Norwegian Cruise Line will further ease its COVID-19 rules, dropping all mask, vaccination, and testing requirements starting Tuesday.
Passengers will no longer need to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test result to board, though the changes are subject to local requirements at various destinations. The cruise line previously began welcoming all guests regardless of vaccination status on Sept. 3, but unvaccinated passengers had to take a test prior to embarkation.
“Health and safety are always our first priority; in fact, we were the health and safety leaders from the very start of the pandemic,” Norwegian president and CEO, Harry Sommer, said in a news release. “Many travelers have been patiently waiting to take their long-awaited vacation at sea and we cannot wait to celebrate their return.”
Norwegian still has other pandemic protocols on board related to measures such as sanitation and medical services.
“Comprehensive enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols, using EPA approved disinfectants, have been implemented throughout the cruise experience,” the line said on its website.
SMART !!! the rest should do the same !!!
Employers requesting employees to have a Covid test are bringing down this economy. What great way for employees to get paid time off of work.