Federal Government removes cruise vaccination requirements
The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee has removed cruise vaccination protocols.
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Government to axe cruise vaccination rules
The NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet has has confirmed to Cruise Passenger that current Covid restrictions for cruising, including vaccinations, are on the way out.
Federal Government confirms cruise vaccination review
The Federal Government has confirmed it is reviewing conflicting cruise vaccination protocols, which may allow unvaccinated cruisers back on ships.
Where cruise lines stand on tests and vaccinations
The return of cruises has had many jumping for joy, but with each cruise line adhering to different COVID-19 protocols, booking a cruise can be terribly confusing. There is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding what rules apply to cruise ships after the tight restrictions during the pandemic. “The cruise industries have seen a slower … Read more
Five ways to ‘De-risk’ your international cruise holiday – by the experts
Australians are ready to cruise. Data from Finder reveals that 2.7 million Aussies are keen to cruise in 2022, and Finder travel expert James Martin says that with more than 80 countries cruising while it’s banned in Australia, it’s time to look overseas. “With the international border now open, Australians who are keen on cruising … Read more
Ruby Princess cleared of knowing about COVID cases on board when she sailed to New Zealand
Princess Cruises yesterday welcomed the outcome of a New Zealand Customs’ inquiry into Ruby Princess’s visit to the country in March 2020 which found the company and crew had no knowledge that COVID was on board. The announcement means no action will be taken against the ship’s crew or any of the entities involved in … Read more
Disney Cruises bans kids over five – what the other lines are doing
In a move that is likely to spark some soul searching among cruise lines that specialise in family holidays, Disney Cruise Line has announced that all passengers aged five up and up will have to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on all journeys scheduled for departure on or after January 13. … Read more
Are cruises the safest post-pandemic holiday? Here’s what the experts told us
Taghrid Istivan is an Associate Professor at RMIT School of Science and holds a PHD in Biotechnology. Ms Istivan also recently booked a Royal Caribbean South Pacific cruise with her family next year. She believes cruising is safe compared to alternatives, though she concedes it does hold risks that should not be ignored. “I feel … Read more
“One of the safest places on the planet”: Royal Caribbean CEO gives a COVID safety update
As the cruise industry has resumed, there have been a number of sailings which have had COVID cases onboard. But Michael Bayley, the CEO of Royal Caribbean has addressed passengers carrying the virus onboard Royal Caribbean ships, in a bid to put aside worries and speculation. Mr Bayley wrote a Facebook post, stating that while … Read more
