Saga Cruises has issued strict new guidelines for holidaymakers because the cruise trade makes an attempt to organize for a comeback in 2021. Cruisers should have had the covid vaccine so as to have the ability to journey with the British cruise line. “We’ve got welcomed the information that the COVID‑19 vaccination programme has began to be rolled out throughout the nation, with a lot of our visitors amongst the primary teams of individuals being supplied the vaccine,” mentioned Nigel Blanks, Chief Government Officer at Saga Cruises, in an announcement at the moment.

“With a view to enable our visitors adequate time to be totally vaccinated, we’ve got determined to delay the restart of our cruise programme which was attributable to begin on April 3 with Spirit of Discovery.

“As an alternative our programme will start with Spirit of Journey’s inaugural voyage on Could 4 and our Secrets and techniques of Corsica and Sardinia cruise aboard Spirit of Discovery will now sail on the June 2.”

Saga Cruises can be contacting all visitors affected by the brand new requirement to debate their choices.

Cruises attributable to sail earlier than Could have now been cancelled.

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“All cruises previous to it will not go forward as deliberate which I’m positive will come as an enormous disappointment to you, however I additionally know that you’ll perceive our causes behind this,” mentioned the CEO.

Anybody impacted is urged to not get in contact with with the journey firm.

As an alternative, Saga Cruises “can be in contact with you over the subsequent two weeks to both switch your cruise departure date (for these booked on Secrets and techniques of Corsica and Sardinia) or advise in your choices and reply any questions you might have.”

Blanks went on: “In case you are unable to switch your reserving to a later cruise, we’ll in fact organize a full refund for you.”

The positioning continued: “Making certain cabin cleanliness will even be vitally necessary and we anticipate all main touchpoints to be cleaned and sanitised with elevated regularity.

“Visitors will, in fact, be reminded that social distancing is as a lot your duty as it’s for our cruise companions and we might recognize your efforts in guaranteeing that that is included into your each day routine.”

Final month, Saga Cruises introduced it needed to cancel Autumn Colors of the USA and Canada cruise aboard Spirit of Discovery departing September 29, 2021.