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P&O Cruises updates Covid-19 travel requirements
P&O Cruises today (August 12, 2022) announced updated Covid-19 protocols and guidelines, with adjusted pre-travel testing requirements. From Tuesday September 6, 2022 self-testing prior to travel will change from "mandatory" to "highly recommended" for vaccinated guests on the vast majority of holidays. Only guests sailing on longer ...
Vaccination & Testing Policy
Whilst we hope you never have to claim, the policy will ensure you're able to relax and enjoy your holiday knowing you're protected should you need it. When travelling with us, your insurance must include medical and repatriation cover of £2 million minimum and cover for emergency evacuations. You must also make sure your policy includes full ...
Travel Health Advisories
Keep up to date with the latest P&O Cruises travel guidance and learn all about using Future Cruise Credits. ... If your holiday was affected by the update to our vaccination policy announced on the 30 September 2021, you can receive an enhanced Future Cruise Credit worth 125% of monies paid to date towards your holiday. ... Future Cruise ...
Travel Health Advisories FAQs
The P&O Cruises suite of protocols is designed to adapt as needed to evolve to the changing public health situation related to COVID-19. Our protocols will remain under review for future sailings. ... In the coming months we'll be announcing deployment updates for Summer 2023 and Winter 2024.
Travel information
Departing 3 Jan - 8 March 2024. There are port entry requirements on 11 February (Colon) and 17 February (Roatan). 2025. R501 Aurora. Departing 6 Jan - 12 March 2025. Due to the port of call in Brazil 26 January -31 Feb, there are YFVC requirements to enter the ports of Tobago 6 Feb 2025.
PDF HEALTH ADVISORY INFORMATION FOR GUESTS PUBLISHED APRIL 2022
P&O Cruises is committed to delivering the highest standards of health, safety and well-being for our guests, ... need to be fully vaccinated* with an approved COVID-19 vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to travel. If more than 270 days (calculated from the last day of the cruise) have ... We will update 'Our assurance to you' and ...
P&O Cruises Covid rules: Vaccine, test, masks and distancing
All guests will require a negative COVID-19 test at the cruise terminal - provided free of charge. P&O stipulates: "If you're travelling with children aged between five and 17 years old who aren't vaccinated, they will need to take a PCR test within 120 hours prior to travelling to the terminal (again, this will be complimentary).
Essential Information
If you have made your booking directly with P&O Cruises please call our Customer Contact Centre on 0345 355 5111 (calls charged at local rate). Please note that this is for direct bookings only, and any booking that has been made through a travel agent you will be asked to contact them to discuss any changes or cancellations.
Enhanced Heath & Well-being Measures
Enhanced on-board ventilation systems to improve and increase filtration and fresh air. High levels of cleanliness are delivered throughout. Plans in place to manage your medical needs. Our well-being measures are subject to change, and may do so during your cruise, as we work with experts and government bodies to respond to the latest advice.
Cruise FAQs
Prior to Cruise: Should you wish to amend or cancel a Spa Treatment or Services prior to your cruise you can do so by logging onto My P&O Cruises and visiting 'Your Spa Reservations' from the 'Spa' option on the menu ribbon. Cancellations can be made via My P&O Cruises up until 3 days prior to departure free of charge.
Cruises and COVID-19: CDC updates guidance for high-risk travelers
The CDC's website says the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread easily between people in close quarters on ships, and the chance of getting COVID-19 on cruise ships is "high." COVID-19 ...
Covid-19 Assurance Policy
Prior to Boarding. Please note that effective for all P&O Cruises departures on or after 29th August 2023, any guest who is unable to board due to testing positive to COVID-19 will be subject to our cancellation & refund policy. Guests with valid travel insurance should submit a claim with their insurance provider.
Do I need to have a COVID test before my cruise
If you are displaying symptoms when you check-in for your cruise, you will be asked to do a COVID-19 test and will require a negative result to be able to board. If you are unable to cruise due to testing positive to COVID-19 within five days to your cruise, including if you are denied boarding, our cancellation and refund policy will apply.
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"As health protocols for Covid-19 continue to evolve around the world, we have an important update to our pre-cruise vaccination and testing requirements to share with you," P&O Cruises said ...
COVID-19 Acknowledgement for Sailings in Australia
COVID-19 acknowledgement for sailings in Australia. Please read the following page carefully before completing your risk acknowledgement. Please note that these FAQs apply to cruises that include Australian ports of call only. How we mitigate and manage COVID-19 cases on board.
Flexible Cancellation Policy
With the P&O Cruises flexible transfer policy, you have the option to change your booking up to the date the balance for your holiday is due. ... What happens if I test positive for COVID-19 before my holiday? Guests may still be eligible to embark the ship, we would advise guests to wear a facemask to the terminal and to declare their symptoms ...
Cruise Ship Outbreak Updates
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News Updates
At P&O Cruises Australia, we understand the concerns of our guests and travel partners as the effects of COVID-19 continue to evolve and affect how we travel. To provide maximum flexibility and peace of mind, we are pleased to announce an update to P&O Assurance, our temporary payments and cancellation policy, effective immediately.
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P&O Cruises today (August 12, 2022) announced updated Covid-19 protocols and guidelines, with adjusted pre-travel testing requirements. From Tuesday September 6, 2022 self-testing prior to travel will change from "mandatory" to "highly recommended" for vaccinated guests on the vast majority of holidays. Only guests sailing on longer ...
Whilst we hope you never have to claim, the policy will ensure you're able to relax and enjoy your holiday knowing you're protected should you need it. When travelling with us, your insurance must include medical and repatriation cover of £2 million minimum and cover for emergency evacuations. You must also make sure your policy includes full ...
Keep up to date with the latest P&O Cruises travel guidance and learn all about using Future Cruise Credits. ... If your holiday was affected by the update to our vaccination policy announced on the 30 September 2021, you can receive an enhanced Future Cruise Credit worth 125% of monies paid to date towards your holiday. ... Future Cruise ...
The P&O Cruises suite of protocols is designed to adapt as needed to evolve to the changing public health situation related to COVID-19. Our protocols will remain under review for future sailings. ... In the coming months we'll be announcing deployment updates for Summer 2023 and Winter 2024.
Departing 3 Jan - 8 March 2024. There are port entry requirements on 11 February (Colon) and 17 February (Roatan). 2025. R501 Aurora. Departing 6 Jan - 12 March 2025. Due to the port of call in Brazil 26 January -31 Feb, there are YFVC requirements to enter the ports of Tobago 6 Feb 2025.
P&O Cruises is committed to delivering the highest standards of health, safety and well-being for our guests, ... need to be fully vaccinated* with an approved COVID-19 vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to travel. If more than 270 days (calculated from the last day of the cruise) have ... We will update 'Our assurance to you' and ...
All guests will require a negative COVID-19 test at the cruise terminal - provided free of charge. P&O stipulates: "If you're travelling with children aged between five and 17 years old who aren't vaccinated, they will need to take a PCR test within 120 hours prior to travelling to the terminal (again, this will be complimentary).
If you have made your booking directly with P&O Cruises please call our Customer Contact Centre on 0345 355 5111 (calls charged at local rate). Please note that this is for direct bookings only, and any booking that has been made through a travel agent you will be asked to contact them to discuss any changes or cancellations.
Enhanced on-board ventilation systems to improve and increase filtration and fresh air. High levels of cleanliness are delivered throughout. Plans in place to manage your medical needs. Our well-being measures are subject to change, and may do so during your cruise, as we work with experts and government bodies to respond to the latest advice.
Prior to Cruise: Should you wish to amend or cancel a Spa Treatment or Services prior to your cruise you can do so by logging onto My P&O Cruises and visiting 'Your Spa Reservations' from the 'Spa' option on the menu ribbon. Cancellations can be made via My P&O Cruises up until 3 days prior to departure free of charge.
The CDC's website says the virus that causes COVID-19 can spread easily between people in close quarters on ships, and the chance of getting COVID-19 on cruise ships is "high." COVID-19 ...
Prior to Boarding. Please note that effective for all P&O Cruises departures on or after 29th August 2023, any guest who is unable to board due to testing positive to COVID-19 will be subject to our cancellation & refund policy. Guests with valid travel insurance should submit a claim with their insurance provider.
If you are displaying symptoms when you check-in for your cruise, you will be asked to do a COVID-19 test and will require a negative result to be able to board. If you are unable to cruise due to testing positive to COVID-19 within five days to your cruise, including if you are denied boarding, our cancellation and refund policy will apply.
The CDC revised its guidance Thursday, as 91 cruise ships are under investigation for COVID outbreaks onboard. Most cruise lines require adult passengers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
A growing number of cruise lines are canceling sailings on short notice, citing the disruptions caused by COVID-19. The world's largest cruise operator Royal Caribbean on Friday canceled soon-to-depart sailings on four of its 25 ships, including the next three departures of the world's largest ship, Symphony of the Seas.
"As health protocols for Covid-19 continue to evolve around the world, we have an important update to our pre-cruise vaccination and testing requirements to share with you," P&O Cruises said ...
COVID-19 acknowledgement for sailings in Australia. Please read the following page carefully before completing your risk acknowledgement. Please note that these FAQs apply to cruises that include Australian ports of call only. How we mitigate and manage COVID-19 cases on board.
With the P&O Cruises flexible transfer policy, you have the option to change your booking up to the date the balance for your holiday is due. ... What happens if I test positive for COVID-19 before my holiday? Guests may still be eligible to embark the ship, we would advise guests to wear a facemask to the terminal and to declare their symptoms ...
Outbreak Updates for International Cruise Ships. The Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) requires cruise ships to log and report the number of passengers and crew who say they have symptoms of gastrointestinal illness. Learn more about illnesses and outbreaks reported to VSP and find information about outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness on cruise ...
With the discontinuation of the CDC's program, cruise lines are announcing updated COVID-19 protocols. Take, for instance, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., the parent company for Norwegian ...
p&o cruises australia and mcdonald's giant prize giveaway; tuesday, august 29, 2023. p&o cruises australia welcomes decision to remove covid guidelines; tuesday, august 8, 2023. group bookings, now personalised: p&o cruises australia launches new group holidays offering; monday, july 24, 2023. p&o celebrates 90 years of cruising in ...
At P&O Cruises Australia, we understand the concerns of our guests and travel partners as the effects of COVID-19 continue to evolve and affect how we travel. To provide maximum flexibility and peace of mind, we are pleased to announce an update to P&O Assurance, our temporary payments and cancellation policy, effective immediately.