smokeybandit Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 45 minutes ago, Cub said: How will we get off the ship? That's what we're all awaiting answers to RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinsmom03 Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 6 hours ago, smokeybandit said: That's what we're all awaiting answers to Sure would be nice if Royal would address the protocols for Canadian ports! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 https://globalnews.ca/video/8690081/covid-19-canada-to-change-testing-rules-for-fully-vaccinated-cruise-ship-travellers-in-april/ Great news! While testing is still required to board the ship (as is all cruise lines policy right now) another test is not required for disembarking in a Canadian port. Jax, Rose City Cruiser, Rene Desmarais and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCIfan1912 Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 11 minutes ago, Vancity Cruiser said: https://globalnews.ca/video/8690081/covid-19-canada-to-change-testing-rules-for-fully-vaccinated-cruise-ship-travellers-in-april/ Great news! While testing is still required to board the ship (as is all cruise lines policy right now) another test is not required for disembarking in a Canadian port. Well thank goodness for that. Some of these rules truly make absolutely no sense. Vancity Cruiser and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 I bet they kept the boarding test to mirror the CDC CSO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtremeGK Posted March 17, 2022 Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 41 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: I bet they kept the boarding test to mirror the CDC CSO. Right now, they're saying antigen test within one day of boarding, so we'll see if they adjust to two days to match the CDC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 Here are RC's rule for Canadian ports. Not really much different than US cruises for vaccinated folks other than extra paperwork. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2022/03/28/royal-caribbean-releases-health-protocols-alaska-cruises Jill and Vancity Cruiser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 So since we're talking about getting into Canada.....................here's more ridiculousness: We disembark Radiance in Vancouver. I read last week in an Alaska facebook group that you can be denied entry into Canada if you have been convicted of a DUI/DWI/Reckless driving. Apparently it doesn't matter how long ago it was. So dear hubby had a DUI in college over 35 years ago. Has anyone been through the process of applying for a temporary resident permit? That is what I'm being told needs to be done. I've never heard of this stupidity and thank goodness I'm in that facebook group because I would have never known. We sail end of May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Jill said: So since we're talking about getting into Canada.....................here's more ridiculousness: We disembark Radiance in Vancouver. I read last week in an Alaska facebook group that you can be denied entry into Canada if you have been convicted of a DUI/DWI/Reckless driving. Apparently it doesn't matter how long ago it was. So dear hubby had a DUI in college over 35 years ago. Has anyone been through the process of applying for a temporary resident permit? That is what I'm being told needs to be done. I've never heard of this stupidity and thank goodness I'm in that facebook group because I would have never known. We sail end of May. That sounds like something that would be criteria if you were looking for permanent residency in Canada, not as a tourist. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 3 hours ago, smokeybandit said: Here are RC's rule for Canadian ports. Not really much different than US cruises for vaccinated folks other than extra paperwork. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2022/03/28/royal-caribbean-releases-health-protocols-alaska-cruises Email received today indicates that all "guests 5 and older will need to complete an antigen test within 1 day prior to arrival to Canada. Registration details will be provided onboard." This differs from what is posted in the blog and on the website "Prior to Entering Canada: Unvaccinated guests 5 to 11 years old will take a complimentary antigen test onboard prior to visiting or debarking in Canada." Royal can't even get their own communications to match what they post online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 7 minutes ago, HeWhoWaits said: Email received today indicates that all "guests 5 and older will need to complete an antigen test within 1 day prior to arrival to Canada. Registration details will be provided onboard." This differs from what is posted in the blog and on the website "Prior to Entering Canada: Unvaccinated guests 5 to 11 years old will take a complimentary antigen test onboard prior to visiting or debarking in Canada." Royal can't even get their own communications to match what they post online. Well technically that email received today is correct. Problem is it changes on April 1 and you don't need a test to get off the ship if you're vaccinated. HeWhoWaits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Well technically that email received today is correct. Problem is it changes on April 1 and you don't need a test to get off the ship if you're vaccinated. The automated email vs. the updates for what will be coming soon. Makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJsMrs Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 7 hours ago, Jill said: So since we're talking about getting into Canada.....................here's more ridiculousness: We disembark Radiance in Vancouver. I read last week in an Alaska facebook group that you can be denied entry into Canada if you have been convicted of a DUI/DWI/Reckless driving. Apparently it doesn't matter how long ago it was. So dear hubby had a DUI in college over 35 years ago. Has anyone been through the process of applying for a temporary resident permit? That is what I'm being told needs to be done. I've never heard of this stupidity and thank goodness I'm in that facebook group because I would have never known. We sail end of May. This sucks, and can definitely hinder your admittance... but a waiver can be obtained This info might be helpful for you... hopefully it's not too big of a pain! https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/inadmissibility/overcome-criminal-convictions.html Jill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted April 8, 2022 Report Share Posted April 8, 2022 https://www.google.ca/amp/s/ca.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/amp/news/979047 Had a look at the website. $130CAD ($103USD) for a rapid antigen test . I would advise anyone flying to use CVM medical at YVR where a rapid antigen test is ‘only’ $79CAD ($63USD). RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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