Azamara will eliminate its COVID-19 embarkation testing requirement starting 25 July 2022, excluding ports where it is still required in accordance with country regulations.

South America skips the travel chaos currently being experienced elsewhere in the world

The Fijian Government has lifted its 2+ year ban on large cruise ships, effective immediately, paving the way for the restart of scheduled port visits to the South Pacific tourism hotspot by international cruise brands.

Tourism Recovery Gains Momentum as Restrictions Ease and Confidence Returns

PONANT has introduced a new evacuation and luggage repatriation policy to cover guests travelling aboard. Recognising the desire to give travellers peace of mind and confidence during the pandemic, PONANT have continued to adapt and optimise its already robust protocol integrating all the technological, human, and material measures to ensure the provision and maintenance of their ‘Anti COVID’ sanitary bubble onboard their small expedition ships.

A new report released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has revealed that more than 1/4 of COVID-19 complaints from the public were related to travel agencies and airlines. Travel saw a nearly 500% increase in gripes for the period from 1 January to 31 October 2020, with a whopping 24,210 cases raised, up from 4,052 in 2019.