Norwegian Cruise Line Drops Covid-19 Tests Prior to Boarding

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will no longer request that passengers complete the Covid-19 tests prior to boarding a ship, unless otherwise mandated by local laws.

Beginning on 1st August, the new policy will be followed by Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

For passengers currently embarking on voyages leaving from locations with local testing laws, including as but not limited to the US, Canada, Greece, and Bermuda, the pre-embarkation testing requirement will continue to be in effect.

NCLH’s representative stated: “The relaxation of the testing policy is in line with the rest of the travel, leisure and hospitality industry worldwide as society continues to adapt and return to a state of normalcy.

“The company continues to strongly recommend all guests be up to date on vaccination protocols and test at their convenience prior to travel.”