Pre-cruise testing is recommended, but not mandatory for fully vaccinated travelers. Unvaccinated passengers must provide proof of a negative Covid-19 virus (NAAT or antigen) test within three days of boarding. Customers under 2 years of age are exempt from testing requirements. Prior to the cruise, collecting each guest`s contact information is mandatory for important updates. When you go to online check-in, customers can get cruise tickets, travel documents, and mandatory health questionnaires. On the day of embarkation, customers must arrive with the required documents at the time indicated on their cruise ticket. In addition, travel requirements may vary depending on the destination. Please select your destination below. All passengers residing in Iran and China (except Hong Kong and Taiwan) will not be allowed to sail until December 31, 2022. For U.S. and Puerto Rico residents traveling from a U.S. port: Those traveling six or more nights from U.S. cruise ports have the same testing requirement whether they are vaccinated or not.
On September 1, MSC Cruises will no longer require US citizens to be vaccinated against Covid-19 when departing from US ports to the Caribbean and the Bahamas. MSC Cruises lifts its COVID-19 testing requirement for departures from US cruise ports. If you test positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of your cruise, you and your travel group will receive a full refund. With the news, MSC becomes another major ocean cruise line that has decided to change protocols for some cruises in light of the recent decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to end its cruise ship monitoring program. However, for all passengers cruising in the United Arab Emirates or Qatar, a full vaccination against Covid-19 from the age of 16 remains mandatory. Also, for these cruises, the obligation to take a swab within 48 hours of embarkation (except for those coming from Doha) is no longer required, which is still recommended, while it is only mandatory for children under 16 years of age who do not have a full vaccination certificate. Before booking your cruise, please click HERE to check if your country of residence allows guests to sail to the selected destination. All cruise facilities and services (restaurants and bars, entertainment and activities, outdoor areas and pools, and guest services) are available and fully functional.
On board our ships, you will enjoy a unique cruise experience in complete safety. Starting at 8. In August, MSC will no longer require passengers on cruises of five nights or less departing from US ports to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding. Instead, MSC only recommends customers get tested. MSC Cruises recommends, but does not require, that customers purchase travel insurance, whether through MSC Cruises or any other provider. You can purchase travel insurance within 24 hours of payment. A test is recommended for most guests, but is no longer necessary within 3 days prior to boarding before the holiday. MSC Cruises is providing COVID-19 assistance at no additional cost to residents of the United States and Puerto Rico who are fully vaccinated. Children who have not reached the age required for vaccination based on the above data, regardless of their vaccination status, travel with fully vaccinated parents/guardians (with proof of vaccination) also from this support. Read our FAQs for more details on vaccinations, COVID-19 testing, and travel insurance requirements.
Effective November 17, 2022, our crew members will no longer be required to wear face masks on board, with minor exceptions when crew members have prolonged personal contact with guests, such as casino dealers and those offering spa treatments or salon services. In addition, medical staff and crew members who work in our kids` clubs always wear face masks. During the terminal and during boarding, you will need: All policies are subject to the local requirements of the destination. The exact protocols for the 2022/23 winter itineraries are subject to change and will be adapted to the evolution of the pandemic and local requirements. The information will be updated regularly as it becomes available. Other airlines that have already stopped some testing include Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and Royal Caribbean brands.