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World Cruise Yellow Fever

By Clipper Chick , October 16, 2019 in P&O Cruises ( UK )

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Hi I went to get vaccinations for Jan world cruise and they seem to think we do not need yellow fever. Cruise Personaliser is as clear as mud. Anyone done a world cruise and know for sure.

Many thanks

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We went on an Amazon cruise in January (not P&O) and told we would need the vac but when you check with WHO you don't need yellow fever if you're over 60yr or if you have had the vaccination before (we had) it used to have to be renewed every 10yr but that has change, you'll get all the information on the internet.

10 hours ago, Clipper Chick said: Hi I went to get vaccinations for Jan world cruise and they seem to think we do not need yellow fever. Cruise Personaliser is as clear as mud. Anyone done a world cruise and know for sure.   Many thanks   Mandy

See  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/yellow-fever/  where it says:

"Yellow fever is found in:

• most of sub-Saharan Africa (the area below the Sahara desert)
• most of South America
• parts of Central America
• parts of the Caribbean

It isn't found in the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand or the Pacific Islands.

Some countries near to areas where yellow fever is found may require a proof of vaccination certificate when visiting, even if there's no risk of picking up the infection in these countries."

See also   https://nathnacyfzone.org.uk/factsheet/60/yellow-fever-maps

I don't know about the World Cruise but we had to have it when we did the Round South America trip last year on Aurora.  We read the usual warning about people over 60 but we went to see our Practice Travel Sister and she said she could see no reason why we shouldn't have it - we're both over 70.  She also said that in all her time giving this vaccination she'd never known anyone have a reaction.  We were lucky in that our surgery, although in a small village, is one of the Vaccination centres.  So we both had the jab and neither of us had any reaction at all.  We also had to produce our Yellow Fever Certificates when we boarded in Southampton and these were kept for the duration of the voyage by P&O.

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We had it at sixty,  no problems.  Worthwhile, keep it in passport , because some countries will not let you in if you've been to a yellow  fever area, without it. Even if the visit was a few years ago. Once some borders officials have said no , the facts and rules are irrelevant it's all about face.

16 hours ago, Clipper Chick said: Hi I went to get vaccinations for Jan world cruise and they seem to think we do not need yellow fever. Cruise Personaliser is as clear as mud. Anyone done a world cruise and know for sure.   Many thanks   Mandy

We were on the world cruise in 2016 and 2017, and did not require a yellow fever vaccination. We did require it for the South America cruise last year, so we are covered regardless now. We are back on the RWC in 2019. I do not think the vaccine is a pre-requisite for boarding in January.  

Thank you for your replies I have now found on P&O website a listing for cruises requiring certificate and the world cruise is not listed.

We are on this cruise Jan 2020 and you do not need Yellow fever as confirmed with our doctor and travel nurse. We are only transiting the Panama Canal and not stopping

7 hours ago, Lesanne said: We are on this cruise Jan 2020 and you do not need Yellow fever as confirmed with our doctor and travel nurse. We are only transiting the Panama Canal and not stopping

Thank you for your reply.  I was getting a bit panicky because someone who was on Marella Explorer with us in May had said they had to cancel the world cruise as they were over 60 and could not have the yellow fever jab.  Boots pharmacy had looked up the info in our consultation but I was still unsure did not wish to turn up at Southampton and be turned away all for a little research.  I did find in FAQs P&O list the cruises that require a yellow fever certificate.

Am busy packing for a Celebrity Silhouette transatlantic on Thursday coming home on QM2.  I travel with my father.

See you in January. 

Mosquitos can fly and get on board ship....I was bitten mid Mediterranean (Clipper Chick - on the Celebrity Silhouette!) ! Some countries eg Bahrain where I go for work insist on proof of Vax if you have been anywhere YF may be. Best to be safe. 

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P&O Cruises Covid restrictions: What rules are onboard? What you can & can't do

Author: Harriet Mallinson

Published on: 05 January 2022

Updated on: 11 March 2022

P&O Cruises are back in full flow now but life onboard cruise ships is still very different to before Covid struck. What restrictions are in place on a P&O cruise?

P&O Cruises regularly updates its travel advice for holidaymakers to ensure all guests are fully prepared for life onboard the popular cruise lines' vessels.

Passengers now more than ever need to make sure they are ready for cruising, whether it's getting vaccinated or buying extra face masks.

P&O cruise holidays have strict requirements and it's vital travellers know what to expect so they are happy with their experience onboard and the trip goes smoothly.

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Adults over 18 travelling up to and including 30 April 2022 must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to their holiday.

The line details: "Fully vaccinated can be either two doses of the currently approved COVID-19 vaccines or the single-dose Janssen COVID-19 vaccine (approved by MHRA or WHO EUL)."

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Children aged 17 and under travelling to the Caribbean must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to the cruise while kids aged five to 17 sailing to all countries excluding the Caribbean and Mediterranean have the option to be fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to the holiday or provide a negative PCR result prior to sailing.

Little ones aged four and under travelling to all countries excluding the Caribbean, and children between five and eleven sailing to the Mediterranean, are able to travel providing parents/guardians meet the vaccine requirements

Passengers are required to show proof of vaccination status at the terminal before boarding, which will also be checked against their photo ID. This can be either in digital or printed format.

Do you need a Covid test for a P&O cruise?

All guests will require a negative COVID-19 test at the cruise terminal - provided free of charge.

P&O stipulates: "If you’re travelling with children aged between five and 17 years old who aren’t vaccinated, they will need to take a PCR test within 120 hours prior to travelling to the terminal (again, this will be complimentary).

"Please register with our service provider, Prenetics, and order a PCR pre-cruise testing kit for every unvaccinated guest aged between five and 17 years on your booking. Registration opens five weeks before sailing and closes six days before your embarkation date."

As for those flying to the Caribbean, guests setting sail in Southampton, "will complete a complimentary antigen test at the terminal and must pay for a PCR test on board within three days prior to arrival in Barbados."

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All UK guests must have comprehensive cruise-specific travel insurance when they sail with P&O.

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You must also ensure your policy includes cover for repatriation, cancellation and curtailment and full cover for any and all pre-existing medical conditions worldwide, or as a minimum, in the countries you are due to visit.

"You’ll be asked to confirm you have travel insurance at the terminal/airport and you may need to provide proof of your policy," said P&O. Without this you risk being denied boarding.

Do you need to wear a face mask on P&O Cruises?

Guests are required to wear a face mask that covers their nose and mouth (with no exemptions) in specific areas including the terminal, when moving around indoors on board and when seated in the theatre.

P&O says: "You’re free to remove your mask when seated elsewhere around the ship, when out on deck and when exercising. We’d always recommend you regularly clean your masks and choose a good quality, ideally medical grade, standard.

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You're recommended to "keep a physical distance of at least one metre from guests outside of your travelling party."

The line asks travellers to not be in their cabin at the same time as the stewards cleaning the rooms. P&O also encourage guests to avoid using public toilets where possible (although these will be available).

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The buffets and deck grills are available but they may be served by members of staff.

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Guests can go to shore independently but must adhere to COVID-19 protocols.

P&O recommends purchasing shore excursions prior to travel to ensure you have the option to explore each city.

If for some reason the ship is no longer able to visit a certain port, they will spend another day at another port.

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Get the waiver

wear long sleeves & long pants venturing ashore

Get a good bug repellent with DEET

Also a good plan where other problems arise like Zika virus

WE have cruise all those ports & never needed the YF shot

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