AIDA Cruises, German unit of Carnival Corporation & plc group, said it would expand its range of cruises this autumn with new voyages visiting the highlights of Italy, starting on Oct. 17, 2020.

“The new seven-day itinerary departs from Civitavecchia near Rome and travels to Palermo and Catania in Sicily, Naples and La Spezia. In Rome, an overnight stay is planned. The voyages are offered weekly until Nov. 28, 2020,” the company said in a statement.

It noted that the AIDA health and safety programme will be implemented on all cruises. Developed with leading medical experts, the program has been audited and confirmed by the renowned independent auditing company SGS Institut Fresenius and the classification society DNV-GL.

“The measures include a complimentary COVID-19 test, regular temperature measurements for guests and crew, physical distancing and increased disinfection measures,” the company said.