With protocols at totally different Caribbean locations persevering with to ease because the winter crusing season will get underway, luxurious adults-only cruise line Virgin Voyages has dropped all testing and vaccination necessities for each of its cruise ships.
Remaining Necessities Dropped
Virgin Voyages has been among the many first cruise traces to regulate necessities with the altering protocols from totally different locations, and now the road has ended its final remaining journey restrictions.
The latest replace, in mid-September, dropped vaccination mandates, however nonetheless required unvaccinated visitors to supply unfavourable COVID-19 take a look at outcomes previous to crusing.
Now, Virgin Voyage’s “Voyage Nicely” necessities state: “In retaining according to the remainder of the journey business, now we have eliminated all vaccine and testing necessities starting 10/30/22 on Valiant Woman and 10/28/22 on Scarlet Woman.”
Which means that no visitors, no matter vaccination standing, should bear a pre-cruise take a look at.
The cruise line does reserve the appropriate, nonetheless, to check visitors and their touring companions at embarkation or throughout a cruise in the event that they exhibit indicators of sickness. The charges of such testing will likely be taken care of by Virgin Voyages.
If visitors do take a look at constructive, they are going to be quarantined onboard the ship and given numerous complimentary facilities to make their keep in isolation extra nice, together with on-demand motion pictures, Wi-Fi entry, and contactless meal supply service. Virgin Voyages will cowl medical care bills on board the ship, if wanted.
Scarlet Woman is at present homeported in Miami, Florida, providing 4-5 evening itineraries with numerous routes visiting Mexico, The Bahamas, Key West, and the Dominican Republic, relying on the crusing date and cruise size.
Valiant Woman is within the midst of her first transatlantic crossing, from Barcelona to Miami, and will arrive in Florida on Sunday, October 30.
After that time, the ship will likely be providing 6-8 evening Caribbean cruises. The longer sailings allow the ship to go to a wider vary of ports of name, together with San Juan, St. Croix, Honduras, and extra.
Valiant Woman will return to Europe in April 2023 to homeport from Barcelona, whereas Scarlet Woman will stay in Miami till spring 2024.
Onboard Well being Protocols Stay
Regardless of stress-free vaccination and testing protocols for potential “Sailors” Virgin Voyages stays dedicated to well being and security onboard.
All crew members are totally vaccinated and obtain booster photographs when relevant, and are examined commonly to make sure ongoing well being.
Every ship additionally options enhanced ionizing air filtration, and rigorous cleansing protocols are nonetheless in place to make sure a secure surroundings.
Touchless taps and hand sanitizing stations can be found on each ships, and the cruise line has built-in digital know-how and reservations programs to attenuate crowding and enhance private house.
New Ships to Come
Whereas Virgin Voyages is without doubt one of the latest cruise traces having simply begun passenger service in October 2021, it’s shortly making waves within the business with its ultra-luxury, adults-only experiences.
The road’s subsequent ship, Resilient Woman, is scheduled to debut in Could 2023, whereas the fourth vessel, Good Woman, will be part of the younger fleet later in 2023.
All 4 ships are sisters, weighing in at 110,000 gross tons and capable of accommodate 2,700 visitors for distinctive experiences.
