Bowen Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 (Not for Bermuda or Canada stops) For All Sailings Departing on or after September 5, 2022 from U.S. Homeports with No Stops in Bermuda or Canada If your cruise visits Bermuda or Canada, test protocols for your cruise are in the next section. Guests 5 years of age and older who are not fully vaccinated must bring a negative test result for a COVID-19 antigen or PCR test taken within the 3 days before boarding day, regardless of the duration of their cruise. Fully vaccinated guests 5 years of age and older must bring a negative test result for a COVID-19 antigen or PCR test taken within the 3 days before boarding day on sailings that are 10 nights or longer only. Testing is not required for fully vaccinated guests on shorter itineraries. Guests younger than 5 do not have any testing requirements. Required testing for all guests, regardless of vaccination status, can be completed using any type of PCR or antigen test. It can be professionally proctored by a healthcare professional, such as your doctor or pharmacist, or you can use a home test kit. Home test kits are not required to be conducted under live video supervision. Tests must be arranged on your own and are at your own expense. PhillyLady, CharmMicah68, DublinFC and 12 others 6 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 The biggest news here, (IMO) is that you can use a home non-proctored test ! Who is going to go to a pharmacy to get tested if you can home test ?! Still waiting for unvaxxed to cruise w/o a test but this is still a nice big step forward ! CharmMicah68, JustMeJoe, Rose City Cruiser and 14 others 13 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted August 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 10 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: The biggest news here, (IMO) is that you can use a home non-proctored test ! Who is going to go to a pharmacy to get tested if you can home test ?! Still waiting for unvaxxed to cruise w/o a test but this is still a nice big step forward ! Yep, and you just take a picture of the negative test (or bring the negative test with you) and show it to them at the port. I'll just snap a picture on my phone. Kata, MamaShark, WAAAYTOOO and 6 others 2 1 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted August 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 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. CruiserNic and JohnK6404 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Here is the link to Royal's website confirming the change... https://www.royalcaribbean.com/the-healthy-sail-center?icid=hlthys_wrnssn_hlt_nbrdxp_pghdr_3467 Mike Kim, ellcee, CruiserNic and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 In my best Maxwell Smart voice: “Missed it by that much” We are on Liberty August 28-September 4, and our October cruise goes to Canada. YOLO, KristiZ, djandyb and 5 others 3 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Woah. I gave myself til the end of this week to buy the eMed proctored tests. Guess I don't need. CruiserNic, Bowen, teddy and 5 others 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 eMed tests for sale - REAL CHEAP!!! BeachGal, ellcee, Ampurp85 and 17 others 2 17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, twangster said: eMed tests for sale - REAL CHEAP!!! Kata, twangster, teddy and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DandA Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Now if Canada and Bermuda would wake up and stop the testing. WAAAYTOOO and Firefly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 9 minutes ago, DandA said: Now if Canada and Bermuda would wake up and stop the testing. I'd imagine they'll ride out this cruising season and open things up for the 2023 season 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. Ubiquitous Cruiser, ChessE4, CruiseGus and 3 others 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djandyb Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 This is such a relief, no more hassle about flying from the UK (and money saved!) Very happy. WAAAYTOOO, CruiserNic, KristiZ and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTroop Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 So, did I miss the Bahamas changing their protocols? It still looks like they require vaccines for 12+ even at CocoCay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Canada's head is stuck in the sand so far down it may take a while for them to get it out. I doubt they'll change testing when their cruise season is measured in weeks from being over. teddy, DublinFC and Loops 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted August 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, twangster said: Canada's head is stuck in the sand so far down it may take a while for them to get it out. I doubt they'll change testing when their cruise season is measured in weeks from being over. I wouldn't have said "sand". teddy, Loops, YOLO and 6 others 2 1 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 @Mattright now prepping for his Youtube chat tonight Bowen, ellcee, JC Pats and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fox Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Updated Protocols: U.S. Departures 9‐Nights or less Below find our updated protocols for U.S. departures that are 9 nights or less — excluding sailings to Bermuda and Canada. Should there be any changes, we are committed to keeping you informed. All Guests, All AboardBeginning September 5th, 2022 we are welcoming all guests, regardless of vaccination status, on most U.S. departures. Vaccination RecommendedIf eligible, we recommend that guests joining us be fully vaccinated against COVID‐19. While vaccination is not required, we kindly ask you disclose your status during check-in to ensure we maintain a highly vaccinated onboard population. TestingPre-cruiseUnvaccinated guests aged 5 and older must present a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 3 days of our sail date. Vaccinated guests, regardless of age, no longer need to test for sailing lengths of 9 nights or less.Accepted TestsGuests can now take advantage of at-home antigen tests (even unsupervised ones!) to satisfy this requirement. Proof of a negative test can be the printed or digital results, a clear photo of your self-test result, or your actual self-test in hand. To learn more about our accepted tests, visit our FAQ. Check out our Healthy Sail Center for our full sailing protocols VIEW HEALTHY SAIL CENTER © 2022 Royal Caribbean International. Use of our various websites, mobile application(s), kiosks, and other digital platforms are subject to our Terms of Use. Royal Caribbean Intl.1050 Caribbean Way Miami, FL 33132www.royalcaribbean.com CruiseGus, Tania, WAAAYTOOO and 3 others 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firebuck Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 So are they loosening the quarantine rules, or are we all just going to keep our sore throats and coughs to ourselves? MamaShark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadget Hackwrench Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Unfortunately my September 2nd cruise is to Bermuda, which is still restrictive . WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DublinFC Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 This is wonderful news! We just added flights through Air2Sea knowing they could be refunded if we had to back out of our cruise due to covid rules. Harmony of the Seas here we come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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barbeyg Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 The Healthy Sail Center | Healthy & Safe Cruises | Royal Caribbean Cruises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted August 22, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 17 minutes ago, firebuck said: So are they loosening the quarantine rules, or are we all just going to keep our sore throats and coughs to ourselves? My guess is it's moving to being treated like any other sickness. If you're sick enough to have to go to the ship's doctor then you'll probably have to quarantine. As someone who has had both Noro and the flu on two different cruises, we didn't even report, we just stayed in our rooms both times, we felt like garbage so it was the only thing to do. CruiserNic, firebuck, Swar and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjcruisers Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Ok, so I need a home test that doesn’t need to be supervised? How will they know it’s me that did the test. Or that I took it within 3 days before? why even test at all then? WhiteSoxFan, Okgladgal and Swar 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 10 minutes ago, tjcruisers said: Ok, so I need a home test that doesn’t need to be supervised? How will they know it’s me that room the test. Or that I took it within 3 days before? why even test at all then Honor system. I guess they are willing to believe we'll do the right thing. sammy79, CruiserNic, jticarruthers and 9 others 6 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 19 minutes ago, firebuck said: So are they loosening the quarantine rules, or are we all just going to keep our sore throats and coughs to ourselves? I can't imagine they'll want to continue blocking off rooms in the red zone for no beneficial reason. firebuck and CruiserNic 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, tjcruisers said: Ok, so I need a home test that doesn’t need to be supervised? How will they know it’s me that did the test. Or that I took it within 3 days before? why even test at all then? Okgladgal, firebuck, sammy79 and 4 others 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 ...and what about crew masks? Gotta suck being outside in the heat and wearing a mask. Or inside for that matter. I'm hoping the crew can choose for themselves soon. jticarruthers, BeachGal, TheJones and 7 others 7 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Emed/Abbott right now CruiserNic, FionaMG, Firefly and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGus Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 FINALLY Some common sense ! Welcome aboard EVERYONE!!! Yes I received my email this morning already also. What a weight off our shoulders now for our Sep Cruise Maybe we will see @WAAAYTOOOon board again soon! Zurc, CharmMicah68, Shari and 6 others 4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjcruisers Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, twangster said: Honor system. I guess they are willing to believe we'll do the right thing. They’re more trusting than me LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, twangster said: ...and what about crew masks? Gotta suck being outside in the heat and wearing a mask. Or inside for that matter. I'm hoping the crew can choose for themselves soon. And will they have to keep asymptomatic testing every two weeks? CruiserNic and rjweber3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Johnson Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 Excited!!! One less thing to worry about for my cruise in 27 days! KBrad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin and Boozin Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 CruiseGus, KBrad, Bill Johnson and 2 others 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DublinFC Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 29 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: I can't imagine they'll want to continue blocking off rooms in the red zone for no beneficial reason. Get a balcony room, at least you will have fresh air if you need to stay in your room. rjweber3, CruiserNic and Swar 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmattinson Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 now we'll see the local CL listings for "negative" tests for sail... Vancity Cruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradinmississippi Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 No more testing for European cruises under 10 days, unless your going to Greece!! Hallelujah WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 2 hours ago, teddy said: In my best Maxwell Smart voice: “Missed it by that much” We are on Liberty August 28-September 4, and our October cruise goes to Canada. I feel your pain. Pretty much the same protocols on this side of the pond. I have family members sailing 28 August to 4 September and our own cruise on 23 September is a 12-nighter. Shall we have a virtual cry on each other's shoulder... teddy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike2608 Posted August 22, 2022 Report Share Posted August 22, 2022 If I am seeing this correctly, on my 7-day cruise I don't have to test prior to my cruise if I am already vaccinated? DonR, Bowen and Okgladgal 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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