Covid tests to get home after cruise?

[trtog7]

Any one know which cruise lines are doing on-board Covid tests to allow you re-entry your country after your cruise?

Canada will not accept an Antigen test and I think the PCR test results can not be done quickly enough  so you could get off a cruise boat and fly home the same day

[capriccio]

Princess does for US cruises.  Go to https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/us-cruises/. 

 

Open the Post Cruise FAQ "If my home country requires proof of a negative Covid-19 test result for re-entry..."

[njhorseman]

48 minutes ago, trtog7 said:

Any one know which cruise lines are doing on-board Covid tests to allow you re-entry your country after your cruise?

Canada will not accept an Antigen test and I think the PCR test results can not be done quickly enough  so you could get off a cruise boat and fly home the same day

NCL does:

https://www.ncl.com/sail-safe?intcmp=pdt_sl_SAILSAFEVAC

Will NCL offer testing onboard to meet travel requirements for guests flying back to countries that require negative COVID-19 test results to re-enter the country post cruise?

Yes, COVID-19 antigen or PCR tests prior to disembarkation will be administered on board and paid for by the Cruise Line for those guests who require a test to return home. If a PCR test is required for any travel home, the cruise line will administer and pay for a PCR test, only for those guests whose home country specifically requires a PCR test. The PCR test onboard for cruises from Europe will be administered by Eurorfins. The PCR test for US based sailings will be administered by Norwegian Cruise Line’s medical staff.

If a guest has any other travel plans after disembarking the ship, other than returning to their home country, the guest can still request a PCR test onboard, at a fee of $150 per person.

If a guest booked a post-cruise hotel for more than three nights, it is the responsibility of the guest to make their own arrangements to get re-tested at their own expense.

 

Oceania does:

https://www.oceaniacruises.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/sailf-safe-health-program-v19.pdf

Will Oceania Cruises offer testing on board to meet travel requirements for guests flying back to countries that require negative COVID-19 test results to re-enter the country post cruise? Yes, COVID-19 antigen tests prior to disembarkation will be administered on board and paid for by the Cruise Line for those guests who require a test to return home. If a PCR test is required for any travel home, the Cruise Line will administer and pay for a PCR test only for those guests whose home country specifically requires a PCR test. It is the responsibility of the guest to determine which test is required for their return home and to confirm if the PCR test the Cruise Line is offering will be accepted by their home country. The PCR test onboard for cruises from Europe will be administered by Eurorfins. The PCR test for voyages sailing roundtrip from U.S. ports will be administered by Oceania Cruises’ onboard medical staff.

 

[mom says]

Celebrity and Royal Caribbean both do PCR tests before disembarkation.

 

Carnival does NOT. 

Edited November 4, 2021 by mom says

[Essiesmom]

Crystal does.  EM

[Fishcreek]

What about Viking river cruises?

[Nic6318]

6 hours ago, trtog7 said:

Any one know which cruise lines are doing on-board Covid tests to allow you re-entry your country after your cruise?

Canada will not accept an Antigen test and I think the PCR test results can not be done quickly enough  so you could get off a cruise boat and fly home the same day

 

Hi

The rules will eventually change, I hope. My cruise isn't until Apr. next year, but if needed this will likely work for you.

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hope this helps

[mom says]

13 minutes ago, Nic6318 said:

 

Hi

The rules will eventually change, I hope. My cruise isn't until Apr. next year, but if needed this will likely work for you.

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hope this helps

Only problem is they are currently sold out of the PCR tests 

[capriccio]

3 hours ago, Fishcreek said:

What about Viking river cruises?

You might want to ask this on the River Cruising forum:  https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/115-river-cruising/

[Nic6318]

40 minutes ago, mom says said:

Only problem is they are currently sold out of the PCR tests 

that doesn't help anybody. Did they say when they would be available?