Jemnibabe

5 hours ago, sunviking90 said:

I didn’t prepurchase because of the app pricing error. I waited until on the ship and they gave me the prepurchase price. They charged me $105.00 and then gave me a credit of $30.00 (15 day cruise). No CC involved as my OBC will pretty much cover all our expenses this cruise.

Is it much cheaper to pre-purchase the internet before boarding?  Thanks

25 minutes ago, DHP1 said:

I know you do however, read Post 19. “This is where they should state clearly for the individual voyages”

Yes, they SHOULD.  lol  But it's not happening, unfortunately.

38 minutes ago, DHP1 said:

https://www.princess.com/protocol/

 

https://www.princess.com/protocol/?voyage=enhanced

Thanks for the links but I already know I am on an Enhanced Voyage and the first link provides no information.  Says it's too early

7 minutes ago, NownZen said:

Some people seem to enjoy stress. If you take the medically observed test, there will not be any. Some people are doing the same arguing regarding passports versus birth certificates.

Did it ever occur to you that some people are not in the same position as you might be?  I have a friend that can't do medically observed tests on a phone, she has to fly from Florida to LA on the 15th and cruise leaves on the 17th.  That means she must take a rapid test on the 14th.  Believe it or not, in her area, they are almost impossible to find.  AND in searching for her around the San Pedro area, they are not easy to find either.  Things aren't always as easy as they may appear to you

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34 minutes ago, memoak said:

It should be very clear on the Princess website personalizer for your cruise. On my canal cruise in March which stops in Colombia the “important” notices includes non medically observed tests for non vaccinated passengers will not work

But that applies to "non-vaccinated" passengers.

4 hours ago, pompeii said:

Yes, the online proctored test is self-administered, but the "or" indicates something other than medically observed, whether online or at a pharmacy. Not to be a grammar (or legal) nerd, but "or" denotes exclusive alternatives, either of which is acceptable. 

 

 And there is still the question of, if they have to be medically observed, when you would use the option of a photo of your at-home test result?  

On the March cruise as well and I totally agree:  why would you give instructions for taking a picture of your at home test if you couldn't do that?

6 minutes ago, jwattle said:

Or you get the medically observed online. 15 minutes, $65, easy peasy, lemon squeezy.

But why would you buy a test for $65. when most people have a stock of free tests at home and can just take a picture of the results?

3 minutes ago, DHP1 said:

Yes it does “or”

That "or" was just set today.  Prior it had no "or"

4 minutes ago, DHP1 said:

I’m sorry it’s clear to me. We all have different opinions. 

How do you interpret the very first sentence?  It does not give an option

3 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said:

Exactly….then they need to delete the first sentence.

I don't understand why this wording doesn't seem to confuse some people.  The first and second sentence are basically the opposite.  lol

4 minutes ago, DHP1 said:

My opinion. We have a choice of either one.  The wording stated “or”.

 

But.....the sentence just above the "or" does not give you an option.  It just says "are required to take a medically observed test" so which sentence is correct???????

1 hour ago, Loveh2ofl said:

For the enhanced_Australia - The pcr test must be medically given/observed.  That is within 48 hours.  The antigen test must be taken within 24 hours and can be medically observed as you stated OR self administered which is where you must take the picture with id and date/time.  You don't do both and I believe the wording has stayed constant since 12/2?  

You are referring to Australia.  That language is a bit different than the other Enhanced Voyages.

7 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said:

Thank you for this thread.

 

Okay, the Q&A did say 

all guests are required to

have a medically assisted test. 
 

They just updated it today Jan 16, 23.

 

Now, it reads the same as the cruiseHealth tool.  
 

So, are self administered tests accepted?

Every one seems to have a different answer at Princess. Unreal.

 

It says:

 

UPDATED: What are the testing requirements for enhanced guidelines voyages?

For voyages departing from the U.S., Chile and Vancouver, all guests 5 and older must provide a medically assisted or self-administeredAntigen home test or PCR within 3 days before departure.

For voyages departing, arriving or visiting Australia, all guests 2 and older must provide medically assisted or self-administered Antigen home test within 24 hours or PCR within 48 hours.

You are welcome Pac.  So many opinions and no positive answers.  Well, since it was just updated today, that helps a little but still a bit muddy.  LOL  Maybe by March they will have it sorted out.

5 minutes ago, memoak said:

Just plug your voyage number into the online health tool on line and it should give you specifics for your individual cruise

That is where the confusing language is  lol

The language relating to covid testing on Enhanced Voyages needs to be corrected.  It has and still is causing much confusion since the directive says two opposite things.  First sentence says "must be medically observed" and last sentence says "medically observed OR self- administered and take a picture of results."  Since testing has been cancelled for most cruises except Enhanced Voyages, Princess needs to clarify just what exactly they need.

Judy from SW Florida

22 minutes ago, Shelly97060 said:

These are Princess reps that Travel Agents can chat into or call when assistance is needed to serve clients.  They provide Travel Agents support on bookings and assist with clarifications on Princess policies. 

Thanks.  Seems no one is on the same page with this information and I can imagine people who fly into the US are having a difficult time finding the answers as well as locations for the rapid testing.  I know I sure am.  Hope this gets clarified in the next couple weeks

11 hours ago, Shelly97060 said:

Yes. I emailed my BDM as well. 

What is a TA chat team?  Thanks

9 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said:

Our third time!  Love it.  I want to go again. 😂

Moorea is very similar to Bora Bora.  
The South Pacific is all about the water.

We’ve been to all the others before. You cannot go wrong with anything you decide to do.  Really is laid back and do what you love to do there. Snorkeling is great!  We wanted to go around Pago Pago this time, on the decorated trucks by HS students, but that stop was cancelled.  

 

First time:  I’d explore all of the islands and really get a feel for them.  The people are wonderful there. You’re going to love it!  Can’t say more.

 

Off topic, as this is about covid tests.
 

 

 

 

Thanks again.  Think I will wait a couple more weeks to decide for sure about the how/where of the covid tests.  Language seems a bit unclear at the moment

1 hour ago, PacnGoNow said:

https://www.princess.com/protocol/?voyage=enhanced
 

1 hour ago, PacnGoNow said:

https://www.princess.com/protocol/?voyage=enhanced
 

Thank you so very much.  At least I now know for sure it's still an Enhanced Voyage.  lol  Did you enjoy your Hawaii/South Pacific cruise?  Any tips?

Judy from SW Florida

16 hours ago, spingal said:

Thank you!  Princess is a bit of a hot mess when it comes to communications.

Thank you for doing that.  After more reading today, curious if we are still on the list of Enhanced Voyages.  Do you know where I can find the "current" list of Enhanced Voyages?

26 minutes ago, DHP1 said:

Sorry, tested “positive”. 

Besides taking a picture of the test with your passport, it also said the date and time.  How do you get that in the picture?  lol

3 minutes ago, L&S80 said:

What is a Enhanced voyage? Not sure I've heard of that..........

 

Just want to make sure.......have a cruise out of Seattle in September & want to be ready.

 

Thanks....................

 

 

Sharon

 

Our Enhanced cruise leaves from LA and is a 28 day to Hawaii/Tahiti/South Pacific.  Guess they call it that due to the length.

19 minutes ago, DHP1 said:

Thanks.
We just came back from Australia and we did our “own RAT test” in our hotel room  (within 24 hours of embarkment) and had the test results within 15 minutes and then we downloaded the results to our app. We brought our own test kits from home (Canada which is acceptable for the Australia government to use).  At check in, Princess never did ask us for our test results. 
To do a medical assisted test takes time and cost plus, you may have to wait for the test results which could take days. Too stressful for me to wait. This bring back to many memories when we were looking for a place in Sydney (website) and then Princess changes the testing requirement. 
I submit the above on my personal thoughts on this topic.  I realize the person is asking “where” do I get tested.  Good luck I’m sure you will find a place. 

Thank you so much for your suggestions.  I already looked them all up and a couple sound promising but think I will do as Pac suggested and get it done at home here in Florida the day before I fly out to Ca.  In the midst of dealing with Hurricane Ian's damages and just don't need one more thing to worry about.  LOL  Wow, do I need this cruise.

2 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said:

Yes, same one you’re doing!  Have a great time.

Thank you so much.  Hope you enjoyed yours.

1 minute ago, PacnGoNow said:

Yes. That’s what we did.  That is within 3 days.  Ours was the 9th and we tested on the 6th.  Perfect.  Anytime that day, it doesn’t have to be late.  We did our tests at 10 am …. 3 days before.  
 

You’ll probably find a place a lot easier at home.  We had several choices here if we needed it.

 

Maybe they will change it before March!

😁

Thank you so much.  That sure eases my mind.  I kept hoping they would drop these tests by then but isn't looking too promising.  Did you do the Hawaii/South Pacific cruise?