CLIA has announced new rules for cruise lines around the world – ALL will now be required to test passengers and crew for Covid-19.
In what has been hailed as a ‘travel industry first’ all ocean cruise members of the trade body, operating ships with a capacity of 250 or more, have agreed to the new measures.
Anyone testing positive will not be allowed to board. This includes both passengers and crew.
In a statement, CLIA said: “CLIA ocean cruise line members worldwide have agreed to conduct 100% testing of passengers and crew on all ships with a capacity to carry 250 or more persons—with a negative test required for any embarkation.
“This is a travel industry first and an example of the cruise industry leading the way. We see testing as an important initial step to a multi-layered approach that we believe validates the industry’s commitment to making health, safety, and the well-being of the passengers, the crew, and the communities we visit our top priority.”
