CruiseTour Covid Testing

[corky4man]

Does anyone have any information how Princess will handle Covid testing for those of us that are on a cruisetour more that 3 days out from our boarding of the cruise ship?  Will we need to be tested prior to out land portion of the trip?

[Protirees]

On 3/17/2022 at 9:03 AM, corky4man said:

Does anyone have any information how Princess will handle Covid testing for those of us that are on a cruisetour more that 3 days out from our boarding of the cruise ship?  Will we need to be tested prior to out land portion of the trip?

Princess has just posted that information today on its website CruiseHealth™ FAQ: Sailings from the U.S. and Canada - Princess Cruises: 

 

"Yes, based on current Canadian requirements for voyages that include Canada on their cruise itinerary, all guests ages five and above will require a medically observed negative viral COVID-19 test result taken before boarding the ship:

• Within 1 day for Antigen
• Within 3 days for PCR 

Children aged two to four (who are not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccines) will require a medically observed negative viral PCR COVID-19 test within 3 days before boarding, plus an antigen test taken at the terminal (complimentary).

We’re working closely with Canadian health authorities to manage updates as policies evolve and will advise booked guests of any changes as they occur.

For cruisetours that begin with the landtour, guests do not need to be tested prior to their landtour. We will also facilitate testing toward the end of the landtour prior to guests’ embarkation. No testing is required for disembarkation in Vancouver.

For cruisetours that end with the landtour, guests are not required to be tested prior to disembarkation."

[travelbuds]

On 4/1/2022 at 12:44 PM, Protirees said:

 

For cruisetours that begin with the landtour, ................................. No testing is required for disembarkation in Vancouver.

But will a negative test be required to board plane leaving Vancouver and going to US at end of cruise?

[beg3yrs]

1 hour ago, travelbuds said:

But will a negative test be required to board plane leaving Vancouver and going to US at end of cruise?

That seems to be the current requirement and Princess says they'll give you that test at disembarkation.

[Protirees]

Updated information just posted by Canadian authorities COVID-19: Cruise ship travel – Travel.gc.ca expanding the timing of an antigen test from 1 day to 2 days, although it doesn't affect those on a cruisetour:

"Getting tested before you board a ship that will dock in Canada

All travellers 5 years of age or older must have a COVID-19 test to board a cruise ship in Canada or board a cruise ship that will dock in Canada at any point on the cruise. You must provide proof of one of the following accepted types of test results:

1. Proof of a professionally administered or observed negative antigen test taken no more than 2 days before you’re scheduled to board your ship
   • the 2-day window does not depend on the time of day the test was taken or the time that you board
   • for example, if your ship is scheduled to leave on Friday, you could provide proof of a negative result from an antigen test taken any time on Wednesday, Thursday, or on Friday
   • it must be administered or observed by a pharmacy, laboratory, healthcare entity or telehealth online service
   • the test must be authorized for sale or distribution in Canada or in the jurisdiction in which it was obtained"

Edited April 13, 2022 by Protirees