Which are P&O Cruises Health Protocols?
P&O comprehensive new protocols are there to protect the health and wellbeing of all guests and crew and include plans tailored for each ship. To manage medical needs, including dedicated cabin capacity for isolation should this be required. All protocols have been supported by the UK Government, Department for Transport, Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA, the world’s largest cruise industry trade association), EU Healthy Gateways and public health agencies. These protocols on board will be clearly set out and easy to follow. Everyone on board will be required to adhere to them and will cover several aspects including the wearing of face-coverings, testing and social distancing if required (requirements may change). Any guest failing to comply with these new procedures will be asked to disembark the ship, with the costs for their journey home at their own expense. It is understood that those with certain pre-existing medical conditions or of a certain age may experience more severe symptoms should they contract Covid-19 (coronavirus).  We strongly recommend that you review the UK Government guidance before making travel arrangements; this can be found at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/people-at-higher-risk/whos-at-higher-risk-from-coronavirus/.Unfortunately, P&O will be unable to accept guests who require supplementary oxygen, medical ventilatory support or Dialysis. This change has been made to follow new industry procedures for the protection of everyone on board. If you have any existing medical conditions, we advise you to discuss your travel plans with your doctor.These protocols will be in place until government guidance changes and P&O will adapt and evolve accordingly. The framework of enhanced protocols outlined on our website has been supported by the UK Government; Department for Transport; Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA, the world’s largest cruise industry trade association); EU Healthy Gateways and public health agencies. We will continue to work with the highest levels of government and scientific advisors to continually review our health protocols.