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Canada to reopen to cruising next month

Specialist
Gary Noakes
8 March 2022

Canada has issued Covid protocols for the restart of cruising in its waters from next month.

Vancouver is a popular destination for cruise ships

Among the requirements are for passengers to take a PCR test up to 72 hours before arriving in Canada or an antigen test within one day of the scheduled arrival. 

The same requirement applies to anyone boarding a cruise ship who has been in the country beforehand.

In addition, Canada has said all passengers must be fully vaccinated and “self-monitor” for symptoms.

Canada’s health minister Jean-Yves Duclos said: “The return of cruise ships to our ports or shores is a further step in Canada’s reopening and a reflection of the progress we have made against this current Omicron variant.