For the first time in two years, the U.S Centers for Disease and Control (CDC) has removed its warning against traveling on a cruise ship. 

The news was a very welcomed change for the cruise industry, which has put in place effective health protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 onboard cruise ships since the onset of the pandemic. 

When most people think about river cruising, they imagine sailing leisurely along the Rhine or the Danube, visiting charming little towns with centuries old gothic architecture.

This may be the ideal vacation for many; however, the popular travel option has evolved into much more than that. Whether it be a trip down the Nile, exploring Asia’s Mekong River, or the sights and sounds of the Mississippi, river cruising has tons of options for every traveler.

Today, Celebrity Cruises announced the launch of the All-Inclusive Photo Project (AIPP), a trailblazing initiative to help transform travel media. This ground-breaking project seeks to better reflect diverse groups that are not sufficiently represented in current travel imagery.

Princess Cruise Line launched its newest ship, Discovery Princess, from the Port of Los Angeles today. On her maiden voyage, Discovery Princess will be sailing to beautiful ports in the Mexican Riviera. 

Through the end of April, Discovery Princess will continue to sail from Los Angeles to ports in California and Mexico. She will then make her way up the Pacific region to begin offering 7-day sailings to Alaska from Seattle. Discovery Princess will be the newest ship sailing to Alaska this season. 

Royal Caribbean shared with customers that are booked on an Alaska cruise its new Covid-19 health protocols for ships visiting The Last Frontier.

Royal Caribbean's Alaska cruise season begins in late April, and the new policies apply to cruises sailing from the United States or Canada.

Here's a look at the covid policies onboard ships cruising to Alaska from the U.S. and from Vancouver, British Columbia through May 31, 2022.