a350flyer Posted February 21, 2022 #1 Share Posted February 21, 2022 France Does Celebrity facilitate obtaining a French health pass for US travelers? Why is there no info on Celebrity’s website? Without the pass, US travelers can’t visit attractions or restaurants. Currently, the health pass is only available at a French pharmacy even if a traveler is vaccinated.https://fr.usembassy.gov/how-to-get-a-french-health-pass/ Portugal US travelers are required to provide a negative covid test upon entry along with vaccination substantiation. Will testing be available on the ship since ports may be visited 72 hours after embarkation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted February 21, 2022 #2 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Currently there are no Celebrity cruises to France and Portugal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasekeye Posted February 21, 2022 #3 Share Posted February 21, 2022 2 hours ago, Saab4444 said: Currently there are no Celebrity cruises to France and Portugal. We have 2 ports in France this mid October, while sailing on the Edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted February 21, 2022 #4 Share Posted February 21, 2022 1 minute ago, lasekeye said: We have 2 ports in France this mid October, while sailing on the Edge. That is really far in the future in terms of Covid rules and regs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drarill Posted February 22, 2022 #5 Share Posted February 22, 2022 4 hours ago, Saab4444 said: Currently there are no Celebrity cruises to France and Portugal. We are going to France and Portugal in September. Great itinerary https://www.celebritycruises.com/itinerary-details/12-night-portugal-spain-and-france-from-amsterdam-netherlands?packageID=AX12U308&sDT=2022-09-11&cCD=CO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted February 22, 2022 #6 Share Posted February 22, 2022 I've been told not to worry that Celebrity will take care of it. I'm on the Silhouette April 8 TA Crossing. We initially stop in the Azores which is part of Portugal and then Lisbon. There has been no instructions or concerns at this time. I've booked tours in both the Azores and Lisbon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saab4444 Posted February 22, 2022 #7 Share Posted February 22, 2022 7 hours ago, lasekeye said: We have 2 ports in France this mid October, while sailing on the Edge. This is great but not a current cruise. No country knows Covid situation or requirements in summer or autumn yet, why do so many people expect this from a cruise line? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmas gran Posted February 22, 2022 #8 Share Posted February 22, 2022 OP has 2 postings on this subject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted February 22, 2022 #9 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Here are the rules for Portugal basically just need to be vaccinate https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeysgal Posted February 22, 2022 #10 Share Posted February 22, 2022 I understand your concern. I'm a planner too and I'd want to gather up as much info as I could. I've been following the France requirements for some time now since we were considering a land only trip there this year. Yes, you are supposed to have the French pass...that assumes you are touring places on your own. The big question is will cruise ship passengers be allowed to tour on their own or do they have to be on a ship sponsored excursion . If they require them to be on a ship excursion, maybe this will be how they will avoid having to have individuals get the pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillLooking4Adventure Posted February 22, 2022 #11 Share Posted February 22, 2022 17 hours ago, Saab4444 said: Currently there are no Celebrity cruises to France and Portugal. Don't tell this to our fellow passengers on the Silhouette for the April cruise in 7 weeks. We have ports in France, Portugal and Spain. I have not received any notifications from Celebrity of special requirements for our ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted February 22, 2022 #12 Share Posted February 22, 2022 COVID restrictions finish in UK on Thursday and no more testing from April 1st. This was announced yesterday along with the announcement that over 75’s will be eligible for a Spring Booster 4) jab. Apparently Germany & Isreal have similar programmes. You can get into Madeira(Portugal) by being double vaccinated + Booster, no test required. Lets hope the rest of Europe follow these protocols this spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanieC,Aston Posted February 22, 2022 #13 Share Posted February 22, 2022 You do not have to test before entry into France. They accept the UK certificate of vaccination as the same as the EU Digital Pass. You May have to fill in a form swearing on your honour you don’t have COVID,,,similar to the Health pre cruise questionnaire that Celebrity req. I don’t believe there is any restrictions in Portugal either. In most countries these relaxed rules are predicated on people being fully vaxxed If not jabbed PCR testing will be required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted February 22, 2022 #14 Share Posted February 22, 2022 France does allow individual shore tours and I doubt that Celebrity will take care about the French Health Pass. They can´t issue one. France has a booster mandate for all over 18yo. There´s no test needed for Portugal. You just need to be fully vaccinated. The Passenger Locator Card is only for flying to Portugal. 1 hour ago, upwarduk said: Apparently Germany & Isreal have similar programmes. Germany recommends a 4th shot for the age group 70+, people in nursing homes (and similar), people with certain medical conditions - all 3 months after shot 3. For medical staff it´s 6 months after shot 3. In my state they just started last week giving out jab 4. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted February 22, 2022 #15 Share Posted February 22, 2022 2 hours ago, StillLooking4Adventure said: in 7 weeks Why do people on CC struggle to understand the word "currently"? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted February 22, 2022 #16 Share Posted February 22, 2022 1 hour ago, steamboats said: F There´s no test needed for Portugal. You just need to be fully vaccinated. The Passenger Locator Card is only for flying to Portugal. steamboats Arriving to Portugal by Sea Same rules as arriving by air apply. All passengers need to fill online a Passenger Locator Form (individually) at https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/passenger-locator-maritime-card, within 96 hours prior to the estimated time of arrival in mainland Portugal. The QR Code generated when filling out the PLF can be presented in paper or digital form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillLooking4Adventure Posted February 22, 2022 #17 Share Posted February 22, 2022 6 hours ago, RichYak said: Why do people on CC struggle to understand the word "currently"? It is easy to interpret the statement two ways. It could mean there are no cruises underway now, it could also mean if you check the upcoming schedule there are no cruises currently planned. Don't be an internet grammar Police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted February 23, 2022 #18 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/21/2022 at 1:24 PM, a350flyer said: Does Celebrity facilitate obtaining a French health pass for US travelers? Why is there no info on Celebrity’s website? On 2/21/2022 at 3:20 PM, Saab4444 said: Currently there are no Celebrity cruises to France and Portugal. 53 minutes ago, StillLooking4Adventure said: It is easy to interpret the statement two ways. It could mean there are no cruises underway now, it could also mean if you check the upcoming schedule there are no cruises currently planned. Don't be an internet grammar Police. Fifth grade reading level context clues tell you how to interpret the word "currently" in post #2. OP's questions are impossible to answer because there are currently no cruises to cite examples from. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawayatsea Posted February 23, 2022 #19 Share Posted February 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, RichYak said: Fifth grade reading level context clues tell you how to interpret the word "currently" in post #2. OP's questions are impossible to answer because there are currently no cruises to cite examples from. FYI. There is a France and Spain cruise out of Southampton on 21st April next. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawayatsea Posted February 23, 2022 #20 Share Posted February 23, 2022 12 minutes ago, RichYak said: Fifth grade reading level context clues tell you how to interpret the word "currently" in post #2. OP's questions are impossible to answer because there are currently no cruises to cite examples from. and yes your original comment was very unclear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a350flyer Posted February 23, 2022 Author #21 Share Posted February 23, 2022 13 hours ago, Airbalancer said: Here are the rules for Portugal basically just need to be vaccinate https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/covid-19-measures-implemented-portugal No, a negative test result is required on arrival for those who don’t have an eu vaccine certificate. https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillLooking4Adventure Posted February 23, 2022 #22 Share Posted February 23, 2022 53 minutes ago, RichYak said: Fifth grade reading level context clues tell you how to interpret the word "currently" in post #2. OP's questions are impossible to answer because there are currently no cruises to cite examples from. I must have missed that 5th grade class on my way to my Doctorate. Thanks for being the arbiter of reading comprehension for the board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSS-Texas Posted March 1, 2022 #23 Share Posted March 1, 2022 On 2/21/2022 at 12:24 PM, a350flyer said: France Does Celebrity facilitate obtaining a French health pass for US travelers? Why is there no info on Celebrity’s website? Without the pass, US travelers can’t visit attractions or restaurants. Currently, the health pass is only available at a French pharmacy even if a traveler is vaccinated.https://fr.usembassy.gov/how-to-get-a-french-health-pass/ Portugal US travelers are required to provide a negative covid test upon entry along with vaccination substantiation. Will testing be available on the ship since ports may be visited 72 hours after embarkation? Following this information/question for France in particular. Agree things change from month to month. I’d like to be prepared, too, and not stopped from going to a restaurant, museum etc. Using ship(s) excursions but I’d like to enjoy the free time that is allowed. We’ll be on Celebrity Reflection and then Viking Heimdal, April/May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted March 1, 2022 #24 Share Posted March 1, 2022 2 hours ago, MSS-Texas said: Following this information/question for France in particular. Agree things change from month to month. I’d like to be prepared, too, and not stopped from going to a restaurant, museum etc. Using ship(s) excursions but I’d like to enjoy the free time that is allowed. We’ll be on Celebrity Reflection and then Viking Heimdal, April/May. Stay tuned. We are on the April 8 TransAtlantic followed with a Spain / France /Portugal. Currently no notification from Celebrity that we need to do anything. I was going to do the Portugal - Passenger Locator Form online but found that it can only be applied for 72 hours prior to arrival. I guess if I need one I'll apply online at sea. Celebrity is telling me that currently the documents will be provided by Celebrity's Documentation Officer while at sea. Currently have had no restrictions on either private or ships tours but made sure I had no-fee cancellation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted March 1, 2022 #25 Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said: Stay tuned. We are on the April 8 TransAtlantic followed with a Spain / France /Portugal. Currently no notification from Celebrity that we need to do anything. I was going to do the Portugal - Passenger Locator Form online but found that it can only be applied for 72 hours prior to arrival. I guess if I need one I'll apply online at sea. Celebrity is telling me that currently the documents will be provided by Celebrity's Documentation Officer while at sea. Currently have had no restrictions on either private or ships tours but made sure I had no-fee cancellation. Thanks for check this out for me , our Apex TA doesn’t leave until April 30 😄😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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