Cruise traces are applauding the newest announcement from the CDC that testing will not be required for vacationers flying into the U.S.
Starting this Sunday, vacationers who’re flying again into the U.S. after a cruise (or a visit for any purpose) will not have to supply a unfavourable COVID-19 check earlier than boarding their worldwide flight house.
“It is a large improvement that permits our company to journey extra simply and with out stress all through Europe in addition to expertise our Alaskan cruises that conclude in a Canadian port,” mentioned John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises.
Gus Antorcha, President of Holland America Line, echoed an identical assertion concerning this modification from the CDC.
“The CDC ending its requirement of a unfavourable COVID-19 check for Individuals to reenter the USA is a crucial step ahead within the return to all international journey, together with cruising. The change signifies that U.S. vacationers can pursue their love of cruising Holland America Line voyages from homeports in Europe, Canada and Australia with out concern they might be denied entry to return house.
“That is thrilling information for Holland America Line and our company as we full our return to service this week with all 11 ships in our fleet again in operations. It removes a barrier to journey for some company who understandably wished to keep away from the uncertainty of return testing. At Holland America Line, we proceed to function vaccinated cruises and have created a protected and wholesome atmosphere for our company, our groups, and the communities we serve, serving to to make sure cruising is among the many most secure types of socializing and journey. And we proceed to supply our Fear-Free Promise to permit versatile cancelation for cruises booked by September and departing by December.”
This transformation doesn’t have an effect on the pre-cruise testing requirement that cruise traces are presently requiring.
