Europe COVID protocols

[pyrateslife4me84]

The other thread was closed. Let’s avoid the usual discussions of whether we should test or vaccinate and just focus on Royal updates on COVID protocols in Europe. 
 

Those sailing on Wonder sailings August have received COVID protocols and they only mention vaccination. 
 

If you click on “visit our health center” at the bottom, all mention of testing is gone. Only the vaccination requirement for ages 12+ remains. 

Edited July 11, 2022 by pyrateslife4me84

[Cruise Gopher]

Whoa this is awesome news if it’s true!

[Cruise Gopher]

[jacobtsf]

I’m sailing on Jewel out of Amsterdam, leaving August 19, and so far everything still mentions testing (no more than 2 days before for vaccinated guests, no more than 1 day before for unvaccinated). Been keeping an eye out since other cruise lines announced they were dropping the requirement. 

[pyrateslife4me84]

Healthy Cruising

Your health and safety remain our top priority. Please review the requirements for a safe and memorable cruise vacation. Check our app for updates to these requirements as well as details for your cruise.

SHIP

Wonder Of The Seas

SAIL DATES

August 14 — 16th

Preparing for your cruise

Here's what you need to know for your upcoming cruise.

• 
  Vaccination

  All guests 12 and older must show documentation of their full vaccination given at least 14 days before sailing (not counting your sail date). For the best European experience, we recommend guests be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccination. To be considered up-to-date: - guests must have received all doses in their vaccine series and their booster if the second vaccine dose was administered over 270 days (9 months) ago - their vaccine dose must be on the list of EMA approved vaccines Children 5-11 who present proof of full vaccination and are up-to-date may follow the protocols for up-to-date guests. Royal Caribbean accepts vaccines that are fully approved or authorized for emergency use by the U.S. FDA or the World Health Organization, with the exception of CanSino.

  Vaccine FAQs
• 
  Entry requirements

  It's critical you review travel guidance issued by each country you'll be visiting on your sailing prior to travel, including your sailing's departure port. Failure to meet the requirements for each country will result in denial of boarding.
• 
  Port stops

  Fully vaccinated guests can visit most ports freely. Depending on their itinerary, guests who are not up-to-date with their vaccines/boosters may require multiple tests to disembark in ports of call. Local health and safety guidance must be followed at each port of call.

  European port FAQ
• 
  Protocols subject to change

  All health and safety protocols are subject to change. We are committed to communicating any updates that may occur prior to your cruise. Future protocols may include booster requirements, lowered vaccination ages, and/or changes to testing. While not currently required, vaccine boosters are recommended.
• 
  Source

  Information about COVID-19 symptoms presented here is sourced from the CDC.

  CDC Symptoms of COVID-19
• 
  Certificate of Recovery

  A Certificate of Recovery and a positive PCR test taken between 11-90 days prior to our sail date can be provided in place of a negative pre-cruise test to sail with us. Please note: we will not accept a Certificate of Recovery in the place of a vaccination record. Some ports of call do not accept Certificates of Recovery for the purposes of debarking and enjoying the destination.

  Cert of Recovery FAQ

[exm]

I am seeing the same on the 8/14 Odyssey Rome cruise. Fingers crossed!

 

 

[Cruise Gopher]

1 hour ago, jacobtsf said:

I’m sailing on Jewel out of Amsterdam, leaving August 19, and so far everything still mentions testing (no more than 2 days before for vaccinated guests, no more than 1 day before for unvaccinated). Been keeping an eye out since other cruise lines announced they were dropping the requirement. 

 

Looks promising. 
 

[Fairsailing]

Ugh. Of course my Wonder sailing is 7/31.  

[irishgal432]

1 hour ago, pyrateslife4me84 said:

Healthy Cruising

Your health and safety remain our top priority. Please review the requirements for a safe and memorable cruise vacation. Check our app for updates to these requirements as well as details for your cruise.

SHIP

Wonder Of The Seas

SAIL DATES

August 14 — 16th

Preparing for your cruise

Here's what you need to know for your upcoming cruise.

• 
  Vaccination

  All guests 12 and older must show documentation of their full vaccination given at least 14 days before sailing (not counting your sail date). For the best European experience, we recommend guests be up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccination. To be considered up-to-date: - guests must have received all doses in their vaccine series and their booster if the second vaccine dose was administered over 270 days (9 months) ago - their vaccine dose must be on the list of EMA approved vaccines Children 5-11 who present proof of full vaccination and are up-to-date may follow the protocols for up-to-date guests. Royal Caribbean accepts vaccines that are fully approved or authorized for emergency use by the U.S. FDA or the World Health Organization, with the exception of CanSino.

  Vaccine FAQs
• 
  Entry requirements

  It's critical you review travel guidance issued by each country you'll be visiting on your sailing prior to travel, including your sailing's departure port. Failure to meet the requirements for each country will result in denial of boarding.
• 
  Port stops

  Fully vaccinated guests can visit most ports freely. Depending on their itinerary, guests who are not up-to-date with their vaccines/boosters may require multiple tests to disembark in ports of call. Local health and safety guidance must be followed at each port of call.

  European port FAQ
• 
  Protocols subject to change

  All health and safety protocols are subject to change. We are committed to communicating any updates that may occur prior to your cruise. Future protocols may include booster requirements, lowered vaccination ages, and/or changes to testing. While not currently required, vaccine boosters are recommended.
• 
  Source

  Information about COVID-19 symptoms presented here is sourced from the CDC.

  CDC Symptoms of COVID-19
• 
  Certificate of Recovery

  A Certificate of Recovery and a positive PCR test taken between 11-90 days prior to our sail date can be provided in place of a negative pre-cruise test to sail with us. Please note: we will not accept a Certificate of Recovery in the place of a vaccination record. Some ports of call do not accept Certificates of Recovery for the purposes of debarking and enjoying the destination.

  Cert of Recovery FAQ

This still talks about Certificate of Recovery in lieu of negative test.  Hope they just forgot to take that part out.

[Biker19]

9 hours ago, irishgal432 said:

This still talks about Certificate of Recovery in lieu of negative test.  Hope they just forgot to take that part out.

That may stay in there because it mentions that it can't be used in lieu of vax card.

[Joseph2017China]

The date is because they always have a date, and most likely it will be changed to the next month as always.  Those rules have been around for several months now

 

[flamingos]

Plan to test.  If they drop the requirement, it's all good, but you will not be caught unprepared if they do not.

[Travelw]

We are sailing on Wonder on July 31st as well.  Sounds like this might be last cruise required to have negative Covid test result in Europe.  I know they have to pick a date, but why not pick a weekend when many cruises are leaving, not a Monday.

[dltaeg]

Any idea where is the best place to keep an eye out for any announcements?

We are sailing on Odyssey from Rome on the 4th of Aug so I'm really hoping the testing will be dropped before we sail.  

Edit: Hmm never mind. I've just logged in and this popped up so looks like we'll still need to test 😭

Edited July 12, 2022 by dltaeg

[exm]

49 minutes ago, dltaeg said:

Any idea where is the best place to keep an eye out for any announcements?

We are sailing on Odyssey from Rome on the 4th of Aug so I'm really hoping the testing will be dropped before we sail.  

Edit: Hmm never mind. I've just logged in and this popped up so looks like we'll still need to test 😭

 

I posted above a screenshot for my Rome 8/14 Odyssey sailing that did NOT have this testing. However, I just checked and the testing section is back. I guess someone in IT made a mistake (maybe release the update too early?). Curious if someone can check Wonder Barca sailings.

[Biker19]

52 minutes ago, dltaeg said:

Any idea where is the best place to keep an eye out for any announcements?

There will be several threads here when that happens. 

[Biker19]

2 minutes ago, exm said:

I guess someone in IT made a mistake (maybe release the update too early?)

Probably, that section is back for Voyager as well. 

[flamingos]

Just now, Biker19 said:

Probably, that section is back for Voyager as well. 

 

I just noticed that the Voyager protocol says we need a negative test to enter Denmark from within 24 hours of our flight departure time.  

[Biker19]

3 minutes ago, flamingos said:

 

I just noticed that the Voyager protocol says we need a negative test to enter Denmark from within 24 hours of our flight departure time.  

That was there before as well - outdated info. 

[flamingos]

2 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

That was there before as well - outdated info. 

 

So we don't need a test to enter Denmark?

[Biker19]

Just now, flamingos said:

 

So we don't need a test to enter Denmark?

No. 

[Ashland]

We sail out of Amsterdam on RCI Jewel on July 26th...Assuming we still have to test no earlier than Sunday.

[little britain]

10 hours ago, exm said:

 

I posted above a screenshot for my Rome 8/14 Odyssey sailing that did NOT have this testing. However, I just checked and the testing section is back. I guess someone in IT made a mistake (maybe release the update too early?). Curious if someone can check Wonder Barca sailings.

Yesterday, the app for my Barcelona Wonder 9/25 made no mention of testing - but today it does.  
Same for my Barcelona Vision 10/25 - yesterday no mention, today it’s there again.

 

 

Edited July 13, 2022 by little britain

[ak810]

18 minutes ago, little britain said:

Yesterday, the app for my Barcelona Wonder 9/25 made no mention of testing - but today it does.  
Same for my Barcelona Vision 10/25 - yesterday no mention, today it’s there again.

 

 

The same happened with my WOTS Barcelona sailing Aug 7th

[FamilyCruiserUK]

The protocols on the app for the 14th aug sailing on brilliance out of revenna (Venice) is still requiring testing at the moment.