The specialist cruise line has announced that they will be accepting unvaccinated passengers, and those with a full series of vaccinations no longer need to provide a negative antigen test prior to embarkation. These protocols take effect from:
- Royal Clipper Barbados to Panama: 5th November 2022
- Star Clipper Barbados to Panama: 19th November 2022
- Star Flyer St Maarten to St Maarten: 26th November 2022
Guests travelling without a Covid-19 vaccination will be required to provide a negative antigen test performed within the 48 hours prior to embarkation, or an RT-PCR test performed within the 72 hours prior to embarkation in a laboratory or pharmacy setting. Home/self-tests will not be accepted and Star Clippers has advised that it is the passenger’s responsibility to facilitate the test.
Guests travelling with a full series of vaccinations must still present their proof of vaccine (UK NHS Covid Pass) prior to embarkation.
Fay McCormack, General Manager, spoke about the update: ‘We are delighted to be announcing these relaxations; this latest update will come as a huge relief to new guests and existing passengers alike. Star Clippers will continue to adhere to strict Health and Hygiene policies on board, closely following Public Health Guidelines, as we have always done so. This news is a dramatic step forward in our recovery following the pandemic’.
Notes to editors:
Star Clippers operates three of the world’s largest and tallest fully-crewed sailing vessels. The ships can drop anchor in smaller harbours and visit ports often untouched by larger cruise ships and providing guests with the amenities and atmosphere of a private yacht.
High standards of service are provided by an attentive crew and all three ships have expansive teak decks, swimming pools, informal dining, a convivial Tropical Bar on deck and a comfortable piano bar and are large enough to offer first class accommodation and dining.
The two smaller ships, Star Flyer and Star Clipper take 166 guests each, with a crew of 74, while Royal Clipper carries 227 with a crew of 106.