ninjacat123

My PVP confirmed that we do not have to test for our 5 day cruise to the Bahamas on Sept 3, 2022. I looked at the "Have Fun. Be Safe" protocols on Carnival's website and this is how it's defined (yellow highlighting is mine). 5 day cruises from August 5 through September 5 have the following protocol: PROTOCOLS FOR CRUISES DEPARTING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 We will continue to operate vaccinated cruises with our enhanced protocols. All our operations will follow these guidelines so we can maintain the confidence of the destinations we visit and deliver on our itineraries and guest experience. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, we will adjust our protocols based on the advice of our medical and public health advisors. Below are the measures currently planned for our vaccinated cruises. Guests sailing from Australia, please visit the Australia Have Fun. Be Safe. page for protocols specific to those cruises. BOOKING All guests should carefully review pre-booking and pre-travel health advice on our website. PRE-BOARDING INFORMATION: In order to manage our vaccinated sailings, it is very important for all guests to complete their pre-cruise vaccine attestation. Guests are asked to update their profile on Carnival.com with their current contact information as we will be communicating through a series of emails. Please read all our correspondence and complete all requests for pre-boarding information on a timely basis. VACCINATION & TESTING STANDARDS FULLY VACCINATED GUESTS VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS Vaccinated cruises are available for guests who have received their final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the sailing day (not counting embarkation day) and have proof of vaccination. While the CDC has strongly recommended that individuals obtain a COVID-19 booster vaccination, when eligible, for the purposes of Carnival's protocols, the definition of “fully vaccinated” does not generally include reference to a booster except when explicitly stated. Boosters may be required for specific voyages based on duration or destination requirements. The following voyages require guests, age 12 and older, to be fully vaccinated. In addition, all guests, age 18 and older, who are more than 6 months past the last dose of their initial vaccine series must be boosted (if eligible) in order to sail: Carnival Pride® and Carnival Celebration™ Europe - All 2022 departures Carnival Splendor® 23-day Carnival Journey (Transpacific) - September 6, 2022 Carnival Spirit® 16-day Carnival Journey (Panama Canal) - September 20, 2022 Guests must present an original vaccination record issued by the country's health authority (i.e., U.S. CDC's Vaccination Record Card). A digital COVID-19 Certificate (QR code), a record of COVID-19 vaccination from a healthcare provider (original digital email), and a personal electronic health record or government Immunization Information System record is also acceptable. Copies or photos are not accepted. The name and birth date on the vaccination record must match the guest's travel documents. The vaccination dates must indicate the guest has completed the required doses no later than 14 days prior to the sailing date (not including embarkation day). Vaccine type, dates administered, and lot numbers must be clearly visible. When required, booster dose must also be reflected on vaccination records. We recommend guests have the contact information of the healthcare provider or clinic site that issued the certificate, in order to validate the vaccination record, if needed. A vaccination registry site may also be used. TESTING REQUIREMENTS (UPDATED 8/05/22) CRUISES 5 DAYS OR LESS Except for sailings visiting Bermuda (see below), there will be no pre-cruise testing for fully vaccinated guests booked on cruises with itineraries 5 days or less. Due to destination requirements, ALL guests on itineraries that include Bermuda must complete a pre-cruise test, irrespective of the length of the cruise. To comply with destination regulations, guests may take either a PCR or an antigen test within the timelines specified below: A PCR test within 72 hours prior to sailing (for example, if the sailing is on Saturday, the test may be taken any time from Wednesday). An antigen test no earlier than two days prior to sailing (for example, if the sailing is on Saturday, the test may be taken any time from Thursday).

I don't know the answer to your question, but that sounds like a great deal!

I thought the same thing. If you read the "Have Fun. Be Safe" protocols on Carnival's website it's defined differently. From the Carnival website (I added the yellow). My PVP confirmed that 5 day cruises after August 4 do not need to test for Covid as long as that cruise doesn't go to Bermuda or Canada. PROTOCOLS FOR CRUISES DEPARTING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 We will continue to operate vaccinated cruises with our enhanced protocols. All our operations will follow these guidelines so we can maintain the confidence of the destinations we visit and deliver on our itineraries and guest experience. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, we will adjust our protocols based on the advice of our medical and public health advisors. Below are the measures currently planned for our vaccinated cruises. Guests sailing from Australia, please visit the Australia Have Fun. Be Safe. page for protocols specific to those cruises. BOOKING All guests should carefully review pre-booking and pre-travel health advice on our website. PRE-BOARDING INFORMATION: In order to manage our vaccinated sailings, it is very important for all guests to complete their pre-cruise vaccine attestation. Guests are asked to update their profile on Carnival.com with their current contact information as we will be communicating through a series of emails. Please read all our correspondence and complete all requests for pre-boarding information on a timely basis. VACCINATION & TESTING STANDARDS FULLY VACCINATED GUESTS VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS Vaccinated cruises are available for guests who have received their final dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the sailing day (not counting embarkation day) and have proof of vaccination. While the CDC has strongly recommended that individuals obtain a COVID-19 booster vaccination, when eligible, for the purposes of Carnival's protocols, the definition of “fully vaccinated” does not generally include reference to a booster except when explicitly stated. Boosters may be required for specific voyages based on duration or destination requirements. The following voyages require guests, age 12 and older, to be fully vaccinated. In addition, all guests, age 18 and older, who are more than 6 months past the last dose of their initial vaccine series must be boosted (if eligible) in order to sail: Carnival Pride® and Carnival Celebration™ Europe - All 2022 departures Carnival Splendor® 23-day Carnival Journey (Transpacific) - September 6, 2022 Carnival Spirit® 16-day Carnival Journey (Panama Canal) - September 20, 2022 Guests must present an original vaccination record issued by the country's health authority (i.e., U.S. CDC's Vaccination Record Card). A digital COVID-19 Certificate (QR code), a record of COVID-19 vaccination from a healthcare provider (original digital email), and a personal electronic health record or government Immunization Information System record is also acceptable. Copies or photos are not accepted. The name and birth date on the vaccination record must match the guest's travel documents. The vaccination dates must indicate the guest has completed the required doses no later than 14 days prior to the sailing date (not including embarkation day). Vaccine type, dates administered, and lot numbers must be clearly visible. When required, booster dose must also be reflected on vaccination records. We recommend guests have the contact information of the healthcare provider or clinic site that issued the certificate, in order to validate the vaccination record, if needed. A vaccination registry site may also be used. TESTING REQUIREMENTS (UPDATED 8/05/22) CRUISES 5 DAYS OR LESS Except for sailings visiting Bermuda (see below), there will be no pre-cruise testing for fully vaccinated guests booked on cruises with itineraries 5 days or less. Due to destination requirements, ALL guests on itineraries that include Bermuda must complete a pre-cruise test, irrespective of the length of the cruise. To comply with destination regulations, guests may take either a PCR or an antigen test within the timelines specified below: A PCR test within 72 hours prior to sailing (for example, if the sailing is on Saturday, the test may be taken any time from Wednesday). An antigen test no earlier than two days prior to sailing (for example, if the sailing is on Saturday, the test may be taken any time from Thursday).

I have similar issues with my parents. Totally understand!

Post the link here please😀

I went into a coffee bar in Amsterdam called "The Bulldog". Very funky, cave like place. I had a water. It was fun.

What cruise line?

If you have been vaccinated and boostered then you probably won't suffer overt symptoms that cause hospitalization. Kind of like getting the flu. The unvaccinated ones are more at risk.

I agree. I never receive the surveys but I pay for the cruise! I'm the contact but my mom gets the survey. I filled it out so my crew peeps would get credit even if it's under Mom's name.

Yay!! I logged in and got my 50 points😁must have been a temporary glitch

I can't log in to my account either.

Good to know. Thx!!

Also keep in mind the "fresh squeezed juices" at Sunday Brunch are not included in Cheers. When in doubt, ask before ordering😉

I haven't received an email from Carnival for my upcoming Thanksgiving cruise but maybe that's because I have final payment scheduled to be paid with my credit card. I'm going to pay it off with my Carnival gift cards (10% off, yeah!!) but it's good to have a safety net.

That sounds great! Have you been on one, BlerkOne?

Thanks for posting OP and I'm sorry that happened to you. Now I'm going to check all my final payment due dates on my Cruise Manager👍

Since the Restart, I have cruised out of Charleston 3 times, this Labor Day weekend will make it 4 times. The three hour drive for me is great but I am used to setting my car on auto pilot and driving 9 hours to Port Canaveral. Miami is a stretch, but I have done it. I hope Carnival selects a port like Savannah. I thought I read North Charleston as a possibility. Is that a contender? Wilmington, NC? If not, I guess it's back to Jacksonville, FL for the 5.5 hour drive. I'm ready to do that this Thanksgiving😊

Ok, I better bring layers. Thanks!!

You're right! I thought the water a bit cool in Mallorca and that was beginning of September. Still warmish air temp, like 70-80 F?

So, no swimming. Pooh. Thanks!!

We are planning a cruise that ports in Kusadesi on October 22. Would you know if this would be a busy tourist time? Weather-wise, pleasant or hot? TIA!

We are planning on cruising to Santorini and other Greek islands October 18 through 28. Would this be considered "peak season"? Also any idea about weather and temperatures? TIA!

My DH, myself and 2 DDs (21 & 23) will be on Freedom Jan 2024. Thank you for the review!

Yes! I think it was Spots Bay or something like that. 👍

Is one of those terminals a gravel parking lot? I remember one cruise where we tendered to a gravel parking lot, got seats in a van that took us to Royal Palms for the day. Like $7 per passenger in the van. The gravel parking lot had vendors in temporary huts/shacks.