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  1. Which is why ifind their website confusing. If you have to have all the information in the first half what does it mean when they say government issued tests that are not medically supervised?
  2. Once on board none that I know of but masks are still required in terminals and curing embarkation and debarkation. All require medically supervised tests to board as far as I know.
  3. In the US every household can get at least 8 free from the government self tests like you describe but those are not accepted by the CDC for flying into the US. The cruise lines departing from the US require a medically supervised test. If you scroll down to the departing from USA or departing from Canada sections it does say the tests must be medically supervised either in person or by telemedicine/internet . So it seems the US government issued not proctored tests are acceptable at Southampton but best to be clear if they are or we will have to find someplace to buy one in the UK.
  4. Definitely confusing as first it says: What is acceptable proof of my negative Covid-19 test result? The following formats are acceptable proofs of a negative Covid-19 test: paper negative Covid-19 test results (original only), digital or emailed Covid-19 test results; or record of Covid-19 testing from a healthcare provider including original digital email notification or personal electronic health record. The negative Covid-19 test result must include: Where the test was administered, including information such as the name and contact information for the laboratory or healthcare personnel who performed the test. Type of test. A specimen collection date within the correct timeframe before cruise departure. Guest’s name and either date of birth, age, or passport number. A negative test result using words or phrases including (and not limited to): Negative; undetectable; SARS-CoV-2 RNA not detected; SARS-CoV-2 antigen not detected; Covid-19 not detected; Not reactive. Test results marked “invalid” are not accepted. But goes on to say the test doesn't have to be medically observed for Southampton departures. Definition of test. For embarks in Southampton all guests must use a private antigen self-test that meets the criteria below. For Southampton embarks this test does not need to be medically observed. Accepted antigen tests include: Antigen Lateral Flow. Rapid antigen test. Viral antigen test. Antigen Chromatographic Digital Immunoassay. Antigen Chemiluminescence Immunoassay.
  5. I don't have a choice since it is the return home and flying is even less of an option. Besides it is 6+ weeks and who knows what the else situation will be at that time on that ship. I've already cancelled or changed six times already.
  6. Well if masks are required I will most likely be spending my time on board in my cabin with room service. While I don't need oxygen at sea level I cannot wear a mask Without having supplemental oxygen available and Cunard will not allow me to take my oxygen compressor on board.
  7. Here are the requirements for entry by land or sea updated January 2022 https://www.dhs.gov/news/2021/10/29/fact-sheet-guidance-travelers-enter-us-land-ports-entry-and-ferry-terminals Since everyone on the cruise is required to be vaccinated this is the applicable section. Arrival at Land Port of Entry or Ferry Terminal Effective January 22, 2022, inbound non-U.S. individual travelers (non-U.S. citizens who are neither U.S. nationals nor lawful permanent residents) can seek to enter the United States via a land port of entry (POE) or ferry terminal if they are fully vaccinated and have appropriate documentation. Non-U.S. individuals traveling to the United States via land ports of entry or ferry terminals, whether for essential or non-essential reasons, must: verbally attest to their COVID-19 vaccination status; provide proof of a CDC-approved COVID-19 vaccination, as outlined on the CDC website; present a valid Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant document, such as a valid passport, Trusted Traveler Program Card, or Enhanced Tribal Card; be prepared to present any other relevant documents requested by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer during a border inspection; and meet all other existing requirements for entry not related to COVID-19. COVID-19 testing is not required for entry via a land or ferry port of entry.
  8. Locals are not likely to care one way or the other. I can't wear a mask and Tennessee hasn't required one for ages (even then only in some municipalities ) and you see some people still wearing masks. Depending on venue I've seen up to 20% though as time goes by less and less.
  9. I'd skip taking the 150-600 lens. I only take my 600 if I intend to do wildlife photography class. I would invest in a 1.2-1.4 wide angle but not fisheye lens in the 16-35 range. Prime and manual focus is fine. Practice using your camera or remote with thick gloves on. Air activated footbed warmers for skiing or winter hiking combined with wool socks will make standing outside in the cold far more comfortable and take up little room in your bag. Something living in the tropics you probably haven't needed to do. I can't comment on your ports but we will be doing an Alaska cruise in October hoping for northern lights as well.
  10. Most people don't realize that you can have as much control over you iPhone (probably the better quality android phones as well) as you can with a DSLR if you use Lightroom to take your photo and set it to Pro mode. There are other apps like Halide that give you full control as well. I've seen some amazing commercial and artistic photos done using an iPhone Pro. Go watch some of the Adobe Max sessions on using an iPhone from last year. They are online and free. Mobile Photography Tips and Tricks Smartphone Photography with Lightroom Mobile Magic: Powering Up Your Mobile Photography Game
  11. While primarily designed for DSLR you might find a hand strap stabilizer more useful https://www.amazon.com/Camera-Hand-Strap-Stabilizer-Mirrorless/dp/B07MS1LV74/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=32WOI1BB8XYY6&keywords=camera+hand+strap&qid=1649540730&sprefix=Camera+ha%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExMlhYWU4wOERBVzVVJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODg3Mjk4QVI3TTNUQkRVVlBPJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyMzY2ODQxVU9FTFdLUTc0V1hDJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
  12. When I bought my last camera I debated between full frame and crop sensor. Talked to multiple camera and lens reps as well as other professional photographers at a couple different events. In the end it came down to the garage to that most of my photography is wildlife, travel or events and for that the crop sensor turned out to be the better choice. That is why I went with the Canon 7D Mark II. I've got half a dozen lenses from fast prime to long heavy 600. I also have a mirrorless Fuji x10 that Adobe gave me a few years ago. Good camera and much lighter than my 7D which I will take if space/weight is an issue. Largest lens I have for it is a 50-200 zoom which it a good vesitile lens for travel if you are only taking one lens.
  13. For me it depends on the cruise. A short Caribbean cruise I'm likely to just take my iPhone pro. That is usually all I use onboard the shipunless there is something special I want to photograph. I did use the DSL going through the Panama Canal. Alaska, New Zealand, Cannon7D Mark II with 3-4 lenses. We are going up the Norweign Fyords in May and are debating which lenses to take for it. But we are also taking a 360 action camera and probably a GoPro as well since we will be hiring a narrowboat in the UK before returning home. Great Barrier Reef a camera that is waterproof or housing for DSR.
  14. CVS has cancelled a lot of covid testing appointments people have made for cruises (36 between two different boards for our soon to sail cruise) and other travel. Others have been told 36 hour turn around Othersa few have gotten to CBS and we're required to check into the "Minute Clinic" for a full coincidence appointment with co-pays or if no insurance $150. A free test as home to satisfy yourself you won't be spreading covid.
  15. The difference is you can do a free (US mails 8 per household) or cheap home test ($9.99-19.99 at the pharmact) instead of a lab admistered or online proctored covid test ($79) if it isn't required I checked. If you have to pay for a lab administered test costs for testing at an airport ranged from $75 to $250 depending on type of test and airport location. Is rather use one of the government provided free tests than pay for a specific approved travel mandated test.
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