Following the COVID-19 outbreak, Australia and New Zealand decided to ban cruise ships arrivals at their foreign ports to avoid the spread of the disease.
According to the Guardian, Australia banned all cruise arrivals for the following 30 days.
Moreover, people arriving in Australia will be under quarantine for 14 days, as in case they do not follow the restrictions they could face strict fines.
All people coming to Australia will be required, will be required, I stress, to self-isolate for 14 days Further, the Australian government will ban cruise ships from foreign ports from arriving at Australian ports after an initial 30 days and that will go forward on a rolling basis.
…as the Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.
For the records, Australia has already forced bans for travelers coming from Italy, South Korea, Iran and China.
In light of the situation, the MSC Magnifica cruise vessel, was not allowed to berth at Hobart, Tasmania on Saturday 14 March.
We obviously act on the advice of the Australian Border Agency in terms of what occurs nationally, but controls that are set by the Australian Government are the ones we take into account and also the advice of our own health experts and the Director of Public Health.
…said Tasmania’s Premier, Peter Gutwein.
At the same time, New Zealand from its side, informed that travelers will have to self-isolate following their arrival to the country, while cruise ships will not be allowed to entry the nation until 30 June at least.
