Are there any innoculation or vaccination needs for my sailing?
As detailed in our brochure, all guests must ensure that they are medically and physically fit for travel. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) provide guidelines as to which vaccinations are required in each country. In many cases inoculations are recommended but in some circumstances they are required. We recommend that you check with your health care professional or a Travel Medicine Specialist certified by the WHO for guidance. For certain destinations, additional vaccination for COVID-19 or other pathogens may be required.
Other informational resources can be accessed at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Traveler's Health website or toll free at 1-877-FYI-TRIP, and the World Health Organization website.
Am I required to take a COVID-19 test or be vaccinated prior to embarking on my cruise?
All travelers are welcome to sail regardless of vaccination status and will no longer be required to provide proof of pre-departure testing to board, except for specific sailings where vaccination or testing are required by law.
As destinations around the globe continue to adapt their health and safety protocols, we continually evaluate and update our own requirements as new information becomes available. If you’re currently booked on a cruise vacation with us and have provided an email address, you will be advised of the latest requirements leading up to departure. Be sure to register your guest account so that we may reach you.
As of August 28, 2023, there are no pre-cruise testing or vaccination requirements needed for the following sailings:
Australia, Fiji, Tonga, Chile, or Back-to-Back sailings visiting Australia, Fiji, Tonga, or Chile
Are there any vaccination, testing, or documentation protocol requirements to board a sailing visiting Australia?
As of August 28, 2023, there are no pre-cruise testing or vaccination requirements needed for the following sailings:
Australia, Fiji, Tonga, Chile, or Back-to-Back sailings visiting Australia, Fiji, Tonga, or Chile
The travel documentation below is still required for the following Australia and New Zealand sailings:
October 1, 2023 Celebrity Solstice from Honolulu to Sydney*
October 19, 2023 Celebrity Solstice from Sydney to Singapore
November 25, 2023 Celebrity Edge from Singapore to Sydney
December 9, 2023 Celebrity Edge roundtrip from Sydney*
December 21, 2023 Celebrity Edge roundtrip from Sydney*
Documentation
For itineraries that have a port of call in Australia and New Zealand, there are 3 documents guests must complete as soon as possible prior to sailing:
To comply with government protocols when sailing to Australia, all guests must self-disclose their vaccination status, as well as read and acknowledge the Health, Travel, and Financial Risks statement. Please ensure you have completed the form Access Here for each member of your traveling party or you may not be permitted to sail.
All guests (except for Australian citizens) must also complete the Australian Electronic Travel Authority (eTA) form Access Here.
*The government of New Zealand requires all guests (excluding Australia and New Zealand citizens) with a port call, embark or debark in New Zealand to submit a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) form prior to boarding the sailing Access Here.
October 1, 2023 Celebrity Solstice guests, please also be advised, guests must check their Visa and ESTA requirements before traveling.
What health screening measures are being taken at the terminal on boarding day?
During check-in, you will be asked to complete a health attestation. If you attest to or show signs of a fever, cough, or fatigue, you will be directed to a secondary screening.
If I am required to be vaccinated for my sailing, what proof of vaccination is accepted?
Guests can furnish proof from the government site, app or photo as proof of vaccination. Laminated Vaccination cards are accepted.
What if I cannot get vaccinated due to a pre-existing allergy? What if I am not vaccinated for religious reasons? What if I have recently recovered from COVID-19 and am not now eligible to be vaccinated?
Vaccination Accommodations Requests
Before requesting a vaccination accommodation, there are several things to keep in mind. As you prepare to submit a request for vaccination accommodation, please:
Submit your request at least 30 days prior to your cruise departure date or even earlier if possible.
Be aware that we may not be able to process requests submitted less than 14 days to sailing.
Be aware that approvals or denials for vaccine accommodation may be issued up to 2 weeks prior to sailing or later.
Wait for a response to your request before booking travel arrangements such as flights and hotel accommodations. Celebrity Cruises will not be responsible for any travel-related expenses incurred by you or members of your traveling party should your request be denied.
How to submit a vaccination accommodation request:
If you believe that you meet the requirements for a vaccination accommodation, please send an email to vaxaccommodations@celebrity.com. You can also have your local travel agent or International Representative contact us.
Your initial email to vaxaccommodations@celebrity.com should include the following details:
The full name of the person who needs the accommodation, as the name appears on their reservation.
Ship Name
Date of Sailing
Reservation Number
Best phone number to reach the requesting guest (or their legal guardian if they are a minor)
Best email to reach the requesting guest or their guardian, should it be different than the one you are emailing from.
Religious Requests: For religious accommodation, please describe the nature of your sincerely held religious beliefs, religious practice or observance that conflicts with the vaccination requirement.
Medical Requests: For your request to be considered by our medical team, a letter from a physician is required. Please see the specific requirements for the letter below:
The letter must come from a Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
The letter must include the full name and date of birth for the guest requesting the accommodation.
The letter must clearly indicate the pre-existing, non-COVID medical condition or disability that is contraindicated for vaccination.
The letter should include a note that the guest is medically fit to travel.
The letter must be signed by the MD or DO.
Vaccine accommodation requests should be submitted individually and will be considered individually. It may be possible for some members of the same travel party to receive an approval, while others are denied.
Our receipt of your vaccination accommodation request in no way implies or guarantees an approval.
If your vaccination accommodation request is granted
Approvals apply only to the sailing for which they were granted and need to be renewed for each new sailing as protocols and operational needs change frequently. Approvals do not imply or guarantee an approval for any future sailings.
Please note that vaccination accommodated guests must adhere to all health protocols and travel requirements for unvaccinated guests as required by the cruise line and at the local, state and national level.
If your vaccination accommodation request is denied
If we are unable to approve your request, you can:
Change the ship/sail date and submit a new request, if your denial was based on operational capacity.
Cancel only the unvaccinated guest(s) from the booking, if the remainder of the traveling party still wishes to sail. The unvaccinated guest will receive a full refund after cancellation.
Cancel the booking that includes the unvaccinated guest and receive a full refund for the booking. Only those guests in the impacted booking are eligible to receive a full refund. Related bookings (family, friends, etc. traveling on another booking) remain subject to the standard cancellation penalty schedule.
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