The choice was made contemplating the evolution of the epidemiological state of affairs and taking in account the regulation issued immediately by the Italian Ministry of Well being relating to obligatory checks for travellers getting back from some European and international locations, which suggests a cautious method. Due to this fact, this answer will permit Costa visitors to higher get pleasure from their vacation, with much less worries.
The departure dates of the 2 ships are confirmed – Costa Deliziosa on September 6, 13, 20, 27 and Costa Diadema on September 19 – whereas additional particulars on the itineraries will likely be introduced as quickly as attainable. Costa is constant to work in shut cooperation with Flag State authorities, Italian Areas, native establishments, well being authorities, harbour grasp’s workplaces, ports and terminals and RINA to make sure a accountable, easy and nicely organized utility of the brand new rules and protocols accredited by the Italian Authorities for the restart of cruises.
The corporate additionally confirms the extension till 30 September 2020 of the pause for all the opposite cruises, apart from the above-mentioned departures of Costa Deliziosa and Costa Diadema. Costa is informing the impacted Friends and journey brokers. They are going to be assured a reprotection in accordance with the relevant laws.
Costa is working for a accountable and protected resumption of its cruises ranging from 6 September, as already introduced in latest days, tirelessly monitoring the epidemiological state of affairs that’s continuously evolving. The corporate hopes that from October the state of affairs will permit to welcome on board its ships additionally visitors of different nationalities.
With a purpose to provide the absolute best vacation expertise, whereas defending the protection of visitors, crew, and the residents of the native communities, Costa Cruises has developed the Costa Security Protocol for its fleet, together with new working procedures in response to the COVID-19 state of affairs. Supported by a panel of impartial scientific specialists in Public Well being coordinated by V.I.H.T.A.L.I. (Worth in Well being Know-how and Academy for Management and Innovation), a spin-off of the Università Cattolica of Rome, the Costa Security Protocol is according to the well being protocols outlined by the Italian Authorities and European (EU Wholesome Gateways) authorities. The protocol will likely be continuously up to date based mostly on the evolution of the state of affairs and medical data.
