The world's largest cruise industry association will introduce tough new COVID-19 measures, to come into effect when the current domestic ban on cruising soon lifts.The industry is developing guidelines with the Federal Government
The Cruise Line International Association has confirmed it will impose mandatory COVID-19 tests for guests and crew before boarding, limit passenger numbers, and conduct daily health monitoring and temperature checks for all on board. "Australia's relative success in stemming community transmission of COVID-19 — together with the Australasian cruise industry's robust strategy — creates an opportunity for a tightly managed and phased revival of the country's $5 billion-a-year cruise industry," Mr Katz said.