Marella Cruises Health Protocols for UK Cruises

PLEASE NOTE THE INFORMATION IN THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED BY MARELLA CRUISES AND THE UK GOVERNMENT

Check with Marella Cruises and Government Website for current criteria.

Information correct at time of publication

Marella Cruises are back!. In line with cruise regulations, there are enhanced protocols in place for guests joining these voyages. Here are the current guidelines for Marella UK cruises. Worth noting Marella Explorer 2 is an adult-only ship.

QUICK CHECK

Vaccinated Guests only (Over 12s Only require vaccination)✔️

Proof of vaccination required ✔️

Crew Vaccinated? ✖️ Most are and there is ongoing vaccination roll-out

Crew Strict Testing Regime & Quarantine? ✔️

Age Restriction ✖️ (2-17 year olds do not need to be vaccinated but do need negative test - not relevant for Marella Explorer 2 as adult only).

Pre-cruise test (within 14 days) ✖️

Complimentary Pre-embarkation test ✔️ (At terminal for all passengers over 2 years of age)

Enhanced health and well-being measures✔️

Health Declaration ✔️

Medical facility on board✔️

Enhanced Ventilation ✔️

Mandatory use of face masks ✔️ (Aged 12 and over)

Social distancing✔️ (in line with current gov. guidelines)

Capacity for Isolation if necessary ✔️

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Testing

All Marella Cruises guests 18 years old and over will be required to have completed their vaccination course a minimum of 7 days prior to sailing. All guests 17 years old and below will require a negative antigen (rapid flow) test prior to travel. All guests will also require a negative COVID-19 test at the terminal.

Temperature tests are carried out on Marella Cruises by 4pm - if you fail to attend your cabin card is deactivated.

Temperature checks also take place prior to reboarding after excursions.

VACCINATION POLICY

Marella Cruises’ definition of “vaccinated” - a minimum of 7 days following the second dose of the currently approved Covid-19 vaccines being administered.

EVIDENCE OF VACCINATION REQUIRED

At the terminal prior to boarding, you will need to show proof of your vaccination status. This must be an official certificate of vaccine status issued by your local health authority (e.g. NHS England), either digitally or in printed format. Find out how to obtain an official record HERE or visit your relevant NHS or local health authority website for full details of how to obtain an official record of your vaccine status in advance of your holiday. NOTE: It can take up to 10 days to process applications for postal certificates. In England and Wales you can download the NHS app, register with your NHS number and photo ID and gain access to ‘share your Covid-19 status’ – this creates a unique QR code and certificate which proves your vaccine record. This should be done well in advance of travel as NHS app accounts can take up to 14 days to approve. Please note that the record card that is given out at the time of vaccination will not be accepted as proof of your vaccination status. It is important to note that boarding will be denied without the appropriate vaccination evidence.