Carnival Australia has reintroduced the requirement for passengers and crew members to wear masks following a surge in Covid-19 cases, it has been reported

The company that operates P&O Cruises Australia, Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard, Holland America Line, Seabourn and P&O Cruises World Cruising in Australia reintroduced the mandate due to the "evolving public health situation".

Face coverings are now required in all public indoor spaces, outdoors when in large groups where social distancing is not possible, as well as during the embarkation and disembarkation process, reports said.