vino123 Posted August 12, 2021 #1301 Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) Have a look at the updated protocols for Southampton sailings.https://www.royalcaribbean.com/gbr/en/healthy-sail-center/getting-ready-to-cruise Looks like vaccinated guests will be able to go ashore independently from 15th August Edited August 12, 2021 by vino123 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twolittleboys Posted August 13, 2021 #1302 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Does anyone know if the September cruises are only for UK passengers or also for passengers from other European countries? The cruises do show up on the German website and there is no notice saying it is only for UK passengers (I went almost through the entire booking process to check). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 13, 2021 #1303 Share Posted August 13, 2021 58 minutes ago, Twolittleboys said: Does anyone know if the September cruises are only for UK passengers or also for passengers from other European countries? It should be open to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelMadBrits Posted August 13, 2021 #1304 Share Posted August 13, 2021 59 minutes ago, Twolittleboys said: Does anyone know if the September cruises are only for UK passengers or also for passengers from other European countries? The cruises do show up on the German website and there is no notice saying it is only for UK passengers (I went almost through the entire booking process to check). Hi September cruises are open to all... this is in the guidance (link in previous post from Vino123). GETTING READY TO CRUISE FROM SOUTHAMPTON On Anthem of the Seas As a reminder all guests sailing on Anthem of the Seas between 07th July 2021 – 29th August 2021 must be a resident of the United Kingdom (including the Channel Islands & Isle of Man). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxHadleyxx Posted August 13, 2021 #1305 Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Twolittleboys said: Does anyone know if the September cruises are only for UK passengers or also for passengers from other European countries? The cruises do show up on the German website and there is no notice saying it is only for UK passengers (I went almost through the entire booking process to check). Supposed to be open to all. We are flying in from Germany for the 5 September sailing. RCI will have us take a PCR test at the port which also works as the day 2 test for UK authorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twolittleboys Posted August 13, 2021 #1306 Share Posted August 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Biker19 said: It should be open to all. 1 hour ago, TravelMadBrits said: Hi September cruises are open to all... this is in the guidance (link in previous post from Vino123). GETTING READY TO CRUISE FROM SOUTHAMPTON On Anthem of the Seas As a reminder all guests sailing on Anthem of the Seas between 07th July 2021 – 29th August 2021 must be a resident of the United Kingdom (including the Channel Islands & Isle of Man). 44 minutes ago, xxHadleyxx said: Supposed to be open to all. We are flying in from Germany for the 5 September sailing. RCI will have us take a PCR test at the port which also works as the day 2 test for UK authorities. Thanks, everybody! It did look like it was open but on one travel agency website it said not so I was confused. Guess they need to update their page! Also thinking of possibly going on September 5 - Hadley, are you flying with a RCI flight or independently? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Fudge* Posted August 13, 2021 #1307 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I can’t remember if I have asked this here or not but does anyone know if everything is open? Albeit with some social distancing? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Fudge* Posted August 13, 2021 #1308 Share Posted August 13, 2021 P.S. and are they still doing the show on the last night (70s show for instance). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare debsjc Posted August 14, 2021 #1309 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Apologies if this has already been covered, I have read some pages, but not all 53 🙂 I know RCCL are saying 'Vaccinated Guests must bring the negative result of a PCR test taken within 3 days of sailing. We will email instructions on how to register for your complimentary test approximately 14 to 18 days before your cruise' Could anyone let me know how this works, and if we have to go to a testing centre, is there one near Reading or Bracknell? ... thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted August 14, 2021 #1310 Share Posted August 14, 2021 53 minutes ago, debsjc said: Apologies if this has already been covered, I have read some pages, but not all 53 🙂 I know RCCL are saying 'Vaccinated Guests must bring the negative result of a PCR test taken within 3 days of sailing. We will email instructions on how to register for your complimentary test approximately 14 to 18 days before your cruise' Could anyone let me know how this works, and if we have to go to a testing centre, is there one near Reading or Bracknell? ... thanks Sherfield on Lodden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxHadleyxx Posted August 14, 2021 #1311 Share Posted August 14, 2021 22 hours ago, Twolittleboys said: Thanks, everybody! It did look like it was open but on one travel agency website it said not so I was confused. Guess they need to update their page! Also thinking of possibly going on September 5 - Hadley, are you flying with a RCI flight or independently? We're flying independently on Lufthansa...they have a pretty good covid policy to be able to change/delay flights if needed, so we just went that way and chose to fly in the day before and stay near the port. It was considerably less expensive when we checked. At this point I figure the biggest risk of infection for the whole trip is the transfer from LHR to the hotel but we will wear our FFP2 masks the whole ride and hope for the best. WeR'e vaccinated so not super worried about a medically difficult infection, but don't want to miss sailing due to a minor one either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare debsjc Posted August 14, 2021 #1312 Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 hours ago, little britain said: Sherfield on Lodden Thank you, is that one of the testing centres RCI use? That would be great if so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted August 15, 2021 #1313 Share Posted August 15, 2021 13 hours ago, debsjc said: Thank you, is that one of the testing centres RCI use? That would be great if so. I thought you asked for the Eurofins testing site nearest to Reading? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmn Posted August 15, 2021 #1314 Share Posted August 15, 2021 18 hours ago, debsjc said: Apologies if this has already been covered, I have read some pages, but not all 53 🙂 I know RCCL are saying 'Vaccinated Guests must bring the negative result of a PCR test taken within 3 days of sailing. We will email instructions on how to register for your complimentary test approximately 14 to 18 days before your cruise' Could anyone let me know how this works, and if we have to go to a testing centre, is there one near Reading or Bracknell? ... thanks You get an email from celebrity giving you link to eurofins to book the test. Once you get the link and you've signed in it gives you drop down list of counties with sites with slots available for your date . I also live in your area and we decided to book under 'greater london' , a site at a Heathrow Hotel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmn Posted August 15, 2021 #1315 Share Posted August 15, 2021 1 hour ago, sgmn said: You get an email from celebrity giving you link to eurofins to book the test. Once you get the link and you've signed in it gives you drop down list of counties with sites with slots available for your date . I also live in your area and we decided to book under 'greater london' , a site at a Heathrow Hotel. Sorry I just realised I said celebrity, that's because that's who I've booked through but I think RC is the same. The link should come through 2-3 weeks before departure . Because we booked late I panicked that we hadn't received the link but after speaking to a lovely lady in the call centre she sorted it out whilst I was on the phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylikely Posted August 15, 2021 #1316 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Hi all. Hope ur well! Haven't really considered RCCL UK staycations but the Anthem prices are crazy good... Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated (I can't keep up with all the different rules of the lines!) I've done MSC and Princess this summer but I think RCCL are a bit different. Some questions: - With the Covid test you have to arrange in a couple of days time before the criuses is it nasal and throat swab?? - I believe the buffet is closed for dinner (sob sob) are there many/any quick alternatives other than the MDR/Speciality? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedley_odwin Posted August 16, 2021 #1317 Share Posted August 16, 2021 13 hours ago, johnnylikely said: Hi all. Hope ur well! Haven't really considered RCCL UK staycations but the Anthem prices are crazy good... Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated (I can't keep up with all the different rules of the lines!) I've done MSC and Princess this summer but I think RCCL are a bit different. Some questions: - With the Covid test you have to arrange in a couple of days time before the criuses is it nasal and throat swab?? - I believe the buffet is closed for dinner (sob sob) are there many/any quick alternatives other than the MDR/Speciality? Covid test was nasal only at Eurofins when we had ours. Buffet was open for dinner from 18.00 - 20.30 on the 1st August cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted August 16, 2021 #1318 Share Posted August 16, 2021 9 hours ago, smedley_odwin said: Covid test was nasal only at Eurofins when we had ours. Buffet was open for dinner from 18.00 - 20.30 on the 1st August cruise. It was closed last week and this week. 1600 on board this week but they need upwards of 2000. 2400 next week including 800 under 18's I like the windjammer at night but closes a 3pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumshoe958 Posted August 16, 2021 #1319 Share Posted August 16, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, bigeck said: It was closed last week and this week. 1600 on board this week but they need upwards of 2000. 2400 next week including 800 under 18's I like the windjammer at night but closes a 3pm @bigeck Do you know how many the following week (5th Sept)? Edited August 16, 2021 by gumshoe958 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxHadleyxx Posted August 16, 2021 #1320 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, bigeck said: It was closed last week and this week. 1600 on board this week but they need upwards of 2000. 2400 next week including 800 under 18's I like the windjammer at night but closes a 3pm My goodness that is a lot of unvaccinated kids! Do you know when UK schools are back in session and the numbers of children are likely to drop back down? I was thinking probably by the end of August, but maybe not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylikely Posted August 16, 2021 #1321 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, xxHadleyxx said: My goodness that is a lot of unvaccinated kids! Do you know when UK schools are back in session and the numbers of children are likely to drop back down? I was thinking probably by the end of August, but maybe not? Think school goes back first week or so of Sep 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbear666 Posted August 16, 2021 #1322 Share Posted August 16, 2021 2 hours ago, xxHadleyxx said: My goodness that is a lot of unvaccinated kids! Do you know when UK schools are back in session and the numbers of children are likely to drop back down? I was thinking probably by the end of August, but maybe not? My son goes back to school Wednesday 8th September. I wouldn't risk the 5th September sailing if you'd rather avoid children 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxHadleyxx Posted August 16, 2021 #1323 Share Posted August 16, 2021 25 minutes ago, Sarahbear666 said: My son goes back to school Wednesday 8th September. I wouldn't risk the 5th September sailing if you'd rather avoid children thanks, that is what we are on and I was hopeful it was after summer holidays but unsure. Generally speaking I am fine with kids...but I do want to avoid having more than a small percentage of unvaccinated passengers onboard, which right now means avoiding kids. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyCruiserUK Posted August 16, 2021 #1324 Share Posted August 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, xxHadleyxx said: thanks, that is what we are on and I was hopeful it was after summer holidays but unsure. Generally speaking I am fine with kids...but I do want to avoid having more than a small percentage of unvaccinated passengers onboard, which right now means avoiding kids. Scottish children back at school this week, resy of uk back at school the week commencing 6th sep, or some time in that week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAGSMFC Posted August 16, 2021 #1325 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Covid Testing - Eurofins Does anyone have any info in where we can go for our Eurofins test as we have just booked on the Anthem today and I know RC will let us know nearer the date but anyone has a list of places I would really appreciate this. We live in West Yorkshire. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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