Country Requirements
Travel requirements may vary from country to country in Europe.
Embarkation Requirements
For cruises embarking in Greece: all guests ages 2 and older must show proof of negative NAAT (PCR) performed 72 hours prior to embarkation or Antigen test performed 48 hours prior to embarkation. Medically supervised or proctored self-tests will not be accepted. If guest does not show proof of a valid test, an antigen test will be administered at the terminal covered by Norwegian.
All unvaccinated guests ages 2 through 11 will be required to bring proof of a negative NAAT test (i.e. PCR) result administered by a verified third party within three days prior to embarkation date. Failure to comply will result in denial of boarding.
Vaccination Requirements:
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France: In order to be eligible to enter France as a vaccinated person for guests who received a one shot vaccine (Johnson & Johnson), at least four weeks must have passed after the shot.
All guests age 12 and over must present proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.
EU Healthy Gateways currently defines individuals as "Fully Vaccinated" against COVID-19 if they carry proof of vaccination with at least 14 days and no more than 270 days passed since the last dose of the primary vaccination series or if they have received a third or booster dose. To clarify, guests that have received a booster dose can travel regardless of the amount of time that has passed since their booster dose. Booster requirements vary by country as follows:
Booster Requirements:
- Northern Europe/Baltic Itineraries (Baltic, British Isles & Iceland) do not require a booster.
- Itineraries that include Italy, Spain, Greece, France, and Portugal require a booster, for all individuals 18 years or older, if their original vaccine course was taken more than 270 days prior to embarkation.
- For itineraries which require boosters, in lieu of a booster 270 days after the primary series, guests may present a government recognized or official medical Certificate of Recovery.
- For European Citizens, this would include an EU Green Pass or comparable certificate.
- For all others unable to present an EU Green Pass (i.e. US Citizens) a doctor’s note, plus a laboratory confirmed PCR test result with the proper information (i.e. Name, Date, Date of Birth, Positive Result, etc.) will be accepted.
- Children and Teens between the ages of 12 and 17: Full vaccination protocol at least two weeks after receipt of the final dose of Pfizer-BioNTech or any WHO approved vaccine. Children under the age of 12 are not required to show proof of vaccination.
Guests who cannot meet the above requirements should not travel to the ship as they will be unable to board.
Face Coverings:
- Effective on 5/7/22 and beyond masks are optional on all sailings, unless visiting ports in Greece or Italy. In these ports, masks are required while indoors.
- Italian ports specifically require KN95/FFP2 type masks.
- Adhere to local regulations when visiting ports.
Effective 6/12/22, guests will no longer be required to show proof of negative Covid test to return to the United States.
In order to best comply with local regulations, all guests who require proof of a negative COVID-19 test in order to return to their home country, will now have the following options:
- Purchase an easy-to-use telemedicine kit onboard (subject to availability)
- Visit a local clinic
For an easy-to-use online tool for locating COVID-19 testing providers around the world, please visit www.TestForTravel.com.
MALTA FORMS
Going Ashore:
All Guests who do not hold an EU-COVID certificate and intending to go ashore will need to use VeriFLY.
- After creating a secure profile on their mobile device, passengers will upload vaccine information and other documentation as required directly into the VeriFLY app.
- Under the "Add other" section, select "Malta arrivals". Once the information is completed and vaccine picture is uploaded, you have successfully submitted for review.
- The VeriFLY app will verify that the passenger's information matches the requirements set by Malta and displays a simple pass or fail message.
- Following that, the passenger will be guided to fill in the Passenger Locator Form for entry into Malta.
- The VeriFLY app is available on Google Play and on the Apple App Store, and users shall be able to activate their “Trip to Malta” pass, which encapsulates the requirements for entry into Malta. It is highly recommended that guests download the app and complete the required information prior to embarkation.
The above will not be required for guests opting to remain onboard the ship and not proceed ashore.