Hurtigruten tweaks Covid rules
Expedition cruise line Hurtigruten has updated and simplified its Covid-19 protocols.
It is removing pre-departure testing across all departures and ships – except for Antarctica expedition cruises – effective October 1.
For Antarctica expedition cruises, guests must still provide a proof of a negative Covid-19 test to embark the ships.
Hurtigruten Expeditions will arrange for tests for all guests during the transfer from either Santiago, Chile, or Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Cruise-only guests in Antarctica who travel to Ushuaia or Punta Arenas independently, must arrange for their own test within 72 hours before boarding the ship.
Masks are no longer mandatory on board or during landings and land adventures, but guests are still encouraged to wear them in public areas on board all ships.
Hurtigruten Expeditions will still require proof of full vaccination prior to embarkation on all voyages.
This applies to all guests aged 12 years and older.
Although recommended, a booster dose is no longer required.
All Hurtigruten Expeditions crew members across all ships are fully vaccinated.
“Our updated protocols will more closely align with land-based travel options and the current environment across our destinations ” said Iain McNeill, SVP Operations in Hurtigruten Expeditions.
Testing and vaccination requirements may differ for certain destinations based on local regulations.
Where tests are required, guests must still provide a proof of negative test result in accordance with local regulations.
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