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Cruise lines will likely require vaccination: Travel Leaders' LovellCruise lines will likely require vaccination: Travel Leaders' Lovell

So far, just a handful of cruise lines are mandating COVID-19 vaccination but all are closely watching the rollout.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

February 23, 2021

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'My gut tells me it'll probably be a requirement in late 2021 and beyond,' John Lovell, president of Travel Leaders Group, said Tuesday during an Internova Travel Group briefing.

'Mandating vaccines, in my opinion, does open up cruising much faster, especially as it relates to going into foreign ports,' Lovell said.

Those in so far

Those who've announced vaccination mandates as part of their restart include Saga Cruises (passengers only), sister brands American Queen Steamboat Co. and Victory Cruise Lines (passengers and crew, for sailings starting July 1) and Crystal (passengers initially).

Both Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Royal Caribbean Group have expressed their intention crew will be vaccinated.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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