CEO Gianni Onorato revealed the cruise company’s comprehensive health and safety protocol at a press conference in Italy this week.
The new procedures include universal Covid-19 testing for guests and crew before embarkation, protected ashore visits at each destination and the introduction of a Covid Protection Plan. For this initial phase of the restart of operations, the two MSC Cruises ships operating in the Mediterranean will only welcome guests who are residents in Schengen countries."MSC Cruises has worked to encompass every aspect of the guest’s journey from the moment of booking to embarkation, life onboard and through to the return back home, whilst preserving the uniqueness of the guest experience," said Onorato.
When social distancing is not possible, guests will be asked to wear a face mask, for instance in the lifts. The face masks will be provided daily to guests in the cabin and will be available around the ship.Enhanced medical facilities and services with highly qualified staff trained, the necessary equipment to test, evaluate and treat suspected Covid-19 patients and the availability of free treatment at the onboard Medical Centre for any guest with symptoms.
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