CRUISING DURING

THE PANDEMIC
The top priority for the entire cruise community —
including cruise lines, travel brokers, ports,
destinations, suppliers, and beyond — as the
world struggles to deal with COVID-19 concerns is
the health and safety of passengers, crew, and the
communities.
https://cruising.org/en/cruise-industry-covid-19-facts-and-resources

WHAT CAN CRUISE PASSENGERS DO TO KEEP

THEMSELVES AND OTHERS SAFE?

DO NOT BOARD A CRUISE SHIP

If you have COVID-19 symptoms, know you have

COVID-19, have been exposed to someone with
COVID-19 in the last 14 days (unless you recovered
from COVID-19 in the last 90 days), or are awaiting
the results of a COVID-19 viral test, do not board a
cruise ship.

WEAR YOUR MASKS

It is necessary to wear a mask when traveling by

public transportation or when waiting for a bus or
train outside a transit hub. Passengers should
consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor
conditions and for work with individuals who do not
have complete vaccination.

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/covid-3/coronavirus-cruise-ship
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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT CRUISING DURING

THE PANDEMIC

Before boarding a cruise ship,

both medical experts and travel
advisors agree on one piece of
advice: be vaccinated well in
advance of your departure date.
It's also the best method to
protect yourself and those
GET VACCINATED you're traveling with, according
to them.

Significant safety precautions UNDERSTAND THE

have been implemented to SAFETY PROTOCOLS
guarantee travelers' safety,
and it's necessary to know
what they are because
cruising may not be the same
as it was before the pandemic.

Having a small ship makes it

easier to deal with pandemic-
related issues. Though there
are no certainties, choosing a
small ship that requires other
passengers to be vaccinated
OPT FOR A SMALLER increases the chances of a
SHIP stress-free trip.

GO FOR DESTINATIONS
The infection rates in the area WITH NATURAL SOCIAL
should be checked prior to DISTANCING
choosing a cruise destination,
however places with fewer
people might be preferable.

Indoor and crowded

environments, like those found
on land, continue to pose the
greatest dangers, therefore
limiting time spent in them is
LIMIT TIME IN INDOOR the best course of action.
AND CROWDED AREAS
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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT CRUISING DURING

THE PANDEMIC

CHOOSE ALTERNATIVES
FOR GROUP It's more important than ever to
plan ahead while looking for
EXCURSIONS excursions in ports of call.
Outside or in places with lower
capacity and time slots, Palmer
believes, "excursions will be
most enjoyable."

While the length of the cruise is

unlikely to have much of an impact
on risks, the number of stops may,
due to varying boarding
requirements in different
locations. Passengers disembark,
and each stop raises the risk of CONSIDER AN ITINERARY
infection on the vessel. WITH LESS STOPS

As a general rule, when you are

STICK TO PANDEMIC unable to properly socially
HABITS distance yourself from those
who are not in your immediate
group, it is always best to wear
a mask. Avoid touching your
eyes, nose, and mouth, and
wash your hands immediately.

Travelers should pack enough

essential items to last two
weeks in case they need to
quarantine on the ship or
elsewhere. Items such as
masks, disinfecting wipes, hand
sanitizer, and prescription PACK ENOUGH FOR A
medication should be included. POSSIBLE QUARANTINE

It's important to understand

KNOW WHAT YOUR exactly what your travel
TRAVEL INSURANCE insurance will cover, as well as
COVERS. the procedures in place in the
event of an outbreak, including
on-board services and
additional costs. While on
board, call ahead to fully
understand any new space
restrictions.