Protocolo de seguridad y salud

 

Oceanwide Expeditions Embarkation Protocol

Arctic

For scheduled voyages in the Arctic summer of 2023, no proof of vaccination is currently required. Regardless, country regulations always apply: if Norway, Iceland, or Greenland require proof of vaccination for entry, passengers must provide it. There are currently no specific rules, but requirements can change any time. We recommend checking requirements regularly, both well ahead of and close before your departure.

Antarctica

No proof of vaccination is currently required for Antarctic voyages in the 2023 - 2024 season. But as with the Arctic, specific country regulations still apply: if required, passengers must provide proof of vaccination for entry to Argentina. Though there are currently no specific rules, requirements can change at any time. Please check requirements well ahead of your departure and also directly beforehand. For the latest on Argentina’s safety measures, please read here.

Positive cases

  • Respiratory tract infections can begin with vague symptoms such as headache and blocked nose or more classic influenza-like symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, and generally feeling unwell.
  • Infected passengers (COVID or non) are recommended to stay in their cabins, have meals in their cabins and minimize contact with other passengers and crew. There is no requirement to go into isolation unless strictly indicated by a doctor or medical advisor.
  • Passengers with infectious disease-related complaints such as COVID, flu, or heavy cough should wear a face mask and respect safe distances from other passengers.

Oceanwide onboard protocols

Required onboard practices

While on the vessels, all passengers and Oceanwide staff must follow the suggested best practices for communicable disease prevention:

  • Avoid shaking hands or touching face
  • Cough and sneeze into a tissue or inside of elbow
  • Wash or sanitize hands thoroughly and regularly
  • Maintain distance where possible in public areas
  • Follow updated advice from the World Health Organization and local authorities

In general, face masks are not obligatory on the vessels. Passengers can move freely on board, including in public spaces, while respecting other passengers (for example, some may choose to wear a face mask and keep a safe distance).

Vessel and staff updates

In addition to the above protocols, updates to our vessels and enhancements to our staff practices will further protect passengers on board:

  • Upgraded ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems that enable fresh air intake and UV-based air filtration technology
  • Thermal cameras for continuous automated temperature screening
  • Enhanced cleaning and sanitation products and procedures
  • Disinfection with dispersion technology
  • Outbreak prevention and response plan
  • PCR and/or antigen testing if required by local protocols or in case of suspected symptoms

Information and requirements for travel

As requirements vary per destination, it is the traveller’s responsibility to comply with all safety practices. Upon request, we can issue a statement confirming a guest has taken an onboard COVID-19 test for an additional charge. Oceanwide cannot guarantee this statement will guarantee travel or entry into a country.

Before travelling, consider the risk that you may be infected or impacted by restrictions, entry bans, quarantines, or other safety measures. In addition, check the capacity of the health service at your destination and how you can return home in case you become ill.

PLEASE NOTE: Oceanwide Expeditions reserves the right to amend these guidelines based on changing circumstances on our vessels or revised local regulations.

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