COVID -19 Sailing Protocol

General Guidelines

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Vaccine Requirement

As of September 13, 2021, we require all passengers and crew to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19.  To provide proof of vaccination and confirm your booking, please send a photo, screenshot or photocopy of your vaccination card/record to info@marinelinktours.com and reference your sailing date.

  • For Canadian passengers outside of BC, this can be your Provincially/territorially officially recognized vaccine record.
  • For our US and International passengers, please send the proof of vaccination you will be using to enter Canada.
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Masks

  • Masks are not mandatory at this time; however, we support any who choose to wear one.
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Gloves/hand washing

  • All passengers and guests must wash their hands before sitting down for meals as well as regular washing throughout the day
  • Hand sanitizer will be provided in all staterooms and other areas of the vessel
  • It is not mandatory for gloves to be worn by passengers provided that regular hand washing is kept up.

Environmental Cleaning

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General Cleaning Measures

  • Staff will be trained on the routine cleaning and sanitizing procedures for high touch surfaces, as well as laundry/linen handling procedures.
  • Daily cleaning and disinfection of all common areas and surfaces.
  • High-touch areas, such as toilets, tables, chairs and door handles, will be disinfected twice daily with an agent effective against coronavirus.
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Housekeeping

  • Crew will only enter the passenger staterooms for the regular service of the washrooms and will only provide other “housekeeping” services in exceptional circumstances.
  • Fresh towels and other items will be made available upon request.

Food and Beverage Services

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Hygienic and safe food and beverage services are maintained by following routine guidance in the Food Safety Act and the Food Premises Regulation.

  • The galley will be off limits to all passengers and unauthorized crew.
  • The canned beverages in the fridge will remain accessible; however, it is requested that passengers use hand sanitizer prior to opening the fridge and making their selection
  • The water cooler/dispenser will be removed from the dinning lounge and individual bottled water will be available in the fridge.
  • Wine will continue to be served with dinner; however, it will be served by the glass rather than placing bottles on the table.
  • Pre-packaged snacks (prepared by the galley crew) will be available in the dining lounge throughout the day.
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Washrooms & Showers

  • Each stateroom has its own ensuite washroom with a shower, sink and toilet.
  • Our steward will clean the washrooms once a day.
  • The crew washroom and shower is off limits to passengers.

New Configuration/what areas are accessible to passengers?

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The Wheelhouse/Bridge Level

  • There will be no a limit of 2 passengers at a time in the wheelhouse.
  • The outside viewing decks will remain available for all passengers.
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The Dinning and Galley level

  • The dinning lounge is accessible by all passengers and crew
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Accommodations Level

  • The accommodations level remains exclusively for the passengers.
  • With the exceptions:
    • The Chef’s room and washroom
    • The Steward when completing cleaning duties.
  • Crew will not enter the passenger staterooms for regular service and will only provide “housekeeping” services in exceptional circumstances.
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Staircases

  • The staircases on the Aurora are narrow and will require extra caution by passengers to allow for single use.
  • Please allow appropriate social distance for passengers and crew to pass while waiting for your turn to use the stairs.
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Engine Room

  • Tours of the engine room will be offered 1 passenger at a time.

A Guest or Staff in Self-Isolation

Should a passenger or crew member fall ill while sailing, they will be placed in self-isolation in an empty stateroom. They will then be removed from the ship at the first opportunity that will allow them to safely return to the Campbell River Marine Terminal.

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Guests in Self-Isolation

  • Alternate means of assisting guests in isolation will be used, such as leaving meals, fresh linens, toiletries, and other supplies outside the door during the period of isolation.
  • Crew will NOT enter a room to deliver or pick up food trays for people who are in self-isolation. Deliver and pick up food trays from outside their door.