MSC Health and Safety Measures
Vaccinated Guests
What testing information do I need to know for my upcoming cruise?
Cruises embarking from U.S. ports through August 28, 2022, pending destination requirements.
- All fully COVID-19 vaccinated guests are required to show proof of a negative antigen or RT-PCR test taken no more than 2 days prior to ship embarkation.
Cruises beginning August 29, 2022 - pending destination requirements:
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Cruises 5 days or less from U.S. ports
- There will be no pre-cruise testing for fully vaccinated guests booked on cruises with itineraries 5 days or less.
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Cruises 6 nights or more from U.S. ports
- Testing requirements remain in place for guests age 2 and older. Except where destination requirements differ, all guests may take their test (PCR or antigen) starting 3 days before departure.
Unvaccinated Guests
Can I sail without a Covid-19 vaccine?
- All guests 12 years and older must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of embarkation.
What testing information do I need to know for my upcoming cruise?
- Unvaccinated guests (between 2 and 11 years old) must show proof of a lab-administered negative COVID-19 viral test (NAAT or antigen) taken within 3 days of embarkation on all sailings from U.S. ports.
Health and Safety FAQs for All Guests
Do I need a booster to be considered fully vaccinated?
If your final dose was administered 270 days (180 days for Italian residents) or more prior to the final day of your cruise, you must complete a booster shot at least 14 days prior to departure.
How will you confirm if I am fully vaccinated?
If you are fully vaccinated (guests 12 years and older) you will be required to show proof of vaccination at the pier upon check-in. The COVID-19 vaccination certificate must contain:
- personal identification (at a minimum, full name and date of birth) that match the passport,
- name of official source issuing the record,
- vaccine manufacturer and date(s) of vaccination.
- Must be in English, Italian, German, French or Spanish.
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 guests be required to wear a mask?
- Masks are recommended on board but not required.
- Masks may be required during the entire embarkation and debarkation process (at the home port and port of call), on any transportation, including water shuttles, and when indoors on any MSC tour.
Will there be any restrictions to visit the ports?
Requirements vary by port of call. All vaccinated guests may go ashore on their own in ports where it's permitted. While in port, guests must comply with local guidelines.
These restrictions are under the control of local government and are subject to change without advance notice, so we encourage guests to come prepared for potential mask requirements ashore.
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