Bermuda updating their requirements again (Effective Aug 22nd)

[ArielRae]

Bermuda has removed the part for Vaccinated Travelers.

New updated screen shot.

 

[MartinoHeat]

Glad they corrected the mistake so quick.

 

[DisneyConvert]

Can't speak for the 5-Nighters to/from NYC, but at this point, I'd be fine if the Oct 31st NYC=>SanJuan completely bypassed Bermuda. CCay would be wonderful, but a seaday is looking ok compared to this runaround.

I am double-boosted; I wear masks occasionally; get tested often; and I have had enough of this Bermudian bull$#&.

 

[Kwami]

Can't speak for the 5-Nighters to/from NYC, but at this point, I'd be fine if the Oct 31st NYC=>SanJuan completely bypassed Bermuda. CCay would be wonderful, but a seaday is looking ok compared to this runaround.

I am double-boosted; I wear masks occasionally; get tested often; and I have had enough of this Bermudian bull$#&.

They would have to sail pretty fast to get to Castaway Cay in two days. Besides, the Dream will be there on November 2, so the Magic can't be. The whole itinerary would have to change to find a way to get to Castaway Cay.

Skipping Bermuda would be 4 sea days in a row, which is very atypical for a 7-night cruise. I guess I'd rather pay the $40 to visit Bermuda than not, but only if we don't have the additional inconvenience of retesting on the ship.

 

[DisneyConvert]

They would have to sail pretty fast to get to Castaway Cay in two days. Besides, the Dream will be there on November 2, so the Magic can't be. The whole itinerary would have to change to find a way to get to Castaway Cay.

Skipping Bermuda would be 4 sea days in a row, which is very atypical for a 7-night cruise. I guess I'd rather pay the $40 to visit Bermuda than not, but only if we don't have the additional inconvenience of retesting on the ship.

Well, of course you are correct. I was just venting.

 

[AquaDame]

Bermuda has removed the part for Vaccinated Travelers.

New updated screen shot.
View attachment 695203

So if you're fully vaccinated then you just fill out the authorization and no additional testing needed..? I must be missing something since I would think that was great news?

 

[lanejudy]

I think the June 3rd rule carriesforward for vaccinated, with an antigen test 2 days before embarkation. Which fits with the pre-cruise testing.

 

[ArielRae]

So if you're fully vaccinated then you just fill out the authorization and no additional testing needed..? I must be missing something since I would think that was great news?

I think the June 3rd rule carriesforward for vaccinated, with an antigen test 2 days before embarkation. Which fits with the pre-cruise testing.

Yes, I believe this is correct. They had made an error posting and fixed it .

 

[Kwami]

Here is the latest text, as of today.

Cruise Passenger Travel Authorisation​

Effective 22 August 2022:

Bermuda Entry Requirements for: Cruise Ship Passengers
All passengers over the age of 2 years MUST have an approved Bermuda Travel Authorisation (TA) before arriving at the embarkation terminal.
To receive an approved Travel Authorisation, you will need:

1. A Mastercard or Visa credit card to pay the $40 Travel Authorisation application fee
2. If fully vaccinated, have your vaccination certificate/card ready to upload to your application. Click here for Bermuda’s definition of fully vaccinated
3. If unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, have proof of travel health insurance ready to upload to your application. Click here for the requirements for valid proof of travel health insurance

Note: Unvaccinated children 11 years and under travelling with fully vaccinated parents/guardians can upload their guardian’s vaccination certificate instead of proof of travel health insurance.

1. Take a COVID-19 test at a testing facility no more than two days before embarkation (fully vaccinated travelers can take a PCR test up to 4 days before embarkation). Children under 2 years old do not need to test. Click here for the requirements for a valid pre-travel test. Bring your negative test result certificate to show at embarkation, as well as your approved Travel Authorisation.

 

[Kwami]

There's also this. Cruises departing from NYC are all set. The transatlantic cruise passengers will have to test onboard 2 days before arriving in Bermuda.

Passenger Category	Cruise voyage where ship takes 4 days or less to arrive to Bermuda from embarkation port	Cruise voyage where ship takes longer than 4 days to arrive to Bermuda from embarkation port
Fully Vaccinated Cruise Ship Passengers and Unvaccinated Children 11 years and under travelling with fully vaccinated parent/guardian	1. Approved Travel Authorisation 2. Negative Pre-departure test: COVID-19 NAAT test (PCR, LAMP or TMA) up to 4 days before embarkation OR Supervised antigen up to 2 days before embarkation 3. Vaccination certificate/card	1. Approved Travel Authorisation 2. Negative Pre-departure test: COVID-19 NAAT test (PCR, LAMP or TMA) up to 4 days before embarkation OR Supervised antigen up to 2 days before embarkation 3. Vaccination certificate/card 4. Supervised COVID-19 test on board, up to 2 days before arrival to Bermuda

 

[SueInBoston]

@Kwami
Thank you for this updated information. I don't mind paying for the TA, and the 4 days Negative Pre-Departure test seems reasonable as well.

I was on the fence about the Oct NY to Bermuda, but feeling good about it now

 

[Snowwhyt]

What are the ports used by DCL in Bermuda?

 

[ArielRae]

What are the ports used by DCL in Bermuda?

The King’s Wharf dock at the Royal Naval Dockyard.
https://www.dockyard.bm/

 

[KashasMom]

Trying to stay on top of all the things we need for both the ship and Bermuda. I have a huge headache!!

So, if vaccinated we don't need insurance but we need to take a test 2 days prior for DCL and then will have to take a test for Bermuda onboard or at the cruise terminal. NY barely has a decent waiting area so with everyone testing, it should be a nightmare. So stressful!

I know we have to fill out the Bermuda authorization. Also have to fill out safe passage for DCL? Anything else? (We're on the 5 night.)

 

[Ronneeaght]

Trying to stay on top of all the things we need for both the ship and Bermuda. I have a huge headache!!

So, if vaccinated we don't need insurance but we need to take a test 2 days prior for DCL and then will have to take a test for Bermuda onboard or at the cruise terminal. NY barely has a decent waiting area so with everyone testing, it should be a nightmare. So stressful!

I know we have to fill out the Bermuda authorization. Also have to fill out safe passage for DCL? Anything else? (We're on the 5 night.)

No, if you are fully vaccinated you can take the test 2 days prior to embarking, so the same test for DCL and Bermuda. I haven’t looked too closely yet on if remote supervision will count for Bermuda.

 

[KashasMom]

No, if you are fully vaccinated you can take the test 2 days prior to embarking, so the same test for DCL and Bermuda. I haven’t looked too closely yet on if remote supervision will count for Bermuda.

I don't think that's true. The requirements Bermuda just put out say that we have to be tested 2 days prior to ARRIVAL in Bermuda - a change from 2 days prior to embarking. Hopefully someone can confirm. I have about 12 tabs opened here with all this info.

ETA - first post has the info. Two days prior to ARRIVAL.

 

[ArielRae]

Updated first posting with the new updated information Bermuda has put out.

2 Days before arrival testing has been removed for fully vaccinated.

 

[lanejudy]

ETA - first post has the info. Two days prior to ARRIVAL.

No, Bermuda adjusted their rules again after that post. Post #49 and #50 above have the correct info. 2 days prior to embarkation.

 

[soniam]

I don't think that's true. The requirements Bermuda just put out say that we have to be tested 2 days prior to ARRIVAL in Bermuda - a change from 2 days prior to embarking. Hopefully someone can confirm. I have about 12 tabs opened here with all this info.

ETA - first post has the info. Two days prior to ARRIVAL.

You gotta keep up Just joking. It's ridiculously complicated and convoluted to begin with and then they keep changing the wording At least it seems to be getting more favorable with every new version.

 

[AquaDame]

No, Bermuda adjusted their rules again after that post. Post #49 and #50 above have the correct info. 2 days prior to embarkation.

You gotta keep up Just joking. It's ridiculously complicated and convoluted to begin with and then they keep changing the wording At least it seems to be getting more favorable with every new version.

The language @Kwami posted says "(fully vaccinated travelers can take a PCR test up to 4 days before embarkation)."

It says the same here: https://www.gov.bm/cruise-travel-authorisation