Safety
protocols

Last updated 11/01/2022

PRE-BOARDING

  • Pre-Cruise Covid-19 testing is no longer required or provided on all vessels beginning October 1, 2022.

VACCINATIONS

  • COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required for all guests and crew for all sailings.

EMBARKATION & DISEMBARKATION

  • Luggage will be disinfected before it is brought on board and when it is removed from the vessel.
  • When the gangway is in use, sanitation will occur every half-hour.

GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS

  • Prior to guest arrival, staterooms and suites will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected with hospital-grade EPA-approved solutions.
  • Guest staterooms and suites will be cleaned and disinfected twice-daily.

PUBLIC SPACES

  • Every space undergoes enhanced anti-microbial disinfection with medical-grade EPA-approved solutions.
  • Twice-daily antiviral sanitization will occur in all public and crew spaces along with overnight sanitization.
  • Additional hand sanitizing stations with an alcohol-based sanitizer will be placed strategically throughout the ship.

MASKS & FACE COVERINGS

  • Masks are optional for guests and crew onboard including the embarkation process and while riding our shore excursion motor coaches.
  • Mask are required for those symptomatic guests and crew awaiting COVID-19 test results.
  • State and local municipalities may implement mask requirements.

CREWMEMBER STANDARDS & PRACTICES

  • Crew will follow proper handwashing techniques.
  • Crew is trained on all health and safety preventive measures.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

  • Hand washing stations are available outside each dining area.
  • Crew will sanitize all frequently touched surfaces in restaurant areas hourly.
  • Crew will sanitize all back-of-house areas such as pantries and office areas.
  • Sanitizing Logs will be accurately maintained, and records kept on file.

SHORE EXCURSIONS

  • All bus seats, windows and handrails will be sanitized with an EPA-approved solution each day before the first guests arrive.
  • Stepwell handrails, seat handrails and seats will be cleaned after each service and sanitized every hour.
  • The bus restrooms will be sanitized with an EPA- approved solution after each use and several times per day beyond that.
  • Liquid hand sanitizer dispensers will be available at the motorcoach doors for all guests.
  • Masks are optional on shore excursion motor coaches and up to the discretion of all onboard.

MEDICAL RESOURCES

  • Licensed medical personnel are on board all our vessels throughout the voyage.
  • Every vessel is equipped with PCR Testing capabilities on board should anyone present COVID symptoms while on the vessel.
  • We have formed partnerships with professional medical facilities in every port we visit so that you will be cared for wherever and whenever it is needed.

SHARED RESPONSIBILITY

  • Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based sanitizer when soap is not available.
  • Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze and be sure to cough or sneeze into your elbow if a tissue is unavailable.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Avoid personal contact with others such as handshaking or sharing cups, glasses or utensils.