AndrewPunch Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 We have a Sept cruise booked out of Italy. I am reading the covid vaccine requirements and having it jive with the USA recommendations seems odd. We got our boosters back in October and will be outside of the 270 days to be considered "up to date" by EMA/EU standards. Do we go get another shot outside of the 2 shot with a booster series to be up to date? or is the USA 3 shot series enough? @Matt another good topic for the European summer cruise series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 It's 270 days to be considered fully vaxxed. You would be allowed on the ship, but would have to follow the unvaccinated protocol. It may not mean much, but it could affect certain ports. If it were me, I would get the booster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewlyRoyalBuckeye Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 I believe as long as you have had the 2 shot series and booster, you are considered up to date even if your booster was outside the 270 days. I think they are trying to say if you are outside 270 days, you should have the booster in addition to the 2 shot series. RCs wording on this is a bit clunky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris 12 Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Hi we are sailing out of civitacchia Italy may 7 and have to have antigen test no more than one day before sailing but we are travelling from uk all day anybody know anywhere we can get tested in civitacchia on Saturday before cruise royal caribbean have been no help whatsoever if I wasn’t so looking forward to the cruise would tell them to shove it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colombia20102018 Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Is the booster required for all European cruises or only the ones departing from Italy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewPunch Posted April 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 The way I am reading it you have to have received a shot within 270 days of your cruise which for us would be a 4th shot/2nd booster, not currently with the CDC guidelines. I don't want to deal with the testing to go to the ports, just don't know if I need another shot to meet EU guidelines. Of course got 5 months for this to change as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spang1974 Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 On 4/25/2022 at 5:47 PM, AndrewPunch said: The way I am reading it you have to have received a shot within 270 days of your cruise which for us would be a 4th shot/2nd booster, not currently with the CDC guidelines. I don't want to deal with the testing to go to the ports, just don't know if I need another shot to meet EU guidelines. Of course got 5 months for this to change as well. There guidelines for Europe are ALL over the place. They state you must be up to date according to the EMA. If you go to the EMA website it clearly states they have nothing to do with travel recommendations and that their sole purpose is to approve vaccinations and medicines for use in the EU, LOL. I have got 5 months to go as well and I am just not gonna worry about it until 30 days to go. I to had my booster in October 2021 and live in the UK where a 4th is not an option for my age group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 The wording on the vaccination requirements section of the "Getting ready to sail page" has been updated in the last 24 hours or so. Note in particular the addition of the sentence I have highlighted below, which is in line with the EU's definition of "up-to-date", given that boosters currently have no expiry date. So, if you have had a booster, it doesn't matter when you had it; you're good to go and don't need another. Vaccination Requirement All Royal Caribbean guests age 12 and older must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination with the final dose administered at least 14 days before sailing. For the best experience on cruises from Italy, we strongly recommend that guests age 6 and up should be “up to date” on their COVID-19 vaccination per the European Medicines Agency (EMA). To be considered up to date by all European countries we sail to, your vaccination must meet both of the following requirements. You received your most recent vaccine dose no more than 9 months (270 days) ago. This could have been the final dose in your original vaccine series (or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson), or a booster dose. Guests that have received a booster dose will qualify regardless of the amount of time that has passed since receiving their booster. NewlyRoyalBuckeye, Spang1974 and MaryS 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Spang1974 said: There guidelines for Europe are ALL over the place. They state you must be up to date according to the EMA. If you go to the EMA website it clearly states they have nothing to do with travel recommendations I believe the main issue is the fact countries have different requirements so RC has just decided 2 vaccines and booster for all sailings no matter where about in Europe sailing is from. Spang1974 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spang1974 Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 44 minutes ago, FionaMG said: The wording on the vaccination requirements section of the "Getting ready to sail page" has been updated in the last 24 hours or so. Note in particular the addition of the sentence I have highlighted below, which is in line with the EU's definition of "up-to-date", given that boosters currently have no expiry date. So, if you have had a booster, it doesn't matter when you had it; you're good to go and don't need another. Vaccination Requirement All Royal Caribbean guests age 12 and older must present proof of full COVID-19 vaccination with the final dose administered at least 14 days before sailing. For the best experience on cruises from Italy, we strongly recommend that guests age 6 and up should be “up to date” on their COVID-19 vaccination per the European Medicines Agency (EMA). To be considered up to date by all European countries we sail to, your vaccination must meet both of the following requirements. You received your most recent vaccine dose no more than 9 months (270 days) ago. This could have been the final dose in your original vaccine series (or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson), or a booster dose. Guests that have received a booster dose will qualify regardless of the amount of time that has passed since receiving their booster. Finally they have clarified things:) Woohoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 I just read through the current sailing rules for Spain departure. Adults over 270 days since vaccination can sail without booster but require testing done on ship at $55 before going on shore in France and Italy. It doesn’t state if this test must be done for each stop or one test covers all stops. I submitted this question to Royal and will post their reply. ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 On 4/25/2022 at 12:31 PM, Chris 12 said: Hi we are sailing out of civitacchia Italy may 7 and have to have antigen test no more than one day before sailing but we are travelling from uk all day anybody know anywhere we can get tested in civitacchia on Saturday before cruise royal caribbean have been no help whatsoever if I wasn’t so looking forward to the cruise would tell them to shove it You might want to order test kits from Royal/Optum now so you have a backup -- you would need internet access to arrange a proctored test with your kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 1 hour ago, ChessE4 said: You might want to order test kits from Royal/Optum now so you have a backup -- you would need internet access to arrange a proctored test with your kit. Could be wrong but dont think these tests are available in UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 Am I reading correctly that if you were vaccinated less than 270 days before embarkation, you will be allowed entry even if you are not boosted? We have a family member that is vaxxed but not boosted yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted April 27, 2022 Report Share Posted April 27, 2022 17 minutes ago, Va4fam said: Am I reading correctly that if you were vaccinated less than 270 days before embarkation, you will be allowed entry even if you are not boosted? We have a family member that is vaxxed but not boosted yet. I believe it needs to be less than 270 days before final disembarkation but, yes, because that would be classed as up-to-date. Once you pass that 270 day deadline you'd be fully vaxxed but not up-to-date. Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 On 4/25/2022 at 12:31 PM, Chris 12 said: Hi we are sailing out of civitacchia Italy may 7 and have to have antigen test no more than one day before sailing but we are travelling from uk all day anybody know anywhere we can get tested in civitacchia on Saturday before cruise royal caribbean have been no help whatsoever if I wasn’t so looking forward to the cruise would tell them to shove it If you’re on Facebook, join this group and ask. It’s a tour outfit but they are very responsive to questions https://www.facebook.com/groups/455146132364742/?ref=share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 19 hours ago, Ray said: Could be wrong but dont think these tests are available in UK Correct, I read they only ship to US. Didn't know OP was from UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 2 hours ago, ChessE4 said: Correct, I read they only ship to US. Didn't know OP was from UK. All of these test requirements fry my brain i know it was bad enough for me planning to go to US which was only one rule, so i cannot begin to imagine how stressful it is for those other side of pond wanting to visit a few countries in EU where rules differ depending which country you are in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 38 minutes ago, Ray said: All of these test requirements fry my brain i know it was bad enough for me planning to go to US which was only one rule, so i cannot begin to imagine how stressful it is for those other side of pond wanting to visit a few countries in EU where rules differ depending which country you are in. I know. What a pain in the neck. Currently, most European countries seem to be 2 days, which isn't too bad, but Italy and Greece are both just 1 day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted April 28, 2022 Report Share Posted April 28, 2022 I have found the info on the Celebrity site (yes I know it is not Royal) to be quite useful in regards to the travel requirements. You can click on Europe and then see the other choices within there.https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea/travel ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carotthat Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 RC's view regarding kids 6up is also quite confusing not to say EMA counterproductive: Having recovered from an infection is absolutely sufficient for Europe for some months. But not for RC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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