The dry spell for sailors on the German coast has come to an end: on Saturday, the Danish government downgraded Germany from the "orange" to "yellow" risk level due to the low number of coronavirus cases. This means that the quarantine requirement of several days upon entry, which previously made cruises unattractive for many crews, no longer applies. Previously, only Schleswig-Holstein residents, fully vaccinated people and people who had recovered from an infection no more than six months previously could enter Denmark without having to go into quarantine. The current status can be found on the Danish website (also in English) can be viewed at any time. Only a current, negative test including a written result must be carried when entering the country.
The summer season can now begin and many owners and charter sailors will be relieved. However, as Denmark's incidence is still just over 100 (as of today 114), the RKI still classifies the neighbouring country as a risk area. Anyone who sails there must therefore check before travelling back by Registration abroad and has 48 hours after entering the country to clear themselves with a negative PCR test. The result must then be submitted to the authorities.
Exception: If crews are in the country for less than 24 hours, the obligation does not apply. So if you only travel to the typical ports of call of Bagenkop, Marstal or Sønderborg at the weekend, arrive in the afternoon and sail back to Germany the next day, you are exempt.
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Andreas Fritsch
Editor Travel
