VALENCIA, Calif., Aug. 12,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard today announced updated
Covid-19 protocols and guidelines, with adjusted pre-travel testing
requirements.
From Tuesday, September 6, 2022
self-testing prior to travel will change from "mandatory" to
"highly recommended" for vaccinated guests on the vast majority of
voyages.
Only guests sailing on longer, more complex itineraries will be
required to have an observed or in person antigen or PCR test with
a fit to travel certificate prior to departure. These include a
number of sailings of 16 nights or more and other specific
voyages.
These new guidelines apply to all Cunard itineraries sailing
from Southampton, England, and all
other departure points, with the exception of countries where
government regulations and protocols may vary including
Canada and Australia.
The vaccination policy for Cunard guests remains the same and
full details can be found at: Our assurance to you (cunard.com)
"These updated protocols reflect the current environment across
the world and while certain key elements have relaxed, our
commitment to protect the health and wellbeing of all guests, crew
and the communities we visit remains an ongoing and vital
consideration," said
Matt Gleaves,
vice president, Commercial, North
America and Australasia. "They also ensure that the ease of
cruising remains at the fore and that all guests of all ages can
enjoy a voyage with unrivalled dining, relaxation and exploration
options and unmatched service levels at extraordinary value for
money."
Exact requirements will be communicated to all guests in due
course with the latest updates on www.cunard.com from early
September.
All the updated guidelines and protocols are subject to local
regulations of applicable homeports and destinations.
The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL; NYSE:CUK).
Media contacts
Michele
Andjel, +44 07730 732072,
michele.andjel@carnivalukgroup.com
Jackie Chase, 310-926-7686,
jchase@cunard.com
About Cunard
Cunard is the operator of luxury cruise ships Queen Mary 2®, Queen Victoria® and Queen
Elizabeth®. Renowned for impeccable White Star Service, gourmet
dining and world-class entertainment, all three Queens offer luxury
accommodations in Britannia, Britannia Club, Princess Grill Suite and Queens Grill Suite
staterooms. Cunard is the only line to offer regularly scheduled
Transatlantic service between New
York and London, and it
continues to celebrate the freedom of travel on exciting World
Voyage and Grand Voyage itineraries that visit Europe, North
America, South America,
Africa, Asia and Australia.
Awarded '#1 Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise
Line' by Travel + Leisure's 2017 and 2016 World's Best
Awards and 'Best World Cruise Itineraries' and 'Best Trans-Atlantic
Itineraries' by Porthole Cruise Magazine's 2016 Readers Choice
Awards, Cunard is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines, a
part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK),
the largest cruise vacation company in the world. Together Cunard,
Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises,
Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, P&O Cruises
(Australia) and P&O Cruises
(UK) operate 102 ships visiting over 700 ports around the world and
totalling 226,000 lower berths.
About the Ships
Queen Elizabeth: Spacious decks offering a true sense of
freedom, days filled with possibilities and evenings where the
night is always young. Queen Elizabeth's world is vibrant and
inviting. Enjoy a round of croquet on her Games Deck, savour a
perfectly poured G&T at Gin & Fizz, or swim a few lengths
under the open sky in her exquisite Pavilion Pool.
Queen Mary 2: Welcomed
wherever she sails, Queen Mary 2's
style, elegance, and freedom of space are legendary. Decipher the
mysteries of the night sky in her on board planetarium,
Illuminations. Test your palate in a guided wine tasting or savour
the attentive but imperceptible service of your personal butler in
her luxurious Queens Grill Suites.
Queen Victoria: A
guest favourite, Queen Victoria's
art deco elegance and refined style enchant all who step on board.
Toast to new adventures with a champagne cocktail in her Gin &
Fizz bar. Bask in the freedom of her light-infused Winter Garden and indulge your senses in the
serenity of her Mareel Spa.
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