Returning to cruise travel: all we need to know
Measures to return to travel safely
Traveling yes, but without a doubt in a safe way! The shipping companies are adopting a series of specific measures capable of guaranteeing all passengers a pleasant and safe journey on board. In fact, new operating procedures have been developed in response to the COVID-19 situation, in compliance with national and international health regulations. Almost all booking steps take place online, minimizing interaction with staff. Passengers are always required to wear a mask as a protective device and everyone's body temperature is measured upon departure. On board, moreover, the environments are constantly sanitized during the various trips and the seats are occupied according to strict rules of social distancing.
Useful tips for traveling safely
Why give up traveling at sea when it is possible to do it in total safety? The important thing is to strictly adhere to the new regulations and procedures adopted by the company you are traveling with. Here are some tips for a safe and carefree holiday! Always carry an extra mask with you, in case the one you wear gets damaged. Respect the distance and avoid holding yourself in crowded places. Wash your hands frequently and when this is not possible use the sanitizing gel that you find available in the various areas of the ship.
All the news on the horizon
The post Coronavirus has also brought great changes within the shipping companies. Many have taken advantage of the pandemic for. renew itself and prepare new routes for next year. Among the most requested cruise routes, the Mediterranean and the Greek Islands are reconfirmed, with their sunny landscapes and their fascinating cities. Great attention will also be paid to the splendid scenarios of Northern Europe and, by going on cruises a little further away, destinations of great interest such as the Arab Emirates and the ever-popular Caribbean appear.
The new ships: bigger and safer!
During the months of shutdown, various companies such as Carnival then proceeded to dispose of some units. There are also many new ships in production, including the Costa Toscana and Costa Firenze, by Costa Cruises and the two new ships signed by MSC, the MSC Virtuosa and MSC Seashore.
The new ships under construction reveal a trend that arose during the pandemic. They are in fact much larger and full of services: this is to allow the necessary social distancing and to ensure a pleasant and safe stay on board. The new ships are also attentive to the environment, an increasingly important issue for the future of the planet as the experts of the cercacrociere.com magazine underline. For example, the new Costa Toscana, together with the Costa Smeralda, is the only ship powered by Liquefied Natural Gas with a very low environmental impact, almost close to zero. There is no shortage of green solutions at the MSC shipyard too: the MSC Virtuosa, for example, is one of the most environmentally advanced ships in the entire fleet and boasts cutting-edge cleaning and purification systems as well as the most innovative technologies to reduce CO2 emissions.
New entry 2021: the Virgin Group
Another big news of 2021 is represented by the Virgin Group's entry into the world of cruises. The flagship of the company will be the Scarlet Lady, a cruise ship intended only for an adult audience, already scheduled for 2020 but held back by Covid and therefore even more eager to lift anchor and give its guests an unforgettable experience on board!
