Covid+ and canceling/rebooking

[GetToLivin]

If you had to do this due to a + covid test, what were the steps taken with RCCL? Were you able to book a future date over the phone with your FCC or did you have a waiting period? 

 

We have a December cruise coming up and, 'tis the season, it's going around. Both DH and I are working off a hefty post-cruise cold from Harmony last week (covid -). Guess I'm just trying to set expectations just in case and yes, we have travel insurance. 

[cruiseboy89130]

Just don't test = Problem solved!

 

[Biker19]

3 hours ago, GetToLivin said:

If you had to do this due to a + covid test, what were the steps taken with RCCL?

Typically, a refund is the main/only option when you contact them.

[firefly333]

3 hours ago, GetToLivin said:

If you had to do this due to a + covid test, what were the steps taken with RCCL? Were you able to book a future date over the phone with your FCC or did you have a waiting period? 

 

We have a December cruise coming up and, 'tis the season, it's going around. Both DH and I are working off a hefty post-cruise cold from Harmony last week (covid -). Guess I'm just trying to set expectations just in case and yes, we have travel insurance. 

Typically to get a refund you have to submit the positive covid test. Keep a copy.

[GetToLivin]

2 hours ago, cruiseboy89130 said:

Just don't test = Problem solved!

 

I wasn't referring to testing before the cruise if I was feeling fine (I wouldn't test for flu/strep if I was feeling fine, same for covid). 

 

I was curious about those who didn't feel well prior to a cruise, tested and were positive, and what their experience was in regards to RCCL FCC or rebooking. I've been on 2 cruises now where we ended up with bad colds half way or more through, no way I would board not feeling well. As much as I love to be on a ship it isn't fun when you're not feeling 100%.

 

Anyway, this is my over-planning personality taking over and I guess I just want to understand how it works "just in case." 

[reallyitsmema]

5 minutes ago, GetToLivin said:

I wasn't referring to testing before the cruise if I was feeling fine (I wouldn't test for flu/strep if I was feeling fine, same for covid). 

 

I was curious about those who didn't feel well prior to a cruise, tested and were positive, and what their experience was in regards to RCCL FCC or rebooking. I've been on 2 cruises now where we ended up with bad colds half way or more through, no way I would board not feeling well. As much as I love to be on a ship it isn't fun when you're not feeling 100%.

 

Anyway, this is my over-planning personality taking over and I guess I just want to understand how it works "just in case." 

 

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/if-i-test-positive-for-sars-cov-2-what-is-your-refund-policy-and-costs-covered

[BirdTravels]

11 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said:

 

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/if-i-test-positive-for-sars-cov-2-what-is-your-refund-policy-and-costs-covered

 

18 minutes ago, GetToLivin said:

Anyway, this is my over-planning personality taking over and I guess I just want to understand how it works "just in case." 

Just remember that you would need a positive test result from a certified lab (not your home test). And that Royal needs to be able to independently verify the positive test with the lab.