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Guests travelling from the United States or Canada or one of the high-risk areas
Starting on December 16, 2021 and for all departures till January 31st included, the following is required to board:
- The original or digital certificate that shows evidence of a complete vaccination cycle or COVID-19 healing certification for all guests older than 12 years.
- It is required to purchase a Travel insurance that covers Covid. Guests have the option of purchasing Costa's Carefree Travel Protection or their preferred travel insurance.
- Depending on the embarkation pot, our protocols may have additional requirements. Please continue continue below to learn more.
What you need to board:
- Vaccination Certificate: Guest must present at the time of entry into Italy, in paper or digital form, issued by the competent health authority of the country of origin a vaccination certificate confirming the fact that guest has completed the prescribed anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination for at least 14 days.
- Certificate of recovery: Can also be presented, must be valid for 180 days from the date of the first positive test.
- Negative Test results: In addition, it is also necessary to present the negative result of a molecular or antigenic test carried out in the 72 hours before entering Italy. Children under the age of 6 are exempted from taking the pre-departure test.
- Passenger Locator Form: Completion of the Passenger Locator Form - Digital localization form - before entering Italy. This is located on MyCosta.com and may be completed during web check-in.
To be able to embark on a cruise to the Caribbean the following required:
- Valid passport (valid at least 6 months after the cruise)
- Original or complete digital vaccination certificate proving the conclusion of the entire vaccination cycle. (The QR Code alone will not entitle the guest to board)
- Travel insurance that covers Covid
- a negative PCR molecular test carried out within 72 hours before the start of the trip.
- a negative antigen test carried out within 24 hours prior to boarding.
Do I need a vaccine to travel on a Costa Cruise?
Most destinations included in these itineraries impose vaccination as an entry requirement for foreign travelers. Therefore, all Guests who have booked or will book a cruise in the 2021/2022 season in the Caribbean and the United Arab Emirates must have completed the complete vaccination cycle.
Guests are considered fully vaccinated if they have received their second dose in a 2-dose series, (or single dose e.g. in case J&J vaccine) at least 14 days prior to the cruise.
A not fully vaccinated guest is considered to be someone:
- Who has not received his second dose in a 2-dose series, (or their single dose, e.g. in case J&J) at least 14 days prior to the cruise; or
- Someone who is vaccinated but unwilling or unable to show their proof of vaccination;
Can we have mixed vaccinations?
Guests who received mixed combination of COVID-19 vaccine are accepted as long as they are able to show a fully vaccinated proof as provided by their relevant health authority.
We do not collect vaccination cards or store proof of vaccination. Those cruise lines that have vaccine requirements to cruise will likely ask for proof at the time of boarding.
If vaccinated, will I still need to provide a negative covid test before leaving for the destination? PCR or Antigenic?
For Caribbean cruises, Guests will be asked at the Terminal prior to boarding to present the original or digital certificate proving completion of the entire vaccination cycle along with a negative pre-trip molecular test carried out in the previous 72 hours plus a negative antigen test carried out in the 24 hours prior to boarding.
Do I need to wear a mask?
Costa will require protective masks (surgical or higher protection masks) must be worn when in public areas while on board.
Things to know:
- The crew will also have the necessary protective equipment to be able to do their job to the highest health standards.
Can I get off the ship at port?
In order to protect your health Costa requires all guests to purchase one of their safe shore excursions to get off the ship.
Things to know:
- Costa excursions have new procedures to ensure social distancing, thanks to limited group size and the use of disposable headphones to make for a better experience.
- Costa buses are sanitized after every use and will have reduced occupancy.
- Additional health screenings may be required by local health officials before disembarkation in certain ports
These restrictions are under the control of local government and are subject to change without advance notice, so we encourage guests to come prepared for potential mask requirements ashore.
Health & Safety on the Ship
All Costa ships are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to every voyage, consistently and frequently throughout your sailing, with disinfecting cleaning agents and techniques that have been certified by health authorities as effective against SARS-Cov-2 (coronavirus).
The Costa dining experience will be changed to eliminate person-to-person contact while maintaining the delicious and elegant experiences guests enjoy by having tables spaced out, extended meal times and smartphone menus.
Things to know:
- Public areas are sanitized several times a day with new disinfection methods including virus-killing nebulizers
- Your cabin is also subject to a virus-killing disinfection carried out by qualified personnel and is cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis
- On board ship, the air you breathe is of high quality thanks to the new high efficiency filters. Our on-board ventilation systems offer optimal filtering of fresh air from outside, minimizing the circulation of internal air.
- On board ship, the air you breathe is of high quality thanks to the new high efficiency filters. Our on-board ventilation systems offer optimal filtering of fresh air from outside, minimizing the circulation of internal air.
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