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Clia chair: 'We want cruising to return with longevity'

Government
Tom Parry
11 March 2021

Clia UK and Ireland chair Tony Roberts has insisted the ocean cruise sector is focused on a “return with longevity” after domestic sailings were given the go-ahead earlier this week.

Roberts praises the “immense support and insight” from Carnival sister brand P&O Cruises in helping Princess plan its return

Roberts, vice-president UK and Europe at Princess Cruises, said government confirmation that cruises in UK waters could restart from 17 May had given the industry “reassurance” to put plans in place to welcome back guests this summer.

Speaking during a Clia media call on Thursday (11 March), he described how domestic sailings would help "build a body of evidence" for the industry to prove the effectiveness of new health and safety protocols to the UK government and authorities in Europe.