Passengers May Have to Stay on the Ship - Cruise News
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The creator discusses potential restrictions regarding cruise passengers disembarking at specific ports. In Antigua and Barbuda, officials are debating whether to allow only vaccinated passengers to visit the shore to protect the local medical infrastructure from pandemic-related strain. The creator notes that these discussions aim to balance economic interests with public safety, as local hospitals may not be equipped to handle large-scale medical emergencies. This trend of restricting shore excursions based on vaccination status is being considered by other cruise ports as well. The video suggests that unvaccinated travelers should carefully monitor their destinations, as being restricted to the ship could influence travel decisions. Additionally, the creator shares personal news regarding a forthcoming cruise on the Celebrity Edge, noting that changes to Canadian quarantine policies have influenced the decision to book. The creator concludes by expressing hope that such restrictions will diminish as the pandemic subsides and normal operations resume.
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one of the things that is now being discussed in a place called antigua on and barbuda is is there talking about before the cruise ships arrive who should be allowed to come off the cruise ship into the port
they're talking about saying that you know what vaccinated passengers they should be allowed off to visit the port but if you've been unvaccinated maybe we should not allow them off the ship
i decided to book a cruise this morning and uh that's right i was so tired of all my friends cruising and going hey don we're on a cruise ship
i just want to enjoy the ship and i haven't been on the celebrity edge yet so this is going to be a lot of fun for me
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