Nap3025 Posted September 13, 2021 #1 Share Posted September 13, 2021 We are booked on the October 10th sailing. Firstly I was disappointed to hear from a representative on the phone that covid tests will not be done at the port before embarkation as was being done in Europe. I don’t know why. We have not dined inside a restaurant since covid started and wondered what the outdoor dining options are. We have no problem collecting our food inside and taking it outside ….much like we can at the ocean view cafe on celebrity cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumshoe958 Posted September 13, 2021 #2 Share Posted September 13, 2021 The Galley (food court) has a decent outdoor seating area up on Deck 15. So does the pizza place on Deck 7. And the Dock House, also on Deck 7, has a lovely outdoor area at the back of the ship and a nice menu of mezze and grilled skewers. The main dinner venues (The Wake, Extra Virgin, Pink Agave, Razzle Dazzle, Test Kitchen) are all indoors though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarakenny Posted September 13, 2021 #3 Share Posted September 13, 2021 12 hours ago, Nap3025 said: We are booked on the October 10th sailing. Firstly I was disappointed to hear from a representative on the phone that covid tests will not be done at the port before embarkation as was being done in Europe. I don’t know why. We have not dined inside a restaurant since covid started and wondered what the outdoor dining options are. We have no problem collecting our food inside and taking it outside ….much like we can at the ocean view cafe on celebrity cruises. Wait ... what? No testing at the port? The app has consistently said testing at the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymfreedman Posted September 13, 2021 #4 Share Posted September 13, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, sarakenny said: Wait ... what? No testing at the port? The app has consistently said testing at the port. Wow. There has to be testing. I wonder if they are going to make everyone bring a current test? Perhaps someone that has patience(i don't) they can find out from VV.. I will hit up my travel agent to also see what they can find out... And. Things change constantly, so whatever is happening now, could change next month. Edited September 13, 2021 by garymfreedman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarakenny Posted September 13, 2021 #5 Share Posted September 13, 2021 5 minutes ago, garymfreedman said: Wow. There has to be testing. I wonder if they are going to make everyone bring a current test? Perhaps someone that has patience(i don't) they can find out from VV.. I will hit up my travel agent to also see what they can find out... And. Things change constantly, so whatever is happening now, could change next month. I talked to someone at VV after this - they said they are working out details and will have an announcement soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nap3025 Posted September 13, 2021 Author #6 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Thank you for the responses. I was told that we would probably just need to take vaccination card and a negative test result. I’ve lived in south Florida for 29 years (from London) and I had a feeling actual testing at the port might prove difficult to set up in Miami… lack of space … time to organize etc. and said so when I spoke to a representative a month or so ago. Testing at the port is extremely important to me so I will be very disappointed if that doesn’t happen. The lady I spoke to was not confident. Hence my first post re outdoor dining. We would of course prefer to dine inside in style in a “proper” restaurant but can accept this will just be a different type of cruise experience. It’s a month away so who knows? Numbers may come own, boosters/third shots available to all? Please keep us posted if you hear anything positive! Thank you again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarakenny Posted September 13, 2021 #7 Share Posted September 13, 2021 17 minutes ago, Nap3025 said: Thank you for the responses. I was told that we would probably just need to take vaccination card and a negative test result. I’ve lived in south Florida for 29 years (from London) and I had a feeling actual testing at the port might prove difficult to set up in Miami… lack of space … time to organize etc. and said so when I spoke to a representative a month or so ago. Testing at the port is extremely important to me so I will be very disappointed if that doesn’t happen. The lady I spoke to was not confident. Hence my first post re outdoor dining. We would of course prefer to dine inside in style in a “proper” restaurant but can accept this will just be a different type of cruise experience. It’s a month away so who knows? Numbers may come own, boosters/third shots available to all? Please keep us posted if you hear anything positive! Thank you again. I'm flying into Miami 3 days before the cruise and won't have a car - I'm hoping I don't need to find a pharmacy for a test. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sid_9169 Posted September 14, 2021 #8 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I spoke to someone at Virgin Voyages today, and they said that they still haven't figured out the testing situation, or if it will even be required. Then again, I don't think most of the customer service reps even know what they're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarakenny Posted September 14, 2021 #9 Share Posted September 14, 2021 45 minutes ago, sid_9169 said: I spoke to someone at Virgin Voyages today, and they said that they still haven't figured out the testing situation, or if it will even be required. Then again, I don't think most of the customer service reps even know what they're talking about. I think it has more to do with the CDC guidelines - there's no knowing what, if anything, will change between now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delasolbaltimore Posted September 14, 2021 #10 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I was on the TA call this week and they said there would be pre boarding CoVID testing in Miami. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymfreedman Posted September 15, 2021 #11 Share Posted September 15, 2021 2 hours ago, Delasolbaltimore said: I was on the TA call this week and they said there would be pre boarding CoVID testing in Miami. As there should be. Tip: If you are flying in, get a test before you fly out-A friend got tested before she flew out for a cruise the following day, and tested positive. That sucked-But at least she did not get to the port to find out she was positive. She was sick for three weeks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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