Cruising Destinations Availability: WHERE TO GO
Camper & Nicholsons
13th August 2020
CONTACT OUR TEAM
Destinations
Cruising Destinations Availability: WHERE TO GO
With the world slowly starting to open up again, swimming in warm waters off your favourite yacht is front of mind and Camper & Nicholsons are keeping a close eye on where to go and what you can do.
The Mediterranean offers the greatest array of options for those already in Europe, and the unrestricted travel to The Maldives, The Seychelles and French Polynesia present incredible charter experiences for those looking to head further afield.
Keep up to date with international developments using our helpful guide, and get back onboard this summer.
To discuss your charter requirements and to review a selection of yachts available in your desired location, or for further advice on safe cruising, please contact our team.
This information is correct at the time of publication, and will be updated daily wherever possible. These details are provided to the best of our knowledge, but feel free to reach out to our team or charter brokers before traveling.
West Mediterranean
France
Open to EU and Schengen countries
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
No
Flights
All
Italy
Open to EU and Schengen countries. Anyone arriving from Greece, Spain, Malta or Croatia must provide negative test results or will be tested on arrival. All other EU passengers must fill out a declaration form on arrival.
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
Spain
Borders open to EU & Schengen countries without quarantine
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
No
Flights
All
East Mediterranean
Croatia
Open to EU and Schengen countries
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
Greece
Open to EU countries and some non-EU
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
Turkey
Open to all nationalities
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Restricted
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
Northern Europe
Norway
Entry Restrictions:
Entry from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries is allowed without restrictions, unless a country or region is defined as high transmission area.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health provides a map of affected areas, which is updated regularly.
All travellers entering Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high transmission areas will have to quarantine for 10 days.
Entry from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries is allowed without restrictions, unless a country or region is defined as high transmission area.
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health provides a map of affected areas, which is updated regularly.
All travellers entering Norway from countries or regions that are defined as high transmission areas will have to quarantine for 10 days.
Asia Pacific
Australia
Travel ban in place for all foreign nationals
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
No International
Indonesia
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
No International
Fiji
Open to superyachts regardless of nationality
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
Some
French Polynesia
French Polynesia requires a negative COVID-19 test (SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR virus genome only) performed within 3 days of your flight departure for all passengers aged 6 years and over. The results of this test must be negative and supported by a medical document confirming this, issued by a Doctor, Hospital or Medical Clinic.
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
New Zealand
Border is closed for all but critical travel
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
No International
Thailand
Borders are closed for all but critical travel
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
In country
Philippines
Filipino nationals, spouses or children of nationals, and residents returning from abroad may be subject to quarantine for a maximum of 14 days upon arrival or required to undergo COVID-19 testing. Foreign nationals with existing long-term visas are allowed to enter the Philippines, subject to certain conditions
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Not all of them
Flights
No
Indian Ocean
The Maldives
Open to tourism with no quarantine
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
The Seychelles
14 day quarantine required on board upon arrival
Ports open
Some
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
Private
Bahamas
All
Open however 5 day Covid-19 RT-PCR
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Restricted
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
None
Flights
All
Caribbean
Currently Closed, but considering options. Anguilla, St. Kitts &Nevis, BVI to open seaports Dec 8th. More info to follow.
For all islands:
A negative Covid -19 RT-PCR test is required, age less than...varies from island to island. Some may require quarantine from a day or two pending further local testIng results, up to 14 days.
St. Barth’s 72hrs fresh test.
Of note: co- operation exists in the St. Maarten/St. Martin/St.Barths “triangle” for yachting.
French Islands Bubble:
St. Barth’s, St. Martin, Guadeloupe, Martinique. Once Covid cleared by one ok for the others in the bubble.
Barbados, St. Vincent, Grenadines Bubble. Similar to French bubble.
Go outside the designated bubble, have to re-set. Testing etc.
All other islands:
Have to re-set from one island to the next, whatever is required, fresh Covid-19 test and or quarantine as directed by each island.
All travelers should think in advance on what’s required to depart from one island or another and plan early if re-testing required before boarding a plane and on upon Arrival returning home.
USVI open.
All travelers must use travel portal.
www.usviupdate.com/travel
Currently Closed, but considering options. Anguilla, St. Kitts &Nevis, BVI to open seaports Dec 8th. More info to follow.
For all islands:
A negative Covid -19 RT-PCR test is required, age less than...varies from island to island. Some may require quarantine from a day or two pending further local testIng results, up to 14 days.
St. Barth’s 72hrs fresh test.
Of note: co- operation exists in the St. Maarten/St. Martin/St.Barths “triangle” for yachting.
French Islands Bubble:
St. Barth’s, St. Martin, Guadeloupe, Martinique. Once Covid cleared by one ok for the others in the bubble.
Barbados, St. Vincent, Grenadines Bubble. Similar to French bubble.
Go outside the designated bubble, have to re-set. Testing etc.
All other islands:
Have to re-set from one island to the next, whatever is required, fresh Covid-19 test and or quarantine as directed by each island.
All travelers should think in advance on what’s required to depart from one island or another and plan early if re-testing required before boarding a plane and on upon Arrival returning home.
USVI open.
All travelers must use travel portal.
www.usviupdate.com/travel
Anguilla
Anguilla's ports remain closed
Ports open
None
Cruising allowed
None
Charter available
None
Restaurants
Closed
Flights
None
Antigua & Barbuda
Antigua is now open to all vessels
Ports open
Some
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao
Yachts from USA & Puerto Rico now welcome
Ports open
Some
Cruising allowed
No
Charter available
No
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
British Virgin Islands
Slated to open sea ports December 8th
Ports open
None
Cruising allowed
No
Charter available
No
Restaurants
Open
Flights
None
Cayman Islands
Borders remain closed until 1 Sept
Ports open
None
Cruising allowed
No
Charter available
No
Restaurants
Closed
Flights
Private
Jamaica
Permission to enter country needed in advance
Ports open
Some
Cruising allowed
No
Charter available
No
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
Martinique, Saint Martin, Sint Maarten, Saint Barths, Guadeloupe
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Restricted
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
Saint Kitts & Nevis
Borders still closed
Ports open
None
Cruising allowed
No
Charter available
No
Restaurants
Open
Flights
None
Saint Lucia
Ports open
Some
Cruising allowed
Restricted
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
Barbados, Grenada, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
Ports open
Some
Cruising allowed
Restricted
Charter available
No
Restaurants
Closed
Flights
All
Trinidad & Tobago
All borders are closed until end of July
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
No
Charter available
No
Restaurants
Closed
Flights
None
Turks & Caicos Islands
Must obtain pre-travel authorisation
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
United States Virgin Islands
Open
Ports open
None
Cruising allowed
None
Charter available
None
Restaurants
Closed
Flights
None
USA
Alaska
Quarantine or COVID-19 test required for entry
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
Connecticut
Quarantine may be required
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
Florida
Quarantine may be required
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
Maine
COVID-19 test may be required for entry
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
Massachusetts
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
New York/Hamptons
Quarantine may be required
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
Rhode Island
Quarantine or COVID-19 test may be required
Ports open
All
Cruising allowed
Yes
Charter available
Yes
Restaurants
Open
Flights
All
