Portugal

[NaomiW]

I logged onto my cruise personalizer for my Iona cruise in Jan to the Canary isles and Portugal and I noticed that the shore excursions for Lisbon are not on, whereas all the others are. It is supposed to be doing an overnight stop there.

I am purely speculating but I wonder if this is because covid testing is still required for Portugal but not Spain and whether they are considering changing the itinery.

Tbh I would be quite happy if they did change it as Id rather have an extra day in the warmth of the Canaries and Id rather not have to pay for a covid test on board to have to leave the ship..

I know noone will know the answer for this, just speculating really..

[wowzz]

There is no testing required to enter Portugal.

[bbtablet]

If your cruise is not until Jan 2023 I think you will find that they will appear in due course. I had the same situation with another cruise and couldn't see any logic in why one port was only "coming soon" for months, but eventually all appeared and it was O.K. Patience will bring its own reward!