Update 09/06/22: Vaccination and Testing Requirements

[LACruiser88]

This shows updated as of today, but I can't find what is different from before???

 

 

 

Effective on voyages departing on September 6, 2022 & beyond
(Voyages Departing from the United States, United Kingdom & Europe^)

Updated: September 6, 2022

Vaccination Status	Definition by Country's Health Authority	Pre-Travel Test Type & When to Take Test Before Boarding Age: 5 Years and Up
		Voyages from the U.S., UK, EU	Voyages with Enhanced Guidelines^
Fully Vaccinated*	Received primary series of COVID-19 vaccines with final dose at least 14 days before embarkation.	Testing not required	Medically assisted Antigen or PCR within 3 days
Not Vaccinated	Not fully vaccinated are welcome to cruise. If cruise includes a Canadian port, an additional medical exemption is needed.	Self-administered Antigen OR medically assisted Antigen or PCR within 3 days	Medically assisted Antigen or PCR within 3 days

Kids under 5 do not require pre-travel testing. Minimum age to sail is 6 months or 12 months based on cruise itinerary, review Passage Contract for details.

 

^Enhanced Guidelines Voyages include full Panama Canal transits, Trans-Ocean crossings, and special voyages. View our Enhanced Guidelines Voyages list.

 

*The Canadian government has their own testing requirements. Note all Alaska voyages include Canada and must follow Canadian guidelines. For voyages departing, arriving or visiting Canada, please refer to the Canada table for Vaccination and Testing Requirements.

 

**The Greek government has their own testing requirements. For voyages departing, arriving or visiting Greece, please refer to the Greece table for Vaccination and Testing Requirements.

Edited September 6, 2022 by LACruiser88

[LACruiser88]

I found something new, a list of the cruises with Enhanced Guidelines:

 

 

Voyages with Enhanced Guidelines

Sail Date	Voyage ID	Ship	Itinerary
11-Sep-22	2216	Island Princess®	Icelandic & Norwegian Fjords
20-Sep-22	8238	Majestic Princess®	Pacific Coastal
20-Sep-22	8238A	Majestic Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
20-Sep-22	8238B	Majestic Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
24-Sep-22	8239	Majestic Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
24-Sep-22	8239A	Majestic Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
24-Sep-22	Y228	Sky Princess®	Canada & New England
24-Sep-22	Y228A	Sky Princess®	Canada Passage
26-Sep-22	A231	Grand Princess®	Pacific Wine Country
26-Sep-22	A231A	Grand Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
26-Sep-22	A231B	Grand Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
03-Oct-22	A232	Grand Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
03-Oct-22	A232A	Grand Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
05-Oct-22	Y228B	Sky Princess®	Canada & New England Passage
11-Oct-22	6217	Coral Princess®	Round Australia
11-Oct-22	6217A	Coral Princess®	Round Australia
13-Oct-22	6217B	Coral Princess®	Round Australia
19-Oct-22	Y229A	Sky Princess®	Iberia & Canary Islands Grand Adventure
29-Oct-22	Y230	Sky Princess®	Iberian Passage
06-Nov-22	G245A	Regal Princess®	Western Mediterranean Grand Adventure
07-Nov-22	E224P	Emerald Princess®	Western Europe Passage
09-Nov-22	3236	Crown Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & Samoa
14-Nov-22	2221A	Island Princess®	Mediterranean & Israel Grand Adventure
17-Nov-22	G246	Regal Princess®	Mediterranean Passage
27-Nov-22	M253	Diamond Princess®	Central America & Mexico Riviera
28-Nov-22	2222	Island Princess®	Moroccan Passage
02-Dec-22	R233N	Ruby Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
02-Dec-22	H240	Sapphire Princess®	Andes & South America
02-Dec-22	H240A	Sapphire Princess®	Andes & South America
03-Dec-22	E226N	Emerald Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
18-Dec-22	E301	Emerald Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
19-Dec-22	H301	Sapphire Princess®	Antarctica & Cape Horn
02-Jan-23	E302	Emerald Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
04-Jan-23	H302	Sapphire Princess®	Antarctica & Cape Horn
05-Jan-23	2302	Island Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
05-Jan-23	2302A	Island Princess®	World Cruise - Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale
17-Jan-23	E303	Emerald Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
19-Jan-23	2303	Island Princess®	World Cruise Segment - Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific
19-Jan-23	2303A	Island Princess®	World Cruise - Roundtrip Los Angeles
19-Jan-23	2303B	Island Princess®	World Cruise - Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale
19-Jan-23	2303D	Island Princess®	World Cruise Liner - South Pacific & Indian Ocean
19-Jan-23	2303E	Island Princess®	World Cruise Liner - South Pacific
20-Jan-23	H303	Sapphire Princess®	Antarctica & Cape Horn

 

[PacnGoNow]

9 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

I found something new, a list of the cruises with Enhanced Guidelines:

 

 

Voyages with Enhanced Guidelines

Sail Date	Voyage ID	Ship	Itinerary
11-Sep-22	2216	Island Princess®	Icelandic & Norwegian Fjords
20-Sep-22	8238	Majestic Princess®	Pacific Coastal
20-Sep-22	8238A	Majestic Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
20-Sep-22	8238B	Majestic Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
24-Sep-22	8239	Majestic Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
24-Sep-22	8239A	Majestic Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
24-Sep-22	Y228	Sky Princess®	Canada & New England
24-Sep-22	Y228A	Sky Princess®	Canada Passage
26-Sep-22	A231	Grand Princess®	Pacific Wine Country
26-Sep-22	A231A	Grand Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
26-Sep-22	A231B	Grand Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
03-Oct-22	A232	Grand Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
03-Oct-22	A232A	Grand Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
05-Oct-22	Y228B	Sky Princess®	Canada & New England Passage
11-Oct-22	6217	Coral Princess®	Round Australia
11-Oct-22	6217A	Coral Princess®	Round Australia
13-Oct-22	6217B	Coral Princess®	Round Australia
19-Oct-22	Y229A	Sky Princess®	Iberia & Canary Islands Grand Adventure
29-Oct-22	Y230	Sky Princess®	Iberian Passage
06-Nov-22	G245A	Regal Princess®	Western Mediterranean Grand Adventure
07-Nov-22	E224P	Emerald Princess®	Western Europe Passage
09-Nov-22	3236	Crown Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & Samoa
14-Nov-22	2221A	Island Princess®	Mediterranean & Israel Grand Adventure
17-Nov-22	G246	Regal Princess®	Mediterranean Passage
27-Nov-22	M253	Diamond Princess®	Central America & Mexico Riviera
28-Nov-22	2222	Island Princess®	Moroccan Passage
02-Dec-22	R233N	Ruby Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
02-Dec-22	H240	Sapphire Princess®	Andes & South America
02-Dec-22	H240A	Sapphire Princess®	Andes & South America
03-Dec-22	E226N	Emerald Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
18-Dec-22	E301	Emerald Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
19-Dec-22	H301	Sapphire Princess®	Antarctica & Cape Horn
02-Jan-23	E302	Emerald Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
04-Jan-23	H302	Sapphire Princess®	Antarctica & Cape Horn
05-Jan-23	2302	Island Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
05-Jan-23	2302A	Island Princess®	World Cruise - Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale
17-Jan-23	E303	Emerald Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
19-Jan-23	2303	Island Princess®	World Cruise Segment - Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific
19-Jan-23	2303A	Island Princess®	World Cruise - Roundtrip Los Angeles
19-Jan-23	2303B	Island Princess®	World Cruise - Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale
19-Jan-23	2303D	Island Princess®	World Cruise Liner - South Pacific & Indian Ocean
19-Jan-23	2303E	Island Princess®	World Cruise Liner - South Pacific
20-Jan-23	H303	Sapphire Princess®	Antarctica & Cape Horn

 

That’s what I noticed. The hyperlink for enhanced voyages.  I didn’t check every detail yet.

[PacnGoNow]

12 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

I found something new, a list of the cruises with Enhanced Guidelines:

 

 

Voyages with Enhanced Guidelines

Sail Date	Voyage ID	Ship	Itinerary
11-Sep-22	2216	Island Princess®	Icelandic & Norwegian Fjords
20-Sep-22	8238	Majestic Princess®	Pacific Coastal
20-Sep-22	8238A	Majestic Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
20-Sep-22	8238B	Majestic Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
24-Sep-22	8239	Majestic Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
24-Sep-22	8239A	Majestic Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
24-Sep-22	Y228	Sky Princess®	Canada & New England
24-Sep-22	Y228A	Sky Princess®	Canada Passage
26-Sep-22	A231	Grand Princess®	Pacific Wine Country
26-Sep-22	A231A	Grand Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
26-Sep-22	A231B	Grand Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
03-Oct-22	A232	Grand Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
03-Oct-22	A232A	Grand Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
05-Oct-22	Y228B	Sky Princess®	Canada & New England Passage
11-Oct-22	6217	Coral Princess®	Round Australia
11-Oct-22	6217A	Coral Princess®	Round Australia
13-Oct-22	6217B	Coral Princess®	Round Australia
19-Oct-22	Y229A	Sky Princess®	Iberia & Canary Islands Grand Adventure
29-Oct-22	Y230	Sky Princess®	Iberian Passage
06-Nov-22	G245A	Regal Princess®	Western Mediterranean Grand Adventure
07-Nov-22	E224P	Emerald Princess®	Western Europe Passage
09-Nov-22	3236	Crown Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & Samoa
14-Nov-22	2221A	Island Princess®	Mediterranean & Israel Grand Adventure
17-Nov-22	G246	Regal Princess®	Mediterranean Passage
27-Nov-22	M253	Diamond Princess®	Central America & Mexico Riviera
28-Nov-22	2222	Island Princess®	Moroccan Passage
02-Dec-22	R233N	Ruby Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
02-Dec-22	H240	Sapphire Princess®	Andes & South America
02-Dec-22	H240A	Sapphire Princess®	Andes & South America
03-Dec-22	E226N	Emerald Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
18-Dec-22	E301	Emerald Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
19-Dec-22	H301	Sapphire Princess®	Antarctica & Cape Horn
02-Jan-23	E302	Emerald Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
04-Jan-23	H302	Sapphire Princess®	Antarctica & Cape Horn
05-Jan-23	2302	Island Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
05-Jan-23	2302A	Island Princess®	World Cruise - Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale
17-Jan-23	E303	Emerald Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
19-Jan-23	2303	Island Princess®	World Cruise Segment - Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific
19-Jan-23	2303A	Island Princess®	World Cruise - Roundtrip Los Angeles
19-Jan-23	2303B	Island Princess®	World Cruise - Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale
19-Jan-23	2303D	Island Princess®	World Cruise Liner - South Pacific & Indian Ocean
19-Jan-23	2303E	Island Princess®	World Cruise Liner - South Pacific
20-Jan-23	H303	Sapphire Princess®	Antarctica & Cape Horn

 

Did they get rid of the booster requirements for the EU?  I don’t see it.

 

 

[LACruiser88]

7 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said:

Did they get rid of the booster requirements for the EU?  I don’t see it.

 

 

I can't find any mention of the booster requirement for the EU, except for Greece.

[PacnGoNow]

20 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

I can't find any mention of the booster requirement for the EU, except for Greece.

Me either.  🤔 

[Loveh2ofl]

40 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said:

I can't find any mention of the booster requirement for the EU, except for Greece.

The booster requirement/270 days for Greece is still listed under requirements section dated 8/16 - however if you go to FAQs for Europe dated today, it no longer specified a booster - so I'm hopeful things still aren't completely updated:

 

What are the guidelines for cruises from Greece:

 

Cruises that depart, arrive or visit Greece require guests 5 and older to be fully vaccinated unless they are granted an exemption. Kids 4 years of age and under are welcome to cruise and have no vaccination or test requirements.

Based on current Greek requirements for cruising, all guests ages 5 and above will require one of the following medically observed negative viral COVID-19 test taken before boarding:

• Within 2 days for Antigen OR
• Within 3 days for PCR

Tests must be conducted in-person by medical personnel and guests will need a physical letter with the negative results. Test results proctored by video are not accepted.

We recommend guests take a medically observed viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) prior to leaving home to avoid queues and travel disruptions associated with a possible positive result on the day of embarkation. We understand that this may not be possible based on your travel plans.

For fully vaccinated guests, we will be able to provide a limited number of antigen tests that meet our requirements, at or near the terminal. For those that wish to take advantage of this convenience, a fee of $60 USD per person will apply as a stateroom folio charge to cover our internal costs.

All guests ages 12 and above that have been approved for a vaccination exemption, as well as unvaccinated children ages five to 11 years old, will need an embarkation day COVID-19 test performed at the terminal in addition to the pre-cruise PCR test noted in the chart above. Charges may apply.

Guests who have an approved medical exemption from COVID-19 Vaccines are required to bring a letter from a physician. To request an exemption, please call us:

• North America - 1-800-PRINCESS
• United Kingdom - 0344 338 8663
• Australia: 13 24 88
• New Zealand: 0800 780 717

For additional information view the Vaccination & Testing Requirements by Region page.

 

Edited September 6, 2022 by Loveh2ofl
left out 'for greece'

[clueless2]

Back to back requirements seem to have changed.

Will I be able to book multiple cruises, back to back?

Yes, we offer back-to-back bookings, subject to availability. Guests ages 5 and above on these sailings may be required to take a complimentary rapid antigen test before the second voyage – shipboard medical staff will notify guests of any testing requirements. Guests who test positive for COVID-19 may be required to disembark, and if so - will be entitled to a 100% Future Cruise Credit (FCC). We will closely monitor guidance from government and health authorities and will adapt and evolve this policy accordingly.

[Loveh2ofl]

10 minutes ago, clueless2 said:

Back to back requirements seem to have changed.

Will I be able to book multiple cruises, back to back?

Yes, we offer back-to-back bookings, subject to availability. Guests ages 5 and above on these sailings may be required to take a complimentary rapid antigen test before the second voyage – shipboard medical staff will notify guests of any testing requirements. Guests who test positive for COVID-19 may be required to disembark, and if so - will be entitled to a 100% Future Cruise Credit (FCC). We will closely monitor guidance from government and health authorities and will adapt and evolve this policy accordingly.

Well seems like progress:   'may be required' instead of the past where it said 'will be required; and listed everyone accompanying them on the booking. would have to disembark whereas that now says 'may be' as well....

[PacnGoNow]

55 minutes ago, clueless2 said:

Back to back requirements seem to have changed.

Will I be able to book multiple cruises, back to back?

Yes, we offer back-to-back bookings, subject to availability. Guests ages 5 and above on these sailings may be required to take a complimentary rapid antigen test before the second voyage – shipboard medical staff will notify guests of any testing requirements. Guests who test positive for COVID-19 may be required to disembark, and if so - will be entitled to a 100% Future Cruise Credit (FCC). We will closely monitor guidance from government and health authorities and will adapt and evolve this policy accordingly.

The way I see it, they will have more control of when to test. No more verbage of b2b with Trans Ocean, Full Panama canal transits, 16 plus days etc.  So, now it’s really up to them or if a Government requires it, to test or not.

[dreams_of_travel]

"Based on current Greek requirements for cruising, all guests ages 5 and above will require one of the following medically observed negative viral COVID-19 test taken before boarding:

• Within 2 days for Antigen OR
• Within 3 days for PCR

Tests must be conducted in-person by medical personnel and guests will need a physical letter with the negative results. Test results proctored by video are not accepted."

 

That bolded part surprises me.  When I sailed to Greece last year, that is exactly the test I used to board a different cruise line.  Yes, I am aware that cruise companies make their own rules.  I'm just curious what changed on Greece's end to disallow proctored/video test results. 

 

As for the booster language disappearing, I think that things are still changing as countries assess their risk tolerance, and what they deem necessary to protect their own country.  What is policy today could change just as easily tomorrow should there be another upswing in positive cases.  It's definitely a check and double check all the things before travel these days. 

[maggie777]

4 hours ago, LACruiser88 said:

I found something new, a list of the cruises with Enhanced Guidelines:

 

 

Voyages with Enhanced Guidelines

Sail Date	Voyage ID	Ship	Itinerary
11-Sep-22	2216	Island Princess®	Icelandic & Norwegian Fjords
20-Sep-22	8238	Majestic Princess®	Pacific Coastal
20-Sep-22	8238A	Majestic Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
20-Sep-22	8238B	Majestic Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
24-Sep-22	8239	Majestic Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
24-Sep-22	8239A	Majestic Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
24-Sep-22	Y228	Sky Princess®	Canada & New England
24-Sep-22	Y228A	Sky Princess®	Canada Passage
26-Sep-22	A231	Grand Princess®	Pacific Wine Country
26-Sep-22	A231A	Grand Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
26-Sep-22	A231B	Grand Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
03-Oct-22	A232	Grand Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
03-Oct-22	A232A	Grand Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific Crossing
05-Oct-22	Y228B	Sky Princess®	Canada & New England Passage
11-Oct-22	6217	Coral Princess®	Round Australia
11-Oct-22	6217A	Coral Princess®	Round Australia
13-Oct-22	6217B	Coral Princess®	Round Australia
19-Oct-22	Y229A	Sky Princess®	Iberia & Canary Islands Grand Adventure
29-Oct-22	Y230	Sky Princess®	Iberian Passage
06-Nov-22	G245A	Regal Princess®	Western Mediterranean Grand Adventure
07-Nov-22	E224P	Emerald Princess®	Western Europe Passage
09-Nov-22	3236	Crown Princess®	Hawaii, Tahiti & Samoa
14-Nov-22	2221A	Island Princess®	Mediterranean & Israel Grand Adventure
17-Nov-22	G246	Regal Princess®	Mediterranean Passage
27-Nov-22	M253	Diamond Princess®	Central America & Mexico Riviera
28-Nov-22	2222	Island Princess®	Moroccan Passage
02-Dec-22	R233N	Ruby Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
02-Dec-22	H240	Sapphire Princess®	Andes & South America
02-Dec-22	H240A	Sapphire Princess®	Andes & South America
03-Dec-22	E226N	Emerald Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
18-Dec-22	E301	Emerald Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
19-Dec-22	H301	Sapphire Princess®	Antarctica & Cape Horn
02-Jan-23	E302	Emerald Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
04-Jan-23	H302	Sapphire Princess®	Antarctica & Cape Horn
05-Jan-23	2302	Island Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
05-Jan-23	2302A	Island Princess®	World Cruise - Roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale
17-Jan-23	E303	Emerald Princess®	Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean
19-Jan-23	2303	Island Princess®	World Cruise Segment - Hawaii, Tahiti & South Pacific
19-Jan-23	2303A	Island Princess®	World Cruise - Roundtrip Los Angeles
19-Jan-23	2303B	Island Princess®	World Cruise - Los Angeles to Ft. Lauderdale
19-Jan-23	2303D	Island Princess®	World Cruise Liner - South Pacific & Indian Ocean
19-Jan-23	2303E	Island Princess®	World Cruise Liner - South Pacific
20-Jan-23	H303	Sapphire Princess®	Antarctica & Cape Horn

 

No mention of Caribbean Princess Sept 20 NYC to Quebec !

[norway olin]

19 minutes ago, maggie777 said:

No mention of Caribbean Princess Sept 20 NYC to Quebec !

The actual page in question directs cruisers to Canada to the bottom of the page, which outlines the specific Canada requirementz

[NownZen]

Got an email from Princess today discussing the Enhanced Guidelines cruise we have coming up. It requires up to date vaccination (including a booster) and the precruise covid test. It also notes that masks and in cruise testing may be required.

This is different from the Sept 6 guidelines allowing unvaccinated passengers.

 

Sounds like they may be concerned with the increasing number of covid cases.

[cruzsnooze]

Ready to Welcome Everyone On Board

Updated September 6, 2022

We want your vacation to be as easy, hassle-free and safe as possible. With recent updates to our guidelines, we're able to welcome even more guests regardless of vaccination status. Even better – no testing requirements for vaccinated guests on most voyages!

We've also removed the vaccine requirement for most voyages so than anyone can cruise and adjusted our pre-travel testing requirements to make it less complicated to sail with us. There are also Enhanced Guidelines voyages that have their own Vaccination and Testing requirements.

These new guidelines apply to itineraries from all departure points except where government regulations may vary like Canada, Greece and Australia. For additional information regarding your voyage visit the Vaccine and Testing Requirements page, Princess communications and official government sites.

We can't wait to welcome you on board, make you feel like a VIP and help you create those "only on Princess" moments!

[milolii]

2 hours ago, maggie777 said:

No mention of Caribbean Princess Sept 20 NYC to Quebec !

Canada has NOT dropped her requirements for Pre embarkation testing.  As @norway olinstates the information is further down the page.  Any day you should also get an email  from Princess , detailing the requirement for testing and completion of ArriveCAN.  We are on the Enchantment out of NYC on September 17 to Canada, so a few days ahead of you.  

[Loveh2ofl]

37 minutes ago, NownZen said:

Got an email from Princess today discussing the Enhanced Guidelines cruise we have coming up. It requires up to date vaccination (including a booster) and the precruise covid test. It also notes that masks and in cruise testing may be required.

This is different from the Sept 6 guidelines allowing unvaccinated passengers.

 

Sounds like they may be concerned with the increasing number of covid cases.

Where are you going where they said you needed to be 'up to date'?  And how soon?

 

[NownZen]

Just now, Loveh2ofl said:

Where are you going where they said you needed to be 'up to date'?  And how soon?

 

This applies to all the "Enhanced Guidelines" cruises. See the list in post #2 above.

[PacnGoNow]

38 minutes ago, NownZen said:

Got an email from Princess today discussing the Enhanced Guidelines cruise we have coming up. It requires up to date vaccination (including a booster) and the precruise covid test. It also notes that masks and in cruise testing may be required.

This is different from the Sept 6 guidelines allowing unvaccinated passengers.

 

Sounds like they may be concerned with the increasing number of covid cases.

Me too.  You’re probably on a longer cruise like we are.  Enhanced cruises are longer and more cases are probable. Hence, masks are possible.  I’m glad they are sending specific requirements out to everyone on the Enhanced cruises. 
 

Here’s the verbage for those on Enhanced cruises, so you know what to expect… for now anyway.

 

Quote:

 

Welcome! We're thrilled that you have chosen Princess Cruises for your vacation. We can't wait to help you create those "only on Princess" moments.

Since you are sailing on an Enhanced Guidelines voyage we wanted to share some important information for your upcoming cruise:

• You must be fully vaccinated and up to date which means you have received all the doses in an authorized or approved primary COVID-19 vaccine series at least 14 days prior to embarkation. Up to date means that a guest is fully vaccinated, and received at least 1 booster dose, if eligible before embarkation. Guests are considered "up to date" from the date of receiving their booster dose.
• Please remember to upload your proof of vaccination while getting OceanReady.
• You must also upload proof of a supervised negative test taken within 3 days of boarding.
• Guests may also have to wear masks and undergo testing during the voyage.

Additional information on our onboard guidelines can be found at our CruiseHealth site.

 

Unquote

 

[Loveh2ofl]

5 minutes ago, NownZen said:

This applies to all the "Enhanced Guidelines" cruises. See the list in post #2 above.

Sorry - not seeing it.  There is a list of enhanced guidelines cruises - with no vaccination specifics and there is definition of fully vaccinated testing requirements - and elsewhere there are definitions of fully vaccinated and up to date - but again - not specific to applying to 'all enhanced guidelines cruises....

 

 

But the post by PacNGonow - makes it specific.

 

 

Edited September 7, 2022 by Loveh2ofl
additional comment.

[NownZen]

2 minutes ago, Loveh2ofl said:

Sorry - not seeing it.  There is a list of enhanced guidelines cruises - with no vaccination specifics and there is definition of fully vaccinated testing requirements - and elsewhere there are definitions of fully vaccinated and up to date - but again - not specific to applying to 'all enhanced guidelines cruises....

 

See the excerpts from the email Princes is sending out in post #19.

[PacnGoNow]

1 minute ago, Loveh2ofl said:

Sorry - not seeing it.  There is a list of enhanced guidelines cruises - with no vaccination specifics and there is definition of fully vaccinated testing requirements - and elsewhere there are definitions of fully vaccinated and up to date - but again - not specific to applying to 'all enhanced guidelines cruises....

 

I just posted #19 above what is required for Enhanced voyages.  Just got this from Princess.  
It says that those on Enhanced voyages will be contacted by the ocean Navigator team.  Guess this is the notice.

[eajung66]

8 minutes ago, milolii said:

Canada has NOT dropped her requirements for Pre embarkation testing.  As @norway olinstates the information is further down the page.  Any day you should also get an email  from Princess , detailing the requirement for testing and completion of ArriveCAN.  We are on the Enchantment out of NYC on September 17 to Canada, so a few days ahead of you.  

Hi, how are you doing your pre-cruise testing?  Online?  I've got the government issues tests at home but know only certain sources will be accepted and someone has to watch you do it so just wondering what the best options are that will be accepted. I didn't want to pay Optum RX as suggested on their website $70 when I already have brand new unopened test kits at home. I'm on the Enchanted 10/15 so a month behind you... 

[NownZen]

6 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said:

Me too.  You’re probably on a longer cruise like we are.  Enhanced cruises are longer and more cases are probable. Hence, masks are possible.  I’m glad they are sending specific requirements out to everyone on the Enhanced cruises.

 

We are on a 33 day cruise. I do not like the idea of short cruises as they always have to pry my hands of the cabin door frame to get me to leave the ship at the end of the cruise.

[Loveh2ofl]

2 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said:

I just posted #19 above what is required for Enhanced voyages.  Just got this from Princess.  
It says that those on Enhanced voyages will be contacted by the ocean Navigator team.  Guess this is the notice.

I just received the email too - we're booked on the jan world cruise and got an exemption but if we can't get one wrt to booster (we're fully vaccinated) - will be canceling a trip of a lifetime in the next couple of days.