Do remind your clients that according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the cruise industry has one of the safest and most effective Covid-19 protocols in place.
To help you get your guests ready for their upcoming cruise, we’ve compiled Covid-19 Guest Protocols on all major cruise ships. Let’s take a look.
Royal Caribbean
Measures include:
- Guests age 12 and older must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination with the final dose of their vaccine administered at least 14 days before sailing.
- Kids aged 5 to 11 who have been vaccinated may present proof of full vaccination and follow the protocols for vaccinated guests.
- Masks are required for all children while at the Adventure Ocean youth program.
- Guests under 2 do not have to wear a mask at any time.
- Guests departing from Europe in 2022 will be advised of specific requirements via email before setting sail.
- Crew members on all Royal Caribbean ships and at private destinations to be fully vaccinated.
- Crew members receive a booster dose as they become eligible and complete COVID-19 testing regularly in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Air filters: On Royal Caribbean ships, 100% fresh ocean air is continuously supplied from outside + the use of a high-grade MERV 13 filter that captures aerosols 1 to 3 microns in size with 90% efficacy.
P&O Cruises
Measures include:
- All adult guests and crew vaccinated and tested
- All crew undergo a strict quarantine period as well as regular testing during their time on board
- Health screening including free testing at the terminal for all guests
- Fewer guests on board
- Enhanced on-board ventilation systems to improve and increase filtration and fresh air
- Even higher levels of cleanliness, enhanced sanitation, social distancing (in line with latest guidance for cruise lines) and face masks in specific areas
- Plans in place to manage guests’ medical needs, including dedicated cabin capacity for isolation and quarantine (should this be required)
Princess Cruises
Vaccinations
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- Guests must have received their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before the beginning of the cruise and provide acceptable proof at terminal check-in.
- Boosters are highly recommended for those eligible at least 7 days before.
Testing
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- Guests on sailings from the United States must provide proof at terminal check-in of a negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken within two days of their embarkation. Requirements for non-U.S. voyages coming soon.
Masks
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- Guests will be required to wear a face mask indoors at all times and outdoors when physical distancing cannot be maintained.
Cunard
Measures include:
- All adult guests and crew vaccinated and tested
- All crew undergo a strict quarantine period as well as regular testing during their time on board
- Health screening including free testing at the terminal for all guests
- Fewer guests on board
- Enhanced on-board ventilation systems to improve and increase filtration and fresh air
- Even higher levels of cleanliness, enhanced sanitation, social distancing (in line with latest guidance for cruise lines) and face masks in specific areas
- Plans in place to manage guests’ medical needs, including dedicated cabin capacity for isolation and quarantine (should this be required)
Seabourn
Measures include:
- COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements*
- COVID-19 Testing Requirements
- Mandatory enhanced pre-embarkation health screenings, and completion of required documentation – including health questionnaires, Passage Contract, and COVID-19 Risk Acceptance – to be completed no later than 72 to 24 hours prior to sailing. Guest who do not complete the required documentation will not be permitted to board.
- Anyone with signs and symptoms of COVID-19, or who are identified at-risk will undergo additional medical screening before coming onboard.
Holland America Line
Measures include:
- Negative COVID-19 Test: All fully vaccinated guests will be required to produce a negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) result taken within 2 days of their embarkation.
- Proof of Vaccination: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and the dates given will be required and will need to be shown at the terminal prior to boarding.
- Mask Policy: All guests ages are required to wear masks covering their nose and mouth at all times when indoors and outdoors when physical distancing cannot be maintained.
- All staterooms and public areas are frequently and thoroughly sanitized with medical-grade disinfectant proven to kill coronaviruses.
- Enhanced Air Filtration using a combination of increased circulation of fresh air together with upgraded air filtration.
- 24/7 Medical Care: Every ship has a team of experienced doctors and nurses trained to manage a broad range of medical conditions, including COVID-19.
Carnival Cruises
Measures include:
- Vaccinations & Testing: All Guests aged 12 years and older are required to be fully vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19.
- Children under five are not required to apply for a vaccine exemption effective with sailings as of March 1.
- Guests ages 2 and older must present a negative PCR COVID-19 test, taken within 72 and 24 hours prior to the sailing date at check-in.
- Unvaccinated guests cannot go ashore in the ports of call on their own. Guests may only debark in the ports of call if booked on a Carnival-sponsored bubble tour. Carnival-approved bubble tours are excursions that operate in a controlled environment.
- Effective with sailings departing March 1, masks are recommended on board but not required. However, masks may be required in certain venues and events.
- Crew is fully vaccinated, receives boosters when eligible and wears masks indoors at all times.
MSC Cruises
Measures include:
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All Guests aged 12 years and older are required to be fully vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19 and all Guests aged 2 and older are required to submit a negative test prior to boarding.
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Health and COVID 19 screenings for all guests including a health questionnaire and a contactless temperature check.
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Face masks required when in public areas indoors, except when seated in restaurants, bars and lounges.
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New cleaning methods including the use of hospital-grade disinfectants, electrostatic sprayers, increased cleaning frequency and a focus on high-traffic, frequently-touched areas.
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100% fresh, external air supplied to all cabins and public spaces.
- All Crew members are required to be fully vaccinated and regularly tested.
Disney Cruise Line
Measures include:
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All Guests aged 5 years and older are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
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Guests who are not vaccine-eligible because of age must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result (paid for by the Guest) taken between 3 days and 24 hours before their sail date.
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Guests ages 4 and under must complete the testing requirements.Rapid antigen tests are not accepted.
If Guests have tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 within 11 to 90 days of their sail date, they may qualify to be considered as “90-Day-Recovered.”
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All Guests (ages 2 and up, including those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19) are required to wear face coverings indoors, except when in their staterooms or actively eating or drinking.
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All Crew Members will be screened for symptoms of illness before every shift.
Virgin Voyages
Measures include:
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All cruisers must be at least 18 years old and fully vaccinated with a WHO or FDA approved vaccine against COVID-19.
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All guests must use the Sailor App to complete the health-check form at least 24 hours before embarkation.
- Cruisers will be required to take an antigen test before boarding.
- Guests must wear masks onboard except while eating or drinking but only until February 27th.
- All guests and crew must be fully vaccinated.
Celestyal Cruises
Measures include:
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All guests aged 12 and older must present a proof of vaccination with Greek government-approved COVID-19 vaccine.
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The ship’s crew are all fully vaccinated.
- For children 6 to 11 years of age at time of embarkation (unless vaccinated), a negative Antigen rapid test certificate must be provided for a test taken within 48 hours prior to embarkation.
- Guests are required to wear a mask in all indoor areas unless seated for meals or drinks. Masks are not required in outdoor space.
- All guests are required to undertake a complimentary Rapid Antigen Test during the embarkation process.
- COVID-19 medical, cancellation and travel insurance is strongly recommended.
You can also read more on Covid-19 cruise ship travel on the Gov.UK website.
