sjhanksaz Posted November 8, 2021 #1 Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) Has anyone heard if they are going to accept ships next year with all that is going on with Covid??? Edited November 8, 2021 by sjhanksaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcbmarek Posted November 9, 2021 #2 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Unfortunately, no one knows as of right now. We are booked on a Baltic an are just crossing our fingers right now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted November 9, 2021 #3 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Crystal ball has long hauler Covid...can't see that far. No body is going to know this far out. As again around March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted November 9, 2021 #4 Share Posted November 9, 2021 Russia isn't doing well Covid-wise. Even if they open up the ports, I'm not sure it would be wise to visit, even if vaxxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs4fun Posted November 9, 2021 #5 Share Posted November 9, 2021 4 hours ago, Nitemare said: Russia isn't doing well Covid-wise. Unfortunately, true. Some interesting reads here: https://carnegieendowment.org/2021/10/28/russia-s-response-to-its-spiraling-covid-19-crisis-is-too-little-too-late-pub-85677 https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/536171/russia-authorities-to-tighten-covid-19-restrictions-in-saint-petersburg-from-nov-1-update-60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milolii Posted November 10, 2021 #6 Share Posted November 10, 2021 Indeed, Russia is having a difficult time. I am communicating with an agent at TJ travel. I asked her these questions. FWIW, she states the ports are preparing for the ships to return next summer. She acknowledged the uncertainty, however. She also reported the picture would be clearer “the beginning of next year”. Hopefully, cruise lines will continue to adjust final payment dates. There is a similar thread on this topic, I am wondering if the moderators should combine them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bull Posted November 11, 2021 #7 Share Posted November 11, 2021 On 11/9/2021 at 11:16 AM, Nitemare said: Russia isn't doing well Covid-wise. Even if they open up the ports, I'm not sure it would be wise to visit, even if vaxxed. Yes, I'd also noticed that Russia is going through a bad time - currently having their highest infection and mortality rates, and both still climbing. 🙁 Next summer's still a long way off, but sadly prospects don't look good. https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/russia/ JB 🙁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted November 11, 2021 #8 Share Posted November 11, 2021 11 hours ago, John Bull said: Yes, I'd also noticed that Russia is going through a bad time - currently having their highest infection and mortality rates, and both still climbing. 🙁 Next summer's still a long way off, but sadly prospects don't look good. https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/russia/ JB 🙁 I also question whether their reported numbers are accurate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjhanksaz Posted November 11, 2021 Author #9 Share Posted November 11, 2021 TJ told me something similar Seems like Covid spikes when people start staying more indoors with cooler weather. Hopefully things start to get better with this Covid stuff. It sure seams to be hanging around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjhanksaz Posted December 15, 2021 Author #10 Share Posted December 15, 2021 A couple of weeks ago Royal posted excursions for sale for Russia and more sites in the Baltics. That is good news!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted December 15, 2021 #11 Share Posted December 15, 2021 1 hour ago, sjhanksaz said: A couple of weeks ago Royal posted excursions for sale for Russia and more sites in the Baltics. That is good news!! I wouldn't say that. They are hopeful, but there are too many variables right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wblotner66 Posted January 28, 2022 #12 Share Posted January 28, 2022 pre-omicron I would of said yes. Now I'm thinking no - I'm booked on a Baltic Trip in July. Thinking of cancelling and booking something else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tring Posted January 29, 2022 #13 Share Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, wblotner66 said: pre-omicron I would of said yes. Now I'm thinking no - I'm booked on a Baltic Trip in July. Thinking of cancelling and booking something else We are due to go late May, but will personally be happier to have SPB replaced with other ports as we have stayed there on land as well as one ocean cruise, so nothing particular to do, yet will still have to book expensive trips. I accept others will feel very differently though, especially if flying from more distant places, c.f. our easy 16 night cruise from the UK with a lot of other ports, Situation in Ukraine will presumably not help the tourism in SPB either. I will post on here if our cruise is changed and will be pleased if others will do likewise. Edited January 29, 2022 by tring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjhanksaz Posted January 30, 2022 Author #14 Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) It seems like things are getting a little more optimistic out there with Covid which is good. I am with you and am hoping this thing with Ukraine will hopefully settle down. I did read somewhere else that Russia is currently accepting tourists which is good news I believe because they are having some of their highest cases too. Edited January 30, 2022 by sjhanksaz 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted January 30, 2022 #15 Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, sjhanksaz said: I did read somewhere else that Russia is currently accepting tourists which is good news I believe because they are having some of their highest cases too. The question is not whether Russia will allow cruise ships but whether it is possible to return to, for example, Copenhagen without having to be quarantined on entry from Russia - right now there are quarantine requirements which can make Baltic cruises difficult. Hopefully it will change before the cruise season start . Edited January 30, 2022 by hallasm 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milolii Posted February 1, 2022 #16 Share Posted February 1, 2022 (edited) @hallasm once again, thank you for the information. Wow, that is significant. Does this apply to other countries such as Sweden, Finland? Either way, without Copenhagen entry, it does appear Baltic cruises would be difficult. Edited February 1, 2022 by milolii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted February 1, 2022 #17 Share Posted February 1, 2022 8 hours ago, milolii said: Does this apply to other countries such as Sweden, Finland? The problem is that all countries has different restrictions and entry rules - and the rules are frequently changed. Denmark has just lifted all Covid related restrictions within Denmark but still maintain restrictions for entry into Denmark - but hopefully restrictions will updated soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjhanksaz Posted February 1, 2022 Author #18 Share Posted February 1, 2022 On 1/30/2022 at 4:49 AM, hallasm said: The question is not whether Russia will allow cruise ships but whether it is possible to return to, for example, Copenhagen without having to be quarantined on entry from Russia - right now there are quarantine requirements which can make Baltic cruises difficult. Hopefully it will change before the cruise season start . Where did you find that info? I went to Russia's web site and found this. What documents are needed for entry to Russia? Negative COVID-19 PCR test — provide it at the customs. You must make it no earlier than 72 hours before departure. You do not need to stay in quarantine if you have a negative test result https://tourism.gov.ru/en/contents/turistam/who-can-travel-to-russia-in-2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level six Posted February 1, 2022 #19 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Thanks for info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjhanksaz Posted February 1, 2022 Author #20 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I think you may be talking about going from Russia to Denmark right? Denmark's site says this about entering Denmark from a Covid High-Risk Country or region The requirement to be tested and self-isolate after entry is waived if you have previously been infected with COVID-19, or have a permanent residence in a COVID-19 risk country and are fully vaccinated. Things may change but that is pretty good news for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tring Posted February 2, 2022 #21 Share Posted February 2, 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, sjhanksaz said: I think you may be talking about going from Russia to Denmark right? Hallasm, who is from Denmark, did say in the first post that returning from Russia to, for instance Copenhagen, may be the problem. A lot can change before summer, so we will just have to see how things are by then. Edited February 2, 2022 by tring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted February 2, 2022 #22 Share Posted February 2, 2022 9 hours ago, sjhanksaz said: Where did you find that info? I went to Russia's web site and found this. The problem is not entry into Russisa - the problem is when the cruise ship is returning to one of the countries along the Baltic Sea - eight countries with different restrictions and entry requirements - entry restrictions are changing on a weekly basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted February 2, 2022 #23 Share Posted February 2, 2022 9 hours ago, hallasm said: The problem is not entry into Russisa - the problem is when the cruise ship is returning to one of the countries along the Baltic Sea - eight countries with different restrictions and entry requirements - entry restrictions are changing on a weekly basis. Thank you @hallasm for keeping us informed with these moving targets. I had not even considered the other requirements of each country upon docking in a port, and returning to Copenhagen after visiting the other ports. Currently, round trip itineraries from and to St. Petersburg are "currently not available" on the Princess website. Our final payment is at the end of February and it looks doubtful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milolii Posted February 3, 2022 #24 Share Posted February 3, 2022 7 hours ago, nini said: Thank you @hallasm for keeping us informed with these moving targets. I had not even considered the other requirements of each country upon docking in a port, and returning to Copenhagen after visiting the other ports. Currently, round trip itineraries from and to St. Petersburg are "currently not available" on the Princess website. Our final payment is at the end of February and it looks doubtful. @niniI am confused. Does/ Did Princess offer cruises that start and end in St.Petersburg? I thought most of their Baltic crises start and end in Copenhagen or the UK. Did I mis read this? I still see cruises available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted February 3, 2022 #25 Share Posted February 3, 2022 43 minutes ago, milolii said: @niniI am confused. Does/ Did Princess offer cruises that start and end in St.Petersburg? I thought most of their Baltic crises start and end in Copenhagen or the UK. Did I mis read this? I still see cruises available. There is a round trip from St. Petersburg and back in June. It says "currently not available". So, yo can not book it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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