Immunization

[YuliaC]

Hi,

We taking a Princess Cruises out of Florida this December to East Caribbean   It’s say to have proof immunization to board . Anyone knows what’s required?  Any information  would be very helpful.Thank you !

[Aus Traveller]

No special immunizations are required. This would be a generic statement Princess makes, like the one about needing visas.

 

However, you would be well advised to make sure your usual immunizations are up to date - measles, whooping cough etc and also have a flu shot if you haven't already.

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[memoak]

The only island that I know has a requirement for yellow fever immunization is Devils Island. Although there are South American countries such as Brazil that require others

[Haboob]

2 hours ago, YuliaC said:

Hi,

We taking a Princess Cruises out of Florida this December to East Caribbean   It’s say to have proof immunization to board . Anyone knows what’s required?  Any information  would be very helpful.Thank you !

Paperwork is one thing, staying vertical is another.  I'd suggest a visit to https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list, and perhaps a chat with your physician.

[broberts]

5 hours ago, YuliaC said:

Hi,

We taking a Princess Cruises out of Florida this December to East Caribbean   It’s say to have proof immunization to board . Anyone knows what’s required?  Any information  would be very helpful.Thank you !

 

Some itineraries may require immunizations, including some departing from FL. If the documentation you have from Princess concerning your voyage says proof of immunization is required to board, in addition to consulting your physician and the CDC web site it would make sense to consult Princess for details.

[caribill]

9 hours ago, memoak said:

The only island that I know has a requirement for yellow fever immunization is Devils Island. Although there are South American countries such as Brazil that require others

 

Brazil requires one if you came from a country that has had yellow fever, so of your itinerary stops at Devil's Island, you need the immunization for Brazil.

 

As I remember it, the immunization was not required for the stop at Devil's Island itself.

[riffatsea]

It is a general letter and doesn't mean you actually need immunizations for Caribbean ports!!

Since when is Brazil part of the Caribbean????

There are no Caribbean ports where you MUST have an specific shots!

[YuliaC]

Thank you for reapplying ! I  appreciate you  all taking the time to answer my question.