Great news! Silversea Cruise ships will be back in the water starting July! We are your resource for the most up to date information around vaccination & testing requirements, whether you will need a mask, taking shore excursions, and health & safety measurements taken by the cruise line.
Do I need a Vaccine to travel on a Silversea Cruise?
Silversea Cruises will require all embarking crew and guests must have received their second vaccine shot (if applicable) at least two weeks prior to their sail date in order to board our ships. In addition, all crew and guests will be required to take a COVID-19 test prior to boarding.
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.
Things to know:
• In accordance with the EU Healthy Gateways latest recommendations, all guests will be required to take a complimentary COVID-19 rapid antigen test prior to boarding and halfway through the voyage.
• Only those who test negative will be permitted to board our ships.
• All guests will undergo a pre-embarkation health screening including an enhanced health questionnaire and daily touchless temperature checks.
Do I need to wear a mask?
In accordance with the EU Healthy Gateways latest recommendations, guests will be required to wear a mask in all indoor public areas, terminals and during shore excursions. Crew will be wearing masks at all times.
Things to know:
• Nevertheless, guests will not be required to wear masks while seated in restaurants, at tables in bars, and in outdoor areas in which physical distancing can be maintained.
• Silversea is constantly monitoring the public health guidelines and will modify its policies accordingly.
Can I get off the ship at port?
Our itineraries have been revised to include only low-risk destinations with approved contingency plans.
In accordance with the EU Healthy Gateways, guests wishing to go ashore in port will only be allowed to do so with a verified shore excursion party. These verified shore excursions ensure that all Silversea health and safety measures are met, including mandatory testing of all tour guides.
Things to know:
• As a reminder, one excursion per port per day is already included in the cruise fare and can be selected from our ‘included shore excursions’ selection.
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
Extensive cleaning and sanitation measures have been introduced to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness are met. These around the clock measures include constant sanitation of public and high-traffic areas. The buffets will be open, with crew members serving all guests.
Things to know:
• Suites will be disinfected twice daily.
• Departure terminals will be subject to continual disinfection on all surfaces both before and after embarkation.
• Where permitted, we will implement fogging to sanitize hard to reach and potentially hazardous areas.
• Upon embarkation, guests will be provided with a portable sanitization kit, which will include hospital grade hand sanitizer.
• Hand sanitizing points will be placed in easily accessible and strategic points throughout the ship.