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I have already applied 2 FCCs + received 2 x Aus $900 OBC for the 2 Carnival Splendor cruises coming up in 2023. I also have 2 replacement cruises in 2024 in mind. But I need to go through my agent, cos Carnival will not entertain me directly

I have 2 Carnival Splendor cruises sailing from Sydney in 2023, with AUD 900 OBC in each. Each OBC of Aus $900 was gifted by Carnival for accepting FCCs for 2 previous cruises cancelled due to Covid. If I shift these 2 cruises to 2024, will the AUD 900 OBC also get transferred or be WASTED??? Thanks

I have 2 Carnival Splendor cruises sailing from Sydney in 2023, with AUD 900 OBC in each. Each OBC of Aus $900 was gifted by Carnival for accepting FCCs for 2 previous cruises cancelled due to Covid. If I shift these 2 cruises to 2024, will the AUD 900 OBC also get transferred or be WASTED??? Thanks

I recommend buying it from MSc for complete peace of mind. Just in case the policy wordings do not cover Covid on a cruise ship and also on shore excursions it should cost 10% of the price of your Cruise, excluding port fees and taxes

I am boarding in Barcelona. I found my answer, thanks

No. the royal Caribbean website clearly states *or WHO approved vaccines* for Cruises from Europe excluding Italy. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/deu/de/faq/questions/what-vaccines-are-accepted#europe Also Italy accepts some WHO approved, non EMA vaccines. See this https://visaguide.world/news/vaccine-checker-proof-of-immunity-for-travel/

MSC had gifted us OBC for accepting a FCC (instead of refund) for a Cruise cancelled by MSC due to Covid. Under the MSC flexible change policy, if we change the ship, itinerary and date of our cruise booked using this FCC with OBC before or after final payment date, will the existing OBC get carried forward (along with the payment made) to the new Cruise or will it go to waste? Thanks 👍

Yes, but I was more concerned about WHO approved vaccines not being accepted by MSC (only), unlike the other Cruise lines in Europe, which accept all WHO approved vaccines. one cannot change the vaccine one has been administered.

Thanks, what about an antigen test near Barcelona port? Location & cost please

A 48 hour negative antigen test report print out is definitely required for MSC, Costa and Royal Caribbean. which cruise line does not require it in advance? The cruise line you are sailling on will do a pier side test at Barcelona port, but you may still need to bring a negative antigen test report with you.

I dont understand why MSC refuses to accept passengers FULLY VACCINATED (+booster) with WHO approved vaccines, when all other cruise lines in Europe are accepting them alongwith a 48 hour negative antigen test. MSC insists on a EMA approved vaccine ONLY. (Pfizer, Moderna, Janssen, Novavax, Vaxzevria) If you have taken 2 doses + booster of a WHO approved (non EMA) vaccine, you need a EMA vaccine as booster within 6 months of your last shot of the WHO approved (non EMA) vaccine, or else you will be denied boarding even if you have a negative antigen or RTPCR test Also MSC insists that Covid insurance must be purchased from MSC prior to final payment, while other cruise lines say that Covid insurance is optional for Europe cruises

Mandatory cruise insurance has to be bought from MSC (thro your TA) for cruises in Europe & Middle east. For US cruises, insurance is not mandatory

Dear Experts, 1. Since all cruises in Europe require a 48 hr negative Antigen test (even for those fully vaccinated with booster), where can we get it close to Barcelona port & also in Hamburg? 2. How much does it cost on land & how soon can we get the certificate required to board our cruise? 3. How much do MSC, Costa & Royal Caribbean charge for this test onboard the ship? 4. Can it be done just before disembarking for side 2 side cruises? Thanks!