Zoey Posted July 24, 2022 #51 Share Posted July 24, 2022 After 2.5 years of no vacations I was looking forward to my second Azamara sailing but just canceled it. I’m immunocompromised and fully vaccinated and even though it’s no guarantee of not coming down with Covid flying into the port, I’m hesitant to be on a small ship for 10 days without pre-boarding testing, which was a requirement when I booked. I worry most about long-Covid symptoms on top of my AI condition. I’ll just hope for another chance next year and will do something closer to home. Maybe a rental on the beach on the East coast. I sincerely hope all of you your cruise and stay negative throughout your journied. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federalexpress Posted July 24, 2022 #52 Share Posted July 24, 2022 19 minutes ago, Zoey said: After 2.5 years of no vacations I was looking forward to my second Azamara sailing but just canceled it. I’m immunocompromised and fully vaccinated and even though it’s no guarantee of not coming down with Covid flying into the port, I’m hesitant to be on a small ship for 10 days without pre-boarding testing, which was a requirement when I booked. I worry most about long-Covid symptoms on top of my AI condition. I’ll just hope for another chance next year and will do something closer to home. Maybe a rental on the beach on the East coast. I sincerely hope all of you your cruise and stay negative throughout your journied. That's a shame. I don't feel the same perceived health risk from catching Covid that you do- I had it recently, it was quite mild and I feel it's unlikely to be worse in future infections- but I share your concern at dropping pre cruise testing, especially as there appears to be no evidence on its effectiveness (or lack of it) so we simply don't know whether or not it will lead to more onboard infections. For me, it's about the current onboard protocols which I regard as draconian. To potentially increase the risk of those being imposed on me without a corresponding reduction in the consequences (as much as 2 weeks isolated alone in a small cabin with no outside air) strikes me as outsourcing too much risk to me, hence I'm also considering cancelling. If they are going to 'normalise' pre cruise to match land based guidelines, then the same should apply onboard, where the protocol in place is way in excess of current guidelines, for example from CDC. On the upside, like you, I've cut back on foreign travel during Covid (albeit not to the extent you have) and the silver lining to that is I have discovered great places much closer to my doro, here in the UK. Oh and of course it is cheaper, and less hassle, if you don't have to struggle through airports, especially right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent4489 Posted July 24, 2022 #53 Share Posted July 24, 2022 We were on the Onward last month. On the last full day, we were having lunch at the Patio. We struck up a conversation with 2 ladies at the next table (sisters, in their 70s). They asked us to join them to finish our drinks. We had very enjoyable conversation. Turns out, they had been isolated and it was their first day out. They remained in their cabin (with balcony) and said they were well looked after. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federalexpress Posted July 24, 2022 #54 Share Posted July 24, 2022 9 hours ago, kent4489 said: We were on the Onward last month. On the last full day, we were having lunch at the Patio. We struck up a conversation with 2 ladies at the next table (sisters, in their 70s). They asked us to join them to finish our drinks. We had very enjoyable conversation. Turns out, they had been isolated and it was their first day out. They remained in their cabin (with balcony) and said they were well looked after. That's a step in the right direction. Hopefully they can continue to move onboard processes closer to onshore protocols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrodsfan Posted July 26, 2022 #55 Share Posted July 26, 2022 On 7/22/2022 at 8:53 PM, sbg42 said: Really bad news. Just as a precaution I went and got tested this am. RESULTS. I HAVE COVID!! So I just got off phone attempting to cancel everything. please let me know how the cruise goes Sheila I feel your pain. We had to cancel the first of our back to back due to my getting Covid. Made the second one barely as despite a lite case I tested positive for two weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Dukes Posted July 26, 2022 #56 Share Posted July 26, 2022 It would be helpful if Azamara updated their cruise documents to reflect the fact that they no longer require pre-cruise testing. Our documents for our cruise became available today and still mention that pre cruise testing is required. Very frustrating that they are not accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federalexpress Posted July 26, 2022 #57 Share Posted July 26, 2022 37 minutes ago, Mrs.Dukes said: It would be helpful if Azamara updated their cruise documents to reflect the fact that they no longer require pre-cruise testing. Our documents for our cruise became available today and still mention that pre cruise testing is required. Very frustrating that they are not accurate. Be careful, I gather while Europe is mostly no pre testing, there was some confusion about some ports like Athens which might still need it and certainly outside Europe (other than the US) it is my understanding that pre cruise testing is still mandatory in many places. Best check with your TA or with Viking, I believe it all depends on your cruise's embarkation point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Dukes Posted July 26, 2022 #58 Share Posted July 26, 2022 14 minutes ago, federalexpress said: Be careful, I gather while Europe is mostly no pre testing, there was some confusion about some ports like Athens which might still need it and certainly outside Europe (other than the US) it is my understanding that pre cruise testing is still mandatory in many places. Best check with your TA or with Viking, I believe it all depends on your cruise's embarkation point. Yes, that is true, some embarkation ports do require testing. We are leaving from Copenhagen, which does not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
federalexpress Posted July 26, 2022 #59 Share Posted July 26, 2022 38 minutes ago, Mrs.Dukes said: Yes, that is true, some embarkation ports do require testing. We are leaving from Copenhagen, which does not. OK hope you enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Bid Posted July 26, 2022 #60 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Dubai is still on their list for pre boarding testing but Dubai does not require any testing for cruises. Emailed Azamara but just got an email back saying the situation is changing regularly, no answer as to why it was still on the list 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baynanno1 Posted July 27, 2022 #61 Share Posted July 27, 2022 10 hours ago, Mrs.Dukes said: It would be helpful if Azamara updated their cruise documents to reflect the fact that they no longer require pre-cruise testing. Our documents for our cruise became available today and still mention that pre cruise testing is required. Very frustrating that they are not accurate. Azamara makes it quite clear on their Travel Advisory page that although the cruise line no longer requires pre-cruise testing, there are a number of ports around the world where the port/country does still require testing before you board : https://www.azamara.com/en-au/booked-guests/before-you-board/explore-well-at-sea?ecid=em_22920769&rid=342052472&emsc=AZAUSA_LT_LCVV3ALLMKTSEM0119_LCV&emct=D&lnkid=https%3A//www.azamara.com/travel-advisory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted July 27, 2022 #62 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I'm currently on an SAS flight to Europe. Their website warned us to bring our own masks, and that we would be required to change them to new ones after 4 hours. HELLO! Nobody on the plane [passengers or crew] are wearing masks! So Azamara is not the only one with communications issues. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Bid Posted July 27, 2022 #63 Share Posted July 27, 2022 7 hours ago, Baynanno1 said: Azamara makes it quite clear on their Travel Advisory page that although the cruise line no longer requires pre-cruise testing, there are a number of ports around the world where the port/country does still require testing before you board : https://www.azamara.com/en-au/booked-guests/before-you-board/explore-well-at-sea?ecid=em_22920769&rid=342052472&emsc=AZAUSA_LT_LCVV3ALLMKTSEM0119_LCV&emct=D&lnkid=https%3A//www.azamara.com/travel-advisory But Dubai does not require pre cruise testing they dropped the requirement last April. Azamara continued testing because the CDC still had it as a requirement for American cruise lines to operate. Their list is incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baynanno1 Posted July 27, 2022 #64 Share Posted July 27, 2022 13 hours ago, Miss Bid said: But Dubai does not require pre cruise testing they dropped the requirement last April. Azamara continued testing because the CDC still had it as a requirement for American cruise lines to operate. Their list is incorrect. I stand corrected : https://cruise-arabia.com/2022/03/02/dubai-loosens-covid-19-restrictions-what-it-means-for-cruise-tourists/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Bid Posted July 27, 2022 #65 Share Posted July 27, 2022 32 minutes ago, Baynanno1 said: I stand corrected : https://cruise-arabia.com/2022/03/02/dubai-loosens-covid-19-restrictions-what-it-means-for-cruise-tourists/ 👍🏻👍🏻😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storylady Posted July 30, 2022 #66 Share Posted July 30, 2022 On 7/26/2022 at 6:36 AM, Mrs.Dukes said: It would be helpful if Azamara updated their cruise documents to reflect the fact that they no longer require pre-cruise testing. Our documents for our cruise became available today and still mention that pre cruise testing is required. Very frustrating that they are not accurate. It is still required for boarding in Greece, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baynanno1 Posted July 30, 2022 #67 Share Posted July 30, 2022 It is one thing for an airline or cruise line to do away with pre-boarding testing, but, there are a number of countries / ports that still require testing, regardless of the carrier's own requirements. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookyboy Posted July 31, 2022 #68 Share Posted July 31, 2022 On 7/27/2022 at 1:12 AM, Baynanno1 said: Azamara makes it quite clear on their Travel Advisory page that although the cruise line no longer requires pre-cruise testing, there are a number of ports around the world where the port/country does still require testing before you board : https://www.azamara.com/en-au/booked-guests/before-you-board/explore-well-at-sea?ecid=em_22920769&rid=342052472&emsc=AZAUSA_LT_LCVV3ALLMKTSEM0119_LCV&emct=D&lnkid=https%3A//www.azamara.com/travel-advisory Do the yes/no in this list mean that a preboarding test is required eg Athens? What about arriving in Dubai on Quest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Port Power Posted July 31, 2022 #69 Share Posted July 31, 2022 3 hours ago, Lookyboy said: Do the yes/no in this list mean that a preboarding test is required eg Athens? What about arriving in Dubai on Quest? As you will be onboard, Azamara will arrange whatever is required. Not your problem, so relax. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baynanno1 Posted July 31, 2022 #70 Share Posted July 31, 2022 14 hours ago, Lookyboy said: Do the yes/no in this list mean that a preboarding test is required eg Athens? What about arriving in Dubai on Quest? I believe at this point in time a pre-boarding test in Athens (Piraeus) is still required. But nobody knows whether that will still be the case tomorrow, next week or next month. Dubai is a different matter, as you would have seen had you looked at the link in post #64 above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookyboy Posted August 1, 2022 #71 Share Posted August 1, 2022 8 hours ago, Baynanno1 said: I believe at this point in time a pre-boarding test in Athens (Piraeus) is still required. But nobody knows whether that will still be the case tomorrow, next week or next month. Dubai is a different matter, as you would have seen had you looked at the link in post #64 above. That is the very info we don't understand, so I asked the question for someone to kindly explain what it meant. Are the YES and NO in relation to vaccines and testing. What is FDA? Sorry to be asking again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combine Posted August 1, 2022 #72 Share Posted August 1, 2022 @Lookyboy FDA….Food and Drug Administration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookyboy Posted August 1, 2022 #73 Share Posted August 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, combine said: @Lookyboy FDA….Food and Drug Administration Ah...thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthayer Gonbak Posted August 27, 2022 #74 Share Posted August 27, 2022 On 7/24/2022 at 8:56 AM, Zoey said: After 2.5 years of no vacations I was looking forward to my second Azamara sailing but just canceled it. I’m immunocompromised and fully vaccinated and even though it’s no guarantee of not coming down with Covid flying into the port, I’m hesitant to be on a small ship for 10 days without pre-boarding testing, which was a requirement when I booked. I worry most about long-Covid symptoms on top of my AI condition. I’ll just hope for another chance next year and will do something closer to home. Maybe a rental on the beach on the East coast. I sincerely hope all of you your cruise and stay negative throughout your journied. Im worried about long COVID too. It isn’t clear to me that there won’t be testing because some of our ports at least mention COVID restrictions. if you haven’t been on a full Azamara ship it often feels like it really isn’t that full. Yes the buffet can feel crowded when everyone comes back from a tour but I really don’t recall lines except boarding after an Azamazing evening. In fact I’m not used to see other people in the elevator with me, but I’m sure that depends on the cruise. Take care of yourself, for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthayer Gonbak Posted August 27, 2022 #75 Share Posted August 27, 2022 On 7/26/2022 at 3:56 PM, Miss Bid said: Dubai is still on their list for pre boarding testing but Dubai does not require any testing for cruises. Emailed Azamara but just got an email back saying the situation is changing regularly, no answer as to why it was still on the list 😔 There are several countries, or were where you could enter the country without a test but had to be tested to cruise. In May Italy was one of those and they also required they ship require masks indoors even though all but the largest venue, think sports event, no longer required masking indoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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