Vaccine proof for Alaska cruise leaving from Vancouver

[Clovis8]

Hello 

 

a friend is looking to take an Alaska cruise in September leaving from Vancouver but her mom isn’t vaccinated.  It’s confusing online if you need to be. It looks like the princess line doesn’t require proof but maybe US customs will for non-US citizens? They are Canadian. 
 

anyone know for sure?

 

thanks 

Edited April 29, 2023 by Clovis8

[iamaqt2]

No she won't need to be vaccinated.  The US is only requiring that for foreign travelers entering by air.  
Edit to add: she might need to be if she flies into the states.  
But cruises from Vancouver would be fine.

Edited April 29, 2023 by iamaqt2

[Clovis8]

7 minutes ago, iamaqt2 said:

No she won't need to be vaccinated.  The US is only requiring that for foreign travelers entering by air.  
Edit to add: she might need to be if she flies into the states.  
But cruises from Vancouver would be fine.

that’s what I thought but last paragraph of Princess site says this. It’s confusing. 
 

 

Edited April 30, 2023 by Clovis8

[iamaqt2]

7 minutes ago, Clovis8 said:

that’s what I thought but last paragraph of Princess site says this. 
 

 

I've looked all over the state department website and the CDC and can't find anything that pertains to cruisers.  The verbiage is specifically targeted at people flying into the states.  And Alaska says they don't require the vaccine to travel to their state.  Your best option would be to contact the state dept. and ask them to clarify for you.

[Rick&Jeannie]

27 minutes ago, iamaqt2 said:

Your best option would be to contact the state dept. and ask them to clarify for you.

Or...just go ahead and get the shot...

[nini]

59 minutes ago, Clovis8 said:

Hello 

 

a friend is looking to take an Alaska cruise in September leaving from Vancouver but her mom isn’t vaccinated.  It’s confusing online if you need to be. It looks like the princess line doesn’t require proof but maybe US customs will for non-US citizens? They are Canadian. 
 

anyone know for sure?

 

thanks 

It is not required. We sailed from Vancouver last September.

[2 cruises a year]

Did you try the Cruisehealth tool?

[brisalta]

4 hours ago, 2 cruises a year said:

Did you try the Cruisehealth tool?

 

5 hours ago, Clovis8 said:

Hello 

 

a friend is looking to take an Alaska cruise in September leaving from Vancouver but her mom isn’t vaccinated.  It’s confusing online if you need to be. It looks like the princess line doesn’t require proof but maybe US customs will for non-US citizens? They are Canadian. 
 

anyone know for sure?

 

thanks 

 

See https://www.princess.com/protocol/

 

[Clovis8]

Thanks for all the comments. 
 

they tried the checking noted above but it’s too early. 
 

it’s so weird the only source suggesting you must be vaccinated is Princess’ own site. 
 

It’s a bummer if it’s just an outdated site. 

Edited April 30, 2023 by Clovis8

[memoak]

2 hours ago, Clovis8 said:

Thanks for all the comments. 
 

they tried the checking noted above but it’s too early. 
 

it’s so weird the only source suggesting you must be vaccinated is Princess’ own site. 
 

It’s a bummer if it’s just an outdated site. 

It is generally based on what the ports require. Currently if you are traveling to US ports and Canada there are no ports requiring vaccination or testing. Last month on a Panama cruise Colombia required either proof of vaccination or negative test to board

[Clovis8]

Makes sense. Still seems so odd to me Princess would have that “mis”information on their main website for Covid information if it’s not accurate. 🤷

[DHP1]

Leaving from Canada to USA:-

 

Do I need to be vaccinated to enter the United States?

Yes. Only Canadians who have been double vaccinated for at least 2 weeks (and can provide proof of vaccination) will be allowed into the United States. The United States will be accepting proof of any vaccine recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), including the Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca vaccines as well as mixed doses of those vaccines.

 

https://voyage.caaquebec.com/en/before-leaving/advice/travelling-to-the-united-states/

 

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2021/10/29/frequently-asked-questions-guidance-travelers-enter-us

 

WASHINGTON – Beginning on January 22, 2022, DHS will require non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise nationwide. 

 

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2022/01/20/dhs-require-non-us-individual-travelers-entering-united-states-land-ports-entry-and

 

 

Edited April 30, 2023 by DHP1

[beg3yrs]

3 hours ago, Clovis8 said:

Makes sense. Still seems so odd to me Princess would have that “mis”information on their main website for Covid information if it’s not accurate. 🤷

Yup. We all know how well Princess keeps their website up to date and is always consistent. 😅

[beg3yrs]

3 hours ago, DHP1 said:

Leaving from Canada to USA:-

 

Do I need to be vaccinated to enter the United States?

Yes. Only Canadians who have been double vaccinated for at least 2 weeks (and can provide proof of vaccination) will be allowed into the United States. The United States will be accepting proof of any vaccine recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), including the Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca vaccines as well as mixed doses of those vaccines.

 

https://voyage.caaquebec.com/en/before-leaving/advice/travelling-to-the-united-states/

 

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2021/10/29/frequently-asked-questions-guidance-travelers-enter-us

 

WASHINGTON – Beginning on January 22, 2022, DHS will require non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination, as COVID-19 cases continue to rise nationwide. 

 

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2022/01/20/dhs-require-non-us-individual-travelers-entering-united-states-land-ports-entry-and

 

 

This information is over a year old. Ancient by the latest standards ...

[Sprocket]

May 11th I believe the US will be updating requirements regarding vaccines or testing.  

[DHP1]

35 minutes ago, beg3yrs said:

This information is over a year old. Ancient by the latest standards ...

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2022/01/20/dhs-require-non-us-individual-travelers-entering-united-states-land-ports-entry-and
 

Then you should contact the US Government (Homeland Security) and tell them that there information on there website is outdated.  😀

Edited April 30, 2023 by DHP1

[Clovis8]

So weird how confusing this is! Seems like something that would be very clear. 😁

[DHP1]

As stated in #3. 

 

From Princess website:- 

Note that guests who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents are required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to enter the United States by cruise or by air travel. These U.S. entry requirements are separate from our cruise protocols.

 

https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/us-cruises/

[DHP1]

19 minutes ago, Clovis8 said:

So weird how confusing this is! Seems like something that would be very clear. 😁

When we sailed last Fall from Vancouver to Alaska, we had to download our “vaccination certificate” to the Medallion App.

I agree with all of you that this is confusing however, that may all change soon as rumours are floating around the USA are about to drop this requirement soon ???  Cross your fingers.

As stated in #5 “go and get your shot”. We have received 5 booster shots so far and were still living and all is well.  😀

[Clovis8]

16 minutes ago, DHP1 said:

When we sailed last Fall from Vancouver to Alaska, we had to download our “vaccination certificate” to the Medallion App.

I agree with all of you that this is confusing however, that may all change soon as rumours are floating around the USA are about to drop this requirement soon ???  Cross your fingers.

As stated in #5 “go and get your shot”. We have received 5 booster shots so far and were still living and all is well.  😀

thanks. For the record I’ve had 5 vaccine shots. I agree with your general sentiment. 

Edited April 30, 2023 by Clovis8

[RedIguana]

22 hours ago, iamaqt2 said:

No she won't need to be vaccinated.  The US is only requiring that for foreign travelers entering by air.

At this point Canadians are required to be vaccinated regardless of air, land, or sea entry. Whether that changes May 11th or if it being enforced is anyone's guess.

[RedIguana]

21 hours ago, nini said:

It is not required. We sailed from Vancouver last September

Are you American or Canadian? Your signature shows Washington, aka USA, not Canada. The rules are different for Canadians.

[RedIguana]

6 hours ago, memoak said:

It is generally based on what the ports require. Currently if you are traveling to US ports and Canada there are no ports requiring vaccination or testing. Last month on a Panama cruise Colombia required either proof of vaccination or negative test to board

DHS requires vaccinations for Canadians and Mexicans for land, sea, and air travel entering the US. This may or may not change May 11th. It has nothing to do with what the ports require 

[Kamloops50]

22 hours ago, Clovis8 said:

Hello 

 

a friend is looking to take an Alaska cruise in September leaving from Vancouver but her mom isn’t vaccinated.  It’s confusing online if you need to be. It looks like the princess line doesn’t require proof but maybe US customs will for non-US citizens? They are Canadian. 
 

anyone know for sure?

 

thanks 

Canada no longer requies vaccination to fly into Canada .

[Clovis8]

2 minutes ago, Kamloops50 said:

Canada no longer requies vaccination to fly into Canada .

They are Canadian travelling from vancouver on Princess to Alaska. 

Edited April 30, 2023 by Clovis8