Norwegian Cruise Line updates...

The new policy will come into effect for all sailings that commence on or after 3 September

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced revisions to its SailSAFE health and safety protocols for its Norwegian, Oceania and Regent brands.

Vaccinated guests aged 12 and over will no longer have any pre-embarkation Covid-19 related protocols and unvaccinated guests may embark with a negative Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours prior to departure, subject to local regulations.

According to a press release, this policy will go into effect across Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises for all sailings that commence on or after 3 September, 2022.

Requirements may differ for guests travelling on voyages departing from or visiting destinations with specific local regulations. The company recommends that all guests ensure they are up to date on the required vaccination and testing protocols of their destination prior to travel.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings president and chief executive officer Frank Del Rio said: “Our long-awaited revisions to our testing and vaccination requirements bring us closer in line with the rest of society, which has learned to adapt and live with Covid-19, and makes it simpler and easier for our loyal guests to cruise on our three best-in-class brands. Health and safety is our top priority and we will continue to modify our robust SailSAFE program as the public health environment evolves.

“The relaxation of protocols coupled with continued easing of travel restrictions and the reopening to cruise of more ports around the globe are meaningfully positive for our business as it reduces friction, expands the addressable cruise market, brings variety to itineraries and provides additional catalysts on the road to recovery.”

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The new protocols include:

Vaccinated guests aged 12 and older will no longer require any pre-departure Covid-19 related protocols
Unvaccinated guests, aged 12 and older, or those who cannot or decline to provide proof of vaccination, will need to present a negative medically administered PCR or Antigen Covid-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior to boarding
Guests aged 11 and under will not be subject to vaccination requirements or testing protocols of any kind
Vaccinated guests must meet the generally accepted definition of “fully vaccinated” based on the destination they are embarking and/or travelling to and must provide proof of vaccination

For more information, visit www.ncl.com