In response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suspending its cruise ship COVID-19 program, Virgin Voyages is waiving its pre-cruise testing requirements.

In a press release, the line said it "immediately responded to the CDC's decision to end its voluntary COVID-19 program for cruise ships and will mirror the rest of the cruise industry in removing pre-boarding testing for sailings beginning on the 24th EU, and from July 27 to sailing in the USA."

Vaccine requirements will remain in place for both of its cruise ships; The Scarlet Lady sails from Miami and the Valiant Lady sails to Europe. The line is currently evaluating its vaccination policy.

For cruises from the United States, 10 percent of passengers will now be able to sail without vaccination. This opens up the opportunity for unvaccinated guests to contact Virgin Voyages' marine services to book a sailing if these thresholds are met.

Other health and safety measures, including enhanced air purification and deep cleaning and disinfection, will be maintained.

Virgin is one of several cruise lines to suspend testing on all or most of its ships. Earlier this week, Azamara announced that pre-cruise testing would no longer be required as of July 25 - except for destinations that still require it.

Last month, Viking dropped testing on all but two of its ships, and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ended pre-cruise testing in all regions except those where local regulations still require it. Holland America and P&O Cruises also waived the testing mandate for select voyages to Norway this summer.