Frances Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 We are leaving on June 5 from Copenhagen n have not heard much info from RC n TA on testing. Where do we test. We are not bringing our own tests. No info on activities either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XtremeGK Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 4 hours ago, Frances said: We are leaving on June 5 from Copenhagen n have not heard much info from RC n TA on testing. Where do we test. We are not bringing our own tests. No info on activities either Not difficult to find: Getting Ready to Cruise | Healthy & Safe Cruises | Royal Caribbean Cruises They're not going to tell you exactly where to get tested, but they do give you the guidelines required. They even tell you you can use the eMed tests. "Guests traveling into Denmark from another country should be sure to look into any requirements your own home country may have for exiting or re-entering its borders.On arrival, all guests from non-EU or Schengen countries must present a negative Covid-19 antigen test taken within 24 hours of their flight departure time. All Guests: Required Pre-Cruise Testing All guests sailing from Denmark will need to take one test before boarding, as detailed below. Tests must be supervised with the result provided on a certificate which includes the guest’s name and date of birth. Supervised telehealth tests are not accepted for unvaccinated guests – only for vaccinated guests. All tests are at the guests’ expense. Vaccinated guests who are up to date must show a negative result for an antigen test taken no more than 2 days before boarding day. Vaccinated guests who are not up to date will have a 1 day window to take this test. Kids age 5 to 11 who have been vaccinated may present proof of full vaccination and follow the testing protocols for vaccinated guests. Unvaccinated kids age 2 to 11 must show a negative test result for an antigen test taken no more than 1 day before boarding day. Guests under 2 years of age do not need to complete a pre-cruise test. eMed Tests Kits for Guests Traveling from the U.S. Through our testing partners, U.S.-based vaccinated guests may purchase antigen test kits for vaccinated guests that you can complete online with a supervised virtual video visit, wherever you are, 24 hours 7 days a week to meet travel testing requirements for cruise or flight. Learn more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 11 Report Share Posted May 11 This is great news. Just some fresh air and new surroundings has to be a huge mental health benefit. WAAAYTOOO, Neesa, LovetoCruise87 and 5 others 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 I just received an email for my Wonder of the seas cruise on June 2nd updating the protocols. It looks like fully vaccinated passengers, as defined by the EU standards (full boosters or last shot within 270 days) can take the antigen test 2 days prior to the cruise vs 1 day. Those not fully vaccinated, still need to be within 1 day. Those not fully vaccinated also have additional testing for shore excursions. I'm not sure what changed here because I haven't paid a whole lotvof attention because my family is fully vaccinated. 4ensic and Machae 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machae Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 14 minutes ago, wordell1 said: I just received an email for my Wonder of the seas cruise on June 2nd updating the protocols. It looks like fully vaccinated passengers, as defined by the EU standards (full boosters or last shit within 270 days) can take the antigen test 2 days prior to the cruise vs 1 day. Those not fully vaccinated, still need to be within 1 day. Those not fully vaccinated also have additional testing for shore excursions. I'm not sure what changed here because I haven't paid a whole lotvof attention because my family is fully vaccinated. I also received an email for my June 26th sailing on Odyssey from Rome. I'm glad to see our testing changed to 2 days prior. That way we can test at home before flying. Still going to use our emed tests, but now I won't have to pack two tests for the five of us. wordell1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 I just got an email saying that existing US protocols have been extended through 9-30-22 and European protocols are extended through 6-30-22. Psycho and Barb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ777 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 13 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: I just got an email saying that existing US protocols have been extended through 9-30-22 and European protocols are extended through 6-30-22. Do you think they will end testing prior to boarding eventually? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 22 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: I just got an email saying that existing US protocols have been extended through 9-30-22 and European protocols are extended through 6-30-22. How many bookings does this affect for you? I know you have been booking and cancelling over and over and over again waiting for protocols to change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 I just got the "update to sailing protocols" email but nothing mentioned looks any different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoCruise87 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 37 minutes ago, RDU said: Do you think they will end testing prior to boarding eventually? My thought is that the testing prior to boarding will stay in place through the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos A. Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 I've just received this email for June 19th Sailing of Odyssey. The only change I could see was: Pre-Cruise All vaccinated guests will be required to present a negative test result for a COVID-19 test taken no more than 2 days before our sailing. All guests considered unvaccinated will be required to present a negative test result for a COVID-19 test taken no more than 1 day before our sailing. So if you are considered fully vaccinated you can take your test 2 days before the sailing now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 42 minutes ago, Vancity Cruiser said: How many bookings does this affect for you? I know you have been booking and cancelling over and over and over again waiting for protocols to change None, unfortunately. My next cancellation will be for the 4 Sept Voyager Arctic Crossing. Since the European protocols only go through Jun 30 I will have to make final payment and cancel later. Bummer, but not unexpected. Vancity Cruiser and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 54 minutes ago, RDU said: Do you think they will end testing prior to boarding eventually? Fingers crossed ! KJ777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 1 hour ago, wordell1 said: It looks like fully vaccinated passengers, as defined by the EU standards (full boosters or last shit within 270 days) can take the antigen test 2 days prior to the cruise vs 1 day. Per above I’m fully vaccinated every morning. Anyone over 270 days should see a doctor. AspiringCruisePlanner, Lynnea, 4ensic and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 23 minutes ago, AlmondFarmer said: Per above I’m fully vaccinated every morning. Anyone over 270 days should see a doctor. Good catch! I went back and edited. Amazing how one letter can make a whole new meaning. AlmondFarmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 1 hour ago, RDU said: Do you think they will end testing prior to boarding eventually? They have to eventually. But probably not this year. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkaczano Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 I think this has changed in the new version. Originally, unvaccinated children had to be on a RC tour to get off the ship in port, then it changed. If I’m reading this correctly, looks like unvaccinated must be on a RC tour again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 20 Report Share Posted May 20 1 hour ago, Jkaczano said: I think this has changed in the new version. Originally, unvaccinated children had to be on a RC tour to get off the ship in port, then it changed. If I’m reading this correctly, looks like unvaccinated must be on a RC tour again. I believe that's outdated and typical RC IT didn't change it since above that says unvaccinated can visit ports freely, plus the link to shore excursion details says the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted May 23 Report Share Posted May 23 Is there any indication of the test requirement for flights into US ending anytime soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 44 minutes ago, Vancity Cruiser said: Is there any indication of the test requirement for flights into US ending anytime soon? I'm hanging my hat on thishttps://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/when-will-the-us-drop-covid-test-requirements-disney-and-travel-firms-demand-end-to-testing-restrictions/ar-AAX6YGY AlmondFarmer and Levi is good 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 17 hours ago, smokeybandit said: I'm hanging my hat on thishttps://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/when-will-the-us-drop-covid-test-requirements-disney-and-travel-firms-demand-end-to-testing-restrictions/ar-AAX6YGY unfortunately that article is dated from October. Seems that hat has been sitting there a long time. I'd love to see this go away. The US does not need to though, it is it's own citizens "stuck here" and thus spending money here since most won't go overseas due to the possibility of getting stuck there if they test positive for Covid. It's easy for people from other countries to come here, knowing they tested negative, spend their $$$ and fly home with no testing restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 24 Report Share Posted May 24 14 minutes ago, Pattycruise said: unfortunately that article is dated from October. No, it's from May. The date format is European Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 12 hours ago, smokeybandit said: No, it's from May. The date format is European Oh, that’s the best mistake I’ve ever made!!! Fingers crossed!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM1016 Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 Can anyone confirm if you could do your test the morning of the cruise? We'd be doing a test with a virtual proctor and are trying to figure out some logistics. We will be at sea on another cruise line before this trip and wouldn't have phone/internet access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 25 Report Share Posted May 25 2 hours ago, EM1016 said: Can anyone confirm if you could do your test the morning of the cruise? We'd be doing a test with a virtual proctor and are trying to figure out some logistics. We will be at sea on another cruise line before this trip and wouldn't have phone/internet access. Vaccinated folks can, yes. EM1016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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