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Explore Well at Sea

Through our global community consciousness and commitment to wellness, we implemented new standards with our Explore Well at Sea program to ensure healthy exploring from our boutique hotel at sea.

Explore Again, Sail Well

You’ll be confident embarking on a future sailing knowing we’ve enhanced our health and safety standards through our Explore Well at Sea program. With the help of our team of medical and science experts, you can expect advanced screening protocols, enhanced sanitation measures, and innovative medical services — to name a few. Given the environment, we are continually evaluating these protocols and updating them as public health standards evolve. You can rest assured, you’ll have our most updated program well before your sail date.

Whether you are offshore exploring or onboard enjoying our boutique hotel at sea, our commitment to community consciousness and personal wellness will deliver the peace of mind and safety you need when it comes to traveling within our new world.

We’re continually monitoring public health guidelines and will update policies as new information becomes available and standards evolve. Booked guests will be advised of the latest requirements before their voyage.

COVID-19 Tests No Longer Required To Enter U.S. By Air

As of Sunday, June 12, 2022, the U.S. CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to present a negative COVID-19 test before they return to the United States. This is another step forward making travel easier for our U.S. guests returning from cruises outside the country, and international guests cruising from U.S. homeports. This change does not impact the Azamara cruise testing requirements, which remain in place. To learn more, please see our testing requirements below or visit our Testing Requirements FAQ.

Vaccine Requirements

​Below are the most recent requirements for select ports. As public health situations change, we continuously update, monitor, and add information on vaccination requirements. Guests can check specific travel restrictions for countries listed in the itinerary HERE or by visiting applicable government websites. Prior to sailing, booked guests will be informed of the most recent requirements for their port of departure. 

For Sailings Departing From and Returning to the U.S.

  • Beginning 1 December 2022, sailings departing from and returning to the U.S. do not require COVID-19 vaccination.

For Sailings Departing From and Returning to Europe (Including the Canary Islands)

  • COVID-19 vaccination is still required for all guests 12 years or older sailing from Europe through 30 November 2022. 
  • Beginning 11 March 2023, sailings departing from and returning to Europe do not require COVID-19 vaccination.

For Sailings Departing From Other Ports Including Australia

Our current vaccination requirements remain in place.

  • All guests 12 years and older must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before sailing with all required COVID-19 vaccine doses. Children under 12 years old will not need to be vaccinated. 
  • Guests must show proof of vaccination to sail.
  • If guests are eligible for a booster shot, then the booster dose is required to sail with Azamara. However, a second booster is not required.

Please continue to read through the FAQs for any additional information on vaccines. 

 

Covid-19 Vaccination Guidelines 

VACCINE FDA
APPROVED		 EU
APPROVED		 WHO
APPROVED		 VACCINATION
DOSAGE		 BOOSTER
DOSAGE
Comiraty (Pfizer) 2 shots 5 months
Spikevax (Moderna) 2 shots 5 months

COVID-19 Vaccine (J&J)

 1 shot USA: 2 months
UK: 4 months
Vaxzevira (AstraZenica)
2 shots 6 months
Nuvaxovid (Novavax)
2 shots 4 months
Covishield (AstraZenica)

2 shots 4 months
Sinopharm

2 shots 6 months
Sinovac

2 shots 6 months
Covaxin (Bharat)

2 shots 6 monhts
Convidecia

1 shot

ATTENTION: Vaccination documentation can and will be shared with authorities in our ports of call. Misrepresenting yourself as vaccinated, falsifying documentation, acquiring fraudulent proof of vaccination, using fraudulent proof of vaccination or unauthorized use of Government agency’s seals constitute crimes in many of our ports of call and destinations from where we sail. Sanctions against this type of fraud include fines and imprisonment. Suspicious fraudulent conduct will be reported to local authorities. At Azamara, we reserve the right to: (i) deny boarding; (ii) remove from the ship any guest whom we believe has submitted falsified vaccination documentation; and (iii) bring civil action against any guest who submits false vaccination documentation to recover all costs and damages caused by such fraudulent conduct, including — without limitation — legal fees.

 

FAQs

We are making progress toward getting back to where everyone can sail with us again. This means that the required vaccination now relies on the port of departure. Below are the most recent requirements for select ports. As public health situations change, we continuously update, monitor, and add information on vaccination requirements. Prior to sailing, booked guests will be informed of the most recent requirements for their port of departure. However, we encourage you to inquire about any requirements your airline, local health agency, or government travel agency may have before leaving or entering the countries you'll be visiting.

FOR SAILINGS DEPARTING FROM AND RETURNING TO THE U.S.:
Azamara no longer requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for sailings departing from and returning to U.S. ports after 1 December 2022.

FOR SAILINGS DEPARTING FROM AND RETURNING TO EUROPE (INCLUDING THE CANARY ISLANDS):
For European sailings embarking through 30 November 2022, Azamara's current vaccination requirements remain in place. Please continue to read through the FAQs for any additional information on vaccines. 

We will no longer require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for sailings departing from and returning to European ports after 11 March 2023. 

FOR SAILINGS DEPARTING FROM OTHER REGIONS (INCLUDING AUSTRALIA):
Our current vaccination requirements remain in place. Please continue to read through the FAQs for any additional information on vaccines. 

To ensure the safety and health of our guests and crew members, all guests 12 years and older must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before sailing with all required COVID-19 vaccine doses.  Azamara will require vaccine-eligible guests to be fully vaccinated with all initial doses. We also require that fully vaccinated guests get a booster dose when they become eligible to do so. Please note, boosters are effective immediately once administered. Children under 12 years or younger will not need to be vaccinated. 

Vaccines that are fully approved or authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency, and World Health Organization (WHO) are accepted. Please be aware that certain countries we sail from or visit during a voyage may require a specific vaccine, and only those travelers vaccinated with the requisite vaccine will be considered fully vaccinated. Be sure to review your departure country's requirements or consult our guest materials prior to sailing for these requirements. Following is the list of approved vaccines: 

  • Pfizer-BioNtech (Comirnaty)
  • Moderna
  • Oxford/AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria) 
  • Johnson & Johnson (Jansen)
  • Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca)
  • Nuvaxovid (Novavax)
  • Covishield (AstraZeneca)
  • Sinopharm
  • Sinovac
  • Covaxin (Bharat)
  • Convidecia

Guests with a mixed series of any two of the following vaccines above taken within a minimum of 28 days between doses and boosted prior to their sail date will also be considered fully vaccinated. To comply with this requirement, documentation of full vaccination must be provided at the terminal as a condition for boarding Azamara will not accept any form of Certificate of Recovery.

No, you are welcome to sail if you have vaccines and subsequent boosters from different manufacturers.

Yes, if a guest can furnish proof from the government site or app, we will accept as proof of vaccination.

All guests that are eligible for the booster shot are required to have the booster shot in order to sail. Crew are vaccinated and will receive a booster shot when they are eligible.

Testing and Screening

Azamara does not require a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding unless this is required by local country regulations. However, we highly recommend that guests take a COVID-19 test prior to starting their travels. Azamara will provide a complimentary test for our pre-cruise land program or hotel stay guests prior to embarkation.

For those countries that still require guests to present a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding, please consider the following instructions:

  • Test results must be one of the following tests, administered at a testing laboratory or a licensed testing site:
    • PCR: Test date no older than 3 days prior to embarkation
    • Antigen: Test date must be within one day of embarkation
  •  Antigen COVID-19 testing is available for $59 USD in the terminal or on the boarding deck. Boarding will be denied to those guests who cannot provide a negative COVID-19 test. 
  • At-home test kits which are proctored and certified by a medical provider are also accepted. 

Guidance for those who have a positive Covid test within the last 28 days:

If you've tested positive for Covid-19, you need to wait four weeks (28 days) from the day of your positive test to receive a booster shot. This gap will help to separate any side effects of the vaccine from the effects of your illness. Also please remember: The CDC states that a person is considered "boosted" and up to date right after getting their booster dose. 

Embarkation Testing Required

Port Embarkation Testing
Amsterdam, Netherlands     No

Athens (Piraeus), Greece

 No
Auckland, New Zealand No
Barcelona, Spain No

Bolonga (Ravenna), Italy

 No
Bordeaux, France No
Buenos Aires, Argentina No
Cape Town, South Africa

No
Copenhagen, Denmark No
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

No
Dublin, Ireland No
Gran Canaria, Canary Islands No
Hong Kong, China

Yes
Istanbul, Turkey No
Lima, (Callao) Peru Yes
Lisbon, Portugal No
Melbourne, Australia Yes
Miami, Florida No
Monte Carlo, Monaco No
Nice, France No
Perth (Fremantle), Australia Yes
Reykjavik, Iceland No
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil No
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy No
Singapore No
Southampton, England No
Stockholm, Sweden No
Sydney (White Bay), Australia Yes
Tokyo, Japan (Specific Requirements) Yes
Venice, Italy No

 

FAQs

Azamara does not require a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding unless this is required by local country regulations. However, we highly recommend that guests take a COVID-19 test prior to starting their travels. For those countries that still require guests to present a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding, please consider the following instructions:

The test results must be from a testing laboratory or licensed testing site. We accept at-home test kits which are proctored and certified by a medical provider. The COVID-19 test can either be:

PCR: Test date no longer than 3 days prior to embarkation or 

Antigen: Test date must be within one day of embarkation.

For guests who cannot present a negative COVID-19 test upon embarkation, testing is available in the terminal or on the boarding deck for $59 USD for antigen and $85 USD for PCR. Please contact Guest Relations while onboard for further information. Please note some governments and certain airlines require proof of a negative SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR test no more than three days before entry or flight departure.

We accept at-home test kits which are proctored and certified by a medical provider.

A 100% Future Cruise Credit will be provided for any guest who tests positive within two weeks of their sail date, as well as any members of their immediate traveling party who choose to cancel.

If you test positive for COVID-19 during the cruise, you will be entitled to either a partial or full FCC for the amount paid, depending on the situation. Azamara will also cover the costs of COVID-19 related medical treatment onboard, any required land-based quarantine, and flight change fees to return home for you and your Traveling Party. Guests must comply with travel requirements, health and safety protocols in order to be eligible for this reassurance.

We encourage guests purchase travel insurance for added peace of mind and reassurance, either through Azamara or other insurance provider of your choice.

Azamara does not require a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding unless this is required by local country regulations. However, we highly recommend that guests take a COVID-19 test prior to starting their travels.

For those countries that still require guests to present a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding, please consider the following instructions:

  • The test results must be from a testing laboratory or a licensed testing site.  We accept at-home test kits which are proctored and certified by a medical provider. The COVID-19 test can either be:
    • PCR: Test date no older than 3 days prior to embarkation; OR
    • Antigen: Test date must be within one day of embarkation

ATTENTION: Vaccination documentation can and will be shared with authorities in our ports of call. Misrepresenting yourself as vaccinated, falsifying documentation, acquiring fraudulent proof of vaccination, using fraudulent proof of vaccination or unauthorized use of Government agency’s seals constitute crimes in many of our ports of call and destinations from where we sail. Sanctions against this type of fraud include fines and imprisonment. Suspicious fraudulent conduct will be reported to local authorities. At Azamara, we reserve the right to: (i) deny boarding; (ii) remove from the ship any guest whom we believe has submitted falsified vaccination documentation; and (iii) bring civil action against any guest who submits false vaccination documentation to recover all costs and damages caused by such fraudulent conduct, including — without limitation — legal fees.

While Onboard

Mask Policy: ​

Masks are recommended but are not required while indoors. Masks may be required in ports of call depending on local government mandates. We will keep you informed during the voyage when masking is optional and when masking is required. We will continue to update our mask policy as protocols evolve.​

Cleaning Protocols: ​

Azamara is following advanced cleaning protocols and guidelines recommended by the Healthy Sail Panel of global experts and approved by the CDC.  Below you can find a list of everything we’re doing to keep our ships clean:   ​

  • Using EPA-certified disinfectants ​
  • Utilizing electrostatic spraying ​
  • Adopting Medical-grade cleaning standards ​

Medical Capabilities:​

Your health and safety are our priorities. That's why you'll find an enhanced medical facility on board each Azamara vessel, equipped with: ​

  • Medical center with enhanced equipment  ​
  • Isolation staterooms to provide comfortable, complimentary care.  ​
  • Onboard testing capabilities  ​
  • Telehealth medical support  ​
  • Multi-level response plan ​

FAQs

Effective for all sailings from U.S. ports, masks are recommended but are not required while indoors. Masks may be required in ports of call depending on local governments mandates.

For all other non-U.S. sailings departing outside of the U.S., masks will continue to be required indoors when physical distancing isn’t possible, including public areas, terminals, during shore excursions and in ports of call based on local government regulations. You will not be required to wear a mask in staterooms, while dining, or in outdoor spaces when physical distancing is possible.

We will continue to update our mask policy as protocols evolve and change.

Almost all of our onboard venues or experiences will be operating. You may notice protocols in place for your health and safety. Signage will be posted at venues and experiences to guide you.

Guests who test positive for COVID-19 (both symptomatic and asymptomatic) will be isolated in their staterooms or in dedicated isolation rooms that are closer to the Medical Center. They will enjoy complimentary amenities like Wi-Fi and room service, along with regular visits or tele-consultations with medical staff to monitor their wellness.

While Ashore

Azamara follows local requirements for all port calls. We recommend physical distancing and mask use in crowded areas where distancing is not possible and at your discretion. 

In the event a ship sails into a port where permission to go ashore is contingent on providing a negative test result, the ship will facilitate testing onboard at no cost to the guests. 

Additional port specific information will be provided during your voyage by the onboard crew. 

FAQs

We will continuously monitor ports of call on our itineraries, with the intent to minimize the risk to our guests, our crew, and the communities we visit. We will make a determination based on several prerequisites, including the prevalence of COVID-19, local community vaccination rates, and access to vaccinations at those destinations.

For your peace of mind, we encourage you to book an Azamara Shore Excursion that follows the same health protocols we do onboard. We have also suspended our shuttle service. In some destinations where either local authorities or current conditions require, you will need to purchase an Azamara tour to go ashore. Both group and private experiences are available. Don’t see what you like? Our Destination Insiders can craft a personalized excursion just for you that adopts the same protocols for a healthy ashore visit.


Views on independent exploration by international visitors vary by country and by port of call and can change on short notice. All port-specific information will be provided during your journey by the onboard crew.

For select sailings, all guests 12 years and older are required to be vaccinated.