Majestic Line is set to start cruising again from August 29.
The Company have announced that they will be running two of our their popular cruises ‘Mull and Her Inlets and Islands’ and ‘Skye and the Inner Hebrides’ plus one-off cruises ‘Captain’s Choice’ and ‘Isles of the Clyde and the Southern Hebrides’.
There will be some changes though.The Company will be using their two newer boats -the Glen Shiel and the Glen Etive. They are beamier -wider- than our two traditional boats making it easier for us to manage social distancing within the ‘one metre rule ‘.
They are also limiting the number of passengers – to ten (other than for whole boat charters) which allow more space for everyone.
All guests will receive a short health questionnaire to be completed and returned to The Majestic Line 24 hour before they are due to cruise. This is to confirm they have no Covid 19 symptoms and that have not been in contact with anyone who has.
Mike Thoms, CEO, will contact all our guests prior to their cruise to confirm that all is well.
All crew members will be tested weekly to ensure that they are free of Covid 19.
They will not have the traditional ‘meet and greet’ coffee meeting in a hotel. Instead guests will be given the Skipper’s mobile number to call and will be met at the pontoons where crew will look after luggage and escort guests to the boat.They will alsol check guest’s temperature on boarding.
On board guests will be asked to observe the one metre rule in terms of distance from fellow passengers and crew.
Hand washing is actively encouraged and there will be plenty of hand sanitiser available on-board.
Guests will be free to wear face masks, however these will not be compulsory.There will be additional precautions on board e.g. guests will have their own cruet sets full details in the welcome pack.
Crew may wear visors while in close contact with guests e.g. while serving meals, helping guests into the tender.
The boat’s central heating will be in operation to ensure a comfortable temperature as there will be plenty of fresh air circulating.
