The “Healthy Sail Panel” — a team of cross-disciplinary experts assembled by Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. – has concluded cruising can be safe in the current health environment with a robust set of science-backed protocols. The globally recognized specialists in public health, infectious diseases, biosecurity, hospitality and maritime operations have proposed more than 70 recommendations across five key areas: testing, screening and exposure reduction; sanitation and ventilation; response, contingency planning and execution; destination and excursion planning; and mitigating risks for crew members. Watch Richard Fain, CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, and Frank Del Rio, CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. discuss the Panel’s vital work that will help the industry back to sailing.
