Florida vaccine passport ban could lead to showdown with cruise lines

Thursday, 16 Apr, 2021 0

Although cruise lines have been quietly supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ stance against the CDC, the state’s ban on so-called ‘vaccine passports’ could sink their mandatory vaccine policies.. It could lead to a stand-off between cruise lines and a state which is by far the global cruise industry leader.

DeSantis signed an executive order banning any companies from requiring customers provide documentation of Covid-19 vaccination. However, cruise lines have already mandated vaccinations.  Many require them for guests, and almost all mandate vaccinations for ship crew at least.

A potential get out clause for cruise lines is that some legal experts are questioning whether Florida even has legal jurisdiction over this for foreign-flagged cruise ships traveling in international waters.

 

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