New testing protocol??

[sofietucker]

So a HAL letter sent out on June 30 stated that testing is no longer required. But everyone (12 & up) must have proof of full, current vaccination. Okay great. BUT in direct contradiction, the health protocols FAQs on HAL's website-- stating that it is current as of June 30--say you must show proof of a test! Cannot find any info more recent than that.  Anyone?

[shadesofblonde]

Depends entirely where you are cruising. Recently testing requirements have been removed for cruises departing from Amsterdam 

[grapau27]

P&O Iona is currently testing a no covid test pre cruise on 5 seven night cruises to the Fjords from Southampton.

HAL Rotterdam are going to do a similar no test experiment for vaccinated passengers.

Graham.

Edited July 5, 2022 by grapau27

[NSWP]

Thanks for update, Grapeau27. Testing, masks and vacs still required for the  only two cruiselines operating from east coast of Australia, that is Princess and P and O Australia, as you know both Carnival companies.

 

Edited July 5, 2022 by NSWP

[grapau27]

13 minutes ago, NSWP said:

Thanks for update, Grapeau27. Testing, masks and vacs still required for the  only two cruiselines operating from east coast of Australia, that is Princess and P and O Australia, as you know both Carnival companies.

 

You are welcome.

My wife's cousin lives in Adelaide and they are looking forward to getting back on a cruise ship in Australia.

[CruiserBruce]

5 hours ago, sofietucker said:

So a HAL letter sent out on June 30 stated that testing is no longer required. But everyone (12 & up) must have proof of full, current vaccination. Okay great. BUT in direct contradiction, the health protocols FAQs on HAL's website-- stating that it is current as of June 30--say you must show proof of a test! Cannot find any info more recent than that.  Anyone?

This ONLY applies if you on on 3 sailings of the Rotterdam this month. As I recall, the e mail even says the the protocols on the website haven't been updated. There is at least one thread here on the topic.

[Stakeout]

https://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/holland-america-line-drops-pre-cruise-testing-requirement-for-select-sailings.html

[NSWP]

16 hours ago, grapau27 said:

You are welcome.

My wife's cousin lives in Adelaide and they are looking forward to getting back on a cruise ship in Australia.

So am I after 3 years, last was Noordam - Sydney to Honolulu in May 2019. Next - Westerdam this November, Domestic from/to Sydney inc Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne. 

[oakridger]

3 hours ago, NSWP said:

So am I after 3 years, last was Noordam - Sydney to Honolulu in May 2019.

 

Hi NSWP!  I was on that Noordam cruise with you!!  I had a lot of fun and became cruise friends with a couple from Sydney.  Good times!!   I am looking into maybe doing it again adding in Auckland to Sydney before that.  

 

~Nancy

Edited July 6, 2022 by oakridger