OnTheJourney Posted February 18, 2022 #1 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Just did online check-in and I swear it said that this has to be uploaded, but can't find a single thing about it on either the app or website, which only says that proof of vaccination must be shown prior to boarding. If it has to be uploaded, how is that done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted February 18, 2022 #2 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Not required. Not everyone uses a phone or app. Just present the card, and the test results, etc. at checkin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted February 18, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Interesting. So why then, during check-in, does it say that you MUST download the app prior to boarding. Would be just as well to not have to bring along the vaccination cards if there is a way to have them in digital format, but no big deal to pack them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarmo Posted February 18, 2022 #4 Share Posted February 18, 2022 I had the same question. I had done all I could for check in and there was no option for uploading, this was about 40 days out from my cruise. At somewhere around 21 days out I checked the Royal App and there was an option to enter/upload vax info. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted February 18, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted February 18, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Jarmo said: At somewhere around 21 days out I checked the Royal App and there was an option to enter/upload vax info. Huh...well, I'm at a bit under 30 days, so let's see if something magically appears in a few. Thanks! Edited February 18, 2022 by OnTheJourney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted February 18, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Is the sea pass card still used the same way as always when going on and off the ship? Haven't cruised since before covid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted February 18, 2022 #7 Share Posted February 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, OnTheJourney said: So why then, during check-in, does it say that you MUST download the app prior to boarding? Presumably to make life a bit easier for RCI. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted February 18, 2022 #8 Share Posted February 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, OnTheJourney said: Is the sea pass card still used the same way as always when going on and off the ship? Haven't cruised since before covid. Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted February 18, 2022 Author #9 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Found that the "check-in" feature on the app is where you access the vax upload feature. I'm told by relatives who have sailed recently that you have to show the actual card anyway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted February 18, 2022 #10 Share Posted February 18, 2022 As I recall from January, you couldn't upload any health information until a couple of days before the cruise. But yes, you still needed to bring your vaccine card with you. We carried test results as well. Think DW showed them everything, LOL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushitex Posted February 18, 2022 #11 Share Posted February 18, 2022 We have been on several cruises with Royal since the restart; the last one ending on Jan. 21st. I recall carrying our passports (with vaccination cards tucked inside), printed test results, and boarding passes into the terminal and showing them all at least once before we stepped onboard the ships. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted February 18, 2022 #12 Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, OnTheJourney said: Interesting. So why then, during check-in, does it say that you MUST download the app prior to boarding. Would be just as well to not have to bring along the vaccination cards if there is a way to have them in digital format, but no big deal to pack them. just bring the cards, they won't take up to much room tucked inside your passport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2tcdx2 Posted February 18, 2022 #13 Share Posted February 18, 2022 I went ahead and uploaded ours in the app a few weeks ago for a cruise on March 20. Was pretty simple to access and upload. Could also scan the passport as well. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
later Posted February 18, 2022 #14 Share Posted February 18, 2022 15 minutes ago, mom2tcdx2 said: I went ahead and uploaded ours in the app a few weeks ago for a cruise on March 20. Was pretty simple to access and upload. Could also scan the passport as well. Not have to do but you still need to show your card at the terminal before you are allowed to board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted February 18, 2022 #15 Share Posted February 18, 2022 2 hours ago, OnTheJourney said: Interesting. So why then, during check-in, does it say that you MUST download the app prior to boarding. Would be just as well to not have to bring along the vaccination cards if there is a way to have them in digital format, but no big deal to pack them. As I recall when I did our checkin, it said "download the app", but then, in smaller print said that if you don't, you are welcome to provide that info at the pier. I might mention also that on our Caribbean cruise last week, we were told to take ship card, photo ID, and vax card ashore with us in every port. We did; were not asked for them at any store or other service, but supposedly our carrying of them was required by all the island authorities. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted February 18, 2022 #16 Share Posted February 18, 2022 16 minutes ago, shipgeeks said: As I recall when I did our checkin, it said "download the app", but then, in smaller print said that if you don't, you are welcome to provide that info at the pier. I might mention also that on our Caribbean cruise last week, we were told to take ship card, photo ID, and vax card ashore with us in every port. We did; were not asked for them at any store or other service, but supposedly our carrying of them was required by all the island authorities. It is always a good idea to carry photo ID with you, sea pass you definitely need but we didn't take our CDC vax card with us to any of the islands we went to, but I have heard that some did want to see them. I believe Puerto Rico was one of them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orca70 Posted February 18, 2022 #17 Share Posted February 18, 2022 I uploaded a photo of my UK vaccination record via the app to be greeted with a message saying it was being verified. A couple of days later that changed to there was an issue with it but it is the only record I have (we have electronic versions here) so I thought I’d just wait until I got to the Pier but Royal actually rung me in UK to advise me I needed to upload it again. I’ve just done so and will wait to see what happens, I figure if it’s good enough to get me into the US, it should be good enough to get on the ship. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sooo nice!! Posted February 19, 2022 #18 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Do you have to have your Vaccination card or can you show a picture of Vaccination card at check in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted February 19, 2022 #19 Share Posted February 19, 2022 They asked for the card at checkin. This was Cape Liberty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted February 19, 2022 #20 Share Posted February 19, 2022 6 hours ago, OnTheJourney said: Found that the "check-in" feature on the app is where you access the vax upload feature. I'm told by relatives who have sailed recently that you have to show the actual card anyway. Our physical card was inspected 4 times before we were allowed to board (including on the gangway). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheJourney Posted February 19, 2022 Author #21 Share Posted February 19, 2022 11 hours ago, BirdTravels said: Our physical card was inspected 4 times Wow! Well that pretty well seals the deal as to taking it along. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange jeep Posted February 20, 2022 #22 Share Posted February 20, 2022 i just did my online check in Friday and used the Royal App on my phone. I had taken a picture of my vaccination cards and during check in I was able to download during check in. I think it took an hour or so before I had seen a check mark that my card was verified by RC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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