RJAM3 Posted August 5, 2021 #151 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Coral said: The Walgreen test I did was self administered (rapid) in the drive through. You only had to go 1/2" into your nose and swab each nostril for 15 seconds. I hate the deep tests and this I tolerated fine. BTW - I hate putting anything in my nose and it was fine. cannot do self test drive through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted August 5, 2021 #152 Share Posted August 5, 2021 6 hours ago, JRWLOBO said: I guess it is a good thing Princess canceled our cruise, as we would be cancelling under these new mask mandates. I personally do not want to go a vacation where I must mask up everywhere. We will wait it out. I totally agree with you. Tony 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbles Posted August 5, 2021 #153 Share Posted August 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, RJAM3 said: cannot do self test drive through the requirement says “medically observed” not “medically administered” 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfuego4cruising Posted August 5, 2021 #154 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Well, we just received our "emergency notification" regarding the latest updates on the Covid roulette wheel. What a disappointment. As being fully vaccinated, we were looking forward to sailing on a fully vaccinated ship and enjoying normal, i.e. no masks etc. I'll be calling my T.A. tomorrow to push our three 2021 cruises well into 2022. Hopefully the Omega variant won't screw those up. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenosha Cruiser Posted August 5, 2021 #155 Share Posted August 5, 2021 6 hours ago, TinaLee said: At least they are accepting the rapid antigen results. Trying to get PCR results on a test within 72 hours when so many fly in a day early and results can't always be guaranteed within 24 hours is a giant pain! So true, had to rebook our flight on Southwest from the day before the cruise to the day of the cruise. Luckily Southwest let's you change flights with no change fees. We are on the Majestic Princess going to the Mexican Riviera Oct 16th. This way I can get the covid-19 test done on Wednesday and have the results by Friday before we fly out on Saturday the day of the cruise. I'm sure many folks are scrambling to make their cruise happen! Cheers - Ken & Darlene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.A. Posted August 5, 2021 #156 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Jadn13 said: Another resource for a list of testing locations https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/community-based-testing-sites/index.html Are these acceptable for Princess? Walgreens in particular? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted August 5, 2021 #157 Share Posted August 5, 2021 5 hours ago, USCcruisecrazy said: But if everyone tests before boarding and are negative, there are no asymptomatic people on board. It makes no sense! Actually it does make sense because people could test negative and then catch the virus on the way to the port. Just ask N.C. State's baseball team, where the unvaccinated players all tested negative on a Sunday (following two previous negative tests since the beginning of the tournament). One player, though, started feeling ill that day. They isolated him. Two days later he tested positive. Three days after that, seven additional people tested positive. Four of them had been vaccinated. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syracusefan44 Posted August 5, 2021 #158 Share Posted August 5, 2021 I don’t blame Princess but this decision has resulted in my wife and I cancelling our Alaskan cruise. We were flying from New York to Seattle three days early and we don’t want to spend our first day trying to find a testing location that can guarantee results prior to embarkation. We are extremely disappointed to say the least because we love to cruise but the added stress of getting tested and hoping the results are negative takes away the joy of travel. Hopefully things will improve by January 2022. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victory2020 Posted August 5, 2021 #159 Share Posted August 5, 2021 4 hours ago, beaglesandducks said: Did anyone receive email from Princess about this requirement? Seems it could be deal breaker for some Got mine today for Oct23 cruise. Is this for every cruise in the forseable future? Or is there an end date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted August 5, 2021 #160 Share Posted August 5, 2021 4 minutes ago, Kenosha Cruiser said: So true, had to rebook our flight on Southwest from the day before the cruise to the day of the cruise. Luckily Southwest let's you change flights with no change fees. We are on the Majestic Princess going to the Mexican Riviera Oct 16th. This way I can get the covid-19 test done on Wednesday and have the results by Friday before we fly out on Saturday the day of the cruise. I'm sure many folks are scrambling to make their cruise happen! Cheers - Ken & Darlene You didn't need to have the results before flying - unless concerned about the result. Test results are emailed and/or available online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted August 5, 2021 #161 Share Posted August 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, victory2020 said: Got mine today for Oct23 cruise. Is this for every cruise in the forseable future? Or is there an end date? Probably ends sometime after they get out from under CDC's thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadn13 Posted August 5, 2021 #162 Share Posted August 5, 2021 6 minutes ago, P.A. said: Are these acceptable for Princess? Walgreens in particular? Yes, they are acceptable for Princess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syracusefan44 Posted August 5, 2021 #163 Share Posted August 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, victory2020 said: Got mine today for Oct23 cruise. Is this for every cruise in the forseable future? Or is there an end date? My PVP stated that this requirement is in effect until 10/31 but it could be extended. I do find it interesting the CDC conditional sailing order ends on 10/31. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted August 5, 2021 #164 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, victory2020 said: Got mine today for Oct23 cruise. Is this for every cruise in the forseable future? Or is there an end date? On the Princess Vacation Planners FB page, they indicated that the policy would run through October 31st whereas the Princess webpage only indicates it will be temporary. The Carnival Cruise Lines announcement about their policy specified the October 31st date. So IF all goes well, they can hopefully offer a more normal cruise product starting in November. Here's the Carnival announcement FWIW. https://carnival-news.com/2021/08/04/carnival-cruise-line-to-implement-new-mask-guidelines-for-all-guests-and-pre-cruise-testing-requirements-for-vaccinated-guests/?fbclid=IwAR3AS-yogjFMBN6jC4gjIihCYSlEnhTcDXXaul95Rg2cyYOSYTA8qUD8_ng Edited August 5, 2021 by azbirdmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2labs Posted August 5, 2021 #165 Share Posted August 5, 2021 We got the email for our 10/30 Mexican Riviera cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted August 5, 2021 #166 Share Posted August 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Sea Hag said: No, they're not. I think the antigen one might be the least invasive. I could be wrong, so you should look into that. Actually there is a saliva PCR Test. I took it at work and got the results two days later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HBCcruiser Posted August 5, 2021 #167 Share Posted August 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mom2labs said: We got the email for our 10/30 Mexican Riviera cruise. Yup. My favorite line in the letter: “As stated above, we are hopeful these requirements will be temporary and we appreciate your cooperation and look forward to welcoming you aboard.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chai8 Posted August 5, 2021 #168 Share Posted August 5, 2021 44 minutes ago, RJAM3 said: it does not go into effect until the 15th I am aware. And yet there has been zero communication FROM Princess directly to those on this Sunday's sailing with ANY updates on ANY new protocols. Irresponsible. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLCruZar Posted August 5, 2021 #169 Share Posted August 5, 2021 I had dreams of a mask free cruise, but maybe not. I cannot disagree with their decision to protect crew/passengers alike. The way covid continues to evolve has made future travel planning difficult. I am hoping it becomes more manageable in the coming months but…. I wonder how difficult it is to get test results in Florida right now. Right now I’m kind of feeling a cruise ship might be the safest place. How times have changed. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRNole47 Posted August 5, 2021 #170 Share Posted August 5, 2021 6 hours ago, suekel said: this part confuses me. So if we Cruise on Tuesday, can we get the test on Saturday or does it need to be Sunday? Makes it hard with a weekend in there to get results. Test must be taken within 3 days prior to embarkation. "...negative viral COVID-19 test (medically supervised PCR or antigen test) taken within 3 days of their embarkation on all Princess Cruises sailings." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUCHESSRN Posted August 5, 2021 #171 Share Posted August 5, 2021 What a pain and Nevada is low on Tests ..so glad we have a balcony where we can be without a mask . I saw Seattle Airport offers testing up until 2pm . I cannot book anything yet as too far out .September 12th sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted August 5, 2021 #172 Share Posted August 5, 2021 51 minutes ago, Timbles said: the requirement says “medically observed” not “medically administered” I was observed the entire time. I had to stay in drive through and was watching while doing the swab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suekel Posted August 5, 2021 #173 Share Posted August 5, 2021 8 minutes ago, PRNole47 said: Test must be taken within 3 days prior to embarkation. "...negative viral COVID-19 test (medically supervised PCR or antigen test) taken within 3 days of their embarkation on all Princess Cruises sailings." So, a Tuesday cruise would be Saturday? Or does the day you set sail count as day 3? Or if it's 72 hours and sailaway is at 6, do you count back 72 hours from then? Am I overthinking this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailor moon Posted August 5, 2021 #174 Share Posted August 5, 2021 I wonder how the masking is going to affect the excursions we have booked for Alaska. Two are Princess excursions and one is private. 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRNole47 Posted August 5, 2021 #175 Share Posted August 5, 2021 5 hours ago, dreaminofcruisin said: I wonder if the at-home type tests will be acceptable? This is what the FAQ says: ALL fully vaccinated guests to produce a negative, medically-observed viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken within 3 days of their embarkation on all Princess sailings. What does medically observed mean? All results from tests done at all collection and testing sites must have the name of an "ordering" physician, who does not have to be present at the collection site to allow the testing or collection site to operate legally or bill an insurance company for the procedure. It is the name of the "supervising" physician under whose license the test is given. What makes it confusing is the term medically observed found in the FAQ. This is not the same as the term medically supervised that is noted in the announcement sent to all pax. When one gets a scrip from a medical provider to go to any lab for any test (i.e., blood or othetr fluid or tissue collection), the ordering provider does not go to the lab with the patient to observe the procedure. Instead, the lab operates under the medical license of a physician who, technically, supervises all lab work done on the premises, despite that physician also not being there. I think both the FAQ and the letter/announcement sent out recently mean the same thing. It's just worded poorly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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