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Just watched La Lida Loca's video and since the CDC has recommended 2 days, Carnival has said they will be introducing 2 days vs 3 days pre-cruise test starting NEXT weekend.

Tony said John Heald mentioned Carnival will be possibly setting up testing (not for free) at the port, but not sure when that would happen. 

Yup, I have my machine set for taping...I mean recording lol

This isn't pertaining to cruise ships, but in New Brunswick, Canada, there has been Legionnaires cases:

https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/one-person-has-died-from-latest-outbreak-of-legionnaires-disease-in-moncton-n-b-1.5568764

OMG...a stripper pole of onion rings! lol   

1 minute ago, hallux said:

 

Yes I was.  I believe TA and YouTube are their primary income, and I would consider him a TA even if his wife does most of the work since they are associated...

But he isn't a TA, and he makes sure people know that.  I have posted links to his videos on here before without repercussions. 

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On 8/26/2021 at 12:49 PM, hallux said:

I don't think I can link to his videos or channel (because he's a travel agent) but there's a 'CruiseTuber' that went over this color coding system in a video or two last week.  His name isn't Don but he's a friend of his...

Are you referring to Tony of La Lida Loca?  He isn't a travel agent, his wife is though.

13 minutes ago, sunnydelyght said:

Thanks.  We are flying out of Orlando.  

MCO has testing as well. Not sure of pricing, etc

9 hours ago, sunnydelyght said:

Hello

 

We have a trip booked with Carnival for b2b Starting January 2, 2022.  We are very worried about getting the PCR we are required to come home as Carnival has now stopped doing them for international travels.  Any suggestions?  Anyone sailed or sailing Carnival now, soon or past.

 

Thanks in advance

Where are you flying out of?  FLL and MIA both offer the Rapid PCR (RT-PCR) tests for around $159/$179US with results back in 1 hour.  You can book them a few weeks in advance.  Maybe make sure your flights are schedule for later in the day.

You can find the info on both airports' websites.

10 hours ago, K_e_short said:

I also dare you to post that in one of the cruiseline forums full of Americans 🙂

🍿

If I was going to cruise between now and October 31, I would only choose Royal.  They are keeping their capacity very low with social distancing on board, and of course the private transportation home.

5 minutes ago, Chauncey Picklepants said:

 I’m just glad they’re still happy to travel with the old folks for another vacation. 

THIS!

Night swim / night badminton?

1 minute ago, JessyCruises said:

That is what I told Paul when he referred to it as a stripper pole.  I do not think anyone could look sexy on that thing... 🤣

Heck, I'd likely break my neck on a regular stripper pole LOL Definitely nothing sexy about any of that!

Ummm, that is a very wide stripper pole! lol  

1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said:

 

Click on the link from that page that says " COVID-19 Refund and Cancellations Policy"

The below policies are effective June 28, 2021 and apply to all RCI cruises
scheduled to sail between August 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021, inclusive: 

 

So is the policy through only October 31 or through December 31?

 

Consistently inconsistent, as usual! 🙂

The October 31 deadline has to do with anything pertaining to the CSO/Covid, I believe. 

Their cancellation/refund policy could be a different deadline (i.e., Dec 31) as that has nothing to do with the CSO.

Okay, we wouldn't be stuck in the US.  Just a 3-4 day drive home to NS for me LOL

Maybe I should look at cruising out of NY/NJ as it would be a much easier drive home!

Oh, and refundable airfare would be required so you could cancel at the last minute. 

Yikes...so.many.things.

Just now, Biker19 said:

 

Right, but, that eliminates most folks sailing out of Florida most of the time, expires in two months and what happens in real life may be different from their stated policy. 

Thanks for the helpful reply lol

If the border was open, could you cross into Canada if positive? Would you just need to show a quarantine plan?  

1 minute ago, Biker19 said:

Unless you are on Adventure, unlikely they would fly anyone home. 

Oh, really? It's right in their protocols on their website though and doesn't say only Bahamas.

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/if-i-test-positive-for-sars-cov-2-what-is-your-refund-policy-and-costs-covered

On 8/25/2021 at 10:10 AM, LuCruise said:

But currently Royal is flying anyone back home that tests positive....so perhaps flying is better as our car would be stuck in NJ in the chance that this happens?

This is currently scheduled to end on October 31.  If they extend it into 2022, I'm booking a cruise.  This way IF we did test positive, they would get us home and we wouldn't be stuck in the US in a hotel for 2 weeks.

I am wondering if you all think Royal "might" extend their covid protocols for passengers testing positive on board and flying them home after October 31?  It doesn't appear that this is happening frequently.  I really want to book a cruise for February 2022, but being Canadian, the risk of having to quarantine in the US for 2 weeks from testing positive is definitely holding me back from booking.  

I know LOTS can happen between now and then (heck, next week!).

C

14 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

Note that the policy changed today and NCL will only help people with denied boarding if they took a COIVD test within 72 hours before arriving at the terminal. Otherwise, if you fail, you're on your own now. 

Coming from Canada, we need to take a test within three days to enter the US anyways. So to be smart, we should make sure this three days also includes embarkation day to be eligible for this assistance should we test positive at the pier?

58 minutes ago, K_e_short said:

For those that are booked with Carnival and have AZ/Pfizer or Moderna

 

Just listened to John Heald's morning video and he said that they are looking into booster shots, and specifically for Canadians with AZ/Pfizer or Moderna mixes.

 

He didn't go into a lot of detail but I would be concerned for those getting 3rd doses in the hopes they would be considered vaccinated...

 

 

Was he insinuating that Carnival still wouldn't recognize the AZ/MD/MD as vaccinated?

I would play dumb and use the hotel address and if it doesn't work once there, worst case you have to stand in line.