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Windstar Cruises to end COVID-19 vaccination mandate June 1Windstar Cruises to end COVID-19 vaccination mandate June 1

Windstar Cruises will lift its COVID-19 vaccine requirement for passengers on June 1.

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

March 8, 2023

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Crew, however, will still need to be vaccinated and will be tested upon their first arrival to work, during their first week and as needed moving forward.

'We’ve invested in and improved our health and safety processes, including upgrading the HVAC systems on all of our ships, which has led to a cleaner and safer environment onboard,' said Windstar Cruises President Christopher Prelog. 'When combined with the widespread availability of vaccines and medical treatments, the risk factors are considerably lower now, giving us the confidence to lift the requirement.'

He added: "We’ve learned much over the past few years and will continue to follow the policies of each country we visit, as well as evaluate and use public health tools at our disposal to continue to safely sail and travel the world.'

Windstar will continue to carry diagnostic tests for passengers and said it remains committed to onboard cleanliness and sanitation measures, including accessible and well-stocked handwashing stations and sanitizer dispensers.

The line continues to recommend passengers remain up to date with vaccinations.

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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