UPGRADED VENTILATION SYSTEMS
This improvement will continue to be a perk even after pandemic concerns have passed . Responding to worries about the airborne spread of the virus , cruise companies made a commitment to having 100 % fresh air throughout their vessels . They announced the installment of medical-grade H13 HEPA ( High Efficiency Particulate Air ) filters across their fleets . Beyond HEPA filters , some cruise lines are taking air purity a step further by introducing germicidal irradiation ( UV-C ) that ’ s designed to kill bacteria and viruses before they can enter the air mix .
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
Some cruise lines have started to announce that all passengers as well as crew members will be required to have received the COVID-19 vaccine prior to boarding . If the vaccine , such as those by Moderna and Pfizer , requires two doses to be effective , then both doses are mandatory . As of printing time , American Queen Steamboat Company and Crystal Cruises have announced that vaccines will be a requirement for all sailings beginning July 1 , 2021 , which would allow time for the vaccine to become readily available .
FLEXIBLE BOOKING POLICIES
In these pandemic times , it is hard to predict what will happen from one month to the next . Cruise lines realize this and have been understanding to guests who may need to cancel or change their reservations due to health concerns . A widely implemented “ Cruise With Confidence ” policy allows guests to cancel much closer to departure and receive a full credit for their fare to use on a future cruise . Some cruise lines require a little more notice but overall , booking policies have become extremely generous across the board .
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