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25 minutes ago, Marga said:

I've heard from many using this kind of test and getting on board just fine. 

As long as the document doesn't state it was a diy test you should be fine. 

There is no way that Rcl knows exactly how and where each test was taken. Especially for us from Europe with all of these different countries and test centers. 

I am taking a at home test that is on video, but not a live video. You tape yourself. I am not worried at all about being denied boarding. 

Thanks for the response! I was definitely thinking they can't verify every test, but know you're supposed to submit in the app the day before so wasn't sure. 

Honestly the only reason I even ask is because I have access to an unsupervised pcr test for free. Feels like a shame to pay for one. 

1 hour ago, AspiringCruisePlanner said:

Most certainly, the test will not be accepted.  It's written very clearly that the test must be supervised.

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/if-need-an-rt-pcr-test-before-i-cruise-where-should-i-go

Accepted Tests for Guests Sailing from Europe

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.

Accepted Types of Tests and Results

• There are two common types of diagnostic COVID-19 tests
  • A molecular test, also called a PCR test or NAAT test – our testing requirements call this a “PCR test”
  • An antigen test, also called a rapid antigen test – our testing requirements call this an “antigen test”
• The test must be supervised by a health professional, such as a doctor, pharmacy technician, public health worker, or telehealth professional. Telehealth testing at home is only accepted for vaccinated guests, and only when it is conducted under live video supervision. Learn more about acceptable telehealth tests including our home test kit.
• You must receive a valid results document from your test provider that includes the name of the lab that processed the test, the lab’s CLIA Lab Number or Certification Number, the address of the lab, your name, the date the test was taken, type of test, and your negative result. This can be a printed document, email, or telehealth app notification. Fully handwritten doctor’s notes (such as those written on a prescription pad) will not be accepted. Minimal handwritten components (such as a check mark on a “negative” box) are acceptable as long as the other required information is printed on the document.

Tests We Do Not Accept

• Antibody tests are not accepted, as they do not detect a current infection.
• Home test kits that are self-administered at home, and not supervised live by a telehealth professional, are also not accepted.

Yes, thank you, but I know what it says there. 

However, when if talks about what the certificate must mention, the test being supervised is not one of the requirements. So how can they know? I've had it confirmed via Facebook that the certificate does not need to say the test was supervised. 

To my understanding the US doesn't really offer at home tests that are unproctored but provide certificates, and this is probably where the policy came from.

1 hour ago, Suite Snob said:

I think you are right, after all, they are in the business of allowing paying passengers pay!  However, do you want to take a chance with Billy Bob that has got his underwear on too tight?  I think, not for me!  It's too easy to just get the proctored test done.  

I 100% agree it's a risk. Hence why I'm asking here to see if anyone has done this. To my understanding the US doesn't really offer such tests (i.e. at home tests that are unproctored but provide certificates) and this is probably where the policy came from. I'd pay for Antigen without a second thought, but my university provides free PCR so it is annoying to have to pay

1 hour ago, smokeybandit said:

If you have a lab printout I'd bet that could be used despite the language in RC's test FAQs.

Yeah that is what I think. I've had confirmation from them (on Facebook) it doesn't have to say on the certificate that it was supervised. This is confirmed in their FAQs that specify what the certificate needs to have. 

On 5/26/2022 at 3:32 PM, KristiZ said:

Welcome to the boards!

Are you flying in the same day your cruise departs? If so, when does your flight arrive? Are you on a domestic flight or international? Are you checking bags?

Hi! Sorry it took me so long to reply, I assumed I'd get notifications and then totally forgot I posted here. 

We were gonna arrive at 11:55pm from the UK with some checked luggage, but have actually decided to pay the extra cash and change flights to the day before to avoid stress. Appreciate you responding though

Hello all! First time cruiser here. 

Has anyone (from the UK specifically but anywhere else too) tried using a non-supervised test to get on the cruise? We're sailing out of Rome. 

Here's the thing, in the UK you can get an at-home PCR test that you do the swab unsupervised and then send to the lab to be tested. The results certificate you get has all the details required by RC, and most of them do not say if they were supervised or not. I was wondering if anyone has tried using these, as it seem they could technically be accepted. 

Hello all! My family and I are going on Odyssey of the Seas in July. Being our first cruise, as you can imagine we are a bit stressed about the whole thing. 

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with landing at Ciampino and travelling from there to Civitavecchia. My main question is how long after landing should I book check in? I'm not sure how long it should take to leave the airport but know the drive by taxi can take anywhere from 1 to 1.5 hours.

Thanks in advance!