Disney Cruise Line health and safety protocols!

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Disney Cruise Line health and safety protocols!11.02.2022 17:30

At this time, Disney Cruise Line continues to require that all eligible guests (as required by the US) be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as determined by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during sailing time.

• This is a requirement for all Guests (US and international) aged 5 and over.

• Guests who are not eligible for vaccinations due to age must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result (paid by the Guest) taken between 3 days and 24 hours prior to departure date.

• Guests aged 4 and under must meet testing requirements. The test must be a NAAT test, a rapid PCR test, or a laboratory PCR test. Rapid antigen tests are not accepted.

The main thing you need to know:

Vaccination against COVID-19

Based on recommendations from the CDC and the World Health Organization, Disney Cruise Line accepts the following types of vaccines:

Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, Covisield, Novavax, Sinopharm BBIBP-CorV (VeroCell), Sinovac-CoronaVac and Covavaxin (Bharat Biotech).

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) specifies a full vaccination 14 days after receiving:

• A single dose of a single-dose vaccine received;

• Second dose of the 2-dose vaccine you received;

• Complete batch of active (not placebo) COVID-19 vaccine in US COVID-19 vaccine trials by AstraZeneca or Novavax.;

• Second dose of any combination of current COVID-19 vaccines (given at least 17 days apart);

Testing for COVID-19

• Pre-travel COVID-19 testing: Guests who are ineligible for vaccination due to age must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test (paid by the Guest) taken between 3 days and 24 hours prior to departure date. Guests aged 4 and under must complete testing requirements.

• The test must be a NAAT test, a rapid PCR test, or a laboratory PCR test. Rapid antigen tests are not accepted. Disney Cruise Line secured a special price of $98.33 per PCR test (including a 3.5% processing fee) through a third party provider, Inspire Diagnostics. Guests can also get their test from any independent test provider.

• Upload proof of vaccination or COVID-19 test results: To sail, all guests (adults and children, regardless of age) must upload their vaccination proof or negative COVID-19 test results on the Inspire Diagnostics Safe Passage website . The parent or legal guardian will need to use their account to provide this information on behalf of the minor. To learn more about how to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result, visit Before Leaving Home: Know Before You Go.

• Guests who have recently recovered from COVID-19: In some cases, people who have recently recovered from COVID-19 may still test positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus. If guests test positive for SARS-CoV-2 within 11 to 90 days prior to their sailing date, they may be considered 90-day recovered. Subject to proper documentation and subsequent approval, Guests deemed '90 Day Recovered' are not required to participate in pre-departure, embarkation or disembarkation testing for COVID-19. For details on what documentation is required, see . on the Before You Leave Home: Know Before You Go page.

• COVID-19 testing upon boarding: All guests, regardless of age or vaccination status, must complete a COVID-19 test (paid by Disney Cruise Line and performed by Inspire Diagnostics) at the terminal prior to boarding. This will be the second of two COVID-19 PCR tests required for unvaccinated Guests. Guests who test positive for COVID-19, those sharing a cabin, and their close contacts will be denied boarding.

• Disembarkation Day COVID-19 Testing: All unvaccinated guests traveling for 5 nights or more must undergo a COVID-19 antigen test (paid for by Disney Cruise Line) on board the day prior to disembarkation.

• Post-Cruise Testing Service for Returning Guests: Their country or state health authorities may require some Guests to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 antigen test or PCR test prior to flight home. Inspire Diagnostics, Disney Cruise Line's third-party testing provider, offers this add-on service for $98.33 per person for PCR testing and $41.40 per person for antigen testing. Guests are responsible for knowing what type of test is required in their country/state (PCR or antigen) and the time frame within which it must be performed. Testing is carried out at the terminal after disembarking from the ship. Getting a result The test takes between 45 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the type of test. This service is available for cruises starting January 31, 2022 or later. For more information and to book an appointment, visit the Safe Passage website.

Face masks

All guests (ages 2 and over, including those fully vaccinated against COVID-19) must wear face coverings indoors. Exceptions are when Guests are in their cabins or actively eating or drinking (while still and maintaining appropriate physical distance). Face coverings are not required for Guests outdoors, on board the ship and in designated areas. Face coverings may be required at ports of call as required by local authorities.

Neck gaiters, open-chin triangular bandannas, and face coverings containing flaps, mesh material, or openings of any type are not currently acceptable face coverings as directed by health authorities. Costume masks are not considered appropriate and are not allowed to be worn.

The use of face coverings is not a substitute for physical distancing.

Disney Cruise Line Navigator App

Download the latest version of our app on your mobile device with location services and notifications enabled.

Help maintain physical distancing with these helpful features in the new and improved Disney Cruise Line Navigator app:

• Live Chat for Guest Services: Chat directly with members of the Guest Services team—in addition to our Dining and Port Adventures teams—using our new live chat feature.

• Virtual Queue: Use our new Virtual Queue to easily disembark a vessel at all ports of call.

• The details you need: View digital menus, event schedules, place and location descriptions, and more.

• Explore the ship: Find what you're looking for with deck plans showing restaurants, shops and more near you.

If you haven't already, be sure to download the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app today!

Available for iPhone®, iPad® and Android™ smartphones. Message, data and roaming charges may apply. Availability is subject to mobile phone limitations and features and may vary by mobile phone or service provider. Coverage and app stores are not available everywhere. If you are under the age of 18, first get parental permission.

Online registration

Be sure to complete your online check-in at least one day before your departure date. This step-by-step process includes filling out important cruise paperwork as well as choosing your port arrival time, which you will need to complete before heading to the terminal. Please note that all guests, including Platinum members, must select a port arrival time before proceeding to the cruise terminal. Checking in online early helps with physical distancing and shortens the time spent at the cruise terminal before boarding the ship. Please note that Guests will not be allowed to enter the terminal or car park until the scheduled arrival time. Guests who arrive early will be asked to return at their scheduled arrival time, and Guests arriving after their scheduled time may be delayed and asked to wait after those who arrive at their scheduled time. Start online registration.