Anyone who develops COVID-19 symptoms while traveling in-country should immediately self-quarantine and arrange for a COVID-19 test. COVID testing is covered by your travel insurance if you are symptomatic. Depending on the location, this may occur on ship or at a medical facility within the port country. Anyone experiencing symptoms should NOT board the ship if they are off ship when the symptoms develop.
If an individual tests positive for COVID-19, they will be administered two PCR tests to confirm the diagnosis. Close contacts of the individual will also be tested for symptoms and may be quarantined, dependent upon the individual country rules and regulations.
COVID-19 positive passengers will be quarantined as required by the host country. In some countries, this may require isolation in a medical facility. In others, it may simply require a hotel stay. Semester at Sea staff will remain in-country with any quarantined individuals to monitor their health and well-being, arrange transportation to the next port, and facilitate academic learning while isolated.
If the individual is being medically treated for COVID-19, the CISI insurance that is included in all participant program fees will cover all costs.  If the quarantine period in a hotel or quarantine facility is required for COVID-19 treatment, CISI insurance will cover up to $2000 USD, or 10 days maximum of accommodation and meal costs.
If an individual must quarantine for a period of time as close contact or as a result of testing positive but does not need any medical treatment, this is also covered by the quarantine insurance as long as it is mandated by a government/public health official.