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12 COVID-19 Testing Centers in Barcelona

by Tori Sparks

July 23, 2021

Updated July 23, 2021.

As of July 20, 2021, official figures state that there have been 786,811 confirmed coronavirus cases in Catalunya and 4,219,723 cases in Spain since the start of the pandemic.

The government recommends calling your local public health center (CAP) or 061 if you believe you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or 112 emergency services if you are in need of urgent assistance. While there is a lot of information on the Spanish Ministry of Health website covering a variety of topics, including dozens of videos answering FAQs on everything from how to help your children cope with homeschooling to how to properly wear a mask, it doesn’t make it clear where to go if you want or need to be tested.

What Are the Different Kinds of Tests Available?

Though there are various kinds of COVID-19 tests out there, the two most common types of laboratory tests are the PCR test and the antibodies test.

The PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is a viral diagnostic laboratory test, which is usually performed using a sample taken from a nasal swab. It detects the presence of the virus’ genetic material in your body at the time of the test, allowing you to find out if you are currently infected.

The antibodies test is a serological test, which requires drawing a small amount of blood. This type of test screens for one or more types of antibodies in your blood, letting you know if you’ve been infected with the virus at any point.

Some centers offer “rapid” versions of both viral and antibodies tests, which are much quicker to process but are not as accurate as a laboratory test. The antigen test is the quick alternative to the PCR test: it looks for parts of the protein that make up the virus in order to determine if you are currently infected. The quick antibody test is performed on-site, without sending results to a lab.

The prices for these tests aren’t regulated, so the more expensive PCR tests tend to run from €95 to €190, though some clinics have been known to charge up to €230. Antibody tests are less expensive, and usually cost between €30 and €65.

How Do I Get Tested?

There is no public health care option for voluntary testing at this time. In order for the public system to cover the costs of your test, you must receive a prescription from a doctor in the public health care system. The public health department organized a batch of free mass testing in Barcelona and other Catalan cities in August 2020, but with the exception of health workers, diagnostic tests are simply not available via the public system for asymptomatic patients.

Since April 2021, the Ministry of Health has officially allowed public and private laboratories to perform viral tests if prescribed by a doctor from either the public health system or a private clinic, even though many private clinics had already been offering tests to their patients since March—even without a prescription.

Although all public hospitals have laboratories, they will only test patients admitted to the hospital, or referred from other centers within the public health system. Private laboratories are the only option for an individual or company that wants to be tested on their own. While a prescription is still required for most private clinics, it is much easier to obtain one from a doctor at a private clinic than via a doctor within the CatSalut system. Some clinics don’t require a prescription at all.

Nearly all testing centers require an appointment as well as the use of a face mask while inside the facility. It’s a good idea to ask what kind of documentation is required when making your appointment, as many centers require photo ID and/or a CatSalut or EU health card.

Where Do I Get Tested?

The Generalitat has required all private laboratories to request authorization from the Catalan Health Service (CatSalut), but not all centers offer the same kinds of tests and prices vary widely. Below is a list of local medical centers that provide private coronavirus testing at the time of the writing of this article.

Disclosure: Some of these providers are affiliates of Barcelona Metropolitan. If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Turó Park Clinics

C/ Francesc Pérez Cabrero 19, 1st Floor, 08021 Barcelona | tel. 932 52 97 29 | Book Appointment

Turó Park is a private medical center in Barcelona with an international network of multilingual medical and dental specialists. The clinic offers the PCR test for €95, the rapid antigen test for €45, the antibodies test for €40, and you can also request both the PCR and antibodies tests be performed on the same day for €135. The clinic guarantees results in 48 hours, though you may choose to pay a rush fee of €30 if you would like to receive the results within 24 hours. You must first have an online consultation with one of the doctors in order to receive your prescription and process your payment, which can be booked online or by calling the clinic.

The tests are performed at the clinic. Additional video consultations with medical specialists are also available for €60. The consultations as well as the test results are available in English.

The clinic also offers in-home rapid antigen tests that provide results in 15 minutes. The doctor will visit your work or home, collect the mucus sample and explain the results to you. Testing costs are: €245 for one person and €290 for two people. There is a charge of €45 per person after the second test.    

Salutlabs Services Barcelona

Calle Sardenya 229, 4th Floor, 08013 Barcelona | PCR Test | Antigen Test

Salutlabs offers a convenient same-day courier service that provides COVID-19 PCR and antigen tests. The courier delivers a testing kit to your location in Barcelona. (Outlying areas of the metropolitan area may not be available for this service). The tests are non-invasive saliva tests which Salutlabs will provide to its diagnostic partner, Unilabs. Operating hours are seven days a week, including bank holidays, between 9:00 and 19:00. PCR tests are priced at €135 and antigen tests are €65 per person. Results are guaranteed within 24 hours and an authorized travel certificate will be sent to you by email.

Vía Augusta 237, 08021 Barcelona | tel. 933 62 40 35 | Email [email protected] | Website

Vidaria is a private medical clinic based in Barcelona that offers rapid antigen tests for €45 with a turnaround time of 20 minutes. PCR tests cost €100 with results in 24 hours, while laboratory antibody tests cost €65 with results in 24-36 hours. A rapid antibodies test costs €40 and delivers results in 15 minutes.

Results are available in English if you request it at the time of the test. Also available are “in-company” testing packs for companies, with price discounts according to volume and a visit by the medical team to your place of business.

Barnaclinic

C/ Villarroel 170, 08036 Barcelona | tel. 932 27 93 91 | Email: [email protected] | Website

Barnaclinc is the branch of Hospital Clínic de Barcelona that is responsible for medical treatments not covered by the public health system. It offers PCR tests for €100 with results available in 48 hours.

At the time of the writing of this article Barnaclinc does not offer PCR tests for asymptomatic patients but does offer the possibility of an antibody test, depending on the patient profile. Results are also available in English. Call or make an appointment online to request pricing.

Laboratorio Echevarne

C/ Provença 312, 08037 Barcelona | tel. 900 909 110 | Find the center closest to you | Website

Echevarne is a system of 200 clinics located in Spain, Portugal and Andorra with six clinics in Barcelona. The main local branch is located in Eixample. The clinics offer a PCR test for €120, which takes 24 hours to process, a rapid antigen test for €40 that privies results in 20 minutes, an antibody test for €30 with results in 24 hours and a rapid antibody test for €30 with results in 15 minutes. Test results are available in English, and you can consult your results online after your visit with a secure username and password.

Avga. Diagonal 440, bajos, 08037 Barcelona | tel. 934 15 94 74 | Email: [email protected] | Contact Form | Website

Certimedic is a private clinic that specializes in tests for medical certificates, such as the vision certificate needed to renew your drivers’ license. It offers two “rapid” tests: the serological antibodies test for €45 or the antigen test for €50 (results in 15 minutes for either). Certimedic also offers the PCR test (results in 24 to 48 hours) for €120, with an additional €20 charge if you need the results in under 24 hours (€210 in total). An authorized travel certificate is available with the results.

The company website contains diagrams with Spanish captions explaining exactly how each test works. The results can be downloaded to your mobile device or computer from the website.

Centre Medico Italo-Català

C/ Castillejos 355, 08025 Barcelona | tel. 722 488 557 or 627 293 037 (urgent line) | Email: [email protected] | Website

In collaboration with the Amedics Medical Center, the Italian Medical Center of Barcelona has created a COVID-19 testing and prevention department inside its facilities. Though its main selling point is that the doctors speak Italian, the center treats patients of all nationalities.

The PCR tests are €100, with results available in 24 hours, as well as numerous other tests and services: a rapid antibodies test for €25 (results in 10 minutes), a rapid antigen test for €35 (results in 10 minutes), a laboratory antibody test for €65 (results in 72 hours), a lungs revision for €110, an x-ray of your lungs for €39, and two “COVID-19 Prevention Packs” for €75 and €110. The former includes a doctor’s visit and an x-ray, whereas the latter adds on a rapid antibodies test.

Centre Medic y Psicologic (CMIP) Eixample

C/ Valencia 396, Local 1, 08013 Barcelona | tel. 930 25 52 69 | Email: [email protected] | Website

The CMIP is a multidisciplinary medical center with three areas of focus: medicine, psychology and physiotherapy. The center also offers medical certificates, such as vision certificates and certificates for weapons permits. CMIP offers a rapid antigen test for €39 and a rapid antibodies test for €49. It has two PCR tests, both for €99 each with results in 24 to 48 hours. For an additional €20 you get have your test results in less than 24 hours.

Centro Médico MAPFRE Barcelona

C/ Muntaner 40, 08011 Barcelona | tel. 936 34 41 41 | Contact Form | Website

The medical center offers a variety of services to MAPRE insurance clients, including highlighting the primary care, physiotherapy and other medical and surgical specialties. The antibody test is €50 and a PCR laboratory test €110, with results in 24 to 48 hours. The center also offers telephonic medical consultations with physicians from the center.

Operarme.es: Laboratorio Serro

Rambla de Catalunya 120, 08008 Barcelona | Laboratory tel. 932 18 70 91 Operarme tel. 902 90 75 45 | Email for assistance in English: [email protected] | Contact | Website

Operarme.es is a private medical services company owned by Caser Group which works with clinical labs and hospitals all over Spain. It specializes in offering surgical services and medical testing at a fixed price. The reduction in costs is possible due to the large volume of interventions that the organization processes on a regular basis. Services are purchased via the website and must be used within 90 days.

In Barcelona, Operame is partnered with the Laboratorio Sarro in Eixample. A home PCR test is available for €95 with results in 48 hours; the lab PCR test is €110 with results in 24 to 48 hours. The antibody test costs €49 with results in two to three days. A rapid antigen test is available for €45 with results in 12 to 46 hours. A package with both the PRC and antibodies tests together costs €160 whit results in 24 to 72 hours.. Test results are available in English upon request.

Creu Blanca

Appointment tel. 932 52 25 22 | Email: [email protected] | Website

Four locations offer COVID-19 testing:

• Clínica Creu Blanca , C/ Reina Elisenda 17, 08034 Barcelona | tel. 932 52 25 22
• Diagnosis Médica , C/ Còrsega 345, 08037 Barcelona | tel. 932 17 17 00
• Creu Blanca Tarradellas , Avga. Josep Tarradellas 104-106, 08029 Barcelona | tel. 934 19 23 23
• Creu Blanca Pelai , C/ Pelai 40, 08001 Barcelona | tel. 934 12 12 12

The PCR test is €100, The anti body test is € 40 and the rapid antigen test of € 50. For an additional €60 the center will provide after-hours testing. The Creu Blanca does not require a prescription to make an appointment, and test results are available in English upon request.

Two of the centers, the Clínica Creu Blanca and Diagnosis Médica, also offer a follow-up “checkup pack” for €450, designed for people who have been previously hospitalized for COVID-19 or who have shown symptoms while in quarantine at home. The pack includes a complete medical examination, blood and urine analysis, a CT scan to rule out any possible lung damage, an electrocardiogram, echo-cardiogram to check for any possible cardiac damage and a final assessment.

Centre Mèdic Travessera

Travessera de Gràcia 285 bis, 08025 Barcelona | tel. 934 08 91 05 | Email: [email protected] | Website

CM Travessera is a private clinic specializing in sports and aeronautic medicine, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, and provides medical certificates. Both the rapid antibodies test and a rapid antigen test are available (results within 15 minutes), as well as a laboratory PCR test and laboratory antibodies test (results within 24 to 48 hours). The rapid antibodies test costs €45, whereas the rapid antigen test costs €39. The laboratory test for antibodies costs €60. The PCR test costs €115 when performed using a nasal swab, or €120 when using a saliva sample. PCR tests without an appointment are €130, and home PCR tests are €130.

CM Travessera only requires an appointment if you are showing symptoms of being ill—asymptomatic patients may simply show up and ask to be tested. The center also specifies that a medical prescription is not required to visit the clinic.

Centre Mèdic Teknon

C/ Vilana 12, 08022 Barcelona | tel. 932 90 62 00 | Contact Form | Website

Teknon Medical Center is a part of the Quirónsalud Hospital Group. It specializes in surgery but also offers general health, cardiology, oncology and dental care, and is one of the leading hospitals in the private health sector in Spain. It offers a laboratory PCR test for €125 with results in 24 hours, serological tests for €60 with results in 24 hours and antigen tests for €60 with results in minutes. A medical prescription is not required, and test results are available in English upon request.

Originally published October 2021, Updated with new info in April 2021 and  July 23, 2021.

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Do You Need to Be Vaccinated to Cruise? It Depends on the Ship and Destination

While most cruise lines have scrapped covid vaccine and testing requirements, some companies and international cruise ports still have vaccination and testing rules in place..

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If you’re planning on sailing with Viking anytime soon, you’d better track down that COVID-19 vaccine certificate.

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When cruising restarted in spring 2021, after a nearly 15-month pandemic-spurred shutdown imposed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cruisers faced a barrage of rules, including strict requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations and precruise COVID-19 testing. Later, the rules started to go by the wayside, and it was hard to keep track of who was requiring what. Not anymore.

Most cruise lines have now dropped or are soon dropping rules for both vaccinations and precruise testing, with at least one notable exception. Viking —on its river, ocean, and expedition ships—still requires everyone on board be fully vaccinated .

Another line that was still requiring COVID vaccinations, small-ship line Windstar Cruises, will be scrapping its vaccine mandate as of June 1, 2023. “We’ve invested in and improved our health and safety processes, including upgrading the HVAC systems on all of our ships, which has led to a cleaner and safer environment on board,” says Windstar president Christopher Prelog. “When combined with the widespread availability of vaccines and medical treatments, the risk factors are considerably lower now, giving us the confidence to lift the requirement.”

Are COVID vaccinations and testing still required for cruises?

Most cruise lines have dropped both their vaccine and testing requirements. Those that have lingered into 2023—mostly lines operating smaller ships—have been quietly scaling back their requirements.

The result: While there was a time after cruising restarted that you could be assured that your fellow passengers, at least those age 12 and up, were both fully vaccinated and tested for COVID-19 before getting on the ship, that is not the case anymore.

That said, specific countries have their own requirements, and several countries still require that cruise ship passengers are vaccinated and/or tested before arrival. If you are doing an itinerary outside of the Caribbean or Europe (where most vaccine and testing requirements have been dropped)—including to select countries in Central and South America or to Australia—you still have to read your cruise line’s precruise health and safety information carefully to make sure you comply with the latest requirements.

Contact your cruise line or check the U.S. State Department’s travel advisories for the latest.

What to know before you cruise

Vaccine and pretrip testing requirements can be confusing, especially if you are cruising internationally. Cruise lines have their own rules; countries have their own rules.

Before your trip, you will need to review your cruise line’s health and safety protocols. If a precruise test is required by a certain country, you will find that noted. In this case, you may be required to arrive at your ship with a negative COVID-19 test result in hand or not. (If testing is required, it can typically be either a PCR test or tele-health-monitored antigen test , paid for by the passenger. The cruise line may also require a test at the pier, paid for by the cruise line.)

If being fully vaccinated is required, that means having received the original series of vaccines at least 14 days prior to your cruise, or the original series plus a booster shot or shots.

As was the case even before the pandemic, you will be asked at embarkation to fill out a questionnaire inquiring about your current health status and whether you currently have any symptoms of illness.

You are free to pack and wear masks on your cruise. Most cruise lines suggest you do wear masks in crowded indoor situations—but it’s not enforced.

A quick cruise line guide to COVID requirements

Here’s a rundown of the basic rules for some leading cruise lines. Note: There may be additional requirements if you are traveling internationally. Be sure to review the latest requirements prior to boarding.

American Queen Voyages

On American Queen Voyages’ river, ocean, Great Lakes, and expedition ships, there are no longer any precruise testing or vaccinations required. Face coverings are optional, though masks may be required of any passengers showing symptoms.

Precruise testing is no longer required for vaccinated guests sailing with Azamara , except in ports where testing is required. No vaccination is necessary for cruises departing from or returning to the United States or Europe. In Australia, all guests 12 years and older must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before sailing with all required COVID-19 vaccine doses (including a booster shot). Children under 12 years old are not required to be vaccinated.

Celebrity Cruises

No vaccination or testing is required on the majority of Celebrity Cruises sailings. Destinations with stricter requirements include: the Galápagos, Australia and New Zealand, transatlantic crossings, and select Central and South America itineraries. Unvaccinated guests need to be tested in Brazil, Chile, and Colombia.

As of April 23, 2023, on the Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria , and as of June 8, 2023, on the Queen Elizabeth , vaccinations and testing will no longer be required by Cunard (until then, testing and vaccination requirements apply).

Disney Cruise Line

For sailings embarking from the United States, which are the bulk of Disney Cruise Line’s sailings, no vaccination or testing is required. Disney recommends all guests be vaccinated before sailing and take a test for COVID-19 two days prior to their cruise. There are additional requirements on repositioning cruises and in Australia, so it is important to check the line’s website before your cruise.

Holland America Line

There are no precruise testing or vaccination requirements on most Holland America Line itineraries. There are requirements on select voyages (you can look up a specific voyage’s requirements on the line’s website).

Lindblad Expeditions

For voyages embarking on or after May 11, 2023, Lindblad Expeditions will no longer require guests to be fully vaccinated, although the line recommends guests be fully vaccinated (for cruises prior to that time, all passengers age five and up must be vaccinated). Lindblad recommends, but does not require, passengers take a predeparture COVID-19 test within five days of the start of their expedition.

Oceania Cruises

Vaccine requirements are purely dependent on the destinations being visited on each Oceania cruise. Passengers are advised to be up to date on the latest regulations for all destinations on their cruise itinerary.

Paul Gauguin Cruises

Effective April 2023, Paul Gauguin Cruises no longer requires that passengers are vaccinated or tested for COVID prior to embarkation, but it continues to encourage vaccination. “Paul Gauguin Cruises’ officers, staff and crew will remain fully vaccinated,” the line states. Travelers will need to present a health declaration form at embarkation.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Vaccines and precruise testing are generally not required to sail with Regent Seven Seas Cruises . There are some requirements in place based on local health regulations in a specific country a ship is visiting. Regent notifies guests approximately 30 days prior to sailing of any country-specific protocols.

Royal Caribbean

No vaccine or precruise testing is required on the majority of Royal Caribbean itineraries, with a few exceptions: Cruises from Australia, transpacific and transatlantic sailings, and cruises from Hawai‘i to Vancouver.

No vaccine or testing required except on certain Seabourn itineraries where a country may have specific requirements.

No vaccination is required for Silversea passengers except as designated by the destination. Precruise testing is not required except when specified by a destination.

Viking Cruises

All passengers and crew are required to be vaccinated on Viking’s river, ocean, and expedition ships—without exception. Viking strongly recommends passengers receive a booster dose before departing. Viking recommends but does not require a predeparture COVID-19 test (except if required by a destination).

Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages has no precruise testing or vaccination requirements. Masks may be required at select times.

Windstar Cruises

Beginning June 1, 2023, Windstar will no longer require guests to be vaccinated. Crew will continue to be vaccinated. Masks are optional, with the line highly recommending guests wear masks in indoor public spaces. All guests fill out a health questionnaire on embarkation. A precruise COVID-19 test is not required unless you show symptoms.

This article was originally published in May 2022; it was most recently updated on April 19, 2023, with current information.

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Safety aboard our ships, safety ashore.

We have developed a comprehensive and multi-layered set of health and safety protocols that span the entire cruise journey, guided by the expert advice from our Healthy Sail Panel. We will continuously refine and improve these protocols as science, technology and our knowledge of the virus improve and will provide guests with all relevant information or any changes to protocols prior to setting sail.

We will initially control the guest capacity onboard each ship to provide even more space per guest and allow for physical distancing while onboard.

Contactless food and beverage service will be provided across all ships with service staff stationed ship-wide, including all restaurants and lounges.

All guests will be required to engage in frequent handwashing and hand sanitizer will be prominently placed and easily accessible throughout the ship.

Daily temperature checks and ongoing symptom screening will be practiced so you can feel confident your fellow guests aren’t fellow carriers. But don’t worry, looking hot is still okay.

Safety Aboard our Ships

With Sail Safe, our industry leading Health & Safety Programme, we will continue to put our guests and our crew members first by keeping everyone safe and healthy on board our ships and in the communities we visit. In addition to requiring our crew to be up-to-date with all their vaccinations, we will continue to evolve our already robust science-backed programme to broaden our cleaning, sanitation and air filtration technologies across our fleet.

With Sail Safe, our industry leading Health & Safety Program, we will continue to put our guests first by keeping you safe and healthy on board our ships. Here’s what we’re doing.

Continuous Ship-Wide Cleaning & Disinfection Measures

Upgraded medical-grade air filters, enhanced onboard medical teams & health services.

We constantly monitor the health environment across the globe and will modify or cancel itineraries to affected areas as needed.

We’re partnering with our local destinations and tour operators to extend our comprehensive health & safety protocols to shore.

Guests are free to explore ports of call on their own, according to protocols in each specific port, and can purchase shore excursions as they wish. Face coverings may be required in certain settings to comply with local requirements, for example in terminals for embarkation and disembarkation or at ports of call. We will continue to monitor public health guidance, including from the CDC, at the time of your voyage and modify requirements accordingly.

*Due to local government regulations, guests may be required to take a Norwegian Cruise Line shore excursion in select ports. For additional information on this and other destination specific requirements, please visit the Cruise Travel Requirements by Country page.

SAIL SAFE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Pre-cruise and onboard frequently asked questions.

• Individuals that test positive within 90 days of their scheduled embarkation date are exempted from the pre-arrival testing.
• They must have one of the below acceptable forms of COVID-19 Recovery (dated no less than 10 days and no more than 90 days (US) & 180 days (EU) before the date of embarkation) available during check-in.
• For European Citizens, this would include an EU Green Pass or comparable certificate. 
• For all others unable to present an EU Green Pass (i.e., US Citizens) a doctor’s note, plus a laboratory-confirmed PCR test result with the proper information (i.e., Name, Date, Date of Birth, Positive Result, etc.)
• COVID-19 Recovery must be dated no less than 10 days and no more than 90 days (US embarkation) & 180 days (EU embarkation), documentation must be available during check-in.
• Bermuda government does not allow certificate of recovery in lieu of negative test result.

In order to facilitate pre-cruise testing requirements, Norwegian has partnered with Inspired Diagnostics lab to ensure that guests have access to a quick, efficient and easy way to access the required FDA-approved proctored in-home antigen test prior to embarkation from the comfort of their own home. Inspired Diagnostics is a subsidiary of Inspire Health Alliance, a leader in best-in-class health services. Testing at home is safe, simple, and convenient. Purchasing in-home testing kits is simple.

• Sign up on the testing site https://inspirediagnostics.com/ncl/
• Receive the test kit(s) by UPS
• Timetable an on-line proctoring consultation
• Receive certified results via email

Additionally, the following services offer a verified third party or medically supervised at home testing: eMed or BioReference-Scarlett Concierge testing service – BioReference sends a trained Scarlet Health Professional to your home to collect your COVID-19 test specimen.

Should you need to locate a testing provider prior to beginning travel or whilst travelling prior to your cruise, please visit TestForTravel.com , an easy-to-use online tool for locating COVID-19 testing providers around the world. Simply enter your postcode, or city and country, and the website will display locations, contact information, and testing hours. It also allows you to search by test type – PCR or Antigen.

Effective for sailings 10/4/22 and beyond, all guests regardless of vaccination status are able to sail and with no testing requirements. This does not supersede country specific requirements - Travel Requirements by Country

Local regulations may have booster requirements to enter certain countries – make sure to check Travel Requirements by Country to understand country specific requirements.

Local regulations may have vaccine requirements to enter certain countries – make sure to check  Travel Requirements by Country  to understand country specific requirements about accepted vaccines

As of August 8, 2022, effective for sailings September 3, 2022 and beyond, vaccines will not be required to sail. However, requirements will vary for unvaccinated guests and guests must still adhere to country specific requirements. Refer to Will all guests be required to be vaccinated prior to the cruise? ” and Travel Requirements by Country page.

Hawaii Cruisetours

For sailings through and including September 2, 2022:

For sailings beginning September 3, 2022:

Guests age 11 and younger, and vaccinated guests age 12 and over who have purchased a pre-cruise Cruisetour in Hawaii with Norwegian Cruise Line are not required to be tested prior to the sailing. Unvaccinated guests age 12 and over must provide proof of a medically supervised negative PCR or antigen taken no more than 72 hours prior to embarkation. This test will be facilitated and paid for by Norwegian Cruise Line.

Alaska Cruisetours

Guests age 5 and over who have purchased a pre-cruise Cruisetour in Alaska with Norwegian Cruise Line will undergo a COVID-19 antigen during their program. This test will be paid for by Norwegian Cruise Line. Further details will be outlined by your Tour Manager while on the program.

At this time, our Cruisetour vendors do not require any pre-tour Covid-19 testing; however, Norwegian Cruise Line still recommends all guests participating take a test prior to joining the Cruisetour. Please note that for unvaccinated children ages 2 through 11, the pre-embarkation testing requirements as listed on Sail Safe and Travel Requirements by Country are required to be met.

If a Cruisetour guest receives a positive COVID-19 result when testing at the pier upon arrival, they will be denied boarding and will likely be required to quarantine by local officials. Norwegian Cruise Line will assist with expenses related to any mandatory quarantine that are not covered by their travel insurance only if the guest provides proof of negative COVID-19 NAAT test (I.e. PCR) or antigen test taken within 48 hours prior to Cruisetour start date.

Guests age 2 and over who are unable to provide proof of a negative test taken within 48-hours of their Cruisetour start date will not qualify for reimbursement should the applicable expenses not be covered by their travel insurance. Proof of negative COVID-19 NAAT test (I.e. PCR) or antigen test taken within 48-hours of Cruisetour start date must show guest name, date of birth and date the test was taken in order to be eligible.

Please visit https://www.ncl.com/refund-and-cancellation-policy-covid-19 for the most up to date information on refund eligibility including how to request a refund should you or your travel companions qualify.

Yes, we welcome all guests to sail with us, regardless of vaccination status and age, and with no testing or masking requirements. This does not supersede country specific requirements - Travel Requirements by Country .

Unvaccinated children under the age of 12 traveling with vaccinated parents will be welcomed at all venues not restricted by age requirements. Children will be prohibited from adults-only venues, such as Vibe Beach Club.

For sailings through September 2, 2022:

Guests age 12 and older must acknowledge vaccination status prior to their sailing and bring proof of vaccination to the terminal for their cruise. Preferred proof form is the original vaccination record document issued by either the country's health authority that administered the vaccination or the guest's medical provider that completed the vaccine administration, however, photo of vaccination record document will also be accepted. Electronic vaccination records will be accepted for residents of countries where electronic documentation is the standard issued form. Confirmation email of vaccination appointment will not be accepted.

All guests are advised to monitor and comply with applicable travel restrictions.

Guests can expect to provide the following:

• Any documentation required from the country where the guest is embarking. This could include but is not limited to proof of a specific negative COVID-19 test result or Booster. These requirements will vary by country and is the responsibility of the guest and supersede our policy. Please refer to  Cruise Travel Requirements by Country
• Completed health questionnaire (prior to embarkation);
• Standard travel documents, including passport or any visas as required

We are closely monitoring the evolving global public health environment and to the extent any itineraries are affected, we will notify impacted guests in a timely fashion and update our booking requirements. Additional travel restrictions for certain nationalities or countries may arise based on the quickly evolving public health environment. All guests are strongly advised to monitor current travel requirements and advisories for their home countries.

For additional information, please visit Cruise Travel Requirements by Country .

We will comply with all local regulations at all destinations we visit. These regulations are continuously evolving and if an additional test is required at a port of call we will provide advanced notice to all guests. For additional information, please visit Cruise Travel Requirements by Country .

*Please note, in the event a port included as part of an itinerary requires additional COVID-19 testing in order for guests to disembark, Norwegian Cruise line will facilitate the testing onboard.

All guests are required to accept the terms and conditions in our guest ticket contract. In addition, guests will be required to agree to abide by all of the cruise line's health and safety protocols and acknowledge the risks associated with COVID-19 during their voyage and shoreside experiences. Guests who fail to agree to these terms and conditions will not be permitted to board.

Antigen Tests

COVID-19 antigen tests prior to disembarkation will be administered on board and paid for by the Cruise Line for those guests who require a test to return home.

Effective for all disembarkations beginning January 8, 2022, PCR tests will only be available onboard to confirm a positive antigen test, or to test a symptomatic patient. Those guests requiring a PCR test to return home will be responsible for expense and must obtain the test shoreside after the disembarkation either at a company designated facility, at the airport prior to flying out, or at a nearby clinic of their choice. At all US disembarkation ports, Norwegian Cruise Line has engaged a vendor to administer PCR testing at the terminal for those guests requiring a PCR test to return home. If guests choose this service, the guests will proceed to a designated area in the terminal for their PCR test at the guests' expense which varies by port, then proceed with their travel plans as they await their test results which will be sent electronically approximately 90 minutes after the test.

In non-U.S. ports availability may be available for PCR testing prior to flying home in the terminal, however guests are free to book their PCR test at the airport or a local clinic at their convenience. Please allow the proper time in your travels to obtain the result before flying home.

Estimated PCR test costs by port are as follows:

• All current US departure ports (except those listed below) - $125 per person
• New Orleans - $180 per person
• New York - $250 per person
• San Juan - $150 per person
• All current Europe departure ports - $125 per person

We will continue to update as additional services become available.

If a guest booked a post-cruise hotel, it is the responsibility of the guest to make their own arrangements to get re-tested at their own expense.

Italy Disembarkation Testing:

In order to best comply with local regulations, all guests disembarking in Italian ports (Civitavecchia and Trieste) who require proof of a negative COVID-19 test in order to return to their home country, will now have the following options:

• Purchase an easy-to-use telemedicine kit onboard
• Test at your convenience at the Rome-Fiumicino International Airport or Trieste Airport
• Visit a local clinic

For sailings September 3, 2022 and beyond:

Guests age twelve and over will be allowed to board unvaccinated. Unvaccinated guests age twelve and over will be required to show proof of a medically supervised negative PCR or Antigen test taken no more than 72 hours prior to embarkation.

We will initially control the guest capacity onboard each ship to provide even more space per guest.

All onboard venues and activities will be available unless staffing or other challenges onboard prevent normal operations.

No, we do not currently have any restrictions or limitations for guests with pre-existing health conditions. All guests should assess their individual risk level and consult with their doctor if needed prior to sailing.

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Guests who have symptoms of COVID-19 whilst onboard should immediately contact the onboard medical centre for further instruction. Onboard medical consultations and treatments are provided at a charge for all respiratory illnesses. Medical centres will be equipped to test for COVID-19 onboard and if a positive case is identified, contact tracing for that individual will begin immediately and occur at the same time as treatment.

We have also enhanced our onboard medical capabilities with additional staffing and enhanced facilities. This includes an increase in intensive care unit capacity, new and upgraded equipment, onshore medical institution partnerships, telemedicine capabilities and additional robust consultation and treatment options. Onboard medical centres are also abundantly stocked with common prescription medications, remedies, and virus-testing equipment as available.

Onboard medical consultations and standard treatments are provided for COVID-19-related illness at a charge. If a guest follows health and safety protocols and tests positive during their cruise, the Cruise Line will help coordinate necessary onboard COVID-19-related medical consultation, standard/common prescription drugs, and required land-based quarantine.

Please note: Anti-viral COVID-19 therapeutics are readily available onboard and will be charged to the guests' account. Whilst the Cruise Line will assist with arranging land-based quarantine accommodations if required, payment for all expenses incurred during any mandatory isolation period, including hotel stay, is the responsibility of the guest. We encourage all guests to file a claim with their travel insurance carrier for reimbursement enquiries. Norwegian Cruise Line will review reimbursement submissions in the event your insurance carrier denies the claim or you do not have travel insurance.

We have improved our onboard medical capabilities with additional staffing directly related to sailing capacity, new and upgraded equipment and enhanced facilities. All vessels will have COVID-19 testing capabilities on board and results onsite. We have increased intensive care units (ICU) capacity onboard and ICUs are equipped with infusion pumps, IV treatments, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, cardiac pacemakers and ventilators.

Should the need arise, we also have partnerships with onshore medical institutions in place to provide clinical advice and assistance as needed. Vessels are equipped with an onboard laboratory, which can administer Complete Blood Counts (CBC), Blood Chemistry, Coagulation tests, and Influenza tests. Onboard medical centres are also abundantly stocked with common prescription medications and remedies.

Other Frequently Asked Questions

As delivering the best experience for our guests is always a top priority, after working closely with our destination partners, we anticipate that guests will be free to explore certain ports of call on their own. Please keep in mind that this is largely dependent on the local health authorities and the evolving regulations, which are subject to change. In order to keep our guests as safe as possible, we highly recommend taking our company organised shore excursions as a more controlled environment for you to enjoy your time in each of the destinations.

Guests requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test to return to their home country are directed to visit a clinic near the disembarkation terminal or airport. For an easy to use online tool for locating COVID-19 testing providers around the world, please visit www.testfortravel.com.

Norwegian does not require a disembarkation test. However, this does not supersede home country requirements. Effective 6/12/22, guests will no longer be required to show proof of negative Covid test to return to the United States.

Guests requiring a proof of negative COVID-19 test to return to their home country are directed to visit a clinic near the disembarkation terminal or airport.

Norwegian does not require a disembarkation test. However, this does not supersede home country requirements.

Disembarkation Testing for all Norwegian Dawn and Jade sailings beginning June 12, 2022 and beyond and for all Norwegian Epic, Escape, and Gem sailings beginning June 17, 2022 and beyond:

In order to best comply with local regulations, all guests who require proof of a negative COVID-19 test in order to return to their home country, will now have the following options:

• Purchase an easy-to-use telemedicine kit onboard (subject to availability)
• Visit a local clinic nearby or at the airport

For an easy-to-use online tool for locating COVID-19 testing providers around the world, please visit  www.TestForTravel.com .

For other vessels, if a guest requires an antigen disembarkation test to return home, this test will be administered onboard and cost will be covered by Norwegian Cruise Line. Note, there will be no PCR tests available to guests onboard unless required to confirm a positive antigen test or for symptomatic guests.

At all US disembarkation ports, Norwegian Cruise Line has engaged a vendor to administer PCR testing at the terminal for those guests requiring a PCR test to return home. If guests choose this service, the guests will proceed to a designated area in the terminal for their PCR test at the guests' expense which varies by port, then proceed with their travel plans as they await their test results which will be sent electronically approximately 90 minutes after the test.

No, guests will not be required to take a COVID-19 antigen test before continuing on the second leg of a back-to-back sailing unless symptomatic, unvaccinated or if a specific country requires it.

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The Biden Administration on Thursday announced a more stringent COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers entering the U.S. from foreign countries.

But the new rule doesn't apply to all travelers.

As in the past, cruisers will be exempt from the testing requirement if they arrive in the U.S. by ship.

The new rule, which takes effect on Monday, Dec. 6, only applies to travelers flying into the U.S. In addition to travelers arriving by ship, travelers arriving by car and other vehicles at border crossings with Canada and Mexico also will be exempt from the rule.

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This means that some -- but not all -- cruisers will be unaffected by the changing testing rules. Here, everything you need to know about the new COVID-19 testing requirement if you have a soon-to-depart cruise in the works:

How is the COVID-19 testing rule changing?

Starting on Monday, Dec. 6, all travelers flying to the U.S. from a foreign country, whether they are vaccinated or not, must produce a negative COVID-19 test taken within one calendar day of their departure.

This includes international visitors as well as U.S. citizens and residents returning home. This is a significant change from the current policy, which allows a three-day window for fully vaccinated individuals to get a pre-travel COVID-19 test before flying to the U.S.

The change comes just days after the new omicron variant of COVID-19 was deemed a "variant of concern" (the most severe category) by the World Health Organization.

Will I need to take a COVID-19 test to enter the US by cruise ship?

No. Since the testing requirement announced on Thursday only will apply to travelers arriving in the U.S. by airplane, travelers arriving in the U.S. by cruise ship will not need a negative result on a COVID-19 test to enter the country.

In other words, if you cruise out of a U.S. port such as PortMiami to such international ports as Cozumel in Mexico or Nassau, in the Bahamas, you won't need a COVID-19 test before disembarking at the end of the voyage.

But that doesn't mean cruisers won't have to take any COVID-19 tests in connection with such a sailing.

In keeping with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, cruise lines operating out of U.S. ports currently are requiring passengers to test negative for COVID-19 before boarding ships. Passengers typically have to test negative for COVID-19 within two or three days of arriving at a ship.

How does the new rule affect me if I'm sailing on a cruise overseas?

In this case, the testing rule for cruisers is changing.

Cruisers who fly from the U.S. to catch a sailing in, say, Europe or South America, will now need to get a COVID-19 test (and test negative) no more than one day before they fly back home from the cruise.

Until now, they've had a three-day window before flying back home to get such a test.

Most cruise lines have been offering onboard COVID-19 tests to passengers in such situations either for free or for a modest fee in the day or two before the end of a sailing. This means that cruisers typically have been able to walk off ships at the end of overseas sailings with the paperwork they need to fly home to the U.S. that same day.

What kind of COVID-19 test will I need to fly home from an overseas cruise?

As in the past, travelers entering the U.S. by airplane can show a negative result from either an antigen or PCR test for COVID-19.

There was talk in recent days of the Biden Administration requiring the more-involved PCR test. But that was not part of the final rule. This is good news for cruisers worried about getting results of a COVID-19 test back in the new, tighter one-day window, as antigen test results normally come back very fast.

The only change to the rule is that the COVID-19 test must now be performed no more than one day in advance of flying home instead of up to three days in advance.

Can I use an at-home COVID-19 antigen test to return from an overseas cruise?

It appears so. But only supervised at-home tests will qualify. The CDC earlier this year said passengers could use proctored at-home tests to meet the testing requirement for flights to the U.S., and the new rule announced Thursday did not mention a change to this policy .

The at-home tests that have been allowed (on a supervised basis) for entry into the U.S. have included the ​ Abbott BinaxNow COVID-19 Home Test and Ellume's COVID-19 Home Test .

Are there exceptions to the new COVID-19 testing rule?

Travelers who are 2 years of age and younger are exempt from the new rule, as with the original rule.

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Can anyone please recommend a covid testing center near this hotel that is open on weekends and will provide PCR tests for travel? Thank you.

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Our reception desk can book it for you if you wish.

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