Cunard Health & Safety Protocols
Vaccinated Guests
What testing information do I need to know for my upcoming cruise?
- All guests aged 5 years and over will need to take an antigen test within 2 days prior to arrival at the embarkation terminal.
Unvaccinated Guests
Can I sail without a COVID-19 vaccine?
- All guests aged 12 years and over will need to be fully vaccinated in order to travel with us. Fully vaccinated requires boostered if applicable.
- Children aged 5 to 11 years are not required to be fully vaccinated.
What testing information do I need to know for my upcoming cruise?
- Children aged between five and 11 years who aren’t vaccinated, you will need a medically-observed PCR test, to be taken 2 days prior to arrival at the embarkation terminal. You will need to present their negative test certificate at the ship's terminal.
- All unvaccinated guests aged between five and 11 years will also be required to take a complimentary antigen test (in addition to their pre-cruise PCR test) once they arrive at the terminal.
Health and Safety FAQs for All Guests
What if I have pre-existing medical conditions
Unfortunately, Cunard is unable to accept guests who have the following medical requirements:
- Supplementary oxygen (including via oxygen concentrator).
- Mechanical ventilatory support (except for overnight CPAP for sleep apnea).
- Dialysis.
- Within the 10 days prior to the cruise:
- Have been unwell with confirmed or suspected Covid-19.
- Have lived in the same household or had close contact with someone who has tested positive for Covid-19.
Do I need to wear a mask?
While it is highly recommend that guests wear masks on board, they are only required in the theater, cinema, or if you visit the medical center. Your mask must cover your nose and mouth and be of good quality (ideally medical grade). Re-usable masks should be washed regularly, and visors and face shields aren’t accepted as a substitute for a face mask.
Off the ship, masks are required during embarkation, disembarkation, and when using tender boats. Some destinations may also require you to wear masks when ashore and we recommend taking one with you whenever you disembark the ship.
Can I get off the ship at port?
You’re also welcome to go ashore independently but must adhere to the specific Covid-19 protocols in each destination. As restrictions in each destination are changeable, and some destinations may only allow organized experiences ashore.
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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