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CruiseHealth Covid-19 Protocols
Vaccinated Guests
What testing information do I need to know for my upcoming cruise?
For sailings departing prior to September 6, 2022:
- All guests ages 2 and older are required to take a pre-travel Covid-19 test. The type and timing of the test is dependent on the embarkation country and vaccination status.
For sailings departing on September 6, 2022 or later:
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Cruises 15 days or less
- No pre-cruise testing required with proof of vaccination not including full Panama Canal transits, trans-ocean and other special itineraries
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Cruises 16 days or more plus full Panama Canal transit, trans-ocean and other special itineraries
- All guests will be required to submit a medically supervised COVID-19 test with written negative result. The test must be taken within 3 days of embarkation.
- Guests on these types of voyages will be contacted directly by an Ocean Navigator to assist.
- All guests will be required to submit a medically supervised COVID-19 test with written negative result. The test must be taken within 3 days of embarkation.
Unvaccinated Guests
Can I sail without a Covid-19 vaccine?
For sailings departing prior to September 6, 2022:
- We manage an exemption process for guests who are not vaccinated regardless of the reason, subject to the regulations of the ports we visit.
- Children under 5 years old (who are not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccines) are not required to apply for an exemption but must still follow all other requirements for unvaccinated guests.
For sailings departing on September 6, 2022 or later:
- Unvaccinated guests are welcome to board sailings 15 nights or less
What testing information do I need to know for my upcoming cruise?
For sailings departing prior to September 6, 2022:
- All guests ages 2 and older are required to take a pre-travel Covid-19 test. The type and timing of the test is dependent on the embarkation country and vaccination status.
For sailings departing on September 6, 2022 or later:
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Cruises 15 days or less not including full Panama Canal transits, trans-ocean and designated remote voyages
- Unvaccinated guests must provide a negative self-test result taken within three days of embarkation (unvaccinated children under 5 years do not require pre-cruise testing)
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Cruises 16 days or more plus full Panama Canal transit, trans-ocean and designated remote voyages, ages 5 and older
- Guests must be vaccinated or request an exemption.
- The new protocols do not apply to itineraries for countries where local regulations may vary, including Canada, Australia and Greece.
Princess Cruise Line Health & Safety FAQs
Which COVID-19 vaccines will be accepted on board?
Acceptable vaccines are those that are approved, or have an emergency use authorization or listing from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO).
- Pfizer: 2 Doses
- Moderna: 2 Doses
- Johnson & Johnson: 1 Dose
- AstraZeneca: 2 Doses
- Sinopharm: 2 doses
- Sinovac: 2 Doses
- Covaxin: 2 Doses
- Novavax: 2 Doses
Can I have mixed vaccines?
In a two-dose series, we accept mixed vaccine types only if at least 2 doses of an authorized vaccine were administered at least 28 days part, with the last dose given at least 14 days before sailing. See Which COVID-19 vaccines will be accepted on board? for a list of currently approved or authorized vaccines.
Do I need a COVID-19 vaccine booster to be considered fully vaccinated?
COVID-19 vaccine boosters are strongly recommended by the US CDC for everyone eligible at least 7 days before embarkation.
Boosters may be required by certain health authorities on the itinerary or required on specific voyages. New vaccination entry requirements can change without notice, so we recommend you keep your vaccination status up to date and ensure you are familiar with the requirements for the destinations you plan to visit.
Do Certificates of Recovery apply as a vaccination exemptions for guests recently recovered from COVID-19?
Documentation of recovery from COVID-19 or blood antibody tests are not accepted in place of a primary vaccination series. Please note that Canada is supporting a process for medical exemptions to vaccination with proper documentation for voyages that include Canada for non-Canadian citizens.
For 2022 Alaska cruisetours and Alaska and non-Alaska cruises starting or ending in Vancouver, Canada:
Vaccination: Please note that Canada is supporting a process for medical exemptions to vaccination with proper documentation for voyages that include Canada for non-Canadian citizens. Cruises beginning or ending in Canada will require all sailing guests 12 and over to be vaccinated, unless they are granted a medical exemption.
Testing: Guests ages five and above will require a medically observed negative viral COVID-19 test result taken before boarding.
- Within 2 day for Antigen
- Within 3 days for PCR
- Children aged two to four will require a viral PCR COVID-19 test within 3 days before boarding, plus a complimentary antigen test taken at the terminal.
Cruise tours: Will not require testing prior to the land portion.
- For cruise tours beginning with the land tour, we’ll facilitate testing prior to guests’ cruise embarkation.
- There is no requirement for disembarkation testing for fully vaccinated guests.
Pre-Boarding Requirements: Within 72 hours of embarkation, the Canadian government requires guests to sign into ArriveCAN from a computer or download the mobile app to provide docs and travel info. Guests will need to bring a copy (digital or printed) of their receipt when they travel.
We do not collect vaccination cards or store proof of vaccination. Those cruise lines that have vaccine requirements to cruise will likely ask for proof at the time of boarding.
Please note that these guidelines are subject to change.
Will I have to wear a face mask or physically distance onboard the ship?
Masks are recommended, but not required, though exceptions may apply in certain venues. We’ll clearly designate any situation where you have to wear a mask through signage and onboard communications.
Will I be able to explore freely at the port?
The ability for guests to go ashore in ports of call is controlled by the governments of the ports we visit, based on their specific protocols and requirements. When going ashore, guests should be prepared to follow all local health guidelines, the status of which will be shared before debarkation at the destination. All guests, including those who are not vaccinated, are welcome to go ashore.
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