JohnDRoc Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 (edited) I recently learned that a family member "felt sick" the day after her cruise started but "fought through it" so she didn't ruin her vacation. She tested negative prior to the cruise and is vaccinated. Turns out she does have COVID. She tested as soon as she got home. Questions: is it worth bringing up to Royal? Do they have any type of anonymous way to do so? Did she have any option to get tested onboard (I haven't asked her this because it will come across judgmental)? It seems like other passengers should know. But also, maybe everyone on a cruise ship should assume that someone on board has COVID. This is frustrating and I'm disappointed in her. But I suspect she isn't the only person that has done this, and many others will. How can cruising be safe. Edited December 31, 2021 by JohnDRoc Fixed you PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 Yes, if she'd reported symptoms onboard they would have tested her. I am not sure if, at this point, they would still have a way to know who her close contacts were, and, honestly, contact tracing in this country has been fairly nonexistent anywhere. How can cruising be safe? Well, ships sail between 95-100% vaccinated and tested. A few will slip through the cracks. My workplace is likely 60% vaccinated at best, no testing unless someone reports symptoms (and then it's up to them to find a place), and there have been a few who have worked for 3 days before they mentioned it to anyone because they are "tough guys and don't get sick". So which is safer? ChessE4, Swar and PPPJJ-GCVAB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 Cruising can be "safer", not "safe"....if people who have symptoms go and self report like they are supposed to. Royal already has the other protocols in place. ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted December 31, 2021 Report Share Posted December 31, 2021 Cruising is as safe now as it ever has been. WAAAYTOOO and Swar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 1, 2022 Report Share Posted January 1, 2022 Yes, if you're feeling ill in today's day and age, you owe it to everyone else onboard to at least go down for a test. Royal doesn't charge you for the test and treatment if it's covid. I know the last thing you want to do is put your trip in jeopardy, but it's about others too. CruiseGus and Zurc 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 I bring a test kit with me in my luggage. My plan is if I feel ill or in any way think I may have it…I’ll do the test in my room. This way I at least have an idea before I call. *I know, pretty anal! But…I’ll still call. I’m guessing they do PCR which is much more specific than the rapid antigen test at identifying Covid. It may ruin the cruise for me, but if I do have it, I’d rather have a medical person monitor me in case the infection suddenly affects me in a bad way. Most importantly, I don’t want to be responsible for causing others to get it…especially those who may have a life-threatening reaction. That would be tremendously selfish. roundabout 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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