Hordes of people watch from the shore as P&O's Pacific Explorer becomes the first cruise ship to arrive in Australia in two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first cruise ship to arrive in Australia since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold two years ago has docked in Sydney this morning.It is the first cruise ship to arrive in Australia since the industry was banned in March 2020One day after a ban on cruise ships was lifted, P&O's Pacific Explorer entered Circular Quay about 10:30am.
Suzanne Carlisle wasn't as assured and said she and her husband Allan would probably wait a year until booking their next cruise.Australia's cruise industry was shuttered in March 2020 when international borders were closed to prevent outbreaks of COVID-19. "Obviously vaccinations will be key before anyone gets on the ship. Testing, so nobody is getting onboard without a negative COVID test," he said.
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