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P&O Cruises Return To The Seas As Interest In UK Cruises Overtakes Interest In Holidays To Spain
Dave Mills , VP Global Supply at Iglu Cruise, says: "Following MSC Cruises' successful restart, we are delighted that P&O Cruises will be welcoming customers back onboard Britannia this week. It marks another significant milestone in the long-awaited return to cruising. We have many customers who have been eagerly awaiting this day for a long time. Demand for UK cruises has rocketed since the end of May while the uncertainty around foreign travel persists."
The following cruise lines will be sailing in UK waters this summer:
As well as a variety of cruise lines and ships, voyages will depart from ports across the UK. From
Southampton , Portsmouth ,
Dover and London Tilbury in the south of
England , to Newcastle ,
Liverpool and Greenock, convenient departure ports have added to the popularity of UK staycation cruises.
Stringent health and safety protocols are key to a successful return to service, with cruise lines announcing enhanced boarding and onboard measures. Many have introduced mandatory vaccination policies, while all guests must have a negative covid-19 test prior to boarding. Other changes include reduced guest capacity, pre-booking for certain activities, and more hand sanitisers throughout the ship.
While it is not yet known how long enhanced safety measures will be needed, the return of ocean voyages to UK waters this summer is an important step forward for the cruise industry over the months to come.
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