailings this summer. New legislation offers significant hope, and cruise lines are already announcing plans to begin sailings in July.

Will Princess Cruises sail to Alaska in 2021?

Princess Cruises Plans to Resume Cruising in United States with Alaska Sailings Departing Seattle in July 2021. Departing July 25 through September 26, 2021, round-trip Seattle, seven-day cruises, onboard Majestic Princess, a MedallionClass™ ship, will be open for sale on May 21, 2021.

What is the cheapest month to cruise to Alaska?

For both cruising and land-based tours, May and September are the “shoulder” seasons in Alaska, with better deals and fewer crowds. Cruise prices during those times may be lower, perhaps by a couple hundred dollars per person. Selected shore and land excursions can also be 20% cheaper.

What happens if Princess cancels my cruise?

The Princess Cruises refund policy states that you will also receive money back on taxes, fees, port expenses, transfers and surcharges. You may also receive a refund for part of your cruise fare depending on the length of your itinerary and how far in advance of your departure date that you cancel.

Is northbound or southbound Alaska cruise better?

There’s no difference in northbound and southbound itineraries. The stops along the way are the same no matter which you choose, so it’s really about personal preference, and which lines up best with your travel plans.

Which side is the best side to cruise on a ship for Alaska?

starboard side

What are the best Alaska tours?

Best Alaska Excursions

Denali Experience: Camp Denali & North Face Lodge.
Flightseeing: Denali Glacier Landing from Talkeetna.
Bear viewing: Homer via Float Plane.
Eagle Viewing: Ketchikan.
Alaska Railroad: Scenic Rides and Tours.
Glacier viewing (by boat): Prince William Sound.
Glacier viewing (on foot): Exit Glacier.

What is considered the Inside Passage in Alaska?

Alaska’s Inside Passage is a water route between the Gulf of Alaska and Puget Sound. Along the Inside Passage, cruise passengers can see countless wildlife in the water (whales, orcas, sea lions and seals), on the ground (bears), and in the air (eagles, raptors and many water birds).

What is the best month for whale watching in Alaska?

The best time to whale watch is from April to November, when approximately 600 humpbacks inhabit the waters of the northern Inside Passage. Whale watching tours are offered in Juneau and near Glacier Bay.

What is the most popular Alaska cruise?

#1. Viking Orion. Viking Ocean Cruises.
#2. Crystal Symphony. Crystal Cruises.
#2. Silver Muse. Silversea Cruises.
#2. Seabourn Sojourn. Seabourn Cruise Line.
#5. Celebrity Eclipse. Celebrity Cruises.
#5. Disney Wonder. Disney Cruise Line.
#7. Celebrity Millennium. Celebrity Cruises.
#7. Celebrity Solstice. Celebrity Cruises.

Is Glacier Bay the Inside Passage?

Inside Passage Sub Regions Sixteen spectacular glaciers flow from surrounding mountains into the waters of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve.

Do cruise ships stop at Glacier Bay?

Cruise ships typically spend a full day (9-10 hours) in Glacier Bay including a stop at a major tidewater glacier. Note: Cruise ships do not dock anywhere in Glacier Bay National Park.

What is Glacier Bay known for?

Glacier Bay is a globally significant marine and terrestrial wilderness sanctuary. A place that offers human solitude and a remote wildness that is rapidly disappearing in today’s world. A place of hope–for the continued wisdom, restraint, and humility to preserve a sample of wild America, the world as it was.