gigmom23

There are separate requirements for cruise ship passengers, as outlined in the "operational health protocols" section of Cruise Travel on health.gov.au.

Our travel agent sent an email outlining the requirements, and there is a link to the requirements at the bottom of our Travel Summary on princess.com. The information from the link: Princess Cruises continues to operate cruises that meet health authority requirements for sailing with at least 95% of guests aged 12 and over to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and Influenza. These cruises are available for guests who have received their final dose of an Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine, with the last dose being administered at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise and can provide proof of vaccination. In addition, where local regulations allow, we’re managing a process for exemptions. Guests with medical contraindications to the vaccine are permitted to travel, subject to pre-approval by Princess Cruises. Vaccination requirements do not apply to children aged 11 years and under. Fully vaccinated guests must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination (with the dates of doses received) at the terminal prior to boarding. Failure to provide this evidence will result in denial of boarding. As I stated earlier, we are ending the cruise in Sydney, AU, so this might not apply to cruisers disembarking earlier.

We have been told that we are required to have proof of a negative Covid test to board the Royal Princess in Seattle on 9/26. This may be because we are going to Sydney, and the Australian government is requiring the test. A test might not be required if you are disembarking before Sydney.