No testing for the vaccinated on cruises under 10 days!

[lovesthebeach2]

Finally getting back to normal…..now they need to stop all tests for Vaxxed 

[ace1zoe2]

1 hour ago, sandebeach said:

Yes, curious. Wondering about how you show proof of a negative result. 

In their Q&A it states a photo or the actual test!

[Another_Critic]

2 minutes ago, sandebeach said:

Just reading this. So essentially you can do it at home and just take a picture. 

How much are negative test photos selling for on eBay?  😉

[rudeney]

16 minutes ago, NYcruzzer said:

I don't think you need to be tested if fully vaccinated..

https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#determine-fully

 

Yes, for cruise ship passengers, Canada requires a test:

 

https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/cruise#pre-embarkation-test

 

[ramja96]

16 minutes ago, cindyscruise said:

From the website  "you can show a picture of your negative home test on your phone, or present the actual negative test itself."  

 

Yes I just received an email with the following ....

 

[ramja96]

13 minutes ago, lovesthebeach2 said:

Finally getting back to normal…..now they need to stop all tests for Vaxxed 

 

They're getting there.

 

Edited August 22, 2022 by ramja96

[little britain]

1 hour ago, ramja96 said:

 

That's a curious one ..... are you supposed to take a picture of your test result with your phone??? I don't think they want you bringing the physical test strip with you. Or maybe they do ...... 🤔

Accepted Tests 
Guests can now take advantage of at-home antigen tests (even unsupervised ones!) to satisfy their pre-cruise requirement. Proof of a negative test can be the printed or digital results, a clear photo of your self-test result, or your actual self-test in hand.

[Airbear232]

1 hour ago, ileys said:

From the Royal website:

 

Starting with September 5^th, for U.S. cruises that don’t visit Canada or Bermuda:
 

• Vaccinated guests won’t have to take a pre-cruise test on cruises that are shorter than 10 nights.
• Unvaccinated guests age 5 and up will need to test within 3 days before boarding, regardless of cruise length.
• We will begin accepting results from self-administered home tests. See full testing details

We just came off six days on Allure.  I wish they'd done this earlier.  Living in Southern Ontario and driving to Florida, it was a pain getting a tests and driving to port.

[Blauelini]

Figures Canada would be the lone holdout and figures my next cruise has to stop there for just a couple hours to comply with the Jones Act.  I have thoughts about Canada that would lead me to be banned from this forum so I'll refrain. 

[CoffeeBoy]

Here's the new testing requirements for Sept. 5th or after NOT visiting Bermuda or Canada:

Source: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/what-tests-are-accepted-where-to-submit-the-results

Accepted Tests for Guests Sailing from North America (U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada)

Below are details about which tests are accepted to board the ship. The type of test you need for your cruise, as well as the testing window, can vary depending on your vaccination status. If you are unclear on test requirements your for your cruise, visit our main COVID-19 testing FAQ to learn more. 

• The test you take can be professionally administered by a health professional, such as a doctor or pharmacist, or you can use a home test kit. Home test kits for these sailings are not required to be administered under live video supervision.
• You will present the negative test result at the time of boarding. You can show it in the form of a printout, an email, or an app screen from the test provider. Or you can show a picture of your negative home test on your phone, or present the actual negative test itself.

[Roybthered]

1 hour ago, FamilyCruiserUK said:

So here in uk. You order a test. The test has a unique serial number which is linked to the purchase. Take test and upload a pic to the testers website showing negative and serial number. Certificates are emailed though. But it never knows who took the test or how.....so pointless. I guess its for insurance purposes. 

But what about the over the counter free tests from the chemist's? we still have some of those so we could use them and take a picture of the negative result.

Edited August 22, 2022 by Roybthered

[GTO-Girl]

52 minutes ago, Another_Critic said:

How much are negative test photos selling for on eBay?  😉

Heck you can print one for free off the internet……🥺

[twangster]

[AdMaven]

2 hours ago, georgemoe said:

Agreed this is odd. Sailing Sep 18 which includes stops in Canada so need to test. Have appointment setup with OnPoint on the 16th. I guess I can cancel that now and get a refund. How you present proof of the test should be interesting. I'll stay tuned.

 

I just booked and went back and website said non refundable. 

[geneticsguy]

Glad to hear this news for my October sailing. I mean, my wife and I are vaxxed, we just are looking forward to all of this to end.

[cloud_nine]

We sail September 4th so still have to test, but the interporters getting on in Rome on the 8th won't have to test. So unfair. 

[lovesthebeach2]

1 hour ago, sandebeach said:

Just reading this. So essentially you can do it at home and just take a picture. 

But we can’t use this for cruises departing in Europe 😫

[HelenaCruiser2012]

All of you who embark on Sept 3rd & 4th, we feel your pain, we're on a 7-night on Symphony on Sept 3rd!  Darn.

[shipgeeks]

Does it appear that we can use our freebie government home tests?

[Caz L.]

Truthfully, I don't mind the testing part so much as the PAYING part. It's an additional $80-100 CAD (per person) just to do the antigen test! Really wish there was an option to do the test for FREE, so either they swab us before we board, or have a testing facility just for cruise passengers. Come on, Canada!

[NYcruzzer]

1 hour ago, rudeney said:

 

Yes, for cruise ship passengers, Canada requires a test:

 

https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/cruise#pre-embarkation-test

 

Pre-entry testing is not required

Pre-entry tests are not required for fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada by land, air or water. You must still use ArriveCAN within 72 hours before your arrival to Canada.

Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated children under the age of 12 are not required to provide a valid pre-entry test result, if they are accompanying a fully vaccinated adult.

Children who are less than 5 years old are not required to test, regardless of their vaccination status.

[LobsterStalker]

1 hour ago, Blauelini said:

Figures Canada would be the lone holdout and figures my next cruise has to stop there for just a couple hours to comply with the Jones Act.  I have thoughts about Canada that would lead me to be banned from this forum so I'll refrain. 

I'm proudly Canadian , and I have the same thoughts on this issue as well !

[not-enough-cruising]

32 minutes ago, lovesthebeach2 said:

But we can’t use this for cruises departing in Europe 😫

Sure you can 

[nelblu]

Just got an updated H&S protocols and it says that unvaxxed 5 and older are welcomed to sail.  Am I reading it right.  Not sure if this was brought out in many of the topics. 

 

My big concern is the last sentence of "vaccination Recommended" which asks to disclose status of at check to maintain a highly vaxxed onboard population.  This seems a bit late and problematic since you check-in 30-45 prior to sail.

 

Updated Protocols: U.S. Departures 9‐Nights or less Below find our updated protocols for U.S. departures that are 9 nights or less — excluding sailings to Bermuda and Canada. Should there be any changes, we are committed to keeping you informed. All Guests, All Aboard Beginning September 5th, 2022 we are welcoming all guests, regardless of vaccination status, on most U.S. departures. Vaccination Recommended If eligible, we recommend that guests joining us be fully vaccinated against COVID‐19. While vaccination is not required, we kindly ask you disclose your status during check-in to ensure we maintain a highly vaccinated onboard population. Testing Pre-cruise Unvaccinated guests aged 5 and older must present a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 3 days of our sail date. Vaccinated guests, regardless of age, no longer need to test for sailing lengths of 9 nights or less. Accepted Tests Guests can now take advantage of at-home antigen tests (even unsupervised ones!) to satisfy this requirement. Proof of a negative test can be the printed or digital results, a clear photo of your self-test result, or your actual self-test in hand. To learn more about our accepted tests, visit our FAQ. Check out our Healthy Sail Center for our full sailing protocols VIEW HEALTHY SAIL CENTER

© 2022 Royal Caribbean International. Use of our various websites, mobile application(s), kiosks, and other digital platforms are subject to our Terms of Use. Royal Caribbean Intl. 1050 Caribbean Way Miami, FL 33132 www.royalcaribbean.com

 

[davekathy]

1 hour ago, NYcruzzer said:

I don't think you need to be tested if fully vaccinated..

https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/covid-vaccinated-travellers-entering-canada#determine-fully

Unfortunately Canada still requires covid testing. So by default so does RC for cruises that go to Canada. 

Edited August 22, 2022 by davekathy