CruisingfromClayton Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 Hello everyone! Where exactly on a reservation do we upload our vaccination cards? I thought it was on our Sail Pass but for some reason, I cannot seem to find where to upload the pics anywhere on the site. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 4, 2021 Report Share Posted October 4, 2021 I'm not sure they have enabled it for all ships yet. I've seen it for Indy in November and Freedom this month but not Allure or Harmony. In the app it becomes step 3 of the check in process, after entering ID like passport then choosing an arrival appointment. CruiseGus, CruisingOz and IRMO12HD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 See this blog post: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/09/13/spotted-royal-caribbean-adds-new-way-add-covid-19-vaccine-card-its-app CruisingOz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuttMutt Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 I was able to add the vaccine cards only through the application. I use android if that matters and am on Liberty of the Seas October 24th through November 7th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 I was able to upload our info too…on my phone app (also Android). I am on Oasis in November. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 Oasis worked for me but did not work for Symphony last week. Part of the slow down in Miami seems to have been taking all the vaccination card photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaLivin Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 1 hour ago, twangster said: I'm not sure they have enabled it for all ships yet. I've seen it for Indy in November and Freedom this month but not Allure or Harmony. In the app it becomes step 3 of the check in process, after entering ID like passport then choosing an arrival appointment. It is on the app for our November Allure and Symphony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 It was in the app, but showed up much later than the rest of check in. Just keep looking! IRMO12HD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRMO12HD Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 Back before RCL changed the check-in dates on us, I had uploaded my pix of my vaccination card while checking in for both Freedom (29 Nov) and Oasis (5 Dec). It prompted me to do so as I was completing the check-in process. Time (i.e., 11 days from now) will tell as to whether or not that information was retained -- along with my wellness check time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 I know showing vaccine cards may not be a permanent thing, but…as a frequent cruiser, I was hoping there would be an option for allowing Royal to store a copy of my card in their system…like all my other personal info. That would make it easier during check-in at the terminal…and also reduce the chance of losing it. But, then again…I have my photo stored and always use it during online check-in, however it seems I still have to pose for a picture at the terminal. I figure they’re pretty strict about the cards..especially since during a back to back, I had to produce my card again even though they just photographed it when I boarded a week before. Maybe the systems aren’t set up for it as a way to ensure there are no mistakes. I know it’s not easy making computer program changes over such a large system, especially for something that may be ‘temporary’…but here’s hoping! AlohaLivin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJnKy Posted October 5, 2021 Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 Just showed up on the app for our Nov cruise. Wasn't there before when i completed the rest of my documents previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingfromClayton Posted October 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2021 Quote Thanks everyone for the feedback. I'll keep searching - I'm sure I'm missing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryresangel Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 I had to update my app before I could load it for my Nov Indy cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Has anyone used this when boarding yet? If so do you still have to show your card? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigert2008 Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, Shari said: Has anyone used this when boarding yet? If so do you still have to show your card? You will still need the physical card. The upload saves times at the port so Royal doesn't need to take the picture and get it in the system. Shari 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Where on the app should I be looking for the place to upload the photo of the vaccine card? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_A Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 I think there, but not showing up for my odyssey sailing either ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 7 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: Where on the app should I be looking for the place to upload the photo of the vaccine card? Wow that is strange. On mine Vaccination shows up right after Arrival time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, PPPJJ-GCVAB said: Wow that is strange. On mine Vaccination shows up right after Arrival time! Ok. It just might not be enabled on our sailing yet. I'll check with my roll call peeps. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuttMutt Posted October 6, 2021 Report Share Posted October 6, 2021 Yep. Check in opened for mine then like 3 days later the vaccination info part was added. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 I entered my vaccination info and uploaded front and back images of the card. When I click on the link, it is making me upload the images again. Is this happening with someone else too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 51 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said: I entered my vaccination info and uploaded front and back images of the card. When I click on the link, it is making me upload the images again. Is this happening with someone else too? Actually I noticed the same thing but if I go back without adding anything the vaccination block is still checked! AlohaLivin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Feuer Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 PRO-TIP: You have to update the app on your iPhone before "Vaccination" will show between "Arrival Time" and "Health &Safety" PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 The Vax card area just opened up a few hours ago on my Oct 31st Allure sailing. I took my pics but know I still have to show it 5 or eleven times. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 8 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: The Vax card area just opened up a few hours ago on my Oct 31st Allure sailing. I took my pics but know I still have to show it 5 or eleven times. I didn’t mind showing it several times at embarkation on the Allure last September. But the screeners having to take pictures of it was a pain. Some of the older screeners seemed like they were just learning to take pictures with their tablets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 The reality is Royal processes are not perfect right now. Upload your vaccination card but you need to show it three different times before boarding, sometimes at checkpoints that are literally 25 feet from each other. Does Royal think it's possible to become unvaccinated while walking 25 feet? Do they not trust their own processes? Maybe the first checkpoint forgot to ask for the card so have checkpoints two and three ask for the same documents again after asking the guest to upload it. If an unvaccinated slips on board they deserve to be there after making it through the gauntlet. WAAAYTOOO, The Fox and Srp431 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrznTxn Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 We asked the personnel at the pier in Seattle that question on why we had to show it to three different people (yes it was three different people who could literally see each other). They told us they are from three different agencies so they must check themselves. Maybe one of the day these folks will get together and we can have one checkpoint again. Until then I supposed it is good that people have jobs. Either way it was really fast from the bus drop off to onboard the ship (15 minutes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, CrznTxn said: They told us they are from three different agencies so they must check themselves. This reminds me of a number of people each handing me their smartphones to take the same pose/shot. I often say, "Can't you just share (Airdrop) photos?" CrznTxn and CruisingfromClayton 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 In Miami it was all the same terminal contractor uniforms. The last two checkpoints were in the suite lounge in terminal A. I was the only person there since it was after 3pm. The one person sat me down and did the check in thing. The other lady guarding the rope barrier to the ship watched. Next I went to the lady guarding the rope barrier. After checking my documents again she literally said "...and now I will open the barrier for you". It was like a skit out of a Monty Python video. They should really have something like checkpoint charlie and a big swing up barrier to make it more dramatic. "Show me your papers!".... "You may pass... THIS TIME". IRMO12HD, teddy, WAAAYTOOO and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 I just sailed Princess in Seattle. They didn't have three checkpoints asking for the same documents again and again. I showed my card once. If someone in Seattle was making it sound like there were three agencies there, that must be unique to Royal. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda R Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 Interesting story. I uploaded my vaccination card and my husband's last Monday. They took my husbands fine but refused mine 2 times. Have no idea why, it is same as my husbands card? Tried calling but after 2 hour wait just gave up. So, Monday night we took at our home Covid tests, and my husband was positive. We were shocked. We are both vaccinated, and I am the one with autoimmune issues. I am negative and still am. So, didn't matter at the time about them now accepting my vaccination card. Yesterday I went and got my covid booster shot, and had them redo the whole vaccination card. Hopefully for cruise in December it will be ok. I want to cruise so bad, but am definitely very tired a of all you have to go thru to get on the ship. KristiZ and IRMO12HD 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 7 hours ago, twangster said: They should really have something like checkpoint charlie and a big swing up barrier to make it more dramatic. "Show me your papers!".... "You may pass... THIS TIME". Lol There’s a video game my son used to play a few years ago called “Papers, Please” that I referenced after showing our vaccination cards to three different people in the same room at the British Colonial Hilton. It was a very weird experience since each person watched our cards be inspected by the person before them. Like you, we were the only guests there at the time. I’m pretty sure the workers doing check-in thought I was insane…. I’m glad to see I’m not the only me who thinks like this. For those who don’t have gamer kids: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papers,_Please IRMO12HD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Linda R said: Interesting story. I uploaded my vaccination card and my husband's last Monday. They took my husbands fine but refused mine 2 times. Have no idea why, it is same as my husbands card? Tried calling but after 2 hour wait just gave up. So, Monday night we took at our home Covid tests, and my husband was positive. We were shocked. We are both vaccinated, and I am the one with autoimmune issues. I am negative and still am. So, didn't matter at the time about them now accepting my vaccination card. Yesterday I went and got my covid booster shot, and had them redo the whole vaccination card. Hopefully for cruise in December it will be ok. I want to cruise so bad, but am definitely very tired a of all you have to go thru to get on the ship. So sorry to hear that your husband tested positive. Will you have time to re-test ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKMCruising Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 9 hours ago, CrznTxn said: We asked the personnel at the pier in Seattle that question on why we had to show it to three different people (yes it was three different people who could literally see each other). They told us they are from three different agencies so they must check themselves. Maybe one of the day these folks will get together and we can have one checkpoint again. Until then I supposed it is good that people have jobs. Either way it was really fast from the bus drop off to onboard the ship (15 minutes). I don't remember having to show papers more than once in Seattle, but we also had a two year old, so they helped get us through quicker since we were going to have to wait on the same day COVID test. CruiseGus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda R Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said: So sorry to hear that your husband tested positive. Will you have time to re-test ? We tested the required 2 days before cruise. Had to cancel. Our cruise left last Wednesday. December am sure hoping will work out. Getting tired of many, many cancelled cruises. Neesa, SpeedNoodles, IRMO12HD and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 On 10/4/2021 at 6:21 PM, CrusingfromClayton said: Hello everyone! Where exactly on a reservation do we upload our vaccination cards? I thought it was on our Sail Pass but for some reason, I cannot seem to find where to upload the pics anywhere on the site. Thanks in advance! On my Apple iPad, the Royal app allowed me to upload photos of my card…but still not on my Android phone…even after updating. So today I deleted the app from my phone…powered it down…then restarted it. After downloading the app again, I found the ‘Photo Vaccination Card’ option in my check in, right after ‘Choose Arrival Time’. But remember we still need to bring the card to the port! Neesa, CruisingfromClayton and IRMO12HD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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