“What we are waiting for is the advisory to avoid all cruise ships to be lifted. and that has not happened,” says travel agent Claire Newell. Author of the article: David Carrigg Cruise ships in Vancouver, pre-pandemic. Photo by Aaron Saunders /PNG The federal government has lifted a ban on cruise ships in Canadian waters — but not a recommendation to avoid cruising. Advertisement This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Local travel agent Claire Newell said the lifting of the ban — effective Monday — wasn’t a surprise, as the government had made that announcement in July. However, she said it was expected the government would also lift its advisory against people going cruising. On Oct. 21, the federal government lifting an advisory against people flying to foreign locations. According to the website travel.gc.ca , the cruise ship advisory remains in place because if a COVID-19 outbreak occurs on a cruise ship while the Canadian passenger is outside Canada, it is unlikely there would be government-organized repatriation flights to Canada, the range of consular services would be limited and passengers could be subject to quarantine onboard the ship or in a foreign country. Advertisement This…
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Feds lift ban on cruise ships but not advisory against travelling on them – Vancouver Sun
