Hi all
I've got a one-way transatlantic cruise coming up, from UK to USA. There is a call at Bermuda just before arriving in USA and the cruise line state that all passengers must be tested 2 days before arrival there (as well as the usual pre-boarding test). Although Bermuda policy is only those going ashore need testing, the cruiseline are suggesting that all passengers require this test.
My concern is that after 8 days on a cruise ship with around 2000 other people, there is a rather high chance of testing positive. If you do test positive I presume the cruise line are obliged to inform the CDC, and it seems from my research that in the USA it is still a legal requirement to isolated after testing positive, for at least 5 days after the test. The ship arrives in the US 2 days after Bermuda, which would be Day 4 since the test.
So what happens then? I'm sure they can't keep everyone who has tested positive on the ship, it has to set sail elsewhere that same day. So do you get escorted to a quarintine site in the arrival port? Do you get denied entry to the US ?
Flight home is booked for the evening of arrival. Would it still be possible to take this if wearing face mask all the time?
Grateful for any thoughts.