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Aurora Expeditions to require mandatory vaccination of guests and crew

Cruise
Will Payne
10 September 2021

Aurora Expeditions will now require guests, crew and expedition team members to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 on all voyages.

The line also announced a new selection of 2023 Arctic and British Isles voyages aboard Sylvia Earle

The move comes as the line unveils an updated health and safety programme in preparation for the resumption of its expedition cruising.

It said all aspects of its policy had been "strengthened" to protect against Covid and to "ensure the company is able to cruise in the safest, most enjoyable way possible for its guests". 

Along with 100% fully vaccinated ships, the update measures also include 100% fresh air in every cabin, a medical team and medical centre on every voyage and rapid PCR testing available onboard each sailing. 

Monique Ponfoort, chief executive of Aurora, said the health and safety of guests, staff and crew "remain our number one priority".