TRANSPORT Canada has extended its ban on cruises until Mar 2021. The ban, which has been in place since this Mar, will continue to restrict passenger vessels carrying more than 100 people from operating in Canadian waters, or calling the country’s ports, until 28 Feb. Vessels over 12 people are...
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TRANSPORT Canada has extended its ban on cruises until Mar 2021.
The ban, which has been in place since this Mar, will continue to restrict passenger vessels carrying more than 100 people from operating in Canadian waters, or calling the country’s ports, until 28 Feb.
Vessels over 12 people are prohibited from entering Canada’s Far North.
The restrictions only apply to cruise ships and pleasure craft, with ferries exempt.
This plunges into doubt the 2021 Alaska cruise season which is poised to start in Apr, with calls to the Maritimes, including Nova Scotia and New Brunswick hoped to follow.
Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, in collaboration with other ports around the country, has called for a cruise resumption timeline.
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