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July 11, 2021
Which cruise lines require passengers to wear masks?
Which cruise lines require passengers to wear masks?
As cruising resumes in summer 2021, the rules and regulations surrounding life onboard are ever-changing. One of the biggest questions our readers have is whether or not they will be required to wear masks during their cruise, either onboard or in ports of call. Here are the lines and ships that currently require mask wearing.
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Government raises fully vaxxed cruise ship capacity limit
Government raises fully vaxxed cruise ship capacity limit
The Department for Transport has ruled that cruise ships sailing with all adults fully vaccinated can sail with more people onboard from July 19. Previously lines had to sail half full or at a 1,000 passenger limit, whichever is less. This means big ships have been forced to sail at only quarter of capacity, and in some cases even less.
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Cruise lines see huge spike in demand after Amber List quarantine restrictions relaxed
Cruise lines see huge spike in demand after Amber List quarantine restrictions relaxed
Cruise lines are reporting a huge increase in both enquiries and bookings for Greece and Cyprus cruises following the announcement about the relaxation of quarantine restrictions from July 19.
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Celebrity to drop mask wearing and capacity limits if government allows
Celebrity to drop mask wearing and capacity limits if government allows
Celebrity Cruises will drop mask wearing and a 1,000-passenger capacity restriction as soon as government guidelines allow. "So if mask wearing is removed on land, then it will be removed on here. That said, if people want to wear masks then we will absolutely respect that."
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Virgin Voyages announces pre-summer 2022 sailings from England on Valiant Lady
Virgin Voyages announces pre-summer 2022 sailings from England on Valiant Lady
Valiant Lady will officially make its debut in Portsmouth on March 18, 2022, offering a mix of three-night, 11-night and 12-night voyages.
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Marella Cruises announces international restart in September
Marella Cruises announces international restart in September
"Following the successful start of our first ever domestic sailings we are delighted to announce our plans to restart our international cruising programme, with five new itineraries for our customers to enjoy."
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