Native Floridian 26 Posted September 22, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 22, 2022 I know we don't know the answer, but it gets so frustrating to see other lines having relaxed European protocols and MSC hasn't changed one thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunagoras Posted September 22, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 22, 2022 It's just a matter of time. They'll follow the market ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defbref Posted September 22, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 22, 2022 What timing ! I just checked on Travel Requirements Mediterranean | MSC Cruises and they are relaxing requirements from 1st October, No longer require full vaccination, but recommended Vaccinated no longer require testing, but recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perakcruiser Posted September 22, 2022 #4 Share Posted September 22, 2022 As many other European cruise companies lifted the testing requirements in the last two weeks MSC certainly had to follow. Good that they reacted fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Floridian 26 Posted September 22, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted September 22, 2022 10 minutes ago, defbref said: What timing ! I just checked on Travel Requirements Mediterranean | MSC Cruises and they are relaxing requirements from 1st October, No longer require full vaccination, but recommended Vaccinated no longer require testing, but recommended. Good for UK residents, but no change yet on US to Med. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defbref Posted September 22, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 22, 2022 1 minute ago, Native Floridian 26 said: Good for UK residents, but no change yet on US to Med. I'm sure its coming now they are updating the requirements for some to the med Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare angelsil Posted September 22, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 22, 2022 The UK page doesn't specify UK residents only in the language so I can't imagine that they'll mandate US residents test and UK residents don't. That seems like an embarkation nightmare, honestly, as your passport doesn't always indicate your residence (I have both Canadian and US passports for example). Hopeful they update the US website soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Floridian 26 Posted September 22, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted September 22, 2022 6 hours ago, defbref said: What timing ! I just checked on Travel Requirements Mediterranean | MSC Cruises and they are relaxing requirements from 1st October, No longer require full vaccination, but recommended Vaccinated no longer require testing, but recommended. Spain has the updates. I didn't check that this morning, so I'm not sure if that was there all day or not. Hopefully, it's just a matter of doing each country's websites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnIreland Posted September 22, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 22, 2022 That makes sense as I gave up waiting and booked with another line during the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted September 22, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Floridian 26 Posted September 23, 2022 Author #11 Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, awhcruiser said: What MSC app? Msc for me will only allow me in if I have a booking on certain ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted September 23, 2022 #12 Share Posted September 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, Native Floridian 26 said: What MSC app? Msc for me will only allow me in if I have a booking on certain ships. Don't know. This is from another thread on CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted September 23, 2022 #13 Share Posted September 23, 2022 16 hours ago, defbref said: What timing ! I just checked on Travel Requirements Mediterranean | MSC Cruises and they are relaxing requirements from 1st October, No longer require full vaccination, but recommended Vaccinated no longer require testing, but recommended. I just saw this on the Virtuosa FB page. I almost booked tests for my 8 Nov sailing and rang MSC yesterday with the cruise details to be 100% sure a home test was ok.... And was told yes provided you had a certificate. What she should have said was they e changed the rules, you no longer need one, but it's recommend you do. My fears with this news is that people will now travel knowing or suspecting they have COVID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perakcruiser Posted September 23, 2022 #14 Share Posted September 23, 2022 2 hours ago, les37b said: I almost booked tests for my 8 Nov sailing and rang MSC yesterday with the cruise details to be 100% sure a home test was ok.... I am on the same cruise and refuse to think about the test before 1 Nov. I was told that there are unlimited test options in Hamburg where you get a certificate after 15 minutes. It is either free, costs 3 Euro or maximum 15 Euro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted September 23, 2022 #15 Share Posted September 23, 2022 4 hours ago, perakcruiser said: I am on the same cruise and refuse to think about the test before 1 Nov. I was told that there are unlimited test options in Hamburg where you get a certificate after 15 minutes. It is either free, costs 3 Euro or maximum 15 Euro. Why are you looking to test in Hamburg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perakcruiser Posted September 23, 2022 #16 Share Posted September 23, 2022 2 hours ago, les37b said: Why are you looking to test in Hamburg? Because the Virtuosa starts there on Nov 8. We will go there on Nov 6 already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Floridian 26 Posted September 23, 2022 Author #17 Share Posted September 23, 2022 They are making progress updating the various websites by country. I see Canada has been updated, along with many European countries' sites. Still no change for US pax in Med. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les37b Posted September 23, 2022 #18 Share Posted September 23, 2022 5 hours ago, perakcruiser said: Because the Virtuosa starts there on Nov 8. We will go there on Nov 6 already. My apologies.... Not sure why I mentioned the 8th. Our start is Southampton on the 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Floridian 26 Posted September 24, 2022 Author #19 Share Posted September 24, 2022 (edited) I've counted 26 countries' websites that have been updated for the new 10/1 protocols. There may be more as I haven't looked at all of them. No updates on the US site for European cruises which is really disturbing. I called and the rep said there were no changes to the US protocols. Hoping he's just clueless. Does anyone have any better news? Edited September 24, 2022 by Native Floridian 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perakcruiser Posted September 24, 2022 #20 Share Posted September 24, 2022 16 hours ago, les37b said: My apologies.... Not sure why I mentioned the 8th. Our start is Southampton on the 4th. Ah, I see, that is the one with Cherbourg. Also was thinking about that one (because of Mont-Saint-Michel) and booking on MSC UK because of the free water and hot drinks. Still don´t really understand why you Brits get this and the other Europeans not😄 But in the end Hamburg was the easier starting point for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogof1 Posted September 24, 2022 #21 Share Posted September 24, 2022 22 hours ago, perakcruiser said: Because the Virtuosa starts there on Nov 8. We will go there on Nov 6 already. Virtuoso starts in UK on the 4th November we on it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perakcruiser Posted September 24, 2022 #22 Share Posted September 24, 2022 13 minutes ago, Bogof1 said: Virtuoso starts in UK on the 4th November we on it!! It starts EVERY DAY somewhere. You can book Rotterdam 2nd Nov, Zeebrugge 3rd, Southampton 4th and so on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwtobek Posted September 24, 2022 #23 Share Posted September 24, 2022 19 hours ago, Native Floridian 26 said: No updates on the US site for European cruises which is really disturbing. I called and the rep said there were no changes to the US protocols. Hoping he's just clueless. I seriously doubts MSC will enforce different rules based on how you purchased your cruise. This would require top-notch communication between headquarters, shoreside, port and ship. Strangely I can't image this happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Native Floridian 26 Posted September 24, 2022 Author #24 Share Posted September 24, 2022 USA website is down for maintenance. Hoping they're updating Health and Safety! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymssy Posted September 25, 2022 #25 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Still down ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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