MSC Cruises has updated its passenger rules and guidelines regarding Covid-19.
The world’s third largest cruise brand – and Europe’s largest – now classes full vaccination status as “recommended” instead of “required”.
MSC Cruises has also updated it’s Covid-19 testing requirements for anyone departing from the UK. From October 1 2022, all fully vaccinated guests presenting a valid vaccination certificate are recommended – but not required – to test before embarking.
For any unvaccinated guests – 5 years and older – a RT-PCR or Antigen test within 48 hours prior to the ship’s departure remains mandatory.
MSC is also reminding its customers that Covid-19 insurance is not mandatory but is strongly recommended.
Changes to Covid-19 travel requirements have also been applied to other embarkation ports including those in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean and others.
Last month, MSC Cruises took a year-round berth in Southampton – the first time the company has based one of its ships in the UK on a year-round basis.
The move also greatly enhances cruise accessibility for passengers in the UK and Ireland.
