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NCL, Oceania, Regent doing away with pre-cruise testing where not mandated

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will no longer require pre-cruise COVID-19 testing, unless mandated by local regulations.

This policy will go into effect across Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises beginning Aug. 1.

Testing remans in place for US, Canada, Greece, Bermuda ...

The pre-embarkation testing requirement will remain in place for passengers currently traveling on voyages departing from destinations with local testing regulations, including but not limited to the US, Canada, Greece and Bermuda.

NCLH said the relaxation of the testing policy is 'in line with the rest of the travel, leisure and hospitality industry worldwide as society continues to adapt and return to a state of normalcy.'

Being up to date with vaccines 'strongly recommended'

The company continues to strongly recommend all passengers be up to date on vaccination protocols and test at their convenience prior to travel.