{"id":42985,"date":"2023-10-03T18:00:33","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T18:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/03\/do-i-need-a-covid-19-test-for-my-cruise-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-10-03T18:00:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T18:00:33","slug":"do-i-need-a-covid-19-test-for-my-cruise-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/03\/do-i-need-a-covid-19-test-for-my-cruise-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I need a COVID-19 test for my cruise? – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The road to the cruise industry’s restart was a long one with lots of twists and turns.<\/p>\n

Now that ships are back in service, the number of COVID-19 deaths is down worldwide, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has scrapped its opt-in protocols for vessels, nearly all cruise lines have walked back their pre-cruise COVID-19 testing requirements.<\/p>\n

Additionally, most countries have waived their test-for-entry requirements. That’s good news for passengers because individual countries often had timelines different from those of cruise lines, making it difficult for travelers to accomplish pre-cruise testing when departing from ports abroad.<\/p>\n

With all of the changes, The Points Guy is here to answer some of your most pressing questions about COVID-19 testing for cruises. For a line-by-line list of current testing and vaccination policies, read our pre-cruise vaccination guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Editor’s note: This article is intended to highlight general rules for most cruise lines. Testing requirements can vary by cruise line and embarkation port. Check with your line and the rules for the country in which you’ll be embarking for the most current information relevant to your itinerary.<\/em><\/p>\n

For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s new cruise newsletter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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