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The line will continue to monitor the effects of new variants, as well as CDC recommendations and will adjust its policies accordingly. Vaccines are not required to sail with American Queen Voyages, and pre-cruise testing is no longer required. Carnival customers impacted by the changes have been notified and exemptions beyond these two categories have been rescinded.
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All cruises on our ships are outside the scope of Australian Medicare, New Zealand Accident Compensation Corporation and private health insurance. ► Carnival Cruise Line will require testing for vaccinated passengers only on trips 16 nights or longer or where local rules mandate it, such as on sailings to Canada and Bermuda, starting on Sept. 6, according to a press release. Voyages 16 nights and longer will continue to have vaccination and testing requirements that are specific to the itinerary. Requirements for long voyages and destination-specific protocols are available on Carnival’s Have Fun. In addition, all unvaccinated passengers will still have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before sailing. All Viking passengers, whether on a river sailing or an ocean voyage, must be fully vaccinated for sailings departing on or before Oct. 31, 2023.
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To ensure guest safety, this decision will be made by the onboard doctor and the captain, in coordination with the relevant port and health authorities. Guests will be responsible for the costs of any evacuation required to treat COVID-19. Each ship has a dedicated team of medical staff operating the onboard medical centre to serve the general health care needs for guests and crew. Our highly experienced doctors and nurses are up to date on the latest COVID-19 scientific status and trained in relevant COVID-19 procedures.
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A federal judge temporarily blocked the vaccine passport ban, but the state is appealing the ruling. We have a COVID-19 response management plan covering varying levels of risk determined by the number of positive COVID-19 cases, clusters and close contacts. For any guest who is non-compliant, no refund will be issued of the cruise fare for missed cruise days, nor will travel expenses (if flying home) be covered. In the event that your claim is denied, please contact with your booking details and any relevant documentation, including a letter of denial from your insurance provider.
Vaccine required? Sometimes
Testing is no longer required unless passengers are exhibiting symptoms and seek medical assistance. Ponant's website simply reads, "when you visit certain destinations, vaccines can be recommended," but they are not required by the line. Ponant also says it will alert passengers to their specific requirements after they have booked a voyage. Disney Cruise Line encourages — but does not require — all passengers to be fully vaccinated before sailing. It also recommends pre-cruise testing, no more than two days prior to embarkation, for anyone who doesn't have their shots.
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Testing requirements are determined by the countries the ships visit, but the line itself has no vaccine or testing mandates of its own. You can check the protocols for the places on your itinerary for the most up-to-date information by visiting the protocols page on Uniworld's website. Although Cunard suggests that travelers be fully vaccinated and current with their boosters, proof of immunization is not required, nor is pre-cruise testing for any of the line's sailing unless required by law. Avalon Waterways no longer requires proof of vaccination or a negative test prior to passenger boarding. However, mandatory testing and proof of vaccination could still be required in some countries the line visits.
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Last week, The Bahamas issued an emergency order prohibiting cruise ships from entering any port on the islands if they carry passengers who aren't fully vaccinated against COVID-19, starting on September 3. Pre-cruise testing is no longer required, but some destinations will still require a COVID-19 test before sailing. Vaccinated guests must continue to provide proof of their vaccination status, either through VeriFLY or at embarkation.
All eligible passengers are required to confirm their vaccination status and show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test. Beginning Tuesday, September 6, 2022, Carnival Cruise Line will be implementing new COVID-19 guidelines for both vaccinated and unvaccinated passengers. In order to bypass test cruises and move straight into sailings with paying passengers, 95% of passengers and 95% of crew must be vaccinated, per the CDC. Carnival Cruise Line ships are equipped with hand sanitisation stations, and crew members may remind you to wash or sanitize your hands upon entering food service areas.
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For a more information on COVID-19 testing protocols for each major cruise line, click here. In the unlikely event there is an outbreak of COVID-19 on board which is considered to be higher risk, all non-essential services will be suspended. Carnival Cruise Line has welcomed the decision to lift all government mandated COVID restrictions for guests in Australia. These changes will be effective immediately across all Carnival Cruise Line operations.
Guests who are diagnosed with contagious illnesses may be required to move to an isolation stateroom until our medical team determines if it is safe to resume cruise activities. ► Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. will drop all pre-cruise requirements for vaccinated passengers ages 12 and over as of Sept. 3, according to a news release. Passengers embarking on river and ocean voyages with Scenic will not need to be fully immunized prior to sailing. Testing is not required by the line but might be needed to enter the country in which you're embarking on your sailing. Vaccination and testing are no longer terms of carriage when sailing with MSC Cruises.
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For passengers traveling to Canada, a PCR test can be taken 3 days before sailing or an antigen test can be taken 2 days before sailing. Late last month, Carnival announced its plans to sail from Texas and Florida but did not specify at the time whether passengers would be required to have a COVID vaccine. According to a CDC list of approved cruises provided by CDC spokesperson Caitlin Shockey, Carnival Vista and Carnival Horizon were both approved for test cruises with volunteer passengers. The Carnival Breeze has not yet received approval for sailing, according to the list.
All guests 12 and up must be vaccinated, according to the cruise line's website. Duffy added that Carnival is in the process of updating its website, communications, and processes, and sharing more details with guests and travel advisor partners to reflect these new, simplified policies. “We appreciate the patience of our guests and travel advisor partners as we update all materials, but the end result is a very positive one for all who are looking forward to cruising with us,” she said. The changes began shortly after the CDC ended a pandemic-era policy of publicly displaying COVID-19 cases onboard, different cruise lines to the public in July 2022. For those looking to check current COVID-19 trends onboard the CDC urges direct contact with the cruise line, and the organization will continue to monitor and offer guidelines to ships.
To see if your booked sailing requires either of these, check out the line's search tool. However, cruisers are responsible for meeting the requirements of the countries in which they'll be traveling. Should passengers become ill during their cruise, AmaWaterways will assist in procuring testing and other medical services, which will be the financial responsibility of those guests. However, keep in mind that the rules may vary by country, with some lines requiring boosters for international departures due to local regulations or for extra-long sailings like ocean crossings when port calls are few or nonexistent. Passengers who have their boosters are considered "up to date" rather than merely "fully vaccinated."
Carnival Cruise Lines says starting Aug. 28, cruise guests over the age of 12 will now need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have a medical condition that does not allow them to be vaccinated. Anyone who doesn't comply with the onboard public health measures may be disembarked at the first available opportunity. Other consequences could include being denied service, required isolation in their room and being banned from cruising with Carnival Cruise Line and other Carnival Corporation and plc brands in future. Guests are also responsible for ensuring they meet the entry requirements of the countries included in their itinerary, including any vaccination requirements. For cruises to or from Australia, there is a medical facility onboard where guests can have an initial consultation and COVID-19 related testing at their expense.
In Australia, all guests, irrespective of vaccination status, may go ashore to enjoy a Carnival tour or independent sightseeing. There are no vaccination or testing mandates in place for any of P&O Cruises' voyages. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis banned vaccine passports and refused to allow an exemption for the cruise industry.
