Clia has welcomed the Scottish government’s decision to move the country to level zero restrictions from July 19, a move which should allow domestic cruises to resume calls at Scottish ports.
The Scottish government had imposed a ban on cruise calls, throwing a number of lines’ plans into chaos and resulting in a series of changed itineraries, the repositioning of ships and the cancellation of Riviera Travel’s Scottish programme.
Andy Harmer, Clia UK & Ireland director, said the move to level zero indicated the lifting of the ban, as Scottish guidance states that “domestic cruises with more than 12 passengers will be allowed when all of Scotland reaches Level 1”.
Harmer said: “We are pleased that today’s announcement indicates that cruises on domestic itineraries can now visit Scottish ports from July 19.
“Domestic sailings have safely and successfully restarted in England, and the effective measures that are in place both on and off ships will similarly be used on cruises visiting Scotland.
“We look forward to cruise ships calling at Scottish ports this summer, with guests able to explore some of the beautiful destinations.”