Cruise Critic U.K. News: Cunard Announces Restart of International Cruises

[LauraS]

(11 a.m. EDT) -- Cunard has confirmed dates for the international of its fleet in 2021 and 2022. The "Grand Escape Voyages" ("Overseas Escapes" if you are reading this in the U.K.) will range from two to 40 night sailings, visiting more than 49 destinations on board flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth, ...

 

 

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[seapals2]

It’s just a pity that FCDO advice isn’t in line with these cruises that go outside domestic waters.  
Patiently waiting for an update or exemption for the Iberian cruises.  
UK fully vaccinated passengers .. tested prior to boarding.. visiting country on the Amber list.  Leaving and returning to UK port … high level of health and safety protocols whilst onboard and excursions ashore limited to ship only tours.  

Surely this must be the safest way to travel and stay abroad.  Flights and hotels are permitted and can be covered by insurance. Yet whilst the FCDO advice remains unchanged most insurance companies will not cover you for international travel on a cruise ship.  🤷‍♀️
 

[SALAD MUNCHER]

Now that the UK is allowing double jabbed visitors to enter the country from EU or USA without quarantine from Monday next (2nd August), surely it is time for Cunard to now allow UK double jabbed passengers to get on and off the ship during their Staycation cruises within the UK without having to book a Cunard excursion.