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Oceania Cruises cancels Marina's South America, citing regional difficultiesOceania Cruises cancels Marina's South America, citing regional difficulties

Oceania Cruises canceled Marina's South America sailings in January and February, citing regional entry restrictions and port closures.

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

January 5, 2022

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The impacted voyages are Jan. 8, Jan. 28, Feb. 14 and Feb. 26.

Complications in Argentina, Brazil, Chile

In a letter to passengers, the line pointed to 'onerous and prohibitive restrictions for entry into Argentina by sea, combined with ever-increasing travel challenges in the surrounding region and extended port closures in Brazil.'

It continued: 'Complying with the evolving testing, health and entry requirements for Argentina and Chile has presented a significant challenge and at this juncture, with the introduction of new and prohibitive entry restrictions, we can no longer be assured of clear passage for our guests and crew.'

Travelers will automatically receive a full refund of the cruise fare paid back to the form of original payment and for those who made independent air arrangements, the line will reimburse up to $300 per person for airline change fees or fare differentials.

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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