bones774 Posted July 15, 2020 #1 Share Posted July 15, 2020 it was posted on this board previously that new travel guidelines will be issued by Norway on July 15. I've been searching, has anyone heard anything? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted July 15, 2020 #2 Share Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) Here is a link to current information . Anyone arriving in Norway from abroad shall be in home quarantine for 10 days, with the exception of specified countries in Europe with sufficiently low transmission (see the map below). The areas that are exempt from quarantine duty may change rapidly and the overview will be updated every 14 days, at least. Map as by today (July 15). Edited July 15, 2020 by hallasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones774 Posted July 15, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted July 15, 2020 (edited) I will check back frequently but as of now booking a cruise with H is a gamble unless they outline new cancel guidelines. I don't think anybody wants to quarantine for 10 days before their cruise and we will have paid full fare at that point. . And technically speaking H is not cancelling your cruise, they will sail! Thank you Hallasm Edited July 15, 2020 by bones774 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ighten Posted July 17, 2020 #4 Share Posted July 17, 2020 Yep thing to remember is H wont be cancelling as they are actually sailing - However if your from the US your pretty much in the red zone anyway for all of Europe so I guess insurance would cover you (you dont state if your booked or considering booking) - if your considering I wouldnt do anything until your borders open and the EU allows you in otherwise your insurance wont cover you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones774 Posted July 17, 2020 Author #5 Share Posted July 17, 2020 (edited) 48 minutes ago, ighten said: Yep thing to remember is H wont be cancelling as they are actually sailing - However if your from the US your pretty much in the red zone anyway for all of Europe so I guess insurance would cover you (you dont state if your booked or considering booking) - if your considering I wouldnt do anything until your borders open and the EU allows you in otherwise your insurance wont cover you. i just put down $250 deposit, I guess it's a gamble for now. Final payment should come around Sept 13/20. Figure insurance would cost about $125 now so I'm gonna hold off on that right now too. Pay $125 to return $125 in insurance, meh? Yes, from US so insurance will be moot. H will probably allow deposit to reapplied somewhere down the line. PS-they have not updated Covid policy since July 6, awaiting for them to align with any new Norway policy. Edited July 17, 2020 by bones774 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones774 Posted July 17, 2020 Author #6 Share Posted July 17, 2020 PS- I have faith that H will do the right thing as best as possible, they would not want to "PO" the North American market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted July 24, 2020 #7 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Updated map by July 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue from Canada Posted July 26, 2020 #8 Share Posted July 26, 2020 On 7/17/2020 at 11:33 AM, bones774 said: PS- I have faith that H will do the right thing as best as possible, they would not want to "PO" the North American market. If I'm not mistaken, Canadians are allowed to cruise on Hurtigruten. We've got the C virus under control😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ighten Posted July 26, 2020 #9 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Dont forget you have to check your own current advisory as well as the destination - https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayjay Posted July 26, 2020 #10 Share Posted July 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Sue from Canada said: If I'm not mistaken, Canadians are allowed to cruise on Hurtigruten. We've got the C virus under control😊 Yes, I'm happy to see Canadian cruisefriends allowed to enter the EU again. I'm not sure about Norway, though, as they are more restrictive, you'll have to check this, as well as flights. Flights are still scarcer than before, as we found out recently when checking for flights ourselves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted July 26, 2020 #11 Share Posted July 26, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Sue from Canada said: If I'm not mistaken, Canadians are allowed to cruise on Hurtigruten. We've got the C virus under control For the time being unfortunately not. Only visitors from specific European countries will be allowed entry into Norway. Norway is an EEA/Schengen country - not EU member. “Anyone arriving in Norway from abroad shall be in quarantine for 10 days, with the exception of specified countries in Europe (see map in post #7)” Edited July 26, 2020 by hallasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones774 Posted July 26, 2020 Author #12 Share Posted July 26, 2020 7 hours ago, Sue from Canada said: If I'm not mistaken, Canadians are allowed to cruise on Hurtigruten. We've got the C virus under control😊 I am not too sure of that. updated as of July 24 "Quarantine upon arrival in Norway from abroad Anyone arriving in Norway from abroad shall be in quarantine for 10 days, with the exception of specified countries in Europe with sufficiently low transmission (see the map and table below). The areas that are exempt from quarantine duty may change rapidly and the overview will be updated every 14 days, at least." and when you look at map referred to in para it only goes as far west as Greenland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayjay Posted July 26, 2020 #13 Share Posted July 26, 2020 The situation regarding entry into Norway is so versatile, changing almost too quickly to follow. Right now Belgium has passed the allowed infection rate of 20 and is in danger of becoming a "red" zone for Norway. Austria, France, Switzerland are creeping closer to that magical line, too. We in Germany are getting more cases through young party people and tourists returning , though cases are still low. Norway is well advised to be that cautious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosapphire Posted July 26, 2020 #14 Share Posted July 26, 2020 12 hours ago, Sue from Canada said: If I'm not mistaken, Canadians are allowed to cruise on Hurtigruten. We've got the C virus under control😊 Isn't the Canadian Gov travel advice still to avoid all cruise ship travel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue from Canada Posted July 26, 2020 #15 Share Posted July 26, 2020 3 hours ago, nosapphire said: Isn't the Canadian Gov travel advice still to avoid all cruise ship travel? I think, and don't quote me, it's only ships than carry under 400 passengers. I'm not ready to book H yet but hopefully in early 2021 for a winter sailing to see the N. Lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosapphire Posted July 27, 2020 #16 Share Posted July 27, 2020 15 hours ago, Sue from Canada said: I think, and don't quote me, it's only ships than carry under 400 passengers. I'm not ready to book H yet but hopefully in early 2021 for a winter sailing to see the N. Lights. Is this the correct link? https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories It states to avoid all cruise ship travel (pretty much the same as the UK advice), no mention of the size of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ighten Posted July 27, 2020 #17 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I wouldn't over panic yet - 2021 is quite a long time away.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted July 27, 2020 #18 Share Posted July 27, 2020 (edited) Interesting discussion. However, do not think Hurtigruten is categorized as a cruise line - rather public transportation - a cargo-ferry Service along the Norwegian west coast. Edited July 27, 2020 by hallasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones774 Posted July 28, 2020 Author #19 Share Posted July 28, 2020 On 7/27/2020 at 10:22 AM, hallasm said: Interesting discussion. However, do not think Hurtigruten is categorized as a cruise line - rather public transportation - a cargo-ferry Service along the Norwegian west coast. you make it sound so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted July 28, 2020 #20 Share Posted July 28, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, bones774 said: you make it sound so bad. Realistic - I'll still argue that the Coastal Service from Bergen to Kirkenes is public transportation - however, transport of a high standard, an extremely good restaurant and beautiful sceneries along the route . Northern lights during winter and midnight sun during summer . A cargo-ferry service isn't necessarily bad . One of the 34 port stops en route. Edited July 28, 2020 by hallasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones774 Posted July 29, 2020 Author #21 Share Posted July 29, 2020 I know I will enjoy it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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