strickers Posted June 24, 2021 #51 Share Posted June 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, Disney-daft said: Me too… does this mean they are under the 1000 and we are going? Hope so, just trying to figure out where the Eurofins sites are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strickers Posted June 24, 2021 #52 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Lots of locations, decided to use the offered service rather than risk my own money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SullytheBFG Posted June 24, 2021 #53 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Just got our emails through! Hurrah. I can only see 3 sites to go and have the test, lots more if you drop the test off. I can feel the relaxation coming on…… I know only 4 nights but really looking forward to it. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strickers Posted June 24, 2021 #54 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Just now, SullytheBFG said: Just got our emails through! Hurrah. I can only see 3 sites to go and have the test, lots more if you drop the test off. I can feel the relaxation coming on…… I know only 4 nights but really looking forward to it. 😁 That’s interesting, mine showed lots of sites for different regions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SullytheBFG Posted June 24, 2021 #55 Share Posted June 24, 2021 1 minute ago, strickers said: That’s interesting, mine showed lots of sites for different regions? I could only see 3 for the entire UK! I will have another look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strickers Posted June 24, 2021 #56 Share Posted June 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, SullytheBFG said: I could only see 3 for the entire UK! I will have another look. I also didn’t see any drop off services? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roybthered Posted June 24, 2021 #57 Share Posted June 24, 2021 Just home from work and we have our emails about the tests! hope the site is near to go to. Getting closer to the 4 nights away (its not a 14 night transatlantic but its a start). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_g88 Posted June 25, 2021 #58 Share Posted June 25, 2021 11 hours ago, strickers said: Hope so, just trying to figure out where the Eurofins sites are? Not much choice for sites for people in Wales, one site in Carmarthen, a 140 mile round trip to drop off. Or the nearest in England for us is Newbury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strickers Posted June 25, 2021 #59 Share Posted June 25, 2021 People keep talking about drop-off, my understanding is that a pre-departure PCR test has to be taken by a trained individual. If it's a test at home then I could send anything in which defeats the object? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernard301 Posted June 25, 2021 #60 Share Posted June 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, strickers said: People keep talking about drop-off, my understanding is that a pre-departure PCR test has to be taken by a trained individual. If it's a test at home then I could send anything in which defeats the object? That was my thinking, the home testing also presents a risk of inconclusive samples, where I’d imagine you would then need to find a short notice test at a vastly inflated price to be cleared to sail. At least taken by a trained individual, any procedural issues come straight back on RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernard301 Posted June 25, 2021 #61 Share Posted June 25, 2021 52 minutes ago, Jimmy_g88 said: Not much choice for sites for people in Wales, one site in Carmarthen, a 140 mile round trip to drop off. Or the nearest in England for us is Newbury. That’s why they are allowing you to take a test elsewhere and receive £100 onboard credit instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strickers Posted June 25, 2021 #62 Share Posted June 25, 2021 1 minute ago, bernard301 said: That was my thinking, the home testing also presents a risk of inconclusive samples, where I’d imagine you would then need to find a short notice test at a vastly inflated price to be cleared to sail. At least taken by a trained individual, any procedural issues come straight back on RC I wasn't offered a drop-off option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernard301 Posted June 25, 2021 #63 Share Posted June 25, 2021 That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Although as I’m now on the 07/08 I’m expecting it all to change again before we sail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strickers Posted June 25, 2021 #64 Share Posted June 25, 2021 1 minute ago, bernard301 said: That’s not necessarily a bad thing. Although as I’m now on the 07/08 I’m expecting it all to change again before we sail How many times? Thanks for changing, it's allowed those of us that couldn't to still travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roybthered Posted June 25, 2021 #65 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Just booked our tests in Liverpool, so all good so far. fingers crossed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SullytheBFG Posted June 25, 2021 #66 Share Posted June 25, 2021 3 hours ago, bernard301 said: That was my thinking, the home testing also presents a risk of inconclusive samples, where I’d imagine you would then need to find a short notice test at a vastly inflated price to be cleared to sail. At least taken by a trained individual, any procedural issues come straight back on RC That’s exactly what my OH said, we are going to Hursley about a 2 hour round trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roybthered Posted June 25, 2021 #67 Share Posted June 25, 2021 I have just book parking at the Port (ABParking) and asked if they take blue light card discount and they do. So call them and ask if you are using the parking at the port. 10% off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strickers Posted June 25, 2021 #68 Share Posted June 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Roybthered said: I have just book parking at the Port (ABParking) and asked if they take blue light card discount and they do. So call them and ask if you are using the parking at the port. 10% off. Useful to know for future, staying at the Holiday Inn the night before and managed to negotiate a decent rate for 5 nights parking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SullytheBFG Posted June 25, 2021 #69 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Yep we are off to Sherrfield on Loddon, Basingstoke are on the Monday for our tests! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc_Cruiser Posted June 25, 2021 #70 Share Posted June 25, 2021 17 hours ago, Disney-daft said: Me too… does this mean they are under the 1000 and we are going? I expect one way or another they will get passenger numbers under the 1000, its too big a deal, I can't see any way they wouldn't sail on the first bookable cruise in 15 months. With the deadline to request a move having been Monday past, they already know the situation and may well have gone directly to some passengers to offer them a deal to move if they weren't already able to reduce the numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SullytheBFG Posted June 25, 2021 #71 Share Posted June 25, 2021 Just had an email through to say our upgrade bid has been accepted now have one bed large balcony suite on the bump! Never thought they would accept my stupid low bid! Very happy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted June 26, 2021 #72 Share Posted June 26, 2021 12 hours ago, SullytheBFG said: Just had an email through to say our upgrade bid has been accepted now have one bed large balcony suite on the bump! Never thought they would accept my stupid low bid! Very happy. What was that from to and how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SullytheBFG Posted June 26, 2021 #73 Share Posted June 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Biker19 said: What was that from to and how much? Balcony to one bed large balcony suite (I just bid for a one bed suite) £146 in total. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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