MSC Health and Safety Measures
Vaccinated Guests
What testing information do I need to know for my upcoming cruise?
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For U.S. and Puerto Rico residents departing on cruises from U.S. and non-U.S. ports:
- For most guests, testing is recommended but no longer required within 3 days of embarkation prior to their vacation.
Unvaccinated Guests
Can I sail without a COVID-19 vaccine?
- Vaccination is recommended but not required.
What testing information do I need to know for my upcoming cruise?
For guests sailing from a U.S. port with stops in Cartagena (Colombia):
- Vaccinated guests are recommended but not required to test for COVID-19 within 3 days of embarkation prior to their vacation.
- All guests ages 5 years old or older who are unvaccinated or do not have proof of a vaccine certificate, must show proof of a lab-administered negative COVID-19 viral test (RT-PCR or antigen) taken within 3 days of embarkation. Children under 5 years of age are not required to submit a negative test.
Health and Safety FAQs for All Guests
Will guests be required to wear a mask?
- Masks are recommended on board but not required.
- Masks may be required during the entire embarkation and debarkation process (at the home port and port of call), on any transportation, including water shuttles, and when indoors on any MSC tour.
Will there be any restrictions to visit the ports?
Requirements vary by port of call. All vaccinated guests may go ashore on their own in ports where it's permitted. While in port, guests must comply with local guidelines.
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.
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