CaroleLee Posted January 19, 2021 #1 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Question for everyone( am also sending this to my cruise line) The US is now requiring a negative COVID test within 72 hrs of arrival in the US from abroad. Any idea how cruise line will handle this not only for just cruise but for those taking a post cruise extension? Saty safe Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted January 19, 2021 #2 Share Posted January 19, 2021 I hoping that by the time cruising resumes this will no longer be a requirement due to the numbers being way down because of vaccinations. If you did a post cruise extension, would you fly home? If so, the airlines are requiring the test before boarding, so you would take the test in the terminal. I haven't flown since January 2020 so this info may be wrong or out of date. Things seem to be changing on a daily basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleLee Posted January 20, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted January 20, 2021 23 hours ago, Roz said: I hoping that by the time cruising resumes this will no longer be a requirement due to the numbers being way down because of vaccinations. If you did a post cruise extension, would you fly home? If so, the airlines are requiring the test before boarding, so you would take the test in the terminal. I haven't flown since January 2020 so this info may be wrong or out of date. Things seem to be changing on a daily basis. We would be returning from Zurich to NYC. I also hope that if we present a vaccination certificate that this would be waived. We have our vaccination appts scheduled several months prior to our cruise. Thx for your reply Carole 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisi Posted January 20, 2021 #4 Share Posted January 20, 2021 I don't think the cruise lines will be looking into making sure it's passengers have the required tests, I would think that would be up the the individual involved. Every country will have it's own requirements, so I wouldn't expect the cruise line to provide tests unless it is a requirement for them to sail. They only provide transfers to the airport if requested, or if you book their air usually, so I can't see them providing Covid testing. You would be best to wait until closer to your cruise to see what the regulations are, and how to handle this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canal archive Posted January 21, 2021 #5 Share Posted January 21, 2021 According to Sky News Saga has announced that all passengers will be required to have been vaccinated against COVID 19 before boarding. CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted January 21, 2021 #6 Share Posted January 21, 2021 @Canal archive thanks for the info. CC UK has posted an article on the topic: https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/news/5830/ notamermaid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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