djandyb Posted August 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 21 minutes ago, Pooch said: Protocols are currently out through the end of September I believe. So my guess is the change, if there is to be one, will occur with the release of October protocols. And yes, my magic 8 ball agrees! It's looking that way; gone very quiet from RC on this front. Unbelievably frustrating and pointless given where the rest of the industry is. Will put off booking tests until the very last minute but it's an extra hassle/stress that I could really do without before flying to the US! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 11 hours ago, deep1 said: The emeds have issues as well. No drops , expired tests, nobody answering when trying to do a test. I disagree with this experience with the emed tests. Never had any of these issues and I would tell anyone this is not any kind of a common or expected occurrence. Okgladgal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 6 hours ago, Ray said: I dont think anyone has actually said it would!! What has been said is that its getting more difficult to find places to get tests done right across the world. RC or any other company could look at this problem and form a short term partnership with test supplier, have a pop up location at ports where testing could be done. The poster I was replying to implies Royal needs to do something because it is getting "harder" to test. I pointed out that finding testing sites isn't their problem. They have already partnered with Optum to sell the home test. Internet is mostly everywhere, so finding testing sites us a moot point. That isn't Royal's concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChessE4 Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 45 minutes ago, Matt said: I disagree with this experience with the emed tests. Never had any of these issues and I would tell anyone this is not any kind of a common or expected occurrence. Yes, ours worked fine in June even though we had a dropped call. Another representative took over and there weren't any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 The biggest issue I've had with Emed is them claiming they couldn't scan the test QR code or my ID. The next proctor I got always seemed to figure it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: They have already partnered with Optum to sell the home test. Internet is mostly everywhere, so finding testing sites us a moot point. That isn't Royal's concern. Are these tests available in EU or UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djandyb Posted August 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Starting with September 5th, for U.S. cruises that don’t visit Canada or Bermuda: Vaccinated guests won’t have to take a pre-cruise test on cruises that are shorter than 10 nights. Unvaccinated guests age 5 and up will need to test within 3 days before boarding, regardless of cruise length. Royal Caribbean will begin accepting results from self-administered home tests. MikeK and ultimate_ed 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djandyb Posted August 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Who had September 5th?! Who is the winner?! DonR, AshleyDillo and Okgladgal 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 17 minutes ago, Ray said: Are these tests available in EU or UK? I don't believe they can be shipped to EU/UK but I recall there being another option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: The poster I was replying to implies Royal needs to do something because it is getting "harder" to test. I pointed out that finding testing sites isn't their problem. They have already partnered with Optum to sell the home test. Internet is mostly everywhere, so finding testing sites us a moot point. That isn't Royal's concern. Finding testing sites is really a moot point now. MikeK, WAAAYTOOO, djandyb and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 33 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Finding testing sites is really a moot point now. They will be allowing self administered home test for the unvaccinated. Way too easy to cheat on that one! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 16 minutes ago, MikeK said: They will be allowing self administered home test for the unvaccinated. Way too easy to cheat on that one! No they still have to be proctored it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 14 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: No they still have to be proctored it seems. I hope so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 28 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: No they still have to be proctored it seems. Only for the Canada/Bermuda ones Pattycruise, WAAAYTOOO and JustMeJoe 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 August 22nd - minus Bermuda and Canada. Did I guess right? Ampurp85, KristiZ and FamilyCruiseFan 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salca Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Testing protocols will be easier Starting with September 5th, for U.S. cruises that don’t visit Canada or Bermuda: Vaccinated guests won’t have to take a pre-cruise test on cruises that are shorter than 10 nights. Unvaccinated guests age 5 and up will need to test within 3 days before boarding, regardless of cruise length. We will begin accepting results from self-administered home tests. See full testing details What types of tests are accepted and where do I submit the results? Can I use a home test kit? Accepted Tests for U.S. Cruises Departing on or After September 5, 2022; with No Stops in Canada or Bermuda The test you take can be professionally administered by a health professional, such as a doctor or pharmacist, or you can use a home test kit. Home test kits for these sailings are not required to be administered under live video supervision. You will present the negative test result at the time of boarding. You can show it in the form of a printout, an email, or an app screen from the test provider. Or you can show a picture of your negative home test on your phone, or present the actual negative test itself. If you get a positive test result on your pre-cruise test, please call us at 1-800-256-6649 so we can rework your cruise plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said: No they still have to be proctored it seems. 1 hour ago, MikeK said: I hope so! Non proctored are fine except for Bermuda and Canadian stops CruiseGus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireclan Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 1 hour ago, MikeK said: They will be allowing self administered home test for the unvaccinated. Way too easy to cheat on that one! I'm not sure how declining a shot would make someone more apt to "cheat", but if it calms your fears any I haven't received that shot but would not cheat (or lie) to get on a cruise ship. And I'm sure I am not unique - there are many others like me with the same values. WAAAYTOOO and Gadget Hackwrench 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheJones Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 2 hours ago, MikeK said: They will be allowing self administered home test for the unvaccinated. Way too easy to cheat on that one! Was not difficult to cheat the vax card either. Seen lots of posts on other boards of passengers who claim they fake vax-carded deep1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Well technically the testing will be dropped on Sept 5th like all the other lines, but it was announced today. Anyone who had in Sept is a winner, winner and gets a chicken dinner......or the chicken sandwich from PDCC when they sail. CrimsonCruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkaczano Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 25 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: Well technically the testing will be dropped on Sept 5th like all the other lines, but it was announced today. Anyone who had in Sept is a winner, winner and gets a chicken dinner......or the chicken sandwich from PDCC when they sail. I guessed September 5th or 6th but I was wrong that it would be announced last Thursday. Looking forward to my chicken sandwich from PDCC (Allure 9/11 sailing) now that we don’t have to test! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimate_ed Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 3 hours ago, djandyb said: Who had September 5th?! Who is the winner?! We're all the winner now! DonR, JustMeJoe, TXcruzer and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Jimbo Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Sailing 15 september on wonder in europe and the testing is dropped 5th september, just got the mail yey Going from civitavecchia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep1 Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 8 hours ago, Matt said: I disagree with this experience with the emed tests. Never had any of these issues and I would tell anyone this is not any kind of a common or expected occurrence. First set I got was past the extended expiration dates. They made good on that. One of the replacements had no drops. We had difficulty connecting on one round. Losing Wifi connection for few seconds (not their fault or ours) voided a test. No, not the norm but did and does happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted August 28, 2022 Report Share Posted August 28, 2022 Man... My October guess was waaaaay off lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambia-Zaire Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 Hmmm....I was really looking forward to testing being done away with, all together, by Halloween weekend.......don't look like that's going to happen. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 Since there's no verification of who took the test or when, there really isn't any testing requirement. SpicyCherry, teddy, TXcruzer and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate91 Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 Haha just took a test yesterday for our 10/31 cruise! First COVID test ever! Excited to finally be back to cruising, I had hoped Royal would drop the testing like everyone else by now...but I'm going to laugh when that happens on Halloween! Just very psyched to return to the sea! Pattycruise, WAAAYTOOO, Eyeonhevn and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: Since there's no verification of who took the test or when, there really isn't any testing requirement. You don’t even have to go that far. When you get to check in and they ask “are you vaccinated?”, just say “yep”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike n Ky Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 4 hours ago, TXcruzer said: You don’t even have to go that far. When you get to check in and they ask “are you vaccinated?”, just say “yep”. So, they dropped the prove you are vaxxed? Pattycruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 8 hours ago, Mike n Ky said: So, they dropped the prove you are vaxxed? They are on the "honor system" in that all they do is ask and don't require you to show any proof. Mike n Ky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted October 30, 2022 Report Share Posted October 30, 2022 11 hours ago, Mike n Ky said: So, they dropped the prove you are vaxxed? Yes, the entire process is 100% honor system based Mike n Ky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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