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ARCHIVED - International cruise ships return to Spain after lifting of ban
Several cruise lines have already included Spanish ports in their Mediterranean itineraries this summer.
In much-needed positive news for Spain's tourism sector, the lifting of a ban on international cruises has seen an immediate response from shipping companies which have included Spanish ports in their Mediterranean itineraries this summer.
While they will be able to dock in ports across the country, there are a series of measures that cruise liners must comply with, the most important being capacity restrictions of a maximum of 70 to 75 per cent.
No more than two crew members will be able to share a cabin and there must be different schedules for meals, along with embarking and disembarking the cruise ships.
In addition, passengers must present a PCR or a negative antigen test before boarding.
While the International Association of Cruise Lines (CLIA) admits this is "a demanding protocol", it stressed the measures are in line with the European guidelines that many countries have followed as a basis for establishing their regulations.
Its director for Spain, Alfredo Serrano, said that the sector had been asking for a long time for notice ahead of the lifting of the ban so that shipping companies could prepare for any measures and update their schedules.
The cruise industry has been growing steadily in Spain in recent years, with a turnover of almost €6 billion in 2019, contributing €2.8 billion to the national GDP and creating 50,031 jobs.
The same year, Spain received the second-largest number of cruise passengers in Europe, with 10.8 million, and was the fourth-largest departure destination, with 553,000 passengers setting sail from Spanish ports.
However, between mid-March and September 2020, €2.4 billion in economic activity and 20,000 jobs were lost due to the suspension of operations, figures that have increased significantly in the last nine months.
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