gma1 Posted August 11, 2021 #976 Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 hour ago, lillypond said: Have been following all the postings. Thank you for info. As our cruise nears 8/23, Our excitement to travel is now being dampened by anxiety. Viking now saying covid test within 72 hour of departure which is 8/22 4:10 pm Denver. I checked with Live Chat and was informed to do test anytime after 12:10 pm on 8/20 since the departure time will be in Munich, Germany. I was also informed that even though Croatia has opened it’s ports, Viking is still not allowing individual tours. Regarding travel insurance, we have Allianz and quarantine lodging will be coveted under trip interruptions. Goodluck to those embarking 8/13. Doesn't Viking say 72 hours before arrival, to Malta. Are you saying you are arriving in Munich & then proceeding to Malta? We are going through Vienna & then Malta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gma1 Posted August 11, 2021 #977 Share Posted August 11, 2021 Just now, gma1 said: Doesn't Viking say 72 hours before arrival, to Malta. Are you saying you are arriving in Munich & then proceeding to Malta? We are going through Vienna & then Malta. How do you find live chat on Viking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-sea Posted August 11, 2021 #978 Share Posted August 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, gma1 said: Doesn't Viking say 72 hours before arrival, to Malta. Are you saying you are arriving in Munich & then proceeding to Malta? We are going through Vienna & then Malta. 72 hrs prior to departure of originating flight to Malta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LindaS272 Posted August 11, 2021 #979 Share Posted August 11, 2021 1 hour ago, C-sea said: 72 hrs prior to departure of originating flight to Malta No—it’s 72 hours prior to ARRIVAL in Malta. https://docs.vikingcruises.com/pdf/14-210729-RestartPreCruiseRequirement-Malta-US-UK.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizello Posted August 12, 2021 #980 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 hour ago, LindaS272 said: No—it’s 72 hours prior to ARRIVAL in Malta. https://docs.vikingcruises.com/pdf/14-210729-RestartPreCruiseRequirement-Malta-US-UK.pdf it is confusing, that is for sure! we depart tomorrow for our Aug 13 cruise. Took a PCR test yesterday, got results today. Took rapid antigen test today, got results today. I think we are ready! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillypond Posted August 12, 2021 #981 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Email from Viking received 8/9 showed “ within 72 hours prior to departure” and this is also in MVJ. Per “Live Chat” our departure airport is the airport before Malta. In our case, we will depart Munich at 1210 pm. More confused. So, have to change times of scheduled covid test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LindaS272 Posted August 12, 2021 #982 Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, lillypond said: Email from Viking received 8/9 showed “ within 72 hours prior to departure” and this is also in MVJ. Per “Live Chat” our departure airport is the airport before Malta. In our case, we will depart Munich at 1210 pm. More confused. So, have to change times of scheduled covid test. I’m surprised by Viking’s conflicting information. If Malta were requiring a PCR test for entry (which they are not right now), I presume they would go back to their original instructions from July, which is within 72 hours before arrival in Malta. And this is what the document I linked above says—it’s the most recent document on the Viking website. Viking is urging us to get a PCR test in case requirements change—so why are they saying PCR test within 72 hours of a departure airport in Europe??? Edited August 12, 2021 by LindaS272 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillypond Posted August 12, 2021 #983 Share Posted August 12, 2021 3 hours ago, gma1 said: How do you find live chat on Viking? Go to MVJ, option for “Live Chat” is in red box lower right of your screen. For latest notification from Viking, go to “ Before you go” box where the latest info on covid testing is noted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LindaS272 Posted August 12, 2021 #984 Share Posted August 12, 2021 1 minute ago, lillypond said: Go to MVJ, option for “Live Chat” is in red box lower right of your screen. For latest notification from Viking, go to “ Before you go” box where the latest info on covid testing is noted Sometimes you can do a live chat from the website too. It doesn’t always show up in either place—depends on their hours—so keep checking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillypond Posted August 12, 2021 #985 Share Posted August 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, LindaS272 said: I’m surprised by Viking’s conflicting information. If Malta were requiring a PCR test for entry (which they are not right now), I presume they would go back to their original instructions from July, which is within 72 hours before arrival in Malta. And this is what the document I linked above says—it’s the most recent document on the Viking website. Viking is urging us to get a PCR test in case requirements change—so why are they saying PCR test within 72 hours of a departure airport in Europe??? The notice from Viking was posted by Florida Flounder on 8/9, posting # 937. I received the same email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LindaS272 Posted August 12, 2021 #986 Share Posted August 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, lillypond said: The notice from Viking was posted by Florida Flounder on 8/9, posting # 937. I received the same email. I received the email too. And it says to also refer to the documentation that I linked to from the website—the guidance is in conflict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLORIDA FLOUNDER Posted August 12, 2021 #987 Share Posted August 12, 2021 9 hours ago, lillypond said: The notice from Viking was posted by Florida Flounder on 8/9, posting # 937. I received the same email. The information is very contradictory as one states to get the PCR within 72 hours of departure and the other states the PCR must be within 72 hours of arrival. 🥱 I made an appointment at CVS for Tuesday at 4:30pm and my flight is Thursday at 4pm. Hopefully I chose an appropriate time and I get my results before my flight. 🙏🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gma1 Posted August 12, 2021 #988 Share Posted August 12, 2021 10 hours ago, lillypond said: Email from Viking received 8/9 showed “ within 72 hours prior to departure” and this is also in MVJ. Per “Live Chat” our departure airport is the airport before Malta. In our case, we will depart Munich at 1210 pm. More confused. So, have to change times of scheduled covid test. So the departing airport I took to mean your original departing airport in USA ( Dulles Washington, since I am in USA) not your connection stop-over airport (Vienna for us). then Air Malta to Malta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney61 Posted August 12, 2021 #989 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Is the Malta dPLF form printed out sufficient to gain entry to Malta or do you also need the printed and signed version of the PLF and separate Health Declaration? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammthm Posted August 12, 2021 #990 Share Posted August 12, 2021 About to leave for TPA, the 1st flight of 3. Hope to be in Malta by this time tomorrow! Still have fingers crossed that we have all the necessary paperwork & aps. I'll update from the Venus. Let me know if you have any questions/requests! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gma1 Posted August 12, 2021 #991 Share Posted August 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, barney61 said: Is the Malta dPLF form printed out sufficient to gain entry to Malta or do you also need the printed and signed version of the PLF and separate Health Declaration? We did both...just covering all bases. Do printed & on line......they are different I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammthm Posted August 12, 2021 #992 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Barney - I believe you do need 2 copies of the PLF. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gma1 Posted August 12, 2021 #993 Share Posted August 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, ammthm said: About to leave for TPA, the 1st flight of 3. Hope to be in Malta by this time tomorrow! Still have fingers crossed that we have all the necessary paperwork & aps. I'll update from the Venus. Let me know if you have any questions/requests! Will you update from this or the Venus roll call? Good flight!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammthm Posted August 12, 2021 #994 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Just now, gma1 said: Will you update from this or the Venus roll call? Good flight!! Here, since the Venus roll call for 8/13 says Adriatic when in fact we are doing Greece first 🤷♀️. Not much on that board. Thank you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLORIDA FLOUNDER Posted August 12, 2021 #995 Share Posted August 12, 2021 11 minutes ago, ammthm said: About to leave for TPA, the 1st flight of 3. Hope to be in Malta by this time tomorrow! Still have fingers crossed that we have all the necessary paperwork & aps. I'll update from the Venus. Let me know if you have any questions/requests! WooHoo!! Good Luck - Have fun!!!🥳 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw1776 Posted August 12, 2021 #996 Share Posted August 12, 2021 When, how and where does one get this Malta form folks are mentioning? 9 September sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLORIDA FLOUNDER Posted August 12, 2021 #997 Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, philw1776 said: When, how and where does one get this Malta form folks are mentioning? 9 September sail. https://docs.vikingcruises.com/pdf/14-210729-RestartPreCruiseRequirement-Malta-US-UK.pdf malta airport declaration forms (in blue) Edited August 12, 2021 by FLORIDA FLOUNDER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiki-Is-Texas Posted August 12, 2021 #998 Share Posted August 12, 2021 55 minutes ago, philw1776 said: When, how and where does one get this Malta form folks are mentioning? 9 September sail. Follow 'Flounder' link above but also helpful to scan other Viking Malta topics from the beginning. Lots of tips, videos and useful info from the trips before yours. Requirements have changed and may again, if you are not on the Viking Lufthansa charter then your transit country, Germany, Austria, etc may have requirements too. Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammthm Posted August 12, 2021 #999 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Well, made it onto plane in Tampa without showing anything but ID (at security). Guy at checkin kiosk just said "did you do all this stuff" as we stood with stack of (useless) paper. Said yes & we were good to go🤦. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiki-Is-Texas Posted August 12, 2021 #1000 Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, philw1776 said: When, how and where does one get this Malta form folks are mentioning? 9 September sail. I see that you have been on here much longer and have many more posts than I do but one other thing to be aware of is concerning vouchers if you, like many of us, are applying vouchers towards your sailing. If you have a voucher balance remaining you MUST use it before you sail. Once the ship sails ( or maybe the minute you board?) the vouchers are invalid; they do not go towards future cruises or shipboard credits on your current cruise. I was unaware of this until another passenger sounded the alarm. You can apply the vouchers against: gratuities, Silver Spirit drinks package, excursions, cabin upgrade, but not spa. <- (as I understand the rule). Edited August 12, 2021 by Tiki-Is-Texas for clarity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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