CRYSTAL Cruises clients must now provide proof of “full inoculation” against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to departure, and has extended its ongoing cruise pause to allow time for passengers to get vaccinated. “We are encouraged by the recent development of multiple vaccines and optimistic about what this means...
CRYSTAL Cruises clients must now provide proof of “full inoculation” against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to departure, and has extended its ongoing cruise pause to allow time for passengers to get vaccinated.
“We are encouraged by the recent development of multiple vaccines and optimistic about what this means for the wellbeing of the Crystal family and their loved ones around the world,” the company said in a statement.
“With this in mind, and according to the latest scientific data and expert guidance, we have made the decision that guests must be fully inoculated with a COVID-19 vaccine with both doses if recommended by the manufacturer,” Crystal said.
The new requirement is in addition to existing Crystal Clean 4.0 measures, including negative COVID-19 tests and health screening questionnaires.
While Crystal expects all crews to be vaccinated, the cruise line said it understands at present this may not be a viable option for all crew members, given their age and/or the availability of vaccines in their home countries.
Existing requirements for crews to present a negative COVID-19 test before leaving their home country to join the ship will remain in place, along with a test upon boarding the ship, seven days of quarantine aboard the vessel, and another negative test before starting duty.
Crystal’s European river cruises are currently paused through to May, while the cruise line’s two ocean ships are on hiatus until Jun.
Crystal Esprit is scheduled to resume sailing in early Aug, followed shortly by the debut season of Endeavour (pictured).
