Covid-19 coronavirus: Tourism operators keen for cruise ships to return
9 May, 2021 07:35 PM
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Tourism operators are keen for cruise ships to return to southern waters. Photo / Supplied
Otago Daily Times
Tourism operators are keen for cruise ships to return to southern waters.
Despite the transtasman bubble being opened, cruise ships are still banned from entering New Zealand waters until at least June 30.
Cruise ships became Covid hot spots last year particularly after Ruby Princess, which sailed around New Zealand, became the source of one of Australia's biggest outbreaks.
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The association has proposed a staged re-entry for the industry, starting with New Zealand-only passengers, then bringing in Australians.