joeecco Posted August 1, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Am I correct in saying that the pre departure test no longer needs to be medically observed? All the website layout has changed and I can’t appear to find the wording ‘medically observed’ anymore. Hoping someone may have spoken to Princess to confirm this before I call them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gettingwarmer Posted August 1, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 1, 2022 12 minutes ago, joeecco said: Am I correct in saying that the pre departure test no longer needs to be medically observed? All the website layout has changed and I can’t appear to find the wording ‘medically observed’ anymore. Hoping someone may have spoken to Princess to confirm this before I call them? From uk princess page today. Still need certificate but seems does not mention medically observed. https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/uk-southampton-cruises/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare villauk Posted August 1, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Gettingwarmer said: From uk princess page today. Still need certificate but seems does not mention medically observed. https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/uk-southampton-cruises/ It doesn’t say “medically observed”, but it also doesn’t say “self-administered” like it does on the Australian departures. So, like you, I’m presuming nothing has changed and you still need a negative certificate in some shape or form, requiring third party involvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defbref Posted August 1, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Its buried in the FAQ under what documents do I need to bring: At terminal check-in guests must provide proof of a negative medically observed viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken before or at embarkation. CruiseHealth™ FAQ: Sailings from the the United Kingdom - Princess Cruises I had to read every single thing on the website to find this. If its that hard to find, I don't blame people getting confused 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gettingwarmer Posted August 1, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 1, 2022 44 minutes ago, defbref said: Its buried in the FAQ under what documents do I need to bring: At terminal check-in guests must provide proof of a negative medically observed viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken before or at embarkation. CruiseHealth™ FAQ: Sailings from the the United Kingdom - Princess Cruises I had to read every single thing on the website to find this. If its that hard to find, I don't blame people getting confused Yes it is hard to find. Why they don’t make this more clear under the testing part is causing confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted August 1, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 1, 2022 46 minutes ago, Gettingwarmer said: Yes it is hard to find. Why they don’t make this more clear under the testing part is causing confusion. It clearly states on the website sailings from Southampton… From a LABORATORY or HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL… What is acceptable 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gettingwarmer Posted August 1, 2022 #7 Share Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said: It clearly states on the website sailings from Southampton… From a LABORATORY or HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL… What is acceptable 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. Yes but it doesn’t say medically supervised as the document answer does. You can take a test, send a photo to a supplier, and they will send certificate. This is not medically supervised. Some cruise lines have allowed this. Edited August 1, 2022 by Gettingwarmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted August 1, 2022 #8 Share Posted August 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, Gettingwarmer said: Yes but it doesn’t say medically supervised as the document answer does. You can take a test, send a photo to a supplier, and they will send certificate. This is not medically supervised. Some cruise lines have allowed this. Never heard of sending a photo. I wouldn’t take that chance, but that’s just me. Who knows…things are changing constantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gettingwarmer Posted August 1, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 1, 2022 16 minutes ago, PacnGoNow said: Never heard of sending a photo. I wouldn’t take that chance, but that’s just me. Who knows…things are changing constantly. P&O in UK accepted the photo approved test. They didn’t have to have medical supervision. They have now changed and just require you take a test the day before that is negative. No proof required at embarkation except health declaration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PacnGoNow Posted August 1, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Gettingwarmer said: P&O in UK accepted the photo approved test. They didn’t have to have medical supervision. They have now changed and just require you take a test the day before that is negative. No proof required at embarkation except health declaration. Yes, I saw that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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