sheba376 Posted January 19, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Hi All, Does anyone know if doing B2B's ie Sydney to Honolulu thru to Vancouver then Seattle, whether RCCL still does Rats tests on B2B cruisers prior to final port of each leg. Just wondering what would happen if we test positive on the first leg and still have another 2 to go. When previously on Quantum they advised us if positive we would not be able to continue on the second leg, which would have been fine as we were in our own country, but when leaving Sydney and going all the way thru to Seattle, this is a bit of a worry if they want us off. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 19, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 19, 2023 7 hours ago, sheba376 said: Just wondering what would happen if we test positive on the first leg and still have another 2 to go. That will likely be decided on the ship at that time and it could go either way depending on the specific circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShazM Posted January 19, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 19, 2023 I know on the transpacific from Honolulu on Ovation last October there were quite a few who had to get off in Honolulu after testing positive and weren't allowed to continue on to Sydney, plenty were Aussies who had flown to Vancouver to sail back. If you had already tested positive earlier and were towards the end of the isolation period then you stayed on, but if you were one who they picked up on the testing the day before arrival to Honolulu then you had to leave the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted January 20, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 20, 2023 19 hours ago, sheba376 said: Hi All, Does anyone know if doing B2B's ie Sydney to Honolulu thru to Vancouver then Seattle, whether RCCL still does Rats tests on B2B cruisers prior to final port of each leg. Just wondering what would happen if we test positive on the first leg and still have another 2 to go. When previously on Quantum they advised us if positive we would not be able to continue on the second leg, which would have been fine as we were in our own country, but when leaving Sydney and going all the way thru to Seattle, this is a bit of a worry if they want us off. Karen You call them Rats tests? I am just curious, Covid probably, but what does that stand for? Thanks. ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 20, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 20, 2023 I hope your test result finds no rats in you stateroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted January 20, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 20, 2023 27 minutes ago, Coralc said: You call them Rats tests? I am just curious, Covid probably, but what does that stand for? Thanks. ☺️ Rapid Antigen Test 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigers2 Posted January 20, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Does RCCL still require a RAT for all sailings out of USA ports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorbanda Posted January 20, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 20, 2023 15 minutes ago, Tigers2 said: Does RCCL still require a RAT for all sailings out of USA ports? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senorbanda Posted January 20, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 20, 2023 If you look at RCCL's FAQ section you might find the answer to your question. They list which sailings require testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksuyen Posted January 20, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Definitely requires RAT test result outbound Sydney port. Either self tested within 24hrs or PCR within 48 hrs. Australia is still pretty strict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzndeb Posted January 20, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Tigers2 said: Does RCCL still require a RAT for all sailings out of USA ports? At the top of the Royal Website, you will see Protocols Update.That's where you should check for the latest info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheba376 Posted January 20, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted January 20, 2023 B2B cruises out of Sydney or Brisbane require on board Rapid Antigen tests, given by RCCL staff to passengers 1 day prior to the second leg. Royal website doesnt give the info I'm chasing regarding B2B cruises, guess I'll find out onboard. Not so much asking about the ports ie USA, but RCCL protocols. RCCL in Aust still requires Negative RATS tests when boarding a cruise. 9 hours ago, ShazM said: I know on the transpacific from Honolulu on Ovation last October there were quite a few who had to get off in Honolulu after testing positive and weren't allowed to continue on to Sydney, plenty were Aussies who had flown to Vancouver to sail back. If you had already tested positive earlier and were towards the end of the isolation period then you stayed on, but if you were one who they picked up on the testing the day before arrival to Honolulu then you had to leave the ship. Bummer, lets hope thats changed by May, just in case. Could be expensive if booted off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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