MAJOR CRUISE COMPANY DROPS VACCINE and TEST REQUIREMENT FOR MOST CRUISES - BREAKING CRUISE NEWS
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The creator discusses significant updates regarding Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, which includes Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas. Starting September 3, the company is removing vaccine mandates and pre-cruise testing requirements for most passengers. While vaccinated travelers and children aged 11 and under will no longer face testing requirements, unvaccinated passengers must still undergo testing unless a specific destination requires otherwise. The creator notes that this move aligns cruising more closely with general societal norms regarding health risks. Additionally, the video addresses travel disruptions in Skagway, Alaska, where rock slides have caused a state of emergency and led cruise lines to alter itineraries. Specifically, the NCL Encore is skipping Skagway in favor of Icy Strait Point. Finally, the creator shares personal anecdotes from a group cruise, including a discussion about the benefits of camaraderie during group fitness activities on the ship's jogging track despite unfavorable weather conditions.
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we have a major cruise company dropping its vaccine mandate and its testing requirements for most
norwegian cruise line holdings that big cruise company uh consisting of three cruise brands norwegian cruise line oceana cruises and regent seven seas well they've made the bold move
this is kind of what we've been waiting for from a major cruise company
skagway there was another rock slide in skagway i didn't even mention it a couple days ago over there in skagway the council got together declared a state of emergency because of the rock slides near the dock
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