kas4488 Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Worst case scenario happened to us on Friday. Our family of 5 travelled from AZ to CA last week to go on Navigator out of LA. 2 vaxxed adults, 2 vaxxed kids and 1 unvaxxed 3 year old. We all tested negative 2 days before sailing including 3 year old who tested negative 2x including PCR the night before sailing. Upon check-in and another test for him at the port....he tested positive. At the time, we thought there was a good chance of false positive since he tested negative the night before....however RC would not retest. After explanation that they won't retest because how would they know which test would be accurate....it makes sense. A real unfortunate gut punch for the kids as it was a surprise that morning. Luggage was already on board and had to be pulled. That said, the protocols worked as we did an at-home test that evening which was positive and gave us piece of mind that everything happens for a reason. New Year's Eve driving home for 7 hours wasn't what we had in mind but what can you do. All part of the risk of cruising at this point...even if you do everything "right". Be prepared for everything. AlmondFarmer, sammy79, Traveler and 12 others 1 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 So sorry to hear this! Everyone's greatest fear right now. I hope the little one is feeling OK! Neesa, Baked Alaska and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarinM Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Wow! Sorry to hear and hopefully everyone is ok. Like you said though the protocols worked so that's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrznTxn Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Very sorry you did not get to go on your cruise and hope the family is doing well. Appreciate your upbeat attitude on the positive test. With one coming up this Friday we always are nervous until the results are in. With the virus spreading rapidly through the community we realize we might hit the negative button this time and although we would be disappointed we have others scheduled and several available to replace it if needed. We do not have as far to drive as you but are very close so understand your pain there. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising With JT Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 So sorry to hear about this happening to you...something no one ever wants to experience. I hope your 3 year old is doing okay? Take care and I know you'll get to get back on a ship sometime again in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Wow…so sorry for this happening. Your very positive attitude is awesome! Best to your family…hope no one else gets it…and I do hope you are able to book another fantastic cruise for your family somewhere in the future! Hoping your little one recovers soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveling Mike Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 I am sorry this happened to you. It looks like you have similar attitude about this as I do. I always look at these things as experiences. You can always tell your kids this is an experience that not very many people have and a story they can tell. Their next cruise they can tell everyone about the time they traveled to California and their little brother tested positive. Life is a bunch of experiences good and bad. My thoughts are with your family, Mike IRMO12HD, WAAAYTOOO, Vancity Cruiser and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Well that stinks. Thanks for sharing your experience, you seem to have a good outlook on things. Hope everyone is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas4488 Posted January 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Thanks all. The rest of us have dodged it (vaccines work sometimes at least). He is doing fine. Fever for 1 day and a pretty good cough. Just booked Oasis out of Miami in April as a replacement Much better stops and excursion options...kids have to wait a bit longer but will have a great time eventually! Hopefully this wave dies down by then. Sail safe friends. Okgladgal, IRMO12HD, DJsMrs and 8 others 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 That's crazy that a 3 yr old could test positive but no one else WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zurc Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 So sorry for your family. You have a great attitude. Hope little one is well soon! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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