With respect to our guests, the following requirements are required:
- The last dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine must have been administered at least 14 days prior to the start of the cruise
- In addition to the required negative test proof, for all departures of 15 nights or more, an additional antigen test will be administered by Princess at check-in at no charge.
- Proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) performed within 2 days prior to boarding.
- Proof of vaccination
- Face masks must be worn in certain areas.
| Destination | USA and Canada | Australia | United Kingdom (UK) | Rest of Europe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ship/departure | all ships & departures | all ships & departures from Brisbane & Sydney |
Sky Princess from 28th March 2022, Emerald Princess from 01st May 2022, Enchanted Princess from 04th May 2022, Island Princess from 29th June 2022 |
Regal Princess departing from Athens, Barcelona and Rome from 26th March 2022, Enchanted and Island Princess from Copenhagen and Rome |
| Vaccination requirements | These cruises are available for guests who have received their final dose of an authorized/approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise. Children under 5 may be booked without beeing vaccinated. | These cruises are available for guests aged 12+ who have received their final dose of an authorized/approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise. Children under 12 may be booked without beeing vaccinated subject to pre-approval by Princess Cruises. |
These cruises are available for guests who have received their final dose of an authorized/approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise. Children under 5 may be booked without beeing vaccinated. | These cruises are available for guests 12+ who have received their final dose of an authorized/approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise. A booster is strongly recommended. Children under 12 may be booked without beeing vaccinated. |
| Booster |
A booster is strongly recommended. | A booster is strongly recommended. | A booster is required on all European cruises starting on or after May 07, 2022 for all passengers aged 12+ whose final dose of an approved/authorized COVID-19 vaccine is older than 270 days before the end of the cruise. Documentation of recovery from COVID-19 is not accepted in place of a booster. Children below the age of 12 will not require a booster. | A booster is required for all passengers aged 18+ whose final dose of an approved/authorized COVID-19 vaccine is older than 270 days before the end of the cruise. Documentation of recovery from COVID-19 is not accepted in place of a booster. Children below the age of 18 will not require a booster. |
| Proof of vaccination | required in digital or printed format at Check-In | All guests regardless of age will require a negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) before embarkation. Guests arriving from Europe can use a self-administered antigen test before proceeding to the terminal and need to attest that they received a negative result. | required in digital or printed format at Check-In | required in digital or printed format at Check-In |
| Testing requirements | All guests ages 2 and above will require a medically observed, negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) result taken before embarkation and before beginn of the Cruisetour. | PCR test taken within 3 days before boarding, Antigen test taken within 1 day before boarding | All guests age 5 and above will require a medically observed, negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) result taken before embarkation. | All guests age 5 and above will require a medically observed, negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) result taken before embarkation. |
| Fully vaccinated incl. booster (eligible at least 7 days before embarkation) | PCR or Antigen test taken within 3 days before boarding; Antigen test for departures from Canada needs to be taken within 2 days before boarding | PCR test taken within 3 days before boarding, Antigen test taken within 1 day before boarding | PCR or Antigen test taken within 3 days before boarding | PCR or Antigen test taken within 3 days before boarding (for Athens departures the PCR or Antigentest needs to be taken within 2 day before boarding |
| Fully vaccinated | PCR test taken within 3 days before boarding, Antigen test taken within 2 days before boarding | children 0-11: PCR test taken within 3 days before boarding; further charges for testing during the cruise will apply | PCR test taken within 3 days before boarding, Antigen test taken within 2 days before boarding | PCR or Antigen test taken within 3 days before boarding (for Athens departures the PCR or Antigentest needs to be taken within 2 day before boarding |
| Not vaccinated (children 0-4 years) | PCR test taken within 3 days before boarding, no testing required for children under the age of two. | not available, antigen tests can be bought at the airport or pharmacy or can be brought from home. | children 0-4: No testing required children 5-11 and children 12+ without booster: PCR test taken within 3 days before boarding; additional charged for testing during the cruise will apply |
children 0-4: No testing required children 5-11: PCR test taken within 3 days before boarding (for Athens departures PCR or Antigentest needs to be taken within 2 day before boarding); additional charges for testing during the cruise will apply |
| Testing at the terminal | only limited availability at the terminal, charges will apply (starting from 100 USD per test) | not available, antigen tests can be bought at the airport or pharmacy or can be brought from home. | not available at the terminal | available at the terminal, charges will apply (60 USD per test will be charged to the shipboard account) |
| Additional testing on board | For all departures of 15 nights or more, an additional Antigen test will be administered by Princess at check-in at no charge. | For all departures of 15 nights or more, an additional Antigen test will be administered by Princess at check-in at no charge. Additional charges for testing during the cruise will apply for all passengers with status "unvaccinated". | For all departures of 15 nights or more, an additional Antigen test will be administered by Princess at check-in at no charge. | For all departures of 15 nights or more, an additional Antigen test will be administered by Princess at check-in at no charge. Additional charges for testing during the cruise will apply for all passengers aged 5+ with status "unvaccinated". |
| Facial mask | required to wear in certain areas | required to wear in certain areas | required to wear in certain areas | required to wear in certain areas |
Further information regarding current vaccination and testing requirements can be found here. Please check the latest updated requirements before your departure.
Further information can be found here (All information without guarantee)
Munich, 15 Februrary 2022
Dear guests,
Update Sapphire Princess
Due to the uncertainty of when cruise operations will resume from Australia, Sapphire Princess will return to the US West Coast earlier than originally planned. As a result, Princess Cruises has cancelled all Sapphire Princess sailings from 28.08.2022 through 29.10.2022 in Asia and Australia.
Please find attached a list of all cancelled cruises, respective replacement voyages as well as Sapphire Princess’s new West Coast sailings to Mexico, California and Hawaii. The new West Coast voyages will be available for booking from 17.02.2022.
Update Vaccination and Testing Policy
Valid for all departures 15+ nights (excluding back-to-back-bookings)
On all departures of 15 nights or more (including Panama Canal full transit, Hawaii and Transatlantic crossings), all guests are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and meet the following requirements:
• have received their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before the beginning of the cruise and provide proof of vaccination at terminal check-in
• provide acceptable proof of a negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken within 2 days of embarkation
• take another COVID-19 test at the terminal on a complimentary basis (NEW)
• wear face masks in designated areas except while eating or drinking
Valid only for departures 16+ nights through 31.03.2022
All guests are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and meet the following requirements:
• have received their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before the beginning of the cruise and provide proof of vaccination at terminal check-in
• proof of a COVID-19 booster that was administered at least 7 days before the start of the cruise (NEW)
• provide acceptable proof of a negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken within 2 days of embarkation
• take another COVID-19 test at the terminal on a complimentary basis (NEW)
• wear face masks in designated areas except while eating or drinking
All affected guests or their travel agencies will be contacted individually with all information and details regarding these deployment changes.
We ask for your kind understanding that given the current circumstances it will take us longer than normal to respond to your inquiries.
Thank you for your continued support!
Your Princess Cruises Team