Cunard Line Health & Safety Protocols

The health and wellbeing of guests, crew, partners and the communities they visit is of utmost importance to Cunard Line. They are working directly with the relevant public health agencies at the highest level, as well as EU Healthy GateWays and CLIA, the governing body for the cruise industry.

In partnership with the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the WTTC /Carnival Corporation Global Science Summit on Covid-19 took place on July 28. This virtual scientific summit, which was open to the public, shared the latest scientific knowledge and evidence-based best practices related to prevention, detection, treatment and mitigation of Covid-19.

The joint summit saw global tourism leaders, WTTC Members, government agencies, destination partners, trade and private businesses share the very latest science and medical evidence that can be used to inform practical, adaptable and science-based solutions for mitigating and living with Covid-19.

For years Cunard has had in place many of the protocols now considered advizable for other social gathering venues, such as hand-sanitizing stations and rigorous cleaning and disinfecting procedures. They also have for years gone beyond those protocols by asking guests to complete a health declaration form and having a comprehensive medical facility on board each ship providing 24/7 medical care and treatment.

As today's advice evolves, whilst it's too early to confirm what the exact implications for ships' operations and guest experience will be when sailing is resumed, every aspect of a vacation with Cunard will be reviewed. This will include looking at enhanced cleaning protocols, as well as measures such as screening guests before they board; implementing social distancing at levels right for the time, and working out how this will impact crew, guests, suppliers, and those at the ports visited.