suzyed Posted August 5, 2022 #1901 Share Posted August 5, 2022 On 8/2/2022 at 6:51 PM, dreaminofcruisin said: A positive test result no more than 90 days ago at least 10 days after the result, should be what you need. This does result in additional screening, so if you can just get a negative antigen test, that would be easier.... https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/us-cruises/ Guests who have recovered from COVID-19 within three months from the date of their cruise departure or cruisetour departure (whichever starts first) do not need to take a viral test before embarkation if they are at least 10 days past their COVID-19 infection, have no symptoms and produce documentation of recovery from COVID-19. Documentation of recovery consists of the following: Paper or electronic copies of the positive viral test result from a certified laboratory (dated no more than 90 days ago) or A valid digital COVID-19 certificate (DCC) or a document issued by an official health or government authority showing confirmed previous infection Guests who present these documents will need to go through a secondary screening at the terminal, and boarding will be approved at the medical staff’s discretion. Guests who are unable to provide documentation of recovery that fulfills the above requirements must take the required COVID-19 viral test and show a negative result. All you need is a documented positive test at least 10 days before the sailing. This is what my daughter used, there was no secondary screening in her case. I wouldn't even bother trying to get a negative test 2-3 days in advance. It will probably still be positive, but if you are the minimum 10 days out testing positive, that's all you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcruzer Posted August 5, 2022 #1902 Share Posted August 5, 2022 How do you find out if the cruise you want to book has the 10% availability for unvaxxed passengers to book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted August 5, 2022 #1903 Share Posted August 5, 2022 8 minutes ago, redcruzer said: How do you find out if the cruise you want to book has the 10% availability for unvaxxed passengers to book? If you are unvaccinated, you can look on the website to see whom you would call for the exemption. If that is what you’re asking? If you just want to know the numbers, they probably will not divulge that information. This is sailings from the US/Canada. Look under health protocols at the top of the website if you want other sailings. I am unvaccinated. Am I still able to sail? Absolutely. The CDC currently allows cruise lines to carry up to 10% of unvaccinated guests, meaning there are more opportunities for all our guests to sail with us. We manage an exemption process for guests who are not vaccinated regardless of the reason, subject to the regulations of the ports we visit. Exemptions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Children under 5 years old (who are not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccines) are not required to apply for an exemption but must still follow all other requirements for unvaccinated guests. Exemptions can be obtained by calling 1-800-PRINCESS. Voyages that include Canada: Please note that cruises that begin, end or visit Canada will require sailing guests ages 12 and above who are not Canadian citizens be fully vaccinated, unless they are granted a medical exemption. Find out if you can enter Canada at travel.gc.ca^. Note all Alaska voyages include Canadian ports. Guests who have an approved medical exemption from COVID-19 Vaccines are required to bring a letter from a physician. Guests can visit travel.gc.ca^ for information on this. ^You are now leaving princess.com and going to a third-party website that is not owned, operated or controlled by Princess or any of its affiliates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allograft Posted August 5, 2022 #1904 Share Posted August 5, 2022 On 6/4/2022 at 11:03 AM, nini said: BTW- the following countries NO LONGER require Covid testing to enter: Chile Any thoughts about if we'll need to tests to board the Sapphire Princess in San Antonio, Chile (close to Santiago) on Dec 19 for the Chile - Antarctica - Argentina 16-day route? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted August 5, 2022 #1905 Share Posted August 5, 2022 43 minutes ago, Allograft said: Any thoughts about if we'll need to tests to board the Sapphire Princess in San Antonio, Chile (close to Santiago) on Dec 19 for the Chile - Antarctica - Argentina 16-day route? Princess website says check back later for sailings out of countries not listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tothemall&beyond Posted August 5, 2022 #1906 Share Posted August 5, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, PacnGoNow said: If you are unvaccinated, you can look on the website to see whom you would call for the exemption. If that is what you’re asking? If you just want to know the numbers, they probably will not divulge that information. This is sailings from the US/Canada. Look under health protocols at the top of the website if you want other sailings. I am unvaccinated. Am I still able to sail? Absolutely. The CDC currently allows cruise lines to carry up to 10% of unvaccinated guests, meaning there are more opportunities for all our guests to sail with us. We manage an exemption process for guests who are not vaccinated regardless of the reason, subject to the regulations of the ports we visit. Exemptions are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Children under 5 years old (who are not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccines) are not required to apply for an exemption but must still follow all other requirements for unvaccinated guests. Exemptions can be obtained by calling 1-800-PRINCESS. Voyages that include Canada: Please note that cruises that begin, end or visit Canada will require sailing guests ages 12 and above who are not Canadian citizens be fully vaccinated, unless they are granted a medical exemption. Find out if you can enter Canada at travel.gc.ca^. Note all Alaska voyages include Canadian ports. Guests who have an approved medical exemption from COVID-19 Vaccines are required to bring a letter from a physician. Guests can visit travel.gc.ca^ for information on this. ^You are now leaving princess.com and going to a third-party website that is not owned, operated or controlled by Princess or any of its affiliates. And for our upcoming cruise to Canada next week, Princess is now (as of last week) requiring not only fully vaxxed, but also boosted.If you are sailing to the Maritimes, this could apply to you, too... Edited August 5, 2022 by tothemall&beyond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted August 6, 2022 #1907 Share Posted August 6, 2022 21 minutes ago, tothemall&beyond said: And for our upcoming cruise to Canada next week, Princess is now (as of last week) requiring not only fully vaxxed, but also boosted.If you are sailing to the Maritimes, this could apply to you, too... Yes, OP doesn’t give much information, just about finding about the 10% unvaccinated. The OP would need to do the research, or call PCL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamford57 Posted August 6, 2022 #1908 Share Posted August 6, 2022 11 hours ago, suzyed said: All you need is a documented positive test at least 10 days before the sailing. This is what my daughter used, there was no secondary screening in her case. I wouldn't even bother trying to get a negative test 2-3 days in advance. It will probably still be positive, but if you are the minimum 10 days out testing positive, that's all you need. Was this from Southampton recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyed Posted August 6, 2022 #1909 Share Posted August 6, 2022 10 hours ago, stamford57 said: Was this from Southampton recently? No...sorry...in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seapals2 Posted August 6, 2022 #1910 Share Posted August 6, 2022 On 7/28/2022 at 5:01 PM, carlucas said: Princess has just updated its Covid rules for criuses departing from UKhttps://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/uk-southampton-cruises/ I don't see any relevant change I read it that they now only require a certificate not a supervised test. UK health testing website confirms this. I can purchase a certificate only with my own test kit for £4.95 check out UK health testing https://ukhealthtesting.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cali-croozer Posted August 7, 2022 #1912 Share Posted August 7, 2022 4 hours ago, seapals2 said: Check the princess website, requires supervised test if self testing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted August 7, 2022 #1913 Share Posted August 7, 2022 5 hours ago, seapals2 said: I see nothing on Princess that allow non supervised testing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seapals2 Posted August 7, 2022 #1914 Share Posted August 7, 2022 I’m sure the testing company would not be able to state the requirements without having checked with the cruise line but I will give them a call to confirm. Quite clearly on the 28 July update Princess states a certificate of negative test is required. It does not add ‘supervised’. If you check out the UK health testing website it shows a sample certificate you receive following uploading your test result. The whole process is a total waste of time and money with no guarantee of being Covid free on the day of boarding. I will just be happy to be wasting the minimum amount of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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seapals2 Posted August 7, 2022 #1916 Share Posted August 7, 2022 It says to check requirements of countries visited. I am on a Southampton sailing to Canaries. None of the ports require vaccinated visitors to have proof of Covid test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonuk Posted August 7, 2022 #1917 Share Posted August 7, 2022 2 hours ago, seapals2 said: This is also UK dated 28/7/22, all very confusing 🤷♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wwishes Posted August 7, 2022 #1918 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Yes, I too looked at the new guidelines from Princess & thought a negative Rapid Antigen Test, not supervised was acceptable. BUT I also found this on scrolling down to the near bottom of the page 'What is acceptable as proof of a negative Covid-19 test result' The following formats are acceptable proof of a negative COVID-19 test: paper COVID-19 test results (original only, no photocopies accepted), digital or emailed COVID-19 test results or record of COVID-19 testing from a healthcare provider including original digital email notification or personal electronic health record. The negative COVID-19 test result must include: Where the test was administered, including name and contact information for the laboratory or healthcare personnel who performed the test Type of test (indicating it is a NAAT or antigen test) A specimen collection date within the necessary time frame before cruise departure Guest’s name and either date of birth, age or passport number A negative test result using words or phrases including: Negative Undetectable SARS-CoV-2 RNA not detected SARS-CoV-2 antigen not detected COVID-19 not detected Not reactive Test results marked “invalid” are not accepted. I think we'll stick with the £14.95 one to be safe, I just thought initially that we still have some Government issued Rapid Antigen Test so we could use them. lol Think again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzluvr2 Posted August 7, 2022 #1919 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Can anyone give reports of how it is handled at the beginning of a cruisetour (personal experience)? I see the requirements are that it is required before the land first portion but I also have read reports that the hotels do not ask to see results. I'm not against testing, but dislike paying a lot for a test when hey don't even check. I have free tests here that I can self test before leaving home. And yes, we would definitely self test before leaving home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allograft Posted August 8, 2022 #1920 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Apologies if this has been asked and answered before...but 77 pages is a lot to scroll through. Does anyone know if any of the tax-payor funded (i.e. not free) USA government corona tests can be used to satisfy embarkation testing requirements? I've read that emed and optum are options, but I'd rather use ones that my tax dollars already paid for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted August 8, 2022 #1921 Share Posted August 8, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Allograft said: Apologies if this has been asked and answered before...but 77 pages is a lot to scroll through. Does anyone know if any of the tax-payor funded (i.e. not free) USA government corona tests can be used to satisfy embarkation testing requirements? I've read that emed and optum are options, but I'd rather use ones that my tax dollars already paid for. No it must be witnessed but I'm using the ihealth test witnessed by Azova. https://azova.com/ihealthvideo/before_you_get_started.html If you're in SF (think i read that somewhere) there's several free-to-you test sites. I just want to do mine at home for $20. https://lhi.care/covidtesting/open-sessions Edited August 8, 2022 by Ombud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loveh2ofl Posted August 8, 2022 #1922 Share Posted August 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Allograft said: Apologies if this has been asked and answered before...but 77 pages is a lot to scroll through. Does anyone know if any of the tax-payor funded (i.e. not free) USA government corona tests can be used to satisfy embarkation testing requirements? I've read that emed and optum are options, but I'd rather use ones that my tax dollars already paid for. Here's another one that uses the tests you already have https://onpoint-testing.com/product/certified-teleservice-covid-testing/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allograft Posted August 8, 2022 #1923 Share Posted August 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Ombud said: If you're in SF (think i read that somewhere) there's several free-to-you test sites. Indeed, there are. However, we're getting to Chile several days before embarkation, so we'll need to test in Chile if we're going to have to test. I was hoping that some of the tests my tax dollars paid for could fill a need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted August 8, 2022 #1924 Share Posted August 8, 2022 4 hours ago, Allograft said: Indeed, there are. However, we're getting to Chile several days before embarkation, so we'll need to test in Chile if we're going to have to test. I was hoping that some of the tests my tax dollars paid for could fill a need So do you still have 1 iHealth rest kit per person?? Test #1 unwitnessed 24-48 hrs before test #2 (retest) witnessed. Cost $20 pp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allograft Posted August 8, 2022 #1925 Share Posted August 8, 2022 8 hours ago, Ombud said: So do you still have 1 iHealth rest kit per person?? Test #1 unwitnessed 24-48 hrs before test #2 (retest) witnessed. Cost $20 pp Thanks, I will look into this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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