smokeybandit Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 I don't think you're going to get the actual vax% on a cruise. Their target will be 80%, a target that should be quite easy to attain since they've been well over 90% since the restart. WAAAYTOOO, CharmMicah68, CruiserNic and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cruiser Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 They could be waiting for the appeal to come down from the 11th Circuit Court on Florida's law, where you can't ask for a vaccine card Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., et al. v. State Surgeon General, Case Number 21-12729 KBrad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fox Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 I have 5 cruises booked from August 13 through March, 2023. Only one cruise, August 13, has vaccination information on the invoice. Bowen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 I’m not sure I am ready for fully unvaxxed cruises. I’m currently ok with 80% and, like easing into a cold pool, I will slowly adjust. Just am not the type to jump right in! AspiringCruisePlanner, CharmMicah68, Bowen and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 Meh I couldn't care less if there was or wasn't a threshold for vax/unvaxxed. As long as there are protocols in place to ensure the crew stay healthy, I am fine. Bowen, CruiserNic, CharmMicah68 and 5 others 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 I’d sorta like to stay healthy too. If I know a large part of the passengers are unvaxxed, I will adjust my activities accordingly. Just me. ChessE4, Loops, ellcee and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrad Posted August 6, 2022 Report Share Posted August 6, 2022 On 8/5/2022 at 1:43 PM, Pooch said: I’m not sure I am ready for fully unvaxxed cruises. I’m currently ok with 80% and, like easing into a cold pool, I will slowly adjust. Just am not the type to jump right in! Why are you afraid of the unvaxxed? Follow the science, it makes no difference to you getting infected. Levi is good, CruiserNic, WAAAYTOOO and 5 others 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 And I am an “others oriented” person. My concern is not for me but for asymptomatically carrying the infection home to vulnerable loved ones. And yes, I take precautions in my every day life too. And please don’t tell me it’s time to get on with my life. My job put me at the forefront of this from the beginning. I’m just looking for enough information to make a decision for myself and my family. PPPJJ-GCVAB, ChessE4, ellcee and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharmMicah68 Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Pooch said: And I am an “others oriented” person. My concern is not for me but for asymptomatically carrying the infection home to vulnerable loved ones. And yes, I take precautions in my every day life too. And please don’t tell me it’s time to get on with my life. My job put me at the forefront of this from the beginning. I’m just looking for enough information to make a decision for myself and my family. I get it. You stay where you feel you need to. My job never shut down either, so I get it. Take the precautions as you feel you need. I 100% support that notion. However, you don't get to define what "others oriented" person means. CruiserNic and Swar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 A fair point, it defines me (many times to exhaustion) and is a term my brother and I use often “me centered” and “others oriented”. I’m not afraid of covid but I have a healthy respect for the damage it can inflict. My opinions on the subject are mine and not intended to be foisted on others here. As I said, just want to know what I’m walking into. Vancity Cruiser, WAAAYTOOO, Okgladgal and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 4 hours ago, Pooch said: A fair point, it defines me (many times to exhaustion) and is a term my brother and I use often “me centered” and “others oriented”. I’m not afraid of covid but I have a healthy respect for the damage it can inflict. My opinions on the subject are mine and not intended to be foisted on others here. As I said, just want to know what I’m walking into. I think people conflate afraid with cautious, I have been a germaphobe all my life. It is rather weird, but I go into everything with the mindset that everyone is filthy. I don't know what you have......but you have it all. It started at a party when I was 5 and let a little girl play in my hair. I got ringworm so bad from her, all my hair fell out and I missed most of the 1st grade. Therefore, I am cautious, I won't stop living my life because of viruses and diseases. But I am also very cognizant of my surroundings and habits. I get @Pooch mindset because a lot of people are "me centered" and only think of themselves. ellcee and Pooch 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKSglitz Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 So it is now 3 DAYS before boarding that vaccinated people must produce a negative Covid-19 antigen or PCR test on cruises longer than 6 days. So if my cruise leaves on Sunday, I can take my test on a Thursday? Just want to make sure that I am crossing all my t's and dotting all my i's as I am a senior citizen and find this all confusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, MKSglitz said: So it is now 3 DAYS before boarding that vaccinated people must produce a negative Covid-19 antigen or PCR test on cruises longer than 6 days. So if my cruise leaves on Sunday, I can take my test on a Thursday? Just want to make sure that I am crossing all my t's and dotting all my i's as I am a senior citizen and find this all confusing. You should have Royal emails for your particular sailing that describe what is in effect. Some destinations (foreign ports) haven't changed their contract with Royal and may still require 2 days or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKSglitz Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 This is a cruise from Florida to the eastern Caribbean. I'm confused about the 3 days before boarding. Does that include the day you are boarding as day 3 or Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and then board on that 4th day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 PLEASE keep the topic as it relates to cruising only. Lovetocruise2002, CharmMicah68 and CruiserNic 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKSglitz Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 Sorry SpeedNoodles. As I said I am a confused senior citizen and am confused as to how all this works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaLivin Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 14 minutes ago, MKSglitz said: Sorry SpeedNoodles. As I said I am a confused senior citizen and am confused as to how all this works I may be wrong, but I am pretty sure that she was not referring to you CruiserNic, CharmMicah68, The Fox and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 3 hours ago, MKSglitz said: Sorry SpeedNoodles. As I said I am a confused senior citizen and am confused as to how all this works If you sail Sat, Friday is 1 and Thurs is 2 days before. So we tested on Thurs for Saturday boarding. That was before new policy. AlohaLivin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 4 hours ago, MKSglitz said: This is a cruise from Florida to the eastern Caribbean. I'm confused about the 3 days before boarding. Does that include the day you are boarding as day 3 or Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and then board on that 4th day? If you are permitted to test 3 days before your cruise and you are sailing on A Sunday Sunday, boarding day, is day 0, Saturday is day 1, before sailing…Friday is day 2, before sailing, Thursday is day 3 before sailing. Therefore Thursday would be the earliest you could test if you are allowed to test 3 days prior to your sailing AlohaLivin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salca Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 On 8/5/2022 at 11:02 AM, Bowen said: I don't think this is the case any longer, but previously yes, you could book as unvaccinated and the cruise line is just going to assume you are going to get vaccinated since those were the rules in place and they did make sure you knew when you booked (I presume this but cannot verify since none of my cruises were booked when the vaccine requirement was implemented, all were booked before hand). But now I don't think that's the case since they have done away with exemption requests. They ask you at the time of booking if you are vaccinated, so unless there is something in the booking agreement that says you might not have a spot (someone who just booked can probably verify this) then I would think you've got a spot on board. It's all very confusing though, no longer having exemption requests throws a whole other question in to play. I'm just assuming (and I know what that means) that you've got a spot on board if you book and that the unvaccinated will be allowed on a first come, first serve basis until a threshold is met, likely starting with those people like me who were already booked and had an exemption request pending. It was VERY lucky for your sister though, he definitely would have been denied at boarding if the current protocols were in place. I just booked a cruise for 09/11 but never throughout the booking was I ask if Vaxxed. But they do state on their FAQ’s 12 and older need to be vaxxed Bowen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKSglitz Posted August 7, 2022 Report Share Posted August 7, 2022 Thank you so very much for the information. It has left no doubts in my mind. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 18 hours ago, Salca said: I just booked a cruise for 09/11 but never throughout the booking was I ask if Vaxxed. But they do state on their FAQ’s 12 and older need to be vaxxed Have you done the on line or in app check in yet? Is there still a section requesting you upload your vax card? I booked 3 cruises so far but only one has sailed as yet. I was not asked at time of booking but had to show proof both at 45 day check in and at the terminal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fox Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Pooch said: Have you done the on line or in app check in yet? I did check in on the app for a Sept 18 cruise out of Galveston. If you scroll down on the page where you enter you vac info, there is another selection that says "Guest not yet vaccinated." Then when you click it, it says "That's ok." WAAAYTOOO, CruiserNic, Pooch and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, The Fox said: I did check in on the app for a Sept 18 cruise out of Galveston. If you scroll down on the page where you enter you vac info, there is another selection that says "Guest not yet vaccinated." Then when you click it, it says "That's ok." Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 Wonder why it says “not YET” instead of just “guest not vaccinated”? Bowen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 19 minutes ago, Pooch said: Wonder why it says “not YET” instead of just “guest not vaccinated”? I did wonder the same thing, but when I called they assured me that no exemption was needed and that I’d have to likely do testing based on the protocols at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharmMicah68 Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 On the Independence right now! No TESTING needed, people are thrilled at the reduced stress before boarding...and it shows on the Promenade! Our flight down from Detroit was absurd last Thursday afternoon. We had 6+ hour delay with multiple changes. Got to Amelia Island after midnight. Glad we didn't have to worry about testing. If we had to throw testing on top of that with the high probability of positive tests running rampant, I may have snapped. ONE restriction gone, bring on the next. Water is fine, jump in. WAAAYTOOO, fireclan, Bowen and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 56 minutes ago, Pooch said: Wonder why it says “not YET” instead of just “guest not vaccinated”? I interpret that to mean "not yet FULLY vaccinated." Theoretically you could have one shot, but not the 2nd. Or both shots and haven't had the 14 day waiting period they used to require. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutumnCheyennne Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 46 minutes ago, CharmMicah68 said: On the Independence right now! No TESTING needed, people are thrilled at the reduced stress before boarding...and it shows on the Promenade! Our flight down from Detroit was absurd last Thursday afternoon. We had 6+ hour delay with multiple changes. Got to Amelia Island after midnight. Glad we didn't have to worry about testing. If we had to throw testing on top of that with the high probability of positive tests running rampant, I may have snapped. ONE restriction gone, bring on the next. Water is fine, jump in. Did they allow unvaccinated on this cruise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharmMicah68 Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 55 minutes ago, AutumnCheyennne said: Did they allow unvaccinated on this cruise? It hard to say, but based on near inebriated bar talk, it is a mix. Based on the Royal Up engagement just prior (like a day and the day prior), it feels like they were trying to fill the ship with last minute people. We tried to eaves drop a bit during the check in process. The buzz was NO TESTING. I will use my supreme disarming likeable personality skills to get the tea! Stay tuned. Vancity Cruiser, Bowen, Okgladgal and 5 others 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutumnCheyennne Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 20 minutes ago, CharmMicah68 said: It hard to say, but based on near inebriated bar talk, it is a mix. Based on the Royal Up engagement just prior (like a day and the day prior), it feels like they were trying to fill the ship with last minute people. We tried to eaves drop a bit during the check in process. The buzz was NO TESTING. I will use my supreme disarming likeable personality skills to get the tea! Stay tuned. We just had a cruise booked on Allure of the Seas leaving on the 14th and just had to cancel today after a supervisor with Royal told us non-vaccinated passengers were not allowed on the ship. We booked it a couple weeks ago after we heard the announcement about 20% unvaxx allowed on the ship. We called and MADE SURE we would be allowed to sail. They said no worries, you can sail. I even have it on video. Booked and paid and now having to wait 3 weeks for a refund. We are SO bummed. We were worried this might happen... Vancity Cruiser, CharmMicah68, WAAAYTOOO and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 1 hour ago, AutumnCheyennne said: We just had a cruise booked on Allure of the Seas leaving on the 14th and just had to cancel today after a supervisor with Royal told us non-vaccinated passengers were not allowed on the ship. We booked it a couple weeks ago after we heard the announcement about 20% unvaxx allowed on the ship. We called and MADE SURE we would be allowed to sail. They said no worries, you can sail. I even have it on video. Booked and paid and now having to wait 3 weeks for a refund. We are SO bummed. We were worried this might happen... This is what I am concerned about as well. I figure by the time we're supposed to go in September this will all be sorted one way or the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutumnCheyennne Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 19 minutes ago, Bowen said: This is what I am concerned about as well. I figure by the time we're supposed to go in September this will all be sorted one way or the other. Hopefully by then it will be! We are now scrambling trying to find a hotel and things to do while in Miami for 10 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Bowen said: I did wonder the same thing, but when I called they assured me that no exemption was needed and that I’d have to likely do testing based on the protocols at the time. I hope you are right for your sake. But I don’t trust phone CSRs. You may not have to apply for an exemption but there could still be a cap on unvaxxed passengers allowed. Everything is so fluid right now. Glad we’re not sailing again until October. Sending good vibes to you! Bowen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 14 minutes ago, Pooch said: I hope you are right for your sake. But I don’t trust phone CSRs. You may not have to apply for an exemption but there could still be a cap on unvaxxed passengers allowed. Everything is so fluid right now. Glad we’re not sailing again until October. Sending good vibes to you! I was 100% confident a week ago, but now I'm not. Either way it's okay, I'm not fussed about it. I knew this stuff could turn out to be a real brain ache for awhile which is why I made sure only to book out of a port 45 minutes from me. I am hopeful it's all sorted by September, but either way it'll be okay. I'm glad you aren't sailing until October as well, the longer you wait the better chance you board with no testing at all. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globalroamer65 Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 Mostly dropped today unless you are cruising longer than 6 days or going to specific ports... https://www.royalcaribbean.com/the-healthy-sail-center?icid=hlthys_wrnssn_hlt_nbrdxp_pghdr_3467 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 With cruising being so competitive, I wonder if NCL's announcement about unvaccinated makes RC speed up their timeframe/announcement. Evantra, CruiserNic, Loops and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jory Posted August 8, 2022 Report Share Posted August 8, 2022 55 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: With cruising being so competitive, I wonder if NCL's announcement about unvaccinated makes RC speed up their timeframe/announcement. The section for vaccine info just disappeared out of the check in section of the app. I can't imagine that was an accident. Anyone else seeing the same? CruiserNic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 Same here the vaccine section on the app is gone now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 32 minutes ago, Jory said: The section for vaccine info just disappeared out of the check in section of the app. I can't imagine that was an accident. Anyone else seeing the same? It's gone from mine as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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