Canada to Officially Lift All Coronavirus-Related Travel Restrictions

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau said that the government would no longer require vaccinations for international travelers.

According to The Detroit News, tourists planning to enter Canada for business or leisure travel starting next month will no longer need to show proof of vaccinations or submit public health information.

Thanks to Canadians who have gotten their vaccinations, we have reached the point where sanitary measures at the border can be lifted, according to the Health Minister.

"We expect COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses will continue to circulate over the cold months, so I encourage everyone to stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccine, including booster doses and exercise individual public health measures."

masks will be removed from public forms of transportation in October. Pre-departure testing and vaccinations are no longer required for the cruise industry.

All of Princess Cruises' guests will be welcome on cruises visiting, arriving or departing from Canadian ports. Canada is included in all of Princess' Alaska cruises.

The decision by Transport Canada to make visiting the country easier and more convenient for all guests sailing our popular Alaska and Canada/New England itineraries is something that we applaud.

Canadian officials said in June that existing border restrictions would remain in place until at least September 30, but began easing protocols on unvaccinated citizens leaving the country.

While the changes are a positive step for the travel industry, Wendy Paradis and others are concerned that coronaviruses-related restrictions could return in the fall and winter season if the number of cases increases.

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