Health and Vaccination requirements

We MUST make certain that our Covid vaccinations and boosters are up to date at least 8 weeks in advance of this cruise

VERY IMPORTANT Marella Cruise ship entry requirements

To satisfy the entry requirements of the countries visited on these itineraries, fully vaccinated is defined as 14 days after the administration of the last dose of your complete vaccine or 28 days after a second dose of Johnson & Johnson and up to 270 days from the administration of this last dose (the 270 day requirement applies to your whole holiday to ensure re-entry into destination on your return). If 270 days have passed since the last dose of your vaccine, you must also have had a booster, and this must be reflected on your vaccine certificate.

TESTING REQUIREMENT As a Marella Cruises safety measure, all customers aged 2 and over must complete an antigen (rapid flow) test to be taken the day before you are due to fly to Corfu. The test must be taken before checking-in at your UK airport and you must produce a negative certificate at check-in.

Italy requires you to wear an FFP2 mask on the ship when in Italian waters and at times when ashore. Please ensure you bring FFP2 masks with you.

VACCINE REQUIREMENT
Everyone aged 12 and over must be fully vaccinated to travel on this cruise. This means all the required doses at least 14 days before departure. To satisfy the entry requirements of the countries visited on these itineraries, fully vaccinated is defined as 14 days after the administration of the last dose of your complete vaccine or 28 days after a second dose of Johnson & Johnson and up to 270 days from the administration of this last dose (the 270 day requirement applies to your whole holiday to ensure re-entry into destination on your return). If 270 days have passed since the last dose of your vaccine, you must also have had a booster, and this must be reflected on your vaccine certificate.

PRE-CRUISE ANTIGEN TEST
You don’t need to complete your precruise antigen test until the day before you board the ship. Please take this with you.

 PROVE YOUR VACCINE STATUS
You must prove your vaccine status by using the NHS App or by calling 119 fora paper copy.

SHOW YOUR NEGATIVE TEST RESULT
You must show your negative antigen (rapid flow) test certificate at your UK airport.

PASSPORT
Your passport must have at least six month’s validity

COMPREHENSIVE CRUISE INSURANCE
Bring proof of comprehensive cruise travel insurance that covers you for all the countries you are visiting.

ARRIVAL AT CORFU AIRPORT
You do not need to take a test on arrival, however, you may be asked to undergo a random antigen (rapid flow) test.

AT CORFU CRUISE TERMINAL You will be asked to undergo a random antigen (rapid flow) test on arrival at the port. This will be provided free of charge.

 As well as the above as a Marella Cruises safety measure, all customers aged 2 and over must complete a pre-purchased antigen (rapid flow) test to be taken the day before you are due to board your cruise. The test must be taken before you arrive at the port, and you must produce a negative certificate at Corfu Cruise terminal for inspection.

Customers must prepurchase the necessary tests for to satisfy Marella Cruises embarkation requirements.

PORTS OF CALL ENTRY INFORMATION
Ports of call entry information can change frequently, so we will provide you with any additional test or form requirements once you board the ship. Should any extra tests be needed, we will provide these free of charge onboard.

 Our onboard team will also help with any extra forms you need to complete. Please be aware that in some ports you may be required to complete tests or forms even if you do not plan on getting off in that port.

Please be aware that in some ports you may be required to complete tests (this may include children) or forms even if you do not plan on getting off in that port.

 If you are on a 14 night cruise there may be local regulations in place which mean you may be required to undergo an antigen (rapid flow test) half way through your cruise. If this is a requirement for your cruise you will be notified onboard.

Italy requires you to wear an FFP2 mask on the ship when in Italian waters and at times when ashore. Please ensure you bring FFP2 masks with you.

RETURNING TO UNITED KINGDOM
Currently, there are no COVID-19 re-entry requirements in place for the UK.

OTHER INFORMATION
Everyone travelling must complete the necessary tests.

Marella Cruises Customers will require a Pre-Cruise Rapid Antigen (Lateral Flow)
Click here to purchase your Marella Cruises Pre-Flight / PreCruise Test - provided by Chronomics
You can also purchase your pre-cruise antigen (lateral flow) test here through Randox.
If you’re looking for some extra reassurance – you can choose to book in-clinic tests at competitive prices, rather than home testing kits that need to be delivered and collected.

For more information about testing and other test providers available visit here If your cruise requires any additional tests to those outlined above, we’ll provide them onboard – free of charge. FCDO advice for the destinations you're visiting