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Standard Operating Procedures for resumption of domestic cruise in Indian waters
Applicable to:
Cruise industry, cruise passengers, seaports, and relevant authorities
Effective Date:
22 September 2021
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Resumption of Domestic Cruise Activities
Domestic cruise activities resume following the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's guidelines for domestic travel. A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been developed for cruise activities, effective immediately.
2. Passenger Requirements
Passengers must:
- a) Have a negative RT-PCR test report not more than 72 hours prior to boarding, irrespective of vaccination status.
- b) Follow all health protocols and guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and respective state governments.
II/4 Passengers must have both doses of the vaccination 15 days prior to the date of boarding or a negative RT-PCR test report.
Important Note
Passengers who do not comply with these requirements may be denied boarding and face penalties as per applicable laws.
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