Mike.s

Only restriction is glass by the pool, they will transfer your drink to a plastic glass should you head poolside.

So I'm confused, if I'm unvaccinated I can test 3 days before the cruise, assuming it's a 7 day cruise and I'm vaccinated do I still test 2 days before or is it 3 days for everyone?

I've been looking for this announcement as well, will make it so much easier for those travelling overseas to board a ship, a helpful step towards no testing for all.

Just checked the DBP for my Explorer sailing next year, £92.12 a day, that's over $110, easy decision at that price

Fron Royal's Terms The minimum drinking age for all alcoholic beverages on Royal Caribbean International® ships, it depends on the location of the ship at the start of the cruise itinerary. For ships originating in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and South America, the minimum drinking age limit is eighteen (18). For ships originating in North America, the minimum drinking age is twenty-one (21). At private shoreside resorts such as Labadee and CocoCay and when in US & Canadian ports, the minimum drinking age is twenty-one (21). We reserve the right to vary minimum age limits without notice where local laws require or where we deem it desirable or necessary. If a guest reaches a birthday that will change their adherence to our alcohol policy, they may visit the Guest Services Desk and on showing their passport as proof of age, their records will be updated to allow them to purchase and consume alcohol. So sail from the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand or South America, anywhere but North America and they'll be allowed to drink

I think, and we had spent most of the day around the pool enjoying the bar service when we met him, around 3/4 months time, we were on Explorer the 2nd week of July.

We met him a couple of weeks ago and he said he was on Oasis next, for another 6 month stint!! We asked which was his favourite ship, he answered with a smile, "which ever one I'm on"

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bahamas/entry-requirements According to the UK Government guidance looks as though they'll need a negative test but I would check what your local advise is. If you’re not fully vaccinated If you are not fully vaccinated and are aged 12 and over you must present a negative COVID 19 PCR test, taken no more than three days (72 hours) prior to the date of arrival to The Bahamas. Self-administered tests are not accepted. Residents of The Bahamas Bahamian residents who are not fully vaccinated must provide proof of a negative COVID PCR test taken no more than three days (72 hours) prior to the date of arrival to The Bahamas. Self-administered tests are not accepted. If you’ve had COVID-19 in the past year If you are not fully vaccinated but have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last year, you must follow the entry and inter-island travel rules set out for travellers who are not fully vaccinated. Children and young people Children aged 1 and under are exempt from any testing requirements. Children visiting aged 2 to 11 inclusive are required to present a negative COVID-19 test (either a Rapid Antigen Test or PCR), taken no more than three days (72 hours) prior to the date of arrival to The Bahamas and need a trip created on an adult’s Travel health visa profile. Children aged 12 and over must follow the rules set out for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers.

Ray, it took you that long? After seeing the greeter as you board the ship my wife and I said, not for us!!

We used a MedRite walk in centre in Miami Beach, $75. A bit of pre registration when you arrive and results e-mailed within 90 minutes

Here's a VLOG of a trip on the ship by Emma Cruises

Just returned from 8 nights on Explorer, the 70's disco night was excellent, Royal Promenade was packed, 2 dress to impress nights, I've kept the Cruise Compasses and will try to share them this week. We had a fab time, couple of usual gripes, on a sea day if you weren't up before 7 you didn't get a bed in the solarium , my time dining was a mess, no point booking it was quicker to just turn up. Did get to meet Super Mario, what a nice guy.

Boots or Lloyds pharmacy are the easiest options in the UK, and at £30 aren't too expensive.

We used a MedRite walkin centre in Miami Beach for our recent cruise, cost us $75 each for a rapid Antigen, they would accept insurance payment if your insurance covers testing.

Could of been worse, the recent fight on a Carnival ship involved 60 guests https://www.crew-center.com/brawl-breaks-out-carnival-magic-dance-floor-involving-60-guests

Boots and Lloyds pharmacy, £30 in store, Boots e-mail the certificate, Lloyds print it for you in store. We have used Boots for a sailing from the UK, have seen reports of others using Lloyds.

No still 2 lines, but there was no priority given to those who had a reservation, so couldn't see the point in booking. Just turn up when you feel like it.

Not for my UK policy, when we take the policy out we have to confirm the geographical areas we'd like cover and any add on's such as winter sports etc. The we're good to go (once we've listed all the medical bits, the list seems to get longer as we get older!!).

Website still says all vacinated guests must take a test 2 days prior to boarding, can't see any change https://www.royalcaribbean.com/gbr/en/the-healthy-sail-center/getting-ready-to-cruise All Guests: Required Pre-Cruise Testing All guests sailing from Spain will need to take one test before boarding, as detailed below. Tests must be supervised with the result provided on a certificate which includes the guest’s name and date of birth. Telehealth tests are accepted, but must be completed with a supervised virtual video visit. All tests are at the guests’ expense. Vaccinated guests who are up to date must show a negative result for a PCR or an antigen test taken no more than two days before boarding day. Vaccinated guests who are not up to date will have a 1 day window to take this test. Kids age 5 to 11 who have been vaccinated may present proof of full vaccination and follow the testing protocols for vaccinated guests. Unvaccinated kids aged 2 to 11 must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than one day before boarding day. Guests under 2 years of age do not need to complete a pre-cruise test.

P&O cruises have just announced a temporary pause in testing for 5 of it's cruises departing from the UK, be interesting to see is there's a significant increase in on board cases. https://www.cruisehive.com/carnival-owned-cruise-line-temporarily-drops-pre-departure-testing/74640

Thanks @twangster it worked, so much easier than a phone call

How do we find out our now 21 year old C&A number, he's not cruised with us since he was 17.

This is also why Royal Caribbean should sort it's IT out, it's not acceptable for a large global company to be cocking up the basics and having such an impact on it's customers. Preparing for a cruise is stressful enough post Covid, we don't need Royal adding to our stress.

Viking have just announced they are dropping the requirement for pre cruise tests for certain cruises, hopfully we'll se others follow. https://www.cruisehive.com/cruise-line-ends-pre-cruise-testing-requirement/74038

We're due to spend 3 days in Miami before our cruise and are stressing over the pre cruise test (like where to get one), sadly when we booked the holiday it wasn't clear what protocols would be in place, like many we hoped there wouldn't be any and covid would be a distant memory.