The shipping authorities of the state of La Guaira announced the biosafety measures that users who wish to set sail from their port to Isla de Margarita must comply with, starting on July 21.
Among the priority requirements are the vaccination card, with the complete three-dose schedule, or failing that, a PCR test with no more than 72 hours of validity and a negative result.
The new route between La Guaira and Isla de Margarita will begin operations on July 21, and has an estimated duration of 8 hours with capacity for 700 passengers. However, for biosecurity reasons, only 300 users and 135 vehicles will be able to set sail, on average.
To enter the boat, people must comply with the use of the mask. In addition, internally, they will have “a disinfection booth, and social distancing will be maintained,” said Raúl Rodríguez, general manager of the “Paraguaná” shipping company.
Wednesday and Thursday departures
“Paraguaná” will set sail every Wednesday at 10:00 pm from the neo-Spartan city and on Thursdays at 11:00 pm from La Guaira.
To solve any logistics problem that may arise regarding these biosecurity and prevention issues of the Covid-19 pandemic, the shipping company coordinates with the government of La Guaira spaces in the port that allow speeding up any procedure related to the issue. vaccination, or sampling.
“Although we have largely overcome the pandemic, the virus has not yet been completely eliminated and we have to take all biosecurity measures to maintain safe navigation,” Rodríguez pointed out.
Ticket cost
From the Naviera Paraguana website, you can now buy tickets to travel between the ports of La Guaira and Margarita, their cost varies depending on the class chosen, A, B or C, divided into Sun, Beach and Sand, respectively. .
In class “A” or “Sol”, adults must pay USD80 and children between 3 and 11 years USD40, children under 2 years travel free.
To travel in the category “Playa”adults must pay USD 50 per person, children between 3 and 11 years USD 25, children under 2 years travel free.
The cheapest fare can be purchased by those who travel in “Arena”, there the ticket will cost 30USD per person, and half the price for children from 3 to 11 years old, infants under 3 years old, will not have to pay anything.
In all categories the price per vehicle It varies from 80USD to 180USD, depending on the type of car. Finally, they cannot Transport buses, trucks or freight vehicles.