Norwegian Cruise Line - Safety and Health Protocols

For the Norwegian Cruise Line, health and safety comes first. It is for this reason that safety protocols have been developed together with leading medical professionals.
The cruise company follows the basic rules of safety and health. But because each country has its own characteristics, there are also sections of the protocols, which differ depending on the region and ports of call.
Cruise operator For Gates, as the official representative of Norwegian Cruise Line in Ukraine, has analyzed all the nuances and details of these documents especially for you.

BASIC SECURITY PROTOCOLS Norwegian Cruise Line
1. Vaccination against COVID-19
All guests and crew must be fully vaccinated. Vaccines are accepted as fully approved or approved for emergency use by the US FDA or the World Health Organization. All doses of your vaccine should be from the same manufacturer and the same type (eg mRNA) in the required number of doses to be considered fully administered (eg 2 doses of Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, etc. or 1 injection of Johnson and Johnson). The guest is considered fully vaccinated 14 days after the end of vaccination.
 US FDA approved vaccines.
 Vaccines of the World Health Organization are allowed
* Vaccine policies are subject to change. Check with For Gates cruise experts for information.
 
2. Norwegian Cruise Line boarding protocols.
 
On cruises with departure until 28.02.2022
All guests will be required to take a COVID-19 antigen test, which is conducted and paid for by the cruise company, before boarding the liner and receiving a negative result. Any positive antigen test will be confirmed by PCR. Guests are also responsible for complying with all local health and safety requirements, which may include additional testing.
In addition, although guests will be tested on COVID-19 upon arrival at the terminal before boarding, we strongly recommend that you test yourself at home before departure.
On cruises departing from 01.03.2022
At check-in, all guests must provide before boarding:
- Negative result of PCR test (in English with the seal of the laboratory / clinic), made 72 hours before boarding (48 hours for landing in US ports).
- Negative result of the antigen test (in English with the seal of the laboratory / clinic), made 72 hours before boarding (48 hours for landing in US ports).
You can also find a lab to do a pre-cruise test at the following services:
- TestForTravel.com is an easy-to-use online tool for finding COVID-19 testing service providers worldwide. Just enter your zip code or city and country, and addresses, contact information, and test hours will appear on the website. It also allows you to search by type of test - PCR or Antigen.
- In addition, such services offer a proven third party or testing at home under medical supervision: https://www.emed.com/ or testing service BioReference-Scarlett Concierge.
* These services are recommended by the Norwegian Cruise Line.
 

1. Socially responsible registration
In the cruise terminal there is a step-by-step process of boarding. To simplify registration, documents are signed electronically.
 
2. Facial masks
All guests of the liner and crew members must wear masks on board while indoors, except:
- eating or drinking;
- being at the table in restaurants, cafes and bars;
- Staying in your cabin.
* Masks are also needed outdoors, when it is impossible to maintain a physical distance of at least two meters.
3. Control of the maximum number of passengers
Depending on the requirements of international security organizations, Norwegian Cruise Line will monitor the number of cabins sold to ensure the most comfortable and safe stay on board its cruise liners.
 
4. Sanitary treatment of hands
Even before the pandemic on cruise liners, special attention was paid to cleanliness and hygiene. To do this, on board cruise liners, in most public places, there are washbasins and sanitizers, which will allow you to maintain good hand hygiene.
 
SAFETY ON BOARD Norwegian Cruise Line.
Permanent disinfection throughout the ship
Comprehensive advanced cleaning and sanitation protocols using EPA-approved disinfectants were used throughout the cruise.
Modernized medical air filters
Norwegian Cruise Line has high-performance medical air filters, MERV 13 or HEPA, capable of removing 99.9% of airborne pathogens, including COVID-19, and introducing new bipolar ionization technology.
Extended on-board medical teams and medical services
We have improved our on-board medical capabilities through additional staff and improved facilities, including new and upgraded equipment and partnerships with onshore medical facilities.
 
Specialist in Public Health
All vessels will sail with a special sanitary doctor on board, who will monitor the daily sanitation and cleanliness of all public places and living quarters.
 
SECURITY IN THE PORT AND ACCESS TO THE COAST
Specialists of the cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line constantly monitor the sanitary situation around the world and, if necessary, change or cancel routes to dangerous areas.
Access to shore is free, unless prohibited by law of the country where the liner is located.
* According to local government regulations, visits to Italian ports and the port of Colon in Panama are only possible as part of coastal excursions from cruise companies.
More detailed information about each region below:
IMPORTANT: The information is constantly updated. Be sure to consult with your Fort Gates manager before booking a cruise!
 
Protocols of cruises in the Bahamas
Country requirements:
Currently, the Bahamas will only accept vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Janssen and AstraZeneca / Oxford.
Guests fully vaccinated with Sinopharm BIBP and Sinovac will not be allowed to go ashore at the port of Bahamas, but they will be able to go on a cruise and stay on board while the liner is in port.
 
Bermuda cruise protocols
Country requirements:
Bermuda requires all guests to pass a PCR test on COVID-19 within 96 hours before departure.
All guests must register on the Bermuda Tourism website and download a negative test result within 72 hours of boarding. The registration form can be found here. The travel permit number will be issued by Bermuda after approval:
- registration must be completed no later than one week before the cruise!
- PCR test results should be downloaded at the same time as vaccination confirmation. Do not download one without the other, as the application will be rejected.
- The travel permit number will be issued by Bermuda after approval.
In addition to the COVID-19 antigen test, you will have a PCR test upon arrival at the cruise terminal.
If you have booked two or more cruises in a row, you must pass a new PCR test on COVID-19, submit a new application for a travel authorization and obtain a new travel authorization number for the second flight. The PCR test will be performed on board at the medical center.

Terms of testing and approval in Bermuda

STEP 1. Two weeks before departure: Book a COVID-19 PCR test as early as possible on the Wednesday before departure.
STAGE 2 - Day 1 - 96 hours: Take a pre-booked PCR test on COVID-19 early in the morning; be sure to take the PCR test for COVID-19.
STEP 3 - Day 2 - 72 hours: Fill in the application for a travel permit and upload your negative PCR result to COVID-19 and a vaccination card to obtain a "Bahamas form". .
STEP 4 - Day 4 - 24 hours: Obtain a rejected or approved "Bahamas Form". Failure to do so will jeopardize your cruise. Follow the instructions in the email sent to you by the Government of Bermuda.
STAGE 5 - Day 5 - Boarding Day: A "Bahamas form" must be approved for boarding the ship. On this day, the cruise company will perform two tests on COVID-19 (antigen test and nasopharyngeal PCR test) at the same time in the cruise terminal before boarding the ship.
Caribbean cruise protocols
Country requirements
Puerto Rico:
Non-Puerto Rican residents departing on the day of disembarkation: no additional tests required
Non-Puerto Rican residents staying overnight in Puerto Rico after a cruise: Must be tested for COVID-19 antigen within 48 hours of disembarking.
* Norwegian Cruise Line does the test for an additional fee:
- $ 99 per person for an antigen test
- $ 150 per person for PCR test (if required)
Colon, Panama:
to go ashore, guests must provide a certificate of vaccination.
Grenada: All guests must apply for a Pure Safe travel permit prior to the trip. The permit form must be completed before the start of the trip and can be found here: https://covid19.gov.gd/
 
Coastal excursions

Access to the shore is possible only as part of excursions from the cruise company to:
1. Panama - only as part of excursions from a cruise company
2. Jamaica - Guests are not allowed to leave the port of Ocho Rios. Access to the shore is possible under one of the following conditions:
- as part of excursions from a cruise company
- or to visit Island Village, Harbor Shops and the Taj Mahal. These shops are closed to the public on ship days and open only to cruise passengers.
3. Saint Lucia - only as part of excursions from a cruise company
4. Barbados:
- as part of excursions from a cruise company
- Excursions from independent tour operators and taxi operators authorized by the Government of Barbados, subject to the relevant health and safety requirements (booked in advance).
5. Grenada:
- as part of excursions from a cruise company
- as part of excursions from independent tour operators and taxi operators (booked in advance).
 
Cruise protocols in CROATIA
Country requirements
Currently, the Croatian government will consider guests fully vaccinated only if they have received their vaccines less than 365 days before arriving in Croatia.
- Guests with 2 doses of vaccine. The 2nd dose must be received 365 days before arrival in the port of Croatia.
- Guests with 1 dose of vaccine (single-dose vaccine). The vaccine must be received 365 days before arrival in Croatia.
* Guests who have received 2 doses of 2 doses of vaccine or 1 dose of vaccine more than 365 days before arrival in Croatia will not be able to go ashore.
Protocols of cruises in FRANCE
Country requirements
Guests must provide a vaccination certificate in order to go ashore.
Requirements for masks
On European cruises, EU Healthy Gateways requires all guests to wear masks on board. Exception: while eating or drinking, or staying in your own cabin.
 
Protocols of cruises in the MEDITERRANEAN and Greek islands
Country requirements
Italy:
- Before entering the country, fill in the digital form of the EU passenger's location (dPLF).
- Passengers who have been in one of the countries banned by the Italian government for the last 15 days will be denied boarding.
Click here for more information.
Spain:
The Spanish government requires that all travelers entering Spain complete a health control form before entering the country.
Greece:
The Greek government requires all travelers entering Greece to complete a Passenger Location Form (PLF) before entering the country. This must be done no later than 23:59 the day before entering Greece:
- Only one PLF should be submitted per family.
- After completing the PLF, travelers will receive a unique QR code.
Requirements for masks
On European cruises, EU Healthy Gateways requires all guests to wear masks on board. Exception: while eating or drinking, or staying in your own cabin.
- Guests should wear masks outdoors when social distancing is not possible.
- Guests must also follow local rules when visiting the ports of call.
Coastal excursions
- Access to the shore is possible only as part of excursions from a cruise company.
Minutes of cruises in Mexico
Requirements for masks
When going ashore, guests must bring a face mask and vaccination certificate.
 
Protocols of cruises in South America
Country requirements
Argentina:
- A negative PCR test performed not earlier than 48 hours prior to boarding is required for boarding.
- All guests must fill out a form to visit all ports along the route. The form can be found here: https://ddjj.migraciones.gob.ar/app/home.php
Uruguay:
- All guests must complete an online health declaration form before entering all Uruguayan ports. The form can be found here: https://declaracionjurada.ingresoauruguay.gub.uy/ING
Chile:
- All guests must fill out a form and an application to visit all ports along the route. The application can be found here: www.c19.cl, the pass form can be found here: https://mevacuno.gob.cl/
* All of the above can be done 15 days before arrival at each port.
 
Protocols of TRANSATLANTIC CRUISES
Country requirements
- All guests traveling to the United States must pass a PCR test on board the liner.