NCL To Drop All Testing, Masking & Vaccination Requirements October 4

Image: NCL President Harry Sommer. (Norwegian Cruise Line)
Image: NCL President Harry Sommer. (Norwegian Cruise Line)
Bruce Parkinson
by Bruce Parkinson
Last updated: 12:36 PM ET, Mon October 3, 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line will remove all COVID-19 testing, masking and vaccination requirements effective October 4.

"Health and safety are always our first priority; in fact, we were the health and safety leaders from the very start of the pandemic," said Harry Sommer, Norwegian Cruise Line president and CEO.

"Many travellers have been patiently waiting to take their long-awaited vacation at sea and we cannot wait to celebrate their return."

With the easing of the Cruise Line's health and safety protocols, NCL will continue to follow the travel guidelines as required by the destinations it visits.

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