Great news! Scenic Cruise ships will be back in the water starting July! We are your resource for the most up to date information around vaccination & testing requirements, whether you will need a mask, taking shore excursions, and health & safety measurements taken by the cruise line.
Do I need a Vaccine to travel on a Scenic Cruise?
All guests and crew must be fully vaccinated, at least 2 weeks prior to embarkation, in order to board.
We do not collect vaccination cards or store proof of vaccination. Those cruise lines that have vaccine requirements to cruise will likely ask for proof at the time of boarding.
Things to know:
- Guest will need to provide proof of vaccination as provided to them at the time of their vacation.
- To ensure all of our guests are safe and well before your journey with us begins, we will require you to complete a pre-departure medical health evaluation.
- During the phased embarkation process you, and your fellow guests, will be tested for COVID-19 by a medical specialist.
Do I need to wear a mask?
Scenic Cruises will operate with 100% fully vaccinated guests and crew, therefore face coverings are not required.
Things to know:
- All guests should carefully review pre-booking and pre-travel health advice on our website and the website of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Crew members are required to wear a mask or protective visor when in contact with guests.
Can I get off the ship at port?
Discovering the local culture of your destination is the highlight of every river cruise. Create memories to cherish during our choice of on shore excursions.
Things to know:
- You will travel in smaller groups, allowing for a more intimate travel experience, while respecting social proximity and destination specific regulations.
- To enhance your sightseeing, you can utilize our digital headsets, which will act as your personal tour guide and travel map.
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.
Health & Safety on the Ship
Our concern for your health and well-being begins well before your journey starts and continues each and every day aboard our ships, which feature stringent health and sanitation protocols.
Things to know:
- Comprehensive enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols have been implemented throughout the cruise experience.
- Our 24/7 prevention schedule features continual disinfection of public areas and high-traffic touch points using EPA-approved disinfectants.
- Guest accommodations will receive intensive non-toxic microbial disinfection daily.
- To provide cleaner air for our guests we are strategically installing medical-grade air filters of the highest filtration grade, MERV 13 or HEPA according to the type of HVAC system installed on board.
- We’re improving our onboard medical capabilities with additional staffing relative to capacity 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.