Canada Bans Cruise Ships

Law known as the Passenger Vessel Services Act.

Canada bans cruise ships. Canada Bans Cruise Ships For Remainder of 2020 Cruise Season. Cruise vessels carrying more than 100 people are still prohibited from operating in Canadian waters. Adventure Canada Alaska American Cruise Lines Canada bans cruise ships in 2021 Denali Holland America Lines Juneau Ketchikan Kodiak Newfoudland and Labrador Nova Scotia Omar Alghabra Passenger Vessel Services Act of 1886 Princess Cruises Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Skagway.

Earlier this year Canada extended a ban on cruise ships until February 2022 citing the need to protect public health. But cruise ship operators are required to fully comply with public health requirements. Citing the need to keep Canadians and transportation workers safe and healthy.

The cruise ship ban in Canada in turn led to a crisis for cruise lines operating in Alaska as most cruise ships are not allowed to visit Alaska without also visiting Canada due to a 135-year-old US. Canada bans cruise ships for one year. As the COVID-19 situation has shown steady improvement and as more people become vaccinated Canada plans to welcome cruise ships back in our waters for the 2022 season.

Transport Canada Bans Most Cruise Ships Until 2022. The 2021 Alaska cruise season looks to be in serious trouble with a new ban just announced. Earlier this year Canada extended its ban on cruise ships until February 2022 citing the need to protect public health.

The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022 which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year. Canada bans cruise ships into 2022 as COVID-19 pandemic continues. The Canadian Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra has announced two new Interim Orders which bans cruise ships in Canadian Arctic waters and cruise vessels in all Canadian waters until February 28 2022.

This months news however has left holidaymakers and cruise lines reeling as it was announced the ban on cruise vessels would not just last a few months but until February 2022. Pleasure craft used by local Arctic residents will not be affected by these measures. Published Feb 4 2021 334 PM by The Maritime Executive.