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Person was found and in medical facilitie

I'm on the symphony Transatlantic. Unfortunately we have a man overboard situation. We made a complete stop and now they are looking. Sad, we just left Barcelona.

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On 6/15/2022 at 12:14 PM, Vancity Cruiser said:

Celebrity has changed their vaccine policy so anyone 17 or younger no longer requires a vaccine for thier European cruises.

I just received and email gratuities went from $14.50 to $16.00

16 minutes ago, Pattycruise said:

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/will-i-have-to-take-a-test-before-i-cruise#southampton

 

I will definitely go for the 2 days. Thank you!!

12 minutes ago, KristiZ said:

You're sailing out of Southampton? If so, you are correct that your test can be 2 days prior. Likely the email is aiming at the completely unvaccinated, which is actually the group you will fall into once you are onboard since you are not up to date.

Hope that helps.

Yes, leaving from Southampton. That's what I thought. What got me confused is that email I received said 1 day prior for those not up to date. I hope Spain and France change their protocols for those like me not up to date. Thank you so much!

Leaving tomorrow to UK not booster. Royal says in their health protocols if you are not up to date(booster) you can take a covid test 2 days prior to boarding. Today I received and email about my sailing saying 1 day test if not up to date now I'm confused. I want it to do the test at home just in case. Does anyone know what to do? Royal isn't updating their health protocols soon enough. They are still asking for covid test to Greece while Greece removed already all protocols.

1 hour ago, Pattycruise said:

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/do-i-need-a-covid-vaccine-to-cruise-what-counts-as-proof

 

Thank you!!!!!

1 hour ago, KristiZ said:

Depends on where you’re going. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/if-recovered-from-covid-19-need-to-be-vaccinated-or-take-a-test-to-sail
Some ports may not allow you to disembark, although none are listed right now on the website. I suspect it changes 

I hope  France is one of them!

6 hours ago, momk said:

I am in similar boat so to speak.  Three of us aren't boosted (had covid in December) and RCL still has the additional testing requirements for the Greece ports.  Yes, Greece has dropped all entry restrictions- even before Italy- yet it's still being required.  I cannot find any other official documentation of it.  I have no idea why and it's very frustrating.  The only thing I know, is we sailed the Apex last summer in Greece with our unvaxed 10year old.  We could fly into Greece (without him even needing a test) and could island hop as we pleased, but to disembark in port with our kiddo, we had to stay on a ship sponsored tour.  Makes zero sense to me and just continues to give me a headache.  With the new US changes, we are now down to 3 tests (boarding, two Greek stops)- so half of where we were a month ago!

I dont understand why royal still has those protocols in place, since Greece removed all restrictions. I totally understand your headache.

Is Royal Caribbean accepting certificate of recovery insted of the pre cruise covid test? We are in the US sailing from Southampton UK.

1 hour ago, TXCruiser said:

Too bad I already had a 6 pack of Binax Now AG tests delivered to the house last week for our return flights from our Wonder of the Seas cruise next month

Same here, we bought 7 $$$ Leaving this Wednesday.

This is awesome news!! We are flying to UK next Wednesday for a Spain , France cruise. It has been very stressful thinking about the return home. 

On 6/8/2022 at 8:12 PM, Khowa123 said:

Hello everyone! Myself and my family are going on the Brilliance Of the Seas from Venice, Italy this July 3rd 2022. Some of my family members are not boosted and are not planning on getting their boosters. I see from on the website it is “recommended” that we are up to date with our vaccinations but not required for sailings out of Italy. Does anyone know/ or who has recently sailed this ship, know if there will be testing when going ashore to Greece& Montenegro or has that been removed since they are a free entry country now. Thanks so much  

On 6/3/2022 at 7:24 AM, Toby said:

This may be a dumb question but do the X-ray machines the TSA uses affects the tests in any way?

Good question.

Where can I do the covid test in Southampton.. Does the terminal has a place to do the test? We don't have the booster vaccine, meaning we are not "up to date" we only have 1 day before embarkation. Flying from US. 

5 hours ago, Bowen said:

Awesome news! And as to the person saying OP should basically be kinder to those who want to mask, they were kind, exceedingly so. Wear a mask if you want to. Those of us who have been against violating people's rights for two years (because 0.0% of these mandates have ever been voted on) have had to develop very thick skin. We don't get to make posts like this, we don't get to point out basic science that's been proven time and again over the last decade, we get to remain silent or get cancelled. So, our skin is thick. And yet we're still absolutely happy to let you wear a mask, it's your right, remember that, remember that we're not the ones trying to force things on you. Try to be kind enough to do the same.

I had a total of 4 test through cvs in the last 4 months and I'm always wondering if I will soon get some statements on the mail from them apparently they are free of charge right?

On 2/24/2022 at 8:02 AM, Ed MacLean said:

I am having concerns about taking this cruise with all that’s happening in Europe. 

The itinerary for this cruise consist of  Spain, France and Southampton UK. 

Will RCL cancel this cruise?

I totally understand you. I have the same concerns. Are you sure Spain is on the itinerary? I'm taking the same cruise and as far as I know the ports of call are Azores, Le Havre, Cherbourg and Southampton.

On 2/20/2022 at 6:41 PM, Ed MacLean said:

Hi, I am wondering if there’s formal nights on a transatlantic cruise? We just completed our 12 day Southern Caribbean cruise and noticed a lot of people dressed in t shirts and jeans on formal nights. My wife and I both like dressing up for dinner and hey we have been in a pandemic for 2 1/2 years so why not. 

I'll be doing the same Transatlantic cruise as well. My husband and I like to dress up too, not only for formal nights but for the evening. I think it will be 3 formal nights.

48 minutes ago, Ray said:

I received protocols for my Baltic cruise and im even more confused. 

According to protocol i need a test to fly into Denmark which im sure i dont and i have to test 3 days prior to boarding in BARBADOS

41 minutes ago, jay1021 said:

https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coming-to-france-your-covid-19-questions-answered/article/coming-to-france-your-covid-19-questions-answered?var_mode=calcul

Thanks so I guess we do need the booster. 

I have just received the health protocols for my Transatlantic cruise. One of the Port of calls will be France. Is France requiring booster? I'm confused with the "fully vaccinated"