Spain: Cruise ship ban extended as cruises deemed too risky – but pleasure boats allowed

Although cruise ships are not permitted, pleasure boats will be allowed to enter Spanish ports, even if their base isn’t in Spain.

The National Association of Nautical Companies has been running a campaign in recent weeks to promote the use of private boats for this summer, saying it is one of the safest alternatives.

The association maintains that recreational navigation “easily meets the requirements that the health authorities demand during the pandemic.”

They state: ”You can have social distance, you can navigate with your family with whom you live, with small groups and also, if you stock up, you can stay for days without coming into contact with other people, anchoring quietly in coves or small ports.”