Cruising only with the vaccine? Not in Italy
The tourism industry is slowly picking up again. One of the world's largest forms of revenue must necessarily begin to turn [...]
The tourism industry is slowly getting back on track. One of the world's largest forms of revenue must necessarily begin to turn over a new leaf. It is essential to be able to Living with Covid-19, especially now that the vaccination process offers fragments of light at the end of the tunnel.
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We often talk about air travel e train, as well as of the related management of seats. It is time, however, to see the ships set sail again from cruise. A growing sector for decades, totally drowned out by the pandemic. All preparations are being made in a variety of countries to succeed in getting this sector back to normal, as much as possible
Cruising with the vaccine
On January 20, the British company Saga Cruises announced that only passengers undergoing the Covid-19 vaccine. This is the first company in the industry to indicate such a health barrier.
The regulations require not only the first dose. Both doses must have been taken in order to depart. The second phase must be completed at least two weeks before departure. A lengthy process currently unfeasible, considering the slow pace of the vaccination process in these early stages. For this reason, the society identifies May as the month of restart. It is clear, then, how they look to next summer for a return to normalcy. At that time, the company's third ship, currently under production and scheduled for delivery this spring, will also be available.
Cruising in Italy: the anti-Covid rules.
After being the first to restart after the long lockdown in the early part of 2020, Msc Grandiosa leaves the port of Genoa and consolidates its record. A hopeful sign of great importance for the whole sector. We need to look forward, and in Italy that is what is being attempted. A signal also sent by Spain, which aims to relaunch its tourism sector by early April.
In order to return to the sea, the company again applies strict security protocols. This is the only way in which passengers will enjoy a risk-free vacation. No vaccine is required, as in the case of Saga Cruises.
This additional step will probably be implemented later with the arrival of the so-called health passport and their respective control apps. After reaching the terminal, guests must undergo strict health and safety protocols. Chief among these is undoubtedly the antigenic swab. Once on board, you will enter inside a kind of bill of health. For the entire duration of the cruise, the staff will be responsible for providing social protection in every environment, except for the passenger cabins, of course.
This means that the cruise will be characterized by the well-known social distancing, as well as the mandatory wearing of masks in public areas. Each passenger will also have a smart bracelet, that will be crucial to be able to trace the closest contacts made on the cruise. As for shore excursions? Only protected excursions will be allowed. This will ensure the extension of the bubble even outside the ship.
An unusual and sometimes better experience. As much as you have to contend with the well-known limitations, you will have far more space available than usual. In fact, the number of passengers will be reduced to allow for a better security system. And the use of the swimming pool will be allowed, as well as the fitness area, spa, restaurants, theater and cinema.
