New advice from the Overseas & Commonwealth Workplace seems to clear the best way for river cruising to return for UK travellers.
The federal government physique last week issued a blanket ban on the sector, branding cruising unsafe within the publish Covid-19 world.
Nevertheless, the FCO has now clarified cruise ship journey means “staying in a single day for no less than one night time on a sea-going cruise ship with folks from a number of households”.
“Our recommendation towards cruises applies to worldwide journey on a ship that’s solely for pleasure or recreation, offering in a single day lodging and different leisure amenities akin to leisure venues or swimming swimming pools,” added an announcement.
This seems to permit Hurtigruten to supply cruises across the UK later this yr.
The recommendation doesn’t embrace ferries or privately-rented boats, the FCO added.
Travellers are suggested to contact their cruise line, journey operator or the journey firm if they’ve a voyage booked.
Commenting on the choice, Chris Townson, managing director, UK, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Assortment, mentioned: “We welcome the information that the Overseas & Commonwealth Workplace recommendation towards river cruising has been lifted and are delighted to have supported the efforts of CLIA, ABTA and the remainder of the business to result in this modification.
“River cruise ships are small by comparability with ocean liners, carry far fewer passengers, and are at all times in shut proximity to the shore, and due to this fact to native healthcare suppliers.
“Uniworld ships have loads of outside house and a number of eating choices the place we are able to make reservations, plus our itineraries provide outside actions akin to bike rides or hikes, and small group visits to uncrowded villages and cities off the overwhelmed observe.”
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