Barrycat Posted April 1, 2021 #1 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Just confirmed on Windstar site New COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement - UPDATED April 1, 2021Windstar Cruises will require proof of a current COVID-19 vaccination for all guests sailing aboard Windstar’s yachts. The cruise line arrived at the decision in the best health and wellness interests of its guests, crew, and the places the yachts visit.At the cruise terminal prior to embarkation, guests will be required to provide proof of a completed current vaccine course (one or two shots, depending on the brand) finished at least 14 days prior to the guest’s embarkation date.NEW: No COVID-19 PCR test is required at pier. Windstar will require and administer a free COVID-19 antigen test at pier prior to boarding. A negative test result is required to board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesport Posted April 1, 2021 #2 Share Posted April 1, 2021 Great news. I was stressing out trying to figure out how to schedule at Walgreens exactly 72 hours prior. Now all I need is a rapid test 48 hours before I land in St. Maarten. Much easier to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartfelttraveler Posted April 2, 2021 #3 Share Posted April 2, 2021 This was good news from Windstar. Soooo, we booked our excursions for our October French Polynesia cruise in October 2021. (As of right now, FP still requires a negative test 72 hours prior to boarding the plane in LAX.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petoonya Posted April 2, 2021 #4 Share Posted April 2, 2021 @Heartfelttraveler Wouldn't it be wonderful if WS decides to relax it's rule and allows independent tours and roaming by October? Fingers crossed for you and everyone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurelguy Posted April 6, 2021 #5 Share Posted April 6, 2021 On 4/2/2021 at 6:29 AM, Heartfelttraveler said: This was good news from Windstar. Soooo, we booked our excursions for our October French Polynesia cruise in October 2021. (As of right now, FP still requires a negative test 72 hours prior to boarding the plane in LAX.) Was just talking to Air Tahiti Nui and FP is still closed to tourism as you probably know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmarq Posted April 8, 2021 #6 Share Posted April 8, 2021 FP announced it will reopen to tourism May 1st. Hope that is the last closure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LewiLewi Posted April 11, 2021 #7 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Since Windstar requires proof of vaccination, why is a negative antigen test required as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted April 11, 2021 #8 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Probably because a vaccine does not provide 100% protection? I am working as a Contact Tracer and have spoken to a couple people who were asymptomatic, had completed both doses of their vaccinations well over a month ago, and they still contracted COVID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petoonya Posted April 12, 2021 #9 Share Posted April 12, 2021 @LewiLewi Agree with 6rugrats. Have a relation who received doses in January and early February, and still was positive for COVID three weeks ago. Wife and adult live-in daughter were also vaccinated and tested negative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted April 13, 2021 #10 Share Posted April 13, 2021 This is good news. However aren't tests required to fly into many countries and to fly back to the USA? I am not sure that this is saving me a test. For example Papete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LewiLewi Posted April 13, 2021 #11 Share Posted April 13, 2021 We are planning on taking a Windstar ship from Lisbon transatlantic in Nov. ‘21. I am concerned with antigen testing at the Lisbon airport, boarding the ship, etc. Even though we are both fully vaccinated, I am concerned that an antigen test might show up positive, falsely or otherwise. Are we then forced to remain in Lisbon and denied boarding on the ship? These scenarios make me think twice about cruising at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted April 13, 2021 #12 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Current entry requirements for Portugal require a negative COVID PCR tests within 72 hours of your time of departure. I am not sure of your travel plans but if you are coming directly from the US, you will be denied boarding without this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LewiLewi Posted April 13, 2021 #13 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Are these tests required at the airport upon entry to Portugal? I assume that they will be done in the USA prior to flying to Portugal. Also, are these tests required prior to arriving in the USA by ship? Are you tested on the ship before you debark in the USA? Another concern, we are arriving the day of departure at Lisbon airport. I wonder how much time the “COVID” vaccination and antigen check will take before we are able to leave the airport in time for 5 PM ship’s departure. We are arriving at noon, but with passport control, baggage, etc. I wonder if we are leaving enough time. So many concerns at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6rugrats Posted April 13, 2021 #14 Share Posted April 13, 2021 You are required to have this negative test before you board your flight to LIS. Windstar has tests onboard that you may purchase for your return; check w/ them for requirements. I don't know how long it will take you to get through the airport. I find five hours to be cutting it a bit short. I'm taking a cruise from Lisbon in Sept and I'd be happy to report back conditions when I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LewiLewi Posted April 13, 2021 #15 Share Posted April 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, 6rugrats said: You are required to have this negative test before you board your flight to LIS. Windstar has tests onboard that you may purchase for your return; check w/ them for requirements. I don't know how long it will take you to get through the airport. I find five hours to be cutting it a bit short. I'm taking a cruise from Lisbon in Sept and I'd be happy to report back conditions when I go. Thank you so much. I would really appreciate your feedback on airport conditions in Lisbon in Sept. We have arranged a Windstar pickup at the airport, hoping this would be easier than getting a taxi and alert them about our flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakingFlight Posted April 13, 2021 #16 Share Posted April 13, 2021 11 hours ago, NMTraveller said: This is good news. However aren't tests required to fly into many countries and to fly back to the USA? I am not sure that this is saving me a test. For example Papete? Many countries do require testing before boarding a flight to that country but the requirements may be different from one month to the next—who knows? For example, Papeete. We know what the requirements to enter the country were before they closed to tourism in February. They reopen May 1 but we don’t know yet what they will require. So much “wait and see” going on with international travel. Hard to make plans, for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O2B@Cagain Posted April 14, 2021 #17 Share Posted April 14, 2021 LewiLewi: The airport isn't far from the area where Windstar docks. I can't remember exactly how long it took us, but less than 30 minutes, I think. You have to know the correct dock, as there are several along the Lisbon waterfront. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LewiLewi Posted April 15, 2021 #18 Share Posted April 15, 2021 18 hours ago, O2B@Cagain said: LewiLewi: The airport isn't far from the area where Windstar docks. I can't remember exactly how long it took us, but less than 30 minutes, I think. You have to know the correct dock, as there are several along the Lisbon waterfront. Yes, we realize that the dock is close to the airport (we were told it was a 15 min. drive), but we felt that purchasing a Windstar transfer would make it easier to transfer luggage and also alert Windstar that passenger’s are arriving at a certain time at the airport, in case of delays. Of course, we don’t know if this strategy will work as we are cutting it close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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