Two American cruise lines requiring COVID-19 vaccinations before boarding

Source: The Hill | February 6, 2021 | Lexi Lonas

Two American cruise lines will require proof of coronavirus vaccinations before passengers are allowed to board beginning in July of this year. 

The requirements, set forth by American Queen Steamboat Company and Victory Cruise Lines, are part of  guidelines called “SafeCruise” the companies have established to keep passengers and staff safe during their trips. 

“Vaccination requirements for both our guests and crew is the most prudent next step to ensure that we are providing the safest cruising experience possible,” John Waggoner, CEO and founder of American Queen Steamboat Company told Condé Nast Traveler.

Both the companies’ guidelines stipulate that passengers and crew must be vaccinated against the coronavirus starting July 1 in order to travel. 

The industry took a hit when the pandemic hit last year when the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) docked the cruises from March to October of 2020. 

Both companies will be resuming cruises starting in April, instituting coronavirus precautions including masks and temperature checks, though the vaccine mandate will begin in July. 

The companies said that they are not concerned about the requirement, as many of their customers are older and are eligible for the vaccine. The crew is also eligible for the vaccination under the CDC’s Phase 1c priority system since they are employees of a transportation company, both companies said, Condé Nast Traveler reported.

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