Should your airline require a COVID test for your return flight, Viking will provide you with final COVID certificate prior to your disembarkation. 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. What other safety measures are in place: Masks are recommended onboard in most indoor venues and the casinos are frequently sanitized. Unvaccinated passengers will be required to test 3-days before embarkation. Use down arrow key to expand the menu and up arrow key to collapse the menu and hit enter to select the link. Call the testing location before you schedule an appointment to confirm it can deliver the test result prior to your departure. Who needs the vaccine: Vaccinations are not required on most cruise itineraries, unvaccinated guests will be required to present a negative test taken within three days of embarkation. It is the first full-scale PCR testing facility to be built on board a cruise ship. Avalon will provide COVID-19 testing for travelers who need to show proof of a negative test to return home at no extra cost. What other safety measures are in place: A pre-embarkation test is no longer required for vaccinated guests on sailings nine days or less. Since Viking started sailing again in May, they've tested more than 19,000 guests on their ocean ships. Any expenses incurred are the guests responsibility. Booster shots are recommended for those who are eligible. Can I explore the cities/towns we will visit independently while on my cruise? *Maps are provided and maintained by Castlight: COVID-19 Resource Center. Viking highly recommends, but does not require, a pre-departure COVID-19 testunless one is required by the destination. Masks will be required on board indoors, and all shore excursions will be with vetted operators. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Where they sail: Disney sails family-friendly journeys including to the Caribbean, Europe, and Alaska. Call the testing location before you schedule an appointment to confirm it can deliver the test result prior to your departure. It has also been more pragmatic about its cancellations, opting for more cautious and realistic timelines. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Travel + Leisure magazine may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Please visit the Resources tab in My Viking Journey to see if your country of entry has this requirement. -Mask-wearing is optional onboard. - Guests sailing with Seabourn Cruise Lineno longer have to be vaccinated or tested on most voyages. Who needs the vaccine: All guests and crew must be fully vaccinated (14 days after their final shot). What other safety measures are in place: Testing is no longer required on any river cruise. -Only on certain voyages can passengers use an online tool to discover different protocols. The following are examples of at-home COVID-19 tests; in addition to these sellers, comparable at-home COVID-19 tests are also available at Amazon and other online retailers. Please refer to your before you go documentation sent in advance of travel or under the Resources" tab of your chosen itinerary on our website for the latest requirements. Where they sail: Viking sails ocean and river cruises all over the world, including throughout Europe. Stay current with special offers, news and destination-focused content. - As of Oct. 1, 2022, guests also do not need to test before the cruise nor at embarkation, except for destinations that say otherwise. What other safety measures are in place: In addition to vaccines, all guests may be required to undergo a saliva PCR test at embarkation as well as "frequent" testing throughout the journey. - You must meet the testing requirements above for Viking, or your country of entry, if they are more What other safety measures are in place: Vaccinated passengers traveling on ships for less than 16 days excluding itineraries with the Panama Canal, trans-ocean, and other selected itineraries will no longer be required to test. For added protection, we strongly recommend that guests who are eligible for a booster receive one before they travel. Who needs the vaccine: All guests must be fully vaccinated to board a ship. The passengers take the sample in their room and then package it up in a provided plastic pouch, which is delivered to the lab by a crew member for processing. Who needs the vaccine: Unvaccinated guests are welcome but will be required to self-test three days before cruising. Where they sail: Royal Caribbean sails large ocean ships all over the world, including many popular itineraries throughout the Caribbean and Asia. 99.99% of viruses and bacteria in the air are killed. One line, Viking, is testing every single passenger for COVID-19 every day. Viking is committed to doing all we can to ensure you are healthy and well prepared for international traveland that you will be able to arrive in your destination and embark your ship without incident. In August, the company started sailing to the Bahamas with a stop at its private island, Ocean Cay. Select a testing location that can be verified through your local or state health department. Where they sail: Oceania Cruises sails all over the world, including offering several World Cruise itineraries. Where they sail: Victory Cruise Lines is known for its Great Lakes cruises, providing all-inclusive sailings to see breathtaking sights from Niagara Falls to the iconic architecture of Chicago from Lake Michigan. Saga was the first major cruise line to implement this vaccination policy. 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. Additionally, some countries may have their own testing requirements. 10405 COVID-19 Policies and Procedures (Ver.1) Page 3 of 3 CST0544-40 these procedures. - Guests no longer have to be vaccinated nor tested on mostPrincess Cruisessailings,save for certain voyages where passengers can use an online tool to discover any other requirements. Viking Cruises New Health and Safety Protocols Include Daily COVID-19 Testing. Photo: Courtesy of Paul Brady. Guests must ensure they meet vaccine and booster requirements for all countries they will be visiting. %%EOF
Those taking select Viking cruises on the Viking Orion ship from the U.S. or Canada will still be required to test during the embarkation process. - Facial coverings are recommended but are no longer required. Guests will receive information and detailed instructions within 30 days of departure. Viking is committed to doing all we can to ensure you are healthy and well prepared for international traveland that you will be able to arrive in your destination and embark your ship without incident. As such, guests traveling on either an ocean or river ship may experience minor day-to-day variations in how we implement our overall program. - All other cruises still require proof of initial vaccination and a booster until further notice. hbbd```b``+@$Zf!`5`m;X$dW `M0)"g"WU 2l| a bYH $ bl BLg` "Ep
(12:43 p.m . (12:43 p.m. EST) -- Viking Cruises chairman Torstein Hagen has unveiled sweeping new health and safety protocols for the popular river and ocean cruise line.Developed in coordination with a team of 23 individual advisors, Viking's protocols are comprehensive, covering every stage of passenger's journeys with the line.New measures will include daily PCR testing for all Viking passengers and crew, processed in full-scale laboratories dedicated for Viking. Where they sail: Lindblad Expeditions is known for its adventurous trips to hard-to-reach destinations like Antarctica and the Russian Far East, partnering with National Geographic to add to the experience. Self-administered tests are accepted. Overzicht van Viking Mars cruiseschip. Who needs the vaccine: All guests and crew will be required to be vaccinated before boarding, and will be required to show physical proof prior to boarding. Pre-Departure COVID-19 Testing. A selection of providers offering convenient testing options are found in the links below. If you have questions about a cruise ship's specific policies, please contact them directly. Will there be social distancing on board? All staterooms are equipped with independent air handling units. There are many locations to get tested at no cost. Vikings policy is that close contacts who are fully vaccinated do not have to quarantine. - As of the 2023 European season, vaccinations are no longer required forSea Cloud Cruises sailings. Who needs the vaccine: All guests are welcome, however, unvaccinated guests may not be welcome on all sailings depending on local regulations. With an average cruise length of 10 days, that's almost 200,000 tests - with only 32. - Only non-vaccinated guests will be required to present a negative test (an antigen test taken within 48 hours or a PCR test taken within 72 hours) to board. A guide to every major cruise line's health requirements for safe sailing. What other safety measures are in place: Fully-vaccinated passengers are no longer required to show proof of a negative test unless it is required of the destination. - Guests sailing with MSC Cruisesno longer need to be vaccinated or tested on most cruises sailing from the U.S. On those outside the U.S., only unvaccinated passengers need to test. Follow her adventures on Instagram. Are there COVID-19 related travel requirements I need to meet before leaving on my Viking voyage? Our Viking Health & Safety Program is the same across our fleet of ocean and river vessels. COVID-19 Diagnostic lab test (Nasal Swab): $280. Viking highly recommends, but does not require, a pre-departure COVID-19 testunless one is required by the destination. We provide a risk-free solution for the crew when cleaning filters, as viruses are killed and not simply trapped in the filters. Select a testing location that can be verified through your local or state health department. New Details Released. Proof of vaccination will be certified through VeriFLY. VIKING RIVER CRUISES UK LIMITED ("Viking") A company registered in England and Wales (Co.No.01283655) whose registered office is at Nelsons House, 83 Wimbledon Park Side, London, SW19 5LP. A Country-by-country Guide, Where Americans Can Travel in Asia A Country-by-country Guide. It also means. - Face masks are no longer required onboard or in enclosed spaces. What other safety measures are in place: Pre-departure testing will not be required unless for a specific destination. *Viking is not affiliated with the manufactures of the kits suggested above, nor will Viking receive any compensation for their sale through this link. This means we have better control. - As of March 1, 2023,Avalon Waterways will not require its guests to be vaccinated. or your airline require a COVID test for your return flight, Viking will provide you with final COVID certificate prior to your disembarkation. G6&Y)z'Y B
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Who needs the vaccine: All guests are welcome on board, but unvaccinated passengers will be required to test and may need an additional medical exemption at some ports. The line said that the FDA and CE tests will be conducted by delivering small plastic tubes to passenger cabins. Viking Cruises will test all guests and crew for COVID-19 with daily PCR testing when sailings resume, as part of the company's new Viking Health & Safety Program, the cruise line recently announced. The following are examples of at-home COVID-19 tests that meet Viking's travel requirement; in addition to these sellers, comparable at-home COVID-19 tests are also available at Amazon and other online retailers. {#widget:image|decorators:article_image|image:2868|title:Viking Orion|description:Viking Orion#}. Is there a difference between what I can expect on a Viking ocean ship and a Viking river ship? Boosters are recommended but not required. These Cruise Lines Just Dropped Their COVID-19 Testing Rules, Norwegian Cruises to Allow Unvaccinated Passengers Starting in September, These Major Cruise Lines Just Dropped COVID-19 Testing Requirements for Shorter Sailings What to Know, More Cruise Lines to Start Allowing Unvaccinated Passengers on Board, These Cruise Lines Will Accept At-home Covid Tests for Unvaccinated Passengers, Canada to Drop All COVID-19 Travel Restrictions on Oct. 1 What to Know, A Country-by-country Guide to COVID-19 Entry Requirements in Europe, Where Can Americans Travel Right Now? Brand to Restart Cruising. The company notes that all Viking ships have always featured independent air handling units in each guest cabin.Other measures include smaller group transfers from airport to ship; staggered embarkation times; mandatory health checks and screenings; daily health questionnaires and temperature checks for all passengers and crew; social distancing measures; and mandatory masking requirements for all passengers except when seated in restaurants, bars and lounges.For its river cruises which are never out of reach of land, Viking has launched a hotline staffed with doctors that is available around-the-clock.Viking notes that only Viking-sponsored excursions will be offered in ports of call, though the line has already had a long history of offering inclusive and semi-inclusive excursions on its river and oceangoing voyages. Viking highly recommends, but does not require, a pre-departure COVID-19 testunless one is required by the destination. Castlight is not affiliated with Viking. - NeitherAmerican Cruise Linesnor corporate cousin Pearl Seas Cruises require pre-cruise health questionnaires, vaccines or face coverings onboard their vessels. Which Cruise Lines Require COVID-19 Vaccinations? Who needs the vaccine: All guests and crew 12 and older will be required to be fully vaccinated at least two weeks before boarding a ship. Air throughout the ship will be treated with UV-C light, which kills 99.9 percent of viruses and bacteria in the air. Shore excursions will include audio headsets to facilitate social distancing. 125 0 obj
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To ensure your journey is smooth and that you are able to fully enjoy your voyage as planned, we highly recommend that all guests take a pre-departure COVID-19 test, no more than three days prior to beginning your journey. As the leading small ship travel company, Viking takes you closer to the heart of the places you want to visit. Unvaccinated travelers will need a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of embarkation. We recommend that, ahead of departing, guests check with their provider to ensure their travel protection policy covers any necessary medical, quarantine or repatriation expense related to COVID-19. - Guests no longer need to be vaccinated nor tested to boardRoyal Caribbean International on most sailings. Viking is committed to doing all we can to ensure you are healthy and well prepared for international traveland that you will be able to arrive in your destination and embark your ship without incident. -Guests no longer need to be vaccinated nor tested on Celebrity Cruisesfor most sailings. Unvaccinated children must show proof of a negative PCR test. Guests who have certain pre-existing medical conditions, including those who are on supplementary oxygen, will not be allowed to board. Viking is committed to doing all we can to ensure you are healthy and well prepared for international traveland that you will be able to arrive in your destination and embark your ship without incident. Itineraries including Bahamas, Bermuda, or Grand Cayman will still be required to test. Viking highly recommends, but does not require, a pre-departure COVID-19 testunless one is required by the destination. - As of Sept. 5, 2022, Silversea Cruisesno longer requires guests to be vaccinated so long as the destination allows. A full polymerase chain reaction (PCR) lab was installed on Viking Cruises' Viking Star, permitting the ship to conduct daily COVID-19 tests of all of its passengers and crew. Unvaccinated travelers on a cruise to Bermuda will be required to purchase travel insurance (children under 12 are exempt as long as they are traveling with vaccinated parents). Who needs the vaccine: Vaccination is no longer required by highly suggested. Health & Safety Are there COVID-19 related travel requirements I need to meet before leaving on my Viking voyage? To sail with Viking, guests will need to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated: received their second dose in a two-shot series (i.e., Pfizer, Moderna, Astra Zenica and Novavax) or single dose of J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to travel. Copyright 2023 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. - Masks are recommended but not required on most voyages, except in the medical center, where they remain mandatory. What other safety measures are in place: Guests are not required, but requested to test before departing from home (this policy is subject to change as COVID-19 trends change,) as the company states passengers should test to "be a good citizen". - Guests no longer have to be vaccinated nor tested to join Carnival Cruise Line sailings under 16 days in length. Please Note: Guests who have recovered from COVID-19 in the past 1090 days should bring either a physician certificate of recovery or a positive PCR test result from within that time window. There may be a charge at some testing locations. To find testing locations or at-home test that, follow the links below. Currently cruises leaving from Bermuda, Canada, and Greece will require a test. What other safety measures are in place: Virgin Voyages was the first cruise line to eliminate pre-departure testing for vaccinated guests. - Pre-cruise testing is no longer required. Viking Cruises' testing lab. Booster shots are recommended for those who are eligible. Children ages 11 and under will have their parent or legal guardian fill out the minor request form via MySparrow. DOCUMENT RETENTION. Are you requiring that I take a COVID-19 test before traveling to a Viking ship? Please note that Viking is in the process of notifying guests about these changes to the Viking Health & Safety Program, as well as updating specific requirements for all voyages across documents channels, including on MyVikingJourney.com. A vaccine is required for sailings visiting Canada. What other safety measures are in place: Pre-departure testing may not be necessary depending on the port. Should you have additional questions about your voyage, please visit the Viking Ocean Cruises FAQ. How is the air treated on board Viking ships? Before purchasing an at-home COVID-19 test, make sure the test meets the requirements of your destination. Will I be required to wear a face mask when going ashore? "I want to share with you that we have implemented the very highest standards and precautions onboard our ships, to ensure that travel with Viking is as safe as it can be in 2021. Virgin Voyages Becomes First Major Cruise Line to Eliminate Pre-embarkation COVID Testing in the U.S. Uniworld to Become One of the First River Cruises to Drop Vaccine Requirements next Year, Every Caribbean Island's COVID-19 Travel Policies and What You Need to Know to Plan Your Trip, Margaritaville at Sea Becomes Latest Cruise Line to Ease Pre-boarding COVID Testing Requirement, These Cruise Lines Will Require a Booster Shot to Board Starting March 1, Canada Lifts Testing Requirement for Unvaccinated Children, Will I Need a Booster Shot to Travel? Where they sail: Seabourn's mid-size luxury cruises head all around the world, from Alaska to the Caribbean. Viking highly recommends, but does not require, a pre-departure COVID-19 testunless one is required by the destination. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Please note, some countries along your journey may require a booster dose. Where they sail: The global cruise line sails large ocean ships all around the world, from Australia to Alaska. Where they sail: Azamara sails mid-size ships all over the world, to all seven continents. The daily tests will be completed with a saliva sample in passengers' staterooms, the cruise line detailed this week, and processed in either an onboard lab on ocean-going ships or a shoreside lab for river cruises. COVID-19 policies for ocean and river cruise lines differ; bookmark this page to keep track of the following companies vaccination policies it will be updated regularly as regulations change. Viking Health & Safety Program Below is a list of frequently asked questions related to the Viking Health & Safety Program. Please note that Viking is in the process of notifying guests about these changes to the Viking Health & Safety Program, as well as updating specific requirements for all voyages across documents channels, including on MyVikingJourney.com. - Only on certain itineraries in select regions will enhanced protocols and testing be required, as can be discovered using an online tool. - Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings'brands The company plans to start sailing again in August, including to Greece, Turkey, and Italy. We have set up all of our public spaces, including restaurants and lounges, for appropriate social distancing. During the cruise industry shutdown, Viking installed PCR laboratories on all of its ocean ships. - Passengers no longer need to provide pre-cruise test results in most countries, unless required by the destination. Viking Cruises has decided to eliminate pre-voyage testing. Alison Fox is a contributing writer for Travel + Leisure. What other safety measures are in place: Vaccinated guests do not need a pre-departure test unless local regulations such as cruises leaving from Australia, Bermuda, Canada, or Greece require it. To meet Viking's travel requirement, you must ensure that your chosen test includes a laboratory-certified proof of result. Who needs the vaccine: All guests will be required to be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before boarding one of Windstar's yachts. Schema voor Viking Mars aankomst- en vertrektijden voor 2023.