Health and Safety Protocols Celestyal Cruises 2022

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Health and Safety Protocols Celestyal Cruises 202204.02.2022 16:48

Celestyal Crystal 2022 Health and Safety Protocols

• All guests aged 12 and over (inclusive) need vaccines recognized by the Greek government!

Valid vaccines are: Pfizer BioNtech, Moderna, Astra Zeneca / Oxford, Novavax, Johnson + Johnson / Janssen, Sinovac Biotech, Gamaleya (Sputnik), Cansino Biologics, Sinopharm.

Information subject to change: Learn more about approved vaccines and conditions for visiting Greece

BEFORE CRUISE

You have booked a cruise with a representative of Celestyal Cruises in Ukraine and are preparing for your unforgettable trip!

What is important to know before a cruise on one of the Celestyal Cruises ships and what to do before a cruise:

Vaccinations – all guests from 12 years of age (inclusive) need vaccines, recognized by the Greek government!

All guests aged 12 and over must present Greek government-approved COVID-19 vaccinations;

- You must have two doses of the same vaccine when you arrive in Greece. After the second dose, a minimum of 14 days must pass (up to 7 months at the end of the tour);

- If more than 7 months have passed since the second dose of the vaccine, then you need to get a booster dose of the same vaccine as you did before.

Also for cruises on Celestyal Cruises is a certificate of recovery from COVID-19. Certificates issued no more than 3 months before the end of the tour are allowed. *Individually sent to the cruise company before booking the cruise, for confirmation.

- Children from 6 to 11 years old (inclusive) must provide an antigen test, which is done no later than 48 hours before boarding.

- In addition, guests over 60 years of age (inclusive) and guests with underlying medical conditions are strongly advised to visit a doctor for a preliminary medical consultation to determine if they are ready to travel

PLF (Passenger Search Form) of Greece

- Must be completed before arriving in Greece!

- PLF form at any time, but no later than 23:59 the day before departure. Example: departing on 02.02.2022. The PLF form must be completed by 02/01/2022 (until 23:59). Of course, we do not recommend delaying it this way, as there may be technical failures in the operation of the site or there may be other reasons that may affect the filling out of the form.

Instructions for filling out PLF (Passenger Search Form) Greece

BOARDING

Documents for check-in (boarding) on board

- Cruise ticket. Issued to you by your cruise expert 7 days before the start of the cruise;

- The passport;

- The Public Health Questionnaire, which can be downloaded here;

- Certificate of vaccine against COVID-19 (wrote above).

Rapid antigen test

During the boarding process, you will need to pass a rapid antigen test:

- The test is required for landing;

- It is free (the cruise company does it at its own expense);

- Cruises of 7 nights or more will require another rapid antigen test prior to disembarkation (end of cruise).

Baggage

Your baggage will be tagged at check-in and will be sanitized before being loaded onto the ship and delivered to your cabin.

ON BOARD (IN CRUISE)

Passenger search form for a cruise ship

You will need to download and fill out a cruise ship passenger search form. This form is also provided on board.

Onboard protocols

- Local legislation protocols require daily temperature checks for all guests and crew members. For this, thermal imagers are installed on the liner. Thermal scanners are located by the elevators on your deck. Please remember to use these scanners every day no later than 12:00 or before you go ashore, whichever comes first.

- On board, you must wear a mask in all areas, except when eating or drinking. Masks are not required in outdoor areas such as pools or outdoor terraces (unless they are overcrowded and social distancing cannot be maintained).

Failure to comply with medical protocols and use PPE on board will result in denied boarding.

- Disinfection on board the liner is carried out several times a day. Each passenger must use the wash basins and

Services on board. If possible, use the booking forms or call from your cabin to book any services. Meals will be provided in a la carte restaurants and in the format ..

Training alert on the first day of the cruise.

You are required by maritime law to participate in drills/drills.

Due to social distancing restrictions, the programs have been changed:

- Gatherings are no longer held on decks. During the alarm, you need to be in the cabin and turn on the TV. It will host a full demonstration and provide all the information according to the drill.

- After watching the video, check if the wardrobe has the necessary life jackets. If you do not find life jackets, then be sure to call the reception (registration desk).

- The last step to complete the safety briefing is to proceed to the assigned assembly point. This is written on the back of your boarding pass and also on the back of your cabin/suite door. You must proceed to the muster point within two hours of boarding and scan your boarding pass at the muster point scanner. This is mandatory and checks will be made to ensure compliance.