Costa Cruises Travel Requirements
Vaccinated Guests
What testing information do I need for my upcoming cruise?
For sailings departing through October 8, 2022
- All guests aged 2 years and older will be asked to present an official negative Covid antigen test result (or Rapid NAAT or RT-PCR test, whichever is available to our guests) prior to boarding, which must be taken within 48 hours before the boarding time.
For sailings departing on October 8, 2022 or later
- The Mediterranean, the Caribbean and the United Arab Emirates, where fully vaccinated guests will no longer have to undergo the pre-travel test 48h before departure.
UnVaccinated Guests
Can I sail without a COVID-19 vaccine?
For sailings departing through October 8, 2022
- All guests aged 12 years and older, regardless of where they are from, will have to fill out a self-declaration form during the web check-in on MyCosta regarding their vaccination status, which certifies one of the following requirements:
- Complete Covid-19 vaccination (2 doses or 1 dose of J&J) + recovery from Covid
- Complete Covid-19 vaccination (2 doses)
- Recovered from Covid-19 + 1 dose (or one dose prior to recovery from Covid)
- Recovered from Covid-19
- Booster shot (3 doses or 1+1 dose of J&J)
For sailings departing on October 8, 2022 or later
- In the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, unvaccinated guests will also be allowed to board
What testing information do I need to know for my upcoming cruise?
For sailings departing through October 8, 2022
- All guests aged 2 years and older will be asked to present an official negative Covid antigen test result (or Rapid NAAT or RT-PCR test, whichever is available to our guests) prior to boarding, which must be taken within 48 hours before the boarding time.
For sailings departing on October 8, 2022 or later
- When traveling to the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and the United Arab Emirates unvaccinated guests will also be allowed to board by bringing with them a negative pre-travel antigen test which needs to be carried out before their arrival at the terminal.
Health and Safety FAQs for All Guests
Can we have mixed vaccinations?
Guests who received mixed combination of COVID-19 vaccine are accepted as long as they are able to show a fully vaccinated proof as provided by their relevant health authority.
Do I need to wear a mask?
The use of mask is not mandatory anymore, but only recommended. It will be still mandatory during transfers and indoor inside the Medical Center.
Can I get off the ship at port?
- Discover a new place everyday: you can go ashore independently
- Guests will need to verify the entry requirements for each country that will be visited during the cruise for Vaccination or recovery validity as well as if any antigen test is required.
These restrictions are under the control of local government and are subject to change without advance notice, so we encourage guests to come prepared for potential mask requirements ashore.