The liner sailed on 16 August. During the cruise, stops are planned in Civitavecchia, Naples, Palermo and Valletta.
“We are resuming operations from the flagship, with a maximum utilization of no more than 70%, with particular attention to safety and trying to fulfill the wishes of the guests,” said Regional Manager Leonardo Massa.
80% of passengers on board are Italians, he said.
In addition, 250 cabins remain empty in the event that persons with coronavirus infection are identified on board.
At the end of July, the Italian Ministry of Health announced that the country had coped with the COVID-19 epidemic.
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