Clia, the UK Chamber of Shipping and leading Scottish travel agents have branded Scotland’s decision to ban cruise ship calls “disappointing and puzzling” in a letter urging the policy to be reconsidered.
The Scottish government denied MSC Virtuosa the right to dock in Greenock less than 36 hours before the vessel was scheduled to arrive – confirming an effective ban until the country reaches its lowest Covid restriction level.
The move has forced cruise lines ready to sail round-UK itineraries this summer to amend any Scotland-bound itineraries.
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