Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted February 9, 2021 #1 Share Posted February 9, 2021 New article on Cruise Critic: Avalon Waterways to Make Proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations, Tests Mandatory for Cruisers No mention of crew, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gnome12 Posted February 9, 2021 #2 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I would assume that since they will be facilitating tests for passengers returning home, if they can't get crew vaccinated they will be testing them regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F19810 Posted February 11, 2021 #3 Share Posted February 11, 2021 This may sound stupid, but how are we going to prove that we got the vaccine. When I got the vaccine, I got a card that has the date and lot number on it. I could put any name on it. I may be able to get a print out from work, but that would be easy for people to fake. What do they consider proof of vaccine? Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VT Hokie Cruiser Posted February 11, 2021 #4 Share Posted February 11, 2021 I got that card, too, at vaccination time. However, there is a way to print a copy of your "vaccination certificate." Did you sign up thru the VAMS portal (Vaccine Administration Management System of the CDC)? You can sign back in with your password and then download the PDF of your certificate and print it. I have had only the first Moderna shot and printed that certificate, but it appears I will be able to print the second certificate after I get the vaccine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F19810 Posted February 12, 2021 #5 Share Posted February 12, 2021 9 hours ago, VT Hokie Cruiser said: I got that card, too, at vaccination time. However, there is a way to print a copy of your "vaccination certificate." Did you sign up thru the VAMS portal (Vaccine Administration Management System of the CDC)? You can sign back in with your password and then download the PDF of your certificate and print it. I have had only the first Moderna shot and printed that certificate, but it appears I will be able to print the second certificate after I get the vaccine. I got my vaccine thru my employer and don't remember signing up for VAMS. I'll have to call employee health and talk to them. Thanks Judy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted February 12, 2021 #6 Share Posted February 12, 2021 I can see the "triple option" becoming a standard on European lines as well - if it is in line with EU regulations. While mandatory vaccine requirements in travel is a tricky legal issue as far as workforce, administrations, countries and borders are concerned (the debate is already going on in the EU), private companies in Europe may not face that problem that much when offering their services. We will see. The either-or idea of vaccination, test, immunity could be a good workable solution, also around legal issues, already for Summer and I can see that being feasible not just for AvalonWaterways. notamermaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisi Posted February 12, 2021 #7 Share Posted February 12, 2021 To be honest, I'd much rather know that my fellow passengers were vaccinated over producing a negative test. You can be negative one day, positive the next, whereas if you have the vaccine, hopefully it will mean that you can no longer carry the virus. Of course, it's all new, so it will be a while before we find out how long they last, and how well they work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BPCruiser Posted April 5, 2021 #8 Share Posted April 5, 2021 We are booked on Avalon River Cruise for late Sept. 2021. Basel to Amsterdam. Will Avalon communicate the requirements of cruise prior to Final Payment which is in late June? Requirements such as Covid vaccination and proof which we have, Covid testing pre cruise and Covid Testing at end of cruise at disembarkation prior to flying back to USA which is the current requirement to get home from overseas. Will Avalon be requiring passengers to wear mask On-Board if they have been vaccinated? A lot of questions & uncertainty at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted April 5, 2021 #9 Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) On 2/11/2021 at 9:34 AM, VT Hokie Cruiser said: I got that card, too, at vaccination time. However, there is a way to print a copy of your "vaccination certificate." Did you sign up thru the VAMS portal (Vaccine Administration Management System of the CDC)? You can sign back in with your password and then download the PDF of your certificate and print it. I have had only the first Moderna shot and printed that certificate, but it appears I will be able to print the second certificate after I get the vaccine. I registered with vsafe but not VAMS. I am looking at their website and don't see where to register. Edited April 5, 2021 by Coral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisi Posted April 5, 2021 #10 Share Posted April 5, 2021 1 hour ago, BPCruiser said: We are booked on Avalon River Cruise for late Sept. 2021. Basel to Amsterdam. Will Avalon communicate the requirements of cruise prior to Final Payment which is in late June? Requirements such as Covid vaccination and proof which we have, Covid testing pre cruise and Covid Testing at end of cruise at disembarkation prior to flying back to USA which is the current requirement to get home from overseas. Will Avalon be requiring passengers to wear mask On-Board if they have been vaccinated? A lot of questions & uncertainty at the moment. Here is the Canadian site for their regulations : https://www.avalonwaterways.ca/avalon-assurance/ On that page, you will see links for a Health & Safety Waiver, and pre -trip screening. It also tells you what is required. They should contact you (or your TA). Sign into MyAvalon and you will see what you need to complete. I hope you are able to take your cruise, but with the way things are going in Europe right now, I would be prepared for other plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreto Posted April 5, 2021 #11 Share Posted April 5, 2021 3 hours ago, BPCruiser said: We are booked on Avalon River Cruise for late Sept. 2021. Basel to Amsterdam. Will Avalon communicate the requirements of cruise prior to Final Payment which is in late June? Requirements such as Covid vaccination and proof which we have, Covid testing pre cruise and Covid Testing at end of cruise at disembarkation prior to flying back to USA which is the current requirement to get home from overseas. Will Avalon be requiring passengers to wear mask On-Board if they have been vaccinated? A lot of questions & uncertainty at the moment. Hi BP Cruiser, I think we are on the same Avalon cruise Sept. 22-Oct. 4! Basel to Amsterdam. This cruise date is selling very well. We booked this almost a year ago after our ocean cruises one by one were cancelled. In the late 70's we lived in Germany and visited all the places the cruise is going, so it will be nostalgic for us. Unfortunately the trip seems to be turning into a nightmare of requirements, and I am almost sorry we are going🤕. I looked at my TA invoice, and our final payment is due August 3rd instead of June 17th. I double checked on that, and it gives us time to see if the river cruising will actually start in June. I was able to book Delta with miles, so I hope the cruise goes. We also have our COVID vaccinations, but our European destinations and Delta seem to also want a negative COVID test 72 hours before the flight, but when I read the requirements for Switzerland, they want it 72 hours before you arrive there, which is pretty much impossible. A few weeks ago I read at the Avalon web site that they would provide COVID testing at no charge, for guests who require it to return home. It was in the "health and safety" section at the web site. Now they have redesigned their web site and it is gone! "Daisi "gives the info link for Canada and it is still there. I sent Avalon an email about that. The web page is very detailed as to protocols on the ship and tours and mask requirements, so take a look at it. I hope this answers some questions, but like you, I am really stressed out! Karen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreto Posted April 6, 2021 #12 Share Posted April 6, 2021 5 hours ago, BPCruiser said: We are booked on Avalon River Cruise for late Sept. 2021. Basel to Amsterdam. Will Avalon communicate the requirements of cruise prior to Final Payment which is in late June? Requirements such as Covid vaccination and proof which we have, Covid testing pre cruise and Covid Testing at end of cruise at disembarkation prior to flying back to USA which is the current requirement to get home from overseas. Will Avalon be requiring passengers to wear mask On-Board if they have been vaccinated? A lot of questions & uncertainty at the moment. Hi BP Cruiser, I received a reply from Avalon Waterways that they and the entire Globus family of touring will be providing COVID testing at no cost for guests who require them to return to their home country. One less thing to worry about! We are on the 13 day Rhine/Moselle cruise...hope it goes. Karen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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