NCFAM Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Can someone explain to me something? I see now they require a negative test within 3 days of sailing. So are they still conducting another test prior to embarkation? AND charging $178 per person over the age of 12!!?? Did I read it wrong? That will be over $500 in test that were complimentary a week ago. Also ridiculous since the test are FREE at mulitple pharmacys around the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 I responded to your comment on another post about this. Yes, you are reading it wrong. Royal did a poor job of communicating this and they should spell it out more clearly. It mentions with proof of vaccination you are exempt from the testing unless otherwise specified. Then the pre-cruise testing specifically states vaccinated are not exempt. The other tests do not have this notation, so the exemption applies for those tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCFAM Posted July 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 13 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: I responded to your comment on another post about this. Yes, you are reading it wrong. Royal did a poor job of communicating this and they should spell it out more clearly. It mentions with proof of vaccination you are exempt from the testing unless otherwise specified. Then the pre-cruise testing specifically states vaccinated are not exempt. The other tests do not have this notation, so the exemption applies for those tests. Ah thank you! I was just getting impatient I guess lol. Yes this is very unclear. Pre-Cruise: For sailings 5 nights or longer, all guests 2 and older, regardless of vaccination status, will need to undergo a COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) administered by an accredited laboratory of the guest's choice and taken no more than three days prior to sailing. We will require documentation of a negative result for this test prior to embarkation, either printed or presented on your phone. All costs for this test are the guest's responsibility. This requirement applies even to fully vaccinated guests, there is no exemption. Above looks like ALL have to have a test prior, then below for "What to Bring" says those willing to provide proof of vaccination are exempt..THIS IS SO CONFUSING! A negative COVID-19 test result: All guests age 2 and up on sailings 5 nights or longer, must show a negative COVID-19 test result (PCR or antigen) to board the ship, regardless of vaccination status. This test is also required on shorter sailings, however, guests who are fully vaccinated may choose to show proof of vaccination and be exempt from this test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 1 hour ago, NCFAM said: Above looks like ALL have to have a test prior, then below for "What to Bring" says those willing to provide proof of vaccination are exempt..THIS IS SO CONFUSING! Yeah that section is referring to the shorter cruises...4 days or less you either bring your proof of vaccination or negative test to sail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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