United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
US cruise lines require Covid vaccinations for guests
American Queen Steamboat Co. and Victory Cruise Lines will make Covid vaccination compulsory for all guests.
They are the first US cruise lines to mandate inoculations for passengers.
It is for all sailings starting from July 2021 on all American Queen and Victory ships.
Guests must provide proof of vaccination at least 14 days prior to the cruise.
"Our new vaccination requirement, coupled with comprehensive health and safety protocols and risk-free booking policy, will give our guests another added level of assurance," said John Waggoner, CEO of American Queen Steamboat.
"The majority of our guests represent the 65-plus population, who are eligible now or will soon be eligible to receive the vaccination. If a guest is not able to receive both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine prior to their scheduled trip, we will rebook them for a future sailing at no charge."
AQSC hopes to resume sailing in April.
"To date, we have received strong interest for our April-through-June itineraries from guests who are confident in our current measures," the company said.
All crew members will be vaccinated too.
The only other cruise line so far making Covid jabs compulsory for guests is UK-based Saga.
Written by Ray Montgomery, US Editor
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
EU airports bring back 100ml liquid rule
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’
Gatwick braces for strike