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Sorry for delay. No trace and trace on shuttle - the t & t on tours is no hassle really. The saga guide comes down the coach and takes your cabin number. Must compliment Saga on disembarkation - brilliant - we were given tag 4 at 8.15am - off ship on time, no queue, driver pick up very quick and home by 10.15am - fantastic job.

Hi all from the SoA just leaving a soggy Palmero. Quick update for those with upcoming cruises - On this cruise after LFT and PCR tests at Southampton, there were LFT tests for first 5 days then none since. Well organised and literally took seconds. Return to cabin to wait for results - calls came within 5 minutes. No queues - very good. 3 cases of Covid found on day 2 none since - probably incubating when they came on board. Still no self service in The Grill and no bar stool seating. Mask wearing still required in public places. Max 4 to a lift but no real delays, though ship has less than 700 on board on this trip. Overall, Saga have done well (in my opinion) - Italian security was over the top but not Saga’s fault. Captain kept everyone informed. Good lectures from wide variety of speakers. Track and trace in operation on coaches and theatre - staff take cabin nos and put on seating template - no hassle really. Weather not great on the cruise (6 days to go) - which has caused some extra moaning from some people (doesn’t it always!). All in all, Saga has done well in trying circumstances - with the number of Covid cases being so low you have to say their protocols have worked.