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We want to make sailing with Princess Cruises as easy, hassle-free and safe as possible.

Starting Sept. 6, vaccinated guests sailing on voyages of less than 16 days with the exception of Panama Canal transits, trans-ocean and other special itineraries will no longer have to test before boarding and only need to upload proof of vaccination while getting OceanReady®. Unvaccinated guests, or those who do not provide proof of vaccination, on those itineraries will self-test within three days of sailing and upload proof of a negative test on the MedallionClass® app before boarding.

Guests sailing on voyages 16 nights or longer, or sailing on full Panama Canal transits, trans-ocean and other specific itineraries, need to take a supervised test within three days of embarkation (guests 5 and older). Guests on these types of voyages will be contacted directly by an Ocean Navigator to assist.

These new guidelines apply to itineraries from all departure ports except where government regulations and protocols may vary like Canada, Greece and Australia. We continue to work with our global health experts and will responsibly adjust our guidelines going forward as warranted.

All current protocols remain in effect through Sept. 5. Vaccinated guests must have received their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before the beginning of the cruise and provide acceptable proof at terminal check-in. A booster dose is required for guests 18 and older if the last COVID-19 vaccine dose in series is older than 9 months (270 days) from the date of disembarkation. At terminal check-in guests must provide proof of a negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken before or at embarkation. We also welcome unvaccinated guests, and specific protocols are outlined below. All documentation can be uploaded into our MedallionClass app to streamline the check-in process in the terminal.

Update 08-07-2022

What are the COVID vaccination requirements for these cruises?

Princess Cruises continues to operate highly-vaccinated cruises. In addition, where local regulations allow, we are managing an exemption process for guests 12 and older, that supports medical, religious and other guest considerations.

Children under five may be booked and are not required to take a pre-cruise COVID-19 test. Children ages five to 11 can sail if they are fully vaccinated or show proof of a negative PCR test taken within three days of embarkation at the terminal before boarding and follow all other requirements for unvaccinated guests.

Guests, including guests who are not vaccinated, are welcome to go ashore in the destinations we visit either by purchasing an excursion through Princess or touring independently.

Fully vaccinated guests must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination (with the dates of doses received) at the terminal prior to boarding. Failure to provide this evidence will result in denial of boarding. If you are unlikely to be fully vaccinated at the time of departure, please refer to Book with Confidence Policy.

Guests should always ensure they understand all requirements to travel from their home country to the destinations they plan to visit. Requirements are updated frequently and official websites and apps developed by government agencies and tourism ministries are recommended sources for protocols.

Which COVID vaccines will be accepted on board?

We only accept vaccines that are approved or authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the World Health Organization (WHO), or the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Some countries and regions on your itinerary may only accept vaccines approved by their regulatory agencies.

Currently approved or authorized vaccines:

What is consideres fully vaccinated?

For cruises departing from Europe, to be considered "fully vaccinated", a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is required for all guests 18 years and older, if the last dose of the primary course of an approved COVID-19 vaccine series was received more than 270 days (9 months) from the date of disembarkation. There is currently no requirement for guests to receive a second booster dose; nor is there a requirement for guests ages 17 and under to receive an initial booster dose, regardless of when the last dose in an approved COVID-19 vaccine series was received.

How will you check that I am fully vaccinated?

It is our guests’ responsibility to comply with the current Princess vaccination policy.

Prior to the cruise departure, using the MedallionClass app, guests eligible for vaccination will be required to attest that they will be fully vaccinated at the time of embarkation. This means completing all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series at least 14 days before embarkation. Guests should be ready to show original proof of vaccination at cruise check-in.

The original proof of vaccination should clearly show the guest’s name on the vaccination card matching their photo ID, the dates vaccine doses were given (final dose must have been received at least 14 days prior to the beginning of the cruise), and the name of facility administering the vaccination. Alternative proof may be required if there are questions and concerns about the submitted proof of vaccination.

Failure to provide this evidence will result in denial of boarding. Information provided will be subject to our privacy notice on princess.com, and shared only as needed with Princess personnel, third parties or local health authorities as part of screening and embarkation-related health protocols.

What proof of full vaccination will be accepted?

Digital or paper records, or QR codes, showing the vaccine type, the date of each vaccine administered, the individual’s name and date of birth or other identifier.

Are mixed vaccine types accepted?

In a two-dose series, we accept mixed vaccine types only if at least 2 doses of an authorized vaccine were administered at least 28 days part, with the last dose given at least 14 days before sailing. 

Do I need a COVID-19 vaccine booster dose?

For European voyages departing on or after 7 May, COVID-19 vaccine boosters are required for guests 18 years and older whose final dose of an approved/authorized COVID-19 vaccine is older than 9 months (270 days) from the date of disembarkation to be considered "fully vaccinated".

There is currently no requirement for guests to receive a second booster dose; nor is there a requirement for guests ages 17 and under to receive an initial booster dose, regardless of when the last dose in an approved COVID-19 vaccine series was received.

New vaccination entry requirements can change without notice, so we recommend you keep your vaccination status up to date and ensure you are familiar with the requirements for the destinations you plan to visit.

Are children under 5 permitted to sail?
We’re pleased to welcome all children under 5 years-old. Children under 5 years-old are not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccines and will now be permitted to book without requiring an exemption.

Are children 5 to 11 years old sail?

Children ages five to 11 are permitted to sail if they have completed a primary COVID-19 series and show proof of vaccination, with dates, or show proof of a negative PCR test taken within three days of embarkation at the terminal before boarding. All unvaccinated guests ages five and over will need an embarkation day COVID-19 test performed at or near the terminal in addition to the pre-cruise PCR test. Charges may apply.

Based on current European Union Healthy Gateways (EUHG) guidelines, to board the ship, all guests ages five years and above will require a medically observed, negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) result taken within three days of embarkation. These protocols are subject to change and we’ll communicate any updates as they become available. Current testing requirements are as follows:

*For cruisers embarking in Greece: The Greek government requires guests to have a PCR test within 3 days prior to embarkation or an antigen test within 2 days prior to embarkation.

We recommend that guests undergo the COVID-19 viral test (PCR or antigen) before leaving home to avoid the queues and travel disruption associated with a possible positive result on the day of embarkation. We understand that this may not be possible depending on your travel plans. For fully vaccinated guests, we will be able to provide a limited number of antigen tests that meet our requirements, at or near the terminal. For those wishing to take advantage of this convenience, a fee of USD 60 per person will be applied as a cabin folio charge to cover our internal costs. In the Port of Southampton this option will not be available.

For fully vaccinated guests who can demonstrate that they have been tested within three days, but have not received their test results in time, Princess will offer free testing at or near the terminal on the day of cruise departure.

All guests 12 years of age and older who have been approved for a vaccination exemption, as well as unvaccinated children 5-11 years of age, will require a COVID-19 test on embarkation day at the terminal in addition to the pre-cruise PCR test listed in the table above. Fees may apply.

We understand that it can be difficult to find tests that can provide results within a tight timeframe. Therefore, if guests do not receive test results in a timely manner or are unable to find a testing location, Princess will provide free testing at the terminal.

Guests travelling abroad should always ensure that they understand all entry and airline requirements for travel from their home country and the destinations they plan to visit, including where health authorities may require PCR COVID-19 testing prior to travel to enter a country. Details are updated regularly; official websites and apps developed by government agencies and tourism ministries are recommended resources.

Is a self test acceptable?

Except for cruises embarking in Greece, vaccinated guests may use a medically observed self-test (sometimes referred to as an at-home test) that meets the following criteria:

• The test must be a SARS-CoV-2 viral test (nucleic acid amplification test [NAAT] or antigen test) with Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Please note, antigen tests are accepted for fully vaccinated guests, but not for unvaccinated guests.
• The testing procedure must include a telehealth service affiliated with the manufacturer of the test that provides real-time supervision remotely through an audio and video connection. Some FDA-authorized self-tests that include a telehealth service may require a prescription.
• The telehealth provider must confirm the person’s identity, observe the specimen collection and testing procedures, confirm the test result, and issue a report that meets the requirements of acceptable proof of a negative COVID-19 test.

Princess has partnered with Optum and Radeas so that U.S.-based vaccinated guests can order an FDA-authorized at-home antigen test kit, shipped to home. These at-home tests include a telehealth service. Please place your order with enough time to be shipped prior to your boarding. Order your Optum test kit^ or Radeas test kit online^.

For cruises embarking in Greece: The Greek government requires guests to take a PCR test within 3 days of embarkation or an Antigen test within 2 days of embarkation. Tests must be conducted in-person by medical personnel and guests will need a physical letter with the negative results. Test results proctored by video are not accepted.

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What types of COVID-19 tests are accepted?

Guests must be tested with a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) viral test that could be either an antigen test or a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT).

• Antigen tests include:
  • Rapid antigen test
  • Viral antigen test
  • Antigen Chromatographic Digital Immunoassay,
  • Antigen Chemiluminescence Immunoassay, or
  • Antigen Lateral Flow Fluorescence
• NAAT include:
  • PCR - Polymerase chain reaction
  • RT-PCR – reverse transcription real time PCR
  • Quantitative PCR (qPCR)
  • Reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP) test
  • Transcription-mediated amplification (TMA) test
  • Molecular test or molecular diagnostic test
  • Isothermal amplification
  • Droplet Digital PCR or digital droplet PCR (ddPCR)
  • Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)

If I have been fully vaccinated, why do I need to be tested for COVID-19?

In an abundance of caution as well as evidence that vaccinated people can become infected and can spread COVID-19, we have implemented this mandatory testing policy. As always, Princess Cruises’ primary commitment is to the health, safety and well-being of our guests, crew and the communities we visit.

What if I test positive for COVID-19 in my pre-travel or embarkation day COVID-19 test, prior to boarding the ship?

Guests who test positive for COVID-19 will not be permitted to board, together with their family members and close contacts, and should not travel to the ship.

If you, your family members, travelling companions or other close contacts are suspected of having COVID-19 and are not permitted to board, you are entitled to a 100% Future Cruise Credit (FCC).

If you are denied boarding at the pier, due to testing positive for COVID-19 on embarkation day, change fees, medical assessment and testing for COVID-19, shoreside quarantine and travel home for you and your immediate travel party will be covered by Princess if not reimbursable from medical insurance, a travel protection plan or other responsible party. Any meals during shoreside quarantine will be covered by a per-diem meal allowance as communicated by a letter provided by staff at the pier. (No receipt retention is required.)

If you have purchased a travel protection plan through us, you and your travel companion may make a claim for a refund under the trip interruption benefit instead of receiving the Future Cruise Credit.

Will I still need a pre-cruise COVID test before embarkation ir I have recently recovered from COVID-19?

Guests who have recovered from COVID-19 within 3 months of their embarkation, do not need to get a viral test before embarkation if they are at least 10 days past their COVID-19 infection, have no symptoms and produce documentation of recovery from COVID-19 infection.

Documentation of Recovery consists of the following:

• Paper or electronic copies of the positive viral test result from a certified laboratory (dated no more than 90 days ago), or
• A valid digital COVID-19 Certificate (DCC) or a document issued by a competent authority showing confirmed previous infection.

Guests who present these documents will need to go through secondary screening at the terminal and boarding will be approved at the medical staff’s discretion. If guests are not able to obtain documentation of recovery that fulfills the above requirements, they will need to take the required COVID-19 viral test and show a negative result.

What if I had COVID-19 and recovered, but still test positive, will I be able to travel?

Exceptions may apply for asymptomatic guests that have tested positive for COVID-19 in the 90 days prior to embarkation, but not less than 10 days prior to embarkation, and are fully recovered. Guests will need to provide a letter of recovery from their doctor and, laboratory test results that were taken at least 10 or more days prior to embarkation, and not older than 90 days.

Documentation of Recovery consists of the following:

• Paper or electronic copies of the positive viral test result from a certified laboratory (dated no more than 90 days ago), or
• A valid digital COVID-19 Certificate (DCC) or a document issued by a competent authority showing confirmed previous infection.

Will I be able to book multiple cruises, back-to-back?

Yes, guests can book back-to-back voyages, subject to availability.

Guests ages five and above on back-to-back voyages will need to take a complimentary rapid antigen test within two days of the following voyage, where the following voyage includes a transocean voyage or full Panama Canal transit and the itinerary is 10 days or more.

Guests who test positive for COVID-19 will be denied boarding on the next voyage, together with their family members and close contacts who are not fully vaccinated. If you, your family members, travel companions or other close contacts are suspected of having COVID-19, you are entitled to a 100% Future Cruise Credit (FCC).

We will closely monitor guidance from government and health authorities and will adapt and evolve this policy accordingly.

If I require oxygen and/or dialysis during my cruise, may I still travel?

We welcome guests who use oxygen concentrators and guests who are undergoing peritoneal dialysis. Unfortunately we are unable to accept guests who are dependent on supplemental oxygen tanks or are undergoing hemodialysis at this time. Our medical experts have determined that, for the guest’s own safety, this is the right decision. We remain optimistic that our approach on future sailings will become more flexible.

We’ve had to make some difficult decisions based on general public health guidelines and the overall health and safety of our guests.

Will crew be vaccinated?

Will I need a passport?

Guests are required to bring all necessary travel documents such as passports (with a minimum of 6-months validity after your date of return), visas, proof of citizenship, re-entry permits, or minor's permissions.

Requirements may vary based on guest's nationality, as specified in Travel Document Requirements.

Can I book my own transportation to the ship prior to my cruise?

Yes, you may arrange your own transportation to the port; however, you must arrive within your selected time to maintain physical distancing during the check-in and boarding process.

If you come to the terminal before your arrival time, you will be asked to wait away from the terminal until you are permitted to enter during your specified arrival time.

Can I book any hotel stay prior to my cruise?

Yes, you may book lodging at your own discretion, following local guidelines. Guests must fulfill all requirements for pre-cruise testing however and post-cruise as the destination requires.

Guests should check for the latest requirements on the destination official government websites to understand what documents and tests may be required upon arrival.

Will I need to complete a health questionnaire before boarding?

Yes, you should complete your health questionnaire no later than 24 hours before you embark the ship, using the MedallionClass app. You’ll be asked to confirm your answers when arriving at the terminal.

If you have any symptoms of illness, you will be separated from other embarking guests to undergo a secondary screening. Depending on the outcome of the screening, you and your travel party may be denied boarding.

During a screening, our medical staff will need to verify your health questionnaire answers, or any corrections, and then consider whether to permit you to board.

If you refuse to be tested or screened, or to follow COVID-19 protocols, you will be denied boarding and no refund or credit will be issued.

The results of any COVID-19 tests, and information provided on the health declaration will be subject to the Princess Cruises Privacy Notice and shared only as needed with Princess personnel, third parties or local health authorities as part of screening and embarkation-related health protocols.

Voyages that include Canada:
In addition to your health questionnaire, within 72 hours of embarkation the Canadian government requires all guests (including Canadian residents) to sign into ArriveCAN^ from a computer or download the mobile app to enter your proof of vaccination and travel information. You will receive an ArriveCAN receipt. Please bring a digital copy of the email or print your receipt to bring with you when you travel.

Will arrival times be assigned to guests?

We’re requiring all guests, no later than midnight before their sailing date, to complete online check-in and select an arrival time using the MedallionClass app.

If I am denied boarding at the terminal for failure to produce my proof of vaccine, will you reimburse my out-of-pocket expenses to that point and the cost of my travl home?

There will be a Princess representative on-site at the terminal to support any guests who are denied boarding. However, if you are denied boarding for failure to produce proof of being fully vaccinated at time of embarkation (final dose must have been received at least 14 days prior to beginning of the cruise), any costs incurred will be at your own expense.

If I forget my proof of vaccination on embarkation day, can I meet the ship at its next port and board there?

Guests who are denied boarding at the embarkation port for lack of vaccination proof may be able to join the ship at another port in the itinerary, subject to the agreement of the port. Guests must meet the same proof of full vaccination as required of them on embarkation day. Any incurred costs will be at the guest’s own expense.

Will I have to wear a face mask?

Masks are recommended, but not required, in the majority of venues, though they may be required in select venues or situations. This will be clearly designated through signage and onboard communications.

We recommend guests wash or replace their mask daily and choose a good quality mask. Masks should have two or more layers, completely cover the nose and mouth, fit snuggly against the sides of the face and have a nose wire. Please note that visors and face shields will not be accepted as a substitute for a face mask.

We'll provide complimentary surgical masks on board with replacements available upon request.

Additionally, when going ashore, guests should be prepared to follow all local health guidelines, the status of which will be shared with guests prior to debarkation at the destination.

Will I still be able to enjoy the buffet?

How will I be able to make dinning reservations?

Will you havehand washing and/or sanitazing stations at dining venues?

Can I still order room service?

Will I still be able to enjoy guest performers, musicians and the like during my cruise?

Do you still host group events?

How have health protocols in the Casino benn enhanced?

How have you enhanced health protocols in The Shops?

Will you still offer Lotus Spa services?

Yes, onboard spa operations and services are offered but amenities may require reservations and capacity may be limited.

Services including haircuts, manicures and massages are available for guests to reserve. All stations, treatment rooms, and other high touchpoints are sanitized frequently and after each use.

Can I still use the Fitness Center?

Yes, the fitness center remains open.

We recommend you bring your own water bottle to keep yourself hydrated during your workout.

How do you sanitize the fitness center equipment?

Will my children be able to enjoy Camp Discovery and Teen Programs?

Yes, our youth and teen programs continue to operate with enhanced health protocols.

To limit crowding in the centers, entry will be restricted to youth participants. High touch surfaces, supplies, and equipment are sanitized frequently.

How will our staterooms be cleaned?

Stateroom stewards will ask guests at the beginning of their cruise their preferences regarding cleaning frequency. Guests may choose to have their staterooms cleaned twice a day, skip turndown cleaning or opt not to have any cleaning service during their cruise. Guests can always request cleaning service using the portal outside of their stateroom or via OceanNow in the MedallionClass app.

Will I be able to do my laundry on board?

What other requirements are in place for guests that have been approved for a vaccination excemption?

In accordance with health authority directives, all unvaccinated guests must follow these COVID-19 protocols:

• Show proof of a negative pre-travel COVID-19 RT-PCR test performed three days prior to sailing.
• Have an embarkation day COVID-19 test performed at the terminal. We must provide testing information and reporting to the destinations we visit. Guests will be responsible for the cost of testing and administration in most destinations. Each test is offered at our internal cost and the number of tests required will vary by length of voyage and local requirements.

  Testing requirement	Cost per test	Charge location
  Terminal COVID-19 test	$60	onboard folio
  Testing required by local authorities to go ashore	$10 ($0 if part of company shore excursion)	onboard folio
  Disembarkation test on board	$10	onboard folio

• You may also be required to have a COVID-19 test performed prior to disembarkation.

Unvaccinated guests are welcome to go ashore either through a Princess-organized shore excursion or explore on their own.

All guests must the follow the established guidelines of the destinations we visit. Anyone who doesn’t comply with these measures may be subject to certain consequences, up to including disembarkation (including members of your traveling party who choose to leave with you). If you feel you need to change your plans after reading these directives, please refer to our Book with Confidence policy for cancellation options.

What happens if I don't follow the health protocols?

Anyone who doesn’t comply with the onboard public health measures may be disembarked at the first available opportunity. Other consequences could include being denied service, required stateroom isolation and being banned from sailing in the future.

If you are non-compliant, no refund of the cruise fare for unused cruise days or travel expenses (if flying home) will be covered.

If your travel party is impacted and/or they are required or voluntarily choose to leave with you, the same policies will apply to them: there will be no refund of cruise fare for unused cruise days or coverage of travel expenses home.

How can I safely make an appointment with the Medical Center?

You can request non-urgent appointments by phone or through CrewCall Chat using the MedallionClass app. We use an electronic appointment system to schedule arrival times for non-urgent outpatient consultations. This will avoid congregation of patients in the Medical Center and allow the medical staff to pre-determine the best location for the consultation, including in-stateroom consultation.

Anyone suspected of COVID-19 will be assessed and treated in their staterooms whenever possible with all medical first responders wearing full PPE. Medical staff will arrange safe transfer of any unwell individuals to the ship’s Medical Center if additional treatment is required that cannot be provided in the stateroom. Onboard COVID-19-related medical center care and suspected case testing will be free of charge.

If I have any COVID-19 symptoms, will I need to be isolated?

Yes, anyone reporting or exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms will be reviewed by the shipboard medical staff and tested for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19). COVID-19 cases will be assessed and treated either in their stateroom, or in a designated area of the Medical Center in a single occupancy ward.

Positive cases that do not require admission to the ship’s medical center, or medical disembarkation, will most likely be moved to a different cabin for the duration of their isolation.

If you, your family members, travelling companions or other close contacts are quarantined or medically isolated during your voyage as a result of a positive COVID-19 test or are suspected of having COVID-19, you are entitled to a 100% Future Cruise Credit for missed cruise days, including time in quarantine, for you, your travel party, and any confirmed close contacts, if any of you test positive during your cruise.

If you have purchased a travel protection plan through us, you and your traveling companion may make a claim for a refund under the trip interruption benefit instead of receiving the FCC.

Will testing for COVID-19 be available on board the ship?
Yes, all ships have access to COVID-19 viral testing capabilities, including SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR, RT LAMP and antigen tests. Protocols for testing for SARS-CoV-2 are based on expert recommendations, including CDC testing guidance. Onboard COVID-19-related medical center care for positive or suspected COVID-19 cases are free of charge.

How do you mitigate and manage COVID-19 cases on board?

We have created an extensive response plan in consultation with leading medical experts and advisors to provide overarching guidance on our approach to health and safety in a world where COVID-19 continues to be managed.

We have also made arrangements with local port, health and transportation authorities to support our vessels should it become necessary.

In addition to the onboard Medical Center, the shoreside Health Operations Center is staffed 24/7 by our team of dedicated medical and public health professionals.

Does the Medical Center have special enhancements to manage COVID-19 on board?

Every ship has dedicated medical staff (Doctors, Nurses, etc.) operating ship medical centers to serve guests and crew on board.

They are informed on the latest COVID-19 scientific status and trained on all relevant COVID-19 procedures.

We’ve enhanced our shipboard medical capabilities with the necessary staffing, medications, supplies, oxygen, equipment and procedures to triage and treat multiple COVID-19 cases across the full clinical spectrum including intensive care.

We’ve also expanded on board medical staffing roles to include staff responsible to oversee onboard aspects of public health and outbreak prevention and response.

The medical staff requirements and equipment on each ship will meet or exceed the guidelines from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Healthcare Guidelines for Cruise Ship Medical Facilities.

How have you improved the on board HVAC system?

We’ve increased outside air to the maximum practical level for each HVAC unit, where and when technically possible.

HVAC units have been upgraded with F7 (MERV13) filters and some units will also have the latest generation ultraviolet light (UVC/UVGI) treatment systems installed to facilitate high quality recirculated air, where possible within design limitations.

The Medical Center has HEPA filtration and will be maintained under negative pressure, which means the ventilation system will remove more air than it allows into the room.

Can I go ashore during my vacation?

The ability for guests to go ashore in ports of call is controlled by the governments of the ports we visit, based on their specific COVID-19 protocols and requirements.

Guests, including guests who are not vaccinated, are welcome to go ashore in the destinations we visit either by purchasing an excursion through Princess or touring independently. We recommend that when going ashore you always carry your Medallion and proof of identification.

You can pre-purchase shore excursions through Cruise Personalizer or on board using the MedallionClass app, digital portals or stateroom TV, subject to availability and capacity restrictions.

What if I am visiting a port that requires proof of a negative COVID-19 test result for entry?

Select ports, subject to their local government directives, may require guests who do not meet their vaccination requirements (are not up to date with vaccinations) to provide proof of a negative viral COVID-19 test to go ashore. In these cases, viral COVID-19 tests (PCR or Antigen) will be offered and administered on board at a nominal charge, in order to satisfy these port requirements.

Please note that destinations on your itinerary may have various documentation requirements for testing and vaccination. This may include a Passenger Locator Form (PLF), required prior to entry. We strongly recommend completing these requirements before you embark for your cruise. Princess can help guide you through this process on board. However, you are responsible for meeting these requirements and we cannot accept responsibility for denied entry.

What health and safety measures are in place on shore excursions?

Masks are recommended, but not required, while on shore excursions. They may be required in some ports by local authorities. When going ashore, guests should be prepared to follow all local health guidelines, the status of which will be shared with guests prior to debarkation at the destination. Tour guides, escorts and transport staff are expected to maintain and monitor physical distancing. Staff is trained in these health precautions and will monitor excursions for symptoms of COVID-19 and take appropriate actions.

All vehicles adhere to cruise line and/or local government capacity limitations, whichever is stricter.

Cleaning and disinfection of all guest venues that follow COVID-19 protocols will be performed prior to guest arrival as well as in between groups, with frequent attention to hand contact and high traffic areas. All equipment, such as gloves, safety helmets and life jackets, are fully sanitized before each use.

Please note that these protocols are subject to change as further details are established. They may be updated in accordance with guidance from public health authorities.