Norwegian Cruise Line announced Monday it was dropping more of its COVID-19 measures on its ships.
In an announcement, the firm said that the new rule will be effective by Oct. 4 and drops requirements for vaccination, masking, and testing.
“Health and safety are always our first priority; in fact, we were the health and safety leaders from the very start of the pandemic,” Harry Sommer, Norwegian Cruise Line president and chief executive officer, said in the statement. “Many travelers have been patiently waiting to take their long-awaited vacation at sea and we cannot wait to celebrate their return.”
The cruise line, owned by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, said even with the easing of its health protocols, it would continue to follow travel guidelines as required by the destinations it visits….