easyqueasy

23 minutes ago, PolicromaSol said:

 

You'd be destroyed by a flurry of claws. Your chances would probably be better with the shark.

3 minutes ago, taglovestocruise said:

There was a post here on CC a week or so ago.  Family of four, took one test and four photos and had no problem at checkin.

Curious how that can be. Didn’t the unsupervised test just started two days ago?

4 hours ago, easyqueasy said:

No form needed. I just listed the ship, sail date, RESERVATION  number and proof of 100 shares emailed to ShareholderBenefit@rccl.com. Response is quick. 

Corrected as I mistakenly typed room instead of reservation number. 

41 minutes ago, Belle2002 said:

Can someone share the form needed to submit for the shareholders obc or fax# with what is needed thank for helping

No form needed. I just listed the ship, sail date, room number and proof of 100 shares emailed to ShareholderBenefit@rccl.com. Response is quick. 

16 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

I couldn't believe the guy on the tight rope, 114 feet above sea level.  

That’s nothing. The belly floppers entering the contest are jumping at possibly over 130 feet above sea level😂.

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/will-i-have-to-take-a-test-before-i-cruise

Fully vaccinated guests 5 years of age and older must bring a negative test result for a COVID-19 antigen or PCR test taken within the 3 days before boarding day on sailings that are 10 nights or longer only. Testing is not required for fully vaccinated guests on shorter itineraries.

I don’t think it’s different than other US ports because the only exceptions for US ports are those sailings to Canada or Bermuda. It clearly states you “must bring a negative test.”

Accepted Tests for U.S. Cruises Departing on or After September 5, 2022; with No Stops in Canada or Bermuda

• The test you take can be professionally administered by a health professional, such as a doctor or pharmacist, or you can use a home test kit. Home test kits for these sailings are not required to be administered under live video supervision.

• You will present the negative test result at the time of boarding. You can show it in the form of a printout, an email, or an app screen from the test provider. Or you can show a picture of your negative home test on your phone, or present the actual negative test itself.

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/what-tests-are-accepted-where-to-submit-the-results

No, you do not need a supervised test.

1 hour ago, Bill29708 said:

anyone know why we now have to pay 40$ and register with the government of the Bahamas prior to going on a three-day cruise?

Are you sure that’s Bahamas? I see the requirement for Bermuda. Can you share the link? 

2 minutes ago, DAVLIB007 said:

if unvaxxed you still need a test that is protored

Where did you read that? I believe that’s for sailing up to September 4th. September 5th and on does not for US sailings (except Canada/Bermuda).

1 minute ago, boscobeans said:

We are and have been FULLY vaxed and still will self-test the night before we cruise.

No sense NOT TO.

Less chance of being quarantined or possibly transmitting to others.

That’s great! I wonder how many vaccinated cruisers will test, for the good of those sailing with them?

12 minutes ago, jschultz0829 said:

Accepted Tests

Guests can now take advantage of at-home antigen tests (even unsupervised ones!) to satisfy this requirement. Proof of a negative test can be the printed or digital results, a clear photo of your self-test result, or your actual self-test in hand. To learn more about our accepted tests, visit our FAQ.

 

So silly! At this point, they're just covering themselves from lawsuits so that they can say "we didn't know they forged the test results!" Whatever. I'll take all the relaxed protocols I can get!

I think it’s probably more to make some vaccinated feel safer on the ship.

9 minutes ago, cured said:

Actually, the Bahamas play a big part. They still require cruise ship passengers 12 and up to be vaccinated.  As discussed in a previous thread, an illustrious poster had an excellent explanation why RCL is actually being more transparent by not eliminating the vaccine rule yet for Caribbean cruises.  Carnival and NCL are hedging their bets that the Bahamas will fold and eliminate their vaccine requirement. Royal is prudently waiting.

 

What if the Bahamas doesn't relax their vaccine policy?  What becomes of all all these people expecting to go to the private islands or Nassau?  They will have to have their cruises canceled.  At least Royal is not putting cruisers in that position and waiting it out.

 

Bermuda's announcement is very interesting. It gives the Bahamas a way to bend to the pressure of the cruise lines to ease vaccine requirements yet discourage unvaccinated passengers from visiting their country by declaring something like:

 

"Sure we will drop the vaccine requirement, but it is going to cost your unvaccinated cruisers big bucks to carry additional covid insurance."

 

Will insurance companies start raising the prices of covid insurance policies? 

 

It will be interesting to watch this play out around the Caribbean.

According to the Bahamas chat agents, the policy was dropped and unvaccinated are allowed to sail. Their website states unvaccinated can travel and they need to update their website on the cruise passenger portion. But maybe their agents are like Royal’s agent?  But wouldn’t it seem odd to allow unvaccinated unless it’s by ship?

2 hours ago, bruzin_for_a_cruizin said:

One positive case could be devastating to the island economy and health of the citizens.

 

That’s a funny statement as the person you’re quoting says they’re treating 6 cases and they’re not devastated. Test if they want, but do you really think that there are no positive COVID people traveling there?

2 minutes ago, thethreeofus said:

Just received email.  No longer need to be vaccinated. BUT pre-cruise testing has not changed.

When do you sail? Just curious how far out they send the emails.

3 hours ago, FamilyCruiserUK said:

Wow, so you would rather not do a vital public service and donate much needed blood just to satisfy your selfishness of not wearing a mask for like 20 mins. Unbelievable but not surprising anymore. Thankfully not everyone thinks like you and there should be blood if you ever need it.

It’s also unbelievable that in my area they announce they’re in need of blood donations but will reject anyone not vaccinated from donating, vital as it may be. 

The people that does the initial checking of negative test didn’t know the difference between an antigen test and PCR test. They were just looking for date and negative result. So just have her take the emed test and hope that suffices should her PCR test not come back in time. FLL did antigen test prior to boarding, but LA did PCR test. She should test 1 day before (today) boarding as I think the terms state testing on day of boarding is not allowed, probably because Royal is testing on that day. 

5 hours ago, jerseygirl3 said:

Im a nurse who's worked with sick patients the entire pandemic. I've worn a mask as have my patients. I never caught Covid until we took a vacation to Florida in May where nobody was masked. 

Did you wear a mask to, from and while in Florida?

5 hours ago, cured said:

The at home/online tests are 6 for $150 through emed.  Even cheaper are the free gov't tests and using Onpoint testing. They can be as little as $10 per person with a code. Instead of $500, you could have spent $40. You had options. You chose the most expensive route.

What if they were traveling with unvaccinated kids and needed the PCR tests? You don’t know their situation.

With multiple ships docked at the same time, how and when do you get to choose the bed spot? Is it when you arrive on the island and first come, first served? We were able to select it on the ship when it was just one ship docked years ago.

Yes. If you checked the box for refundable fare (which varies greatly), you don’t lose that money. If that’s what you’re asking. But as noted above, all funds are refunded.

2 hours ago, MaddyandMax said:

Does anyone have an literature regarding this 10% rule? I have looked all over Royal's site and can't find anything.

 

I ask because I am traveling with extended family the beginning of October.  This includes my 10 year old niece who they won't vaccinate for no real reason other than they don't want too.  I'm not starting a debate over vaccines, just stating that is their reasoning (really).  I do not want my own vacation cancelled over this and there is still time to vaccinate.  They said they will if she can't cruise without being vaccinated.  So I'd love something that I can pass on to the about this 10% rule.

 

Thanks!

I believe 11 and under can sail unvaccinated, but need a PCR test. 12 and over needs vaccination or exemption.

17 minutes ago, Marty McFly said:

Facts don't lie.  COVID-19 is a leading cause of death among children 0-19 years.  See page 26-27 of this CDC document:

 

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/meetings/downloads/slides-2022-06-17-18/02-COVID-Fleming-Dutra-508.pdf

 

Yes the numbers are low, but if you can prevent serious illness and a few deaths, why wouldn't you?  It comes down to your risk tolerance for your kids.

Very misleading saying 4th or 5th is a leading cause of death.  I believe the CDC published there were around 500 (or some very low number) kids that died from COVID from Mar 2020-Mar 2022. Why vaccinate the kids when the odds are pretty much nil, but the long term affects are unknown?  Did you know the CDC recommended and stated the vaccines are safe for pregnant women based on testing on mice? 

1 hour ago, newcruzer2 said:

This is what I don't understand why Royal (CDC) is still requiring everyone  to pre-test. It doesn't help and is a HUGE pain in the rump. 

All kids 6 months and up SHOULD be required to vaccinate now. ( to cruise)

I hope you’re not thinking that the vaccinated can’t catch or pass on the virus. 

6 hours ago, billslowsky said:

Cruise ship passengers are not being tested before returning to the US.  This is the current policy.

🙄 (Not what I meant, but they are testing the unvaccinated ages 2 and up prior to returning depending on length of sailing).

I hope you’re right about the cruising. I’m glad even for now it’s just the requirement dropped for flying into the US.