The msc cruise updates 2021 is a blog post from MSC Cruises, which provides an update on the protocols for the winter season.
MSC Cruises has given an update on its procedures throughout all of its operating areas as the winter cruise season approaches. The cruise company, which already has several cruise ships operating from the United States and Europe, has worked with the appropriate authorities to guarantee the safety of passengers and crew.
Update on MSC Protocols
The cruise company intends to maintain its health and safety procedures throughout the winter season to ensure that everyone aboard is safe. MSC Cruises was one of the first cruise companies to begin operations after the epidemic, thus the procedures were initially implemented in August 2020.
As a result, most departures throughout the Winter season are restricted to fully vaccinated visitors. MSC, on the other hand, exclusively accepts non-vaccinated passengers from Schengen nations on Mediterranean cruises. Depending on where the ships are leaving from, there are additional more particular criteria.
Another important element of the procedures is ensuring that passengers have the appropriate cruise insurance that includes COVID coverage. The insurance acts as a safety net in the event that anything goes wrong, not only in general but especially in relation to COVID.
Here are the specifics for each of MSC’s operating areas. The Winter season measures for South America and South Africa will be announced shortly.
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Cruises to the Caribbean departing from Miami and Port Canaveral
All visitors aged 12 and above must be properly immunized. Residents of the United States must provide evidence of a negative antigen or RT-PCR test conducted within 48 hours of their cruise departure, while non-residents must show proof of a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours.
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All passengers aged two to eleven must provide evidence of a negative RT-PCR test performed within 72 hours of their cruise departure.
Caribbean’s south
All passengers aged 12 and above must be completely vaccinated and provide evidence of a negative RT-PCR test performed within 72 hours of their cruise departure. All passengers aged two to eleven must provide evidence of a negative RT-PCR test performed within 72 hours of their cruise departure.
Mediterranean
Vaccinated and non-vaccinated passengers from Schengen countries[1] will be allowed to book these cruises, much like the summer schedule. These passengers must have a negative antigen or RT-PCR test within 48 hours of departure, or be completely vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 within the last six months, in order to board.
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Non-Schengen passengers will be allowed to book these cruises as well, but they must be fully vaccinated and have a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of their cruise departure.
Guests may only go ashore on an MSC shore excursion, and certain excursions will need an official COVID certificate (e.g. EU Digital COVID certificate) to enter some tourist attractions, such as museums or cathedrals.
Northern Europe is a region in northern Europe.
All passengers aged 12 and above must be completely vaccinated, and children aged two to eleven must provide evidence of a negative RT-PCR test or antigen taken within 48 hours of their cruise departure.
Non-Schengen passengers will be allowed to book these cruises as well, but they must be fully vaccinated and have a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of their cruise departure.
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates border the Red Sea.
All passengers aged 12 and above must be completely vaccinated and provide evidence of a negative RT-PCR test performed within 72 hours of their cruise departure. Guests between the ages of two and eleven must provide evidence of a negative RT-PCR test performed within 72 hours of their cruise departure.
Mwani Qatar is the photographer behind this image.
A visa is needed for entrance into Saudi Arabia for MSC Bellissima voyages in the Red Sea, and passengers who book an MSC Fly & Cruise package will get a visa for Saudi Arabia priced at €30 per person included in the total cost. Guests must register their vaccination status with Saudi Arabian authorities prior to entering the country.
Grandiose Journeys
Guests aged 12 and above must be completely vaccinated and provide evidence of an RT-PCR test conducted within 72 hours of their cruise departure, while children aged two to eleven must show proof of a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours of their cruise departure.
The msc cruises vaccine policy is a statement from MSC Cruises about the protocols for the winter season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will MSC Cruises resume in 2021?
Are MSC Cruises sailing in 2021?
MSC Cruises is currently sailing in 2020.
Is MSC Cruises sailing now in South Africa?
MSC Cruises is currently not sailing in South Africa.
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