Why Cruising is Safest Way To Travel
Why Cruising Is The Safest Way To Travel The World .
Right now, in waters off Europe, the US and Asia, brand new cruise ships are launching and much-loved ships are back in business.
Even as the pandemic persists, cruising may now be the safest form of travel and all because the cruise ship environment can be controlled.
The ship environment is an advantage because unlike anywhere else, ships are able to control their environment, which eliminates the risks of a big outbreak,
Cruise lines have developed multilayered ways to safeguard the health and safety of all that board. They’re more than prepared.
- Proof of vaccination, Negative Covid tests before boarding,
- Mask wearing in certain areas
- Robust Ventilation Systems,
- Enhanced Cleaning and Sanitisation
- Social Distancing
- Reduced Occupancy.
- Menus replaced with QR codes &/or Phone Apps
Nobody gets onboard without a negative test result. Not just passengers or crew but all personal interacting with the ship. Baggage handlers, Supplies providers, Govt Officials, etc. You wouldn’t get this level of protection at any land based resort in the world, as all resort workers from Front Desk to Cleaners to Gardeners to Food suppliers are coming & going every hour of every day with no control. Not on a ship ! Everyone is monitored for temp changes along with crew COVID testing.
Together with onboard medical facilities and detailed contingency plans that have been agreed with health authorities, it means you have measures in place that go far beyond what you find on land.
- All Pre Boarding will be done prior to dock arrival. Many cruiselines will have sent their latest technology to allow seamless boarding.
- Vax docs will be shown & temperatures taken.
- Within the next day you will do your Muster from the comfort of your cabin along with a visit to ,& scan of ,your Muster point.
- At this point masks may be needed when wandering the interior ship, but not once seated in venues or outdoors. Temps will be taken at various locations.
- Depending on the country visited, Shore Excursions may be limited to ship based groups while others will allow you to freely experience the port on your own.
Interesting innovations have been developed to make the process not only safe but as smooth as possible for cruisers. Already rolling out pre-Covid, ships are using apps and devices to make check in and payments contactless, Princess Cruises Medallion , worn on the wrist or around your neck, can even unlock the door to your cabin without touching anything. You can order Food & Drink from anywhere on the ship & have it delivered to your location. You can check levels of passengers at restaurants & bars along with many more exciting features
There’s also the monitoring of contact tracing which cruise lines are doing through apps, QR codes and other innovations.
And so far, though there have been scattered cases, there is yet to be an outbreak. Cases have been dealt with safely and efficiently. And if everyone who boards is vaccinated and tested regularly in this controlled environment, it makes sense that this form of travel will continue to remain the relaxing & stress free holiday that so many love.