What happens if I test positive for COVID on a river cruise?


What happens if I test positive for COVID on a river cruise? Guests with a positive COVID-19 test may be isolated on board or ashore—depending on local guidelines and symptoms, if any.


What happens if you have a medical emergency on a cruise?

Usually, the decision is made to disembark the patient at a location where the relevant medical facilities are available. If the necessary facilities are not available at this location or if the patient wants to get back home, an air ambulance is usually needed for medical evacuation or for medical repatriation.


Can you wear jeans on a Viking cruise?

What is the dress code? During the day, dress is casual including shorts (if the season is warm), slacks or jeans and comfortable shoes for walking tours. Swimsuits, brief shorts, cover-ups and exercise attire should be reserved for the Fitness Center, pool areas and Sports Deck.


What happens if you get seriously ill on a cruise ship?

If onboard medical staff deem a passenger to be seriously ill, they will likely have the patient disembarked at the next port of call or evacuated by helicopter to the nearest hospital for more comprehensive treatment.


What happens if you need to go to the hospital on a cruise?

These facilities are typically equipped to treat only minor nonemergency conditions. If your illness is serious or you find yourself needing emergency treatment, you'll be referred to a facility on land and disembarked to get care.