Anthem UK cruises in the summer?

[vino123]

Have a look at the updated protocols for Southampton sailings.https://www.royalcaribbean.com/gbr/en/healthy-sail-center/getting-ready-to-cruise

Looks like vaccinated guests will be able to go ashore independently from 15th August 

Edited August 12, 2021 by vino123

[Twolittleboys]

Does anyone know if the September cruises are only for UK passengers or also for passengers from other European countries? The cruises do show up on the German website and there is no notice saying it is only for UK passengers (I went almost through the entire booking process to check).

[Biker19]

58 minutes ago, Twolittleboys said:

Does anyone know if the September cruises are only for UK passengers or also for passengers from other European countries?

It should be open to all.

[TravelMadBrits]

59 minutes ago, Twolittleboys said:

Does anyone know if the September cruises are only for UK passengers or also for passengers from other European countries? The cruises do show up on the German website and there is no notice saying it is only for UK passengers (I went almost through the entire booking process to check).

 Hi 

September cruises are open to all... this is in the guidance (link in previous post from Vino123).

 

GETTING READY TO CRUISE FROM SOUTHAMPTON On Anthem of the Seas

As a reminder all guests sailing on Anthem of the Seas between 07th July 2021 – 29th August 2021 must be a resident of the United Kingdom (including the Channel Islands & Isle of Man).

[xxHadleyxx]

1 hour ago, Twolittleboys said:

Does anyone know if the September cruises are only for UK passengers or also for passengers from other European countries? The cruises do show up on the German website and there is no notice saying it is only for UK passengers (I went almost through the entire booking process to check).

Supposed to be open to all.  We are flying in from Germany for the 5 September sailing.  RCI will have us take a PCR test at the port which also works as the day 2 test for UK authorities.

[Twolittleboys]

1 hour ago, Biker19 said:

It should be open to all.

 

1 hour ago, TravelMadBrits said:

 Hi 

September cruises are open to all... this is in the guidance (link in previous post from Vino123).

 

GETTING READY TO CRUISE FROM SOUTHAMPTON On Anthem of the Seas

As a reminder all guests sailing on Anthem of the Seas between 07th July 2021 – 29th August 2021 must be a resident of the United Kingdom (including the Channel Islands & Isle of Man).

 

44 minutes ago, xxHadleyxx said:

Supposed to be open to all.  We are flying in from Germany for the 5 September sailing.  RCI will have us take a PCR test at the port which also works as the day 2 test for UK authorities.

 

Thanks, everybody! It did look like it was open but on one travel agency website it said not so I was confused. Guess they need to update their page!

 

Also thinking of possibly going on September 5 - Hadley, are you flying with a RCI flight or independently?

[*Fudge*]

I can’t remember if I have asked this here or not but does anyone know if everything is open?  Albeit with some social distancing?  Thank you.  

[*Fudge*]

P.S. and are they still doing the show on the last night (70s show for instance). 

[debsjc]

Apologies if this has already been covered, I have read some pages, but not all 53 🙂
 

I know RCCL are saying
'Vaccinated Guests must bring the negative result of a PCR test taken within 3 days of sailing. We will email instructions on how to register for your complimentary test approximately 14 to 18 days before your cruise'

 

Could anyone let me know how this works, and if we have to go to a testing centre, is there one near Reading or Bracknell? ... thanks 

[little britain]

53 minutes ago, debsjc said:

Apologies if this has already been covered, I have read some pages, but not all 53 🙂
 

I know RCCL are saying
'Vaccinated Guests must bring the negative result of a PCR test taken within 3 days of sailing. We will email instructions on how to register for your complimentary test approximately 14 to 18 days before your cruise'

 

Could anyone let me know how this works, and if we have to go to a testing centre, is there one near Reading or Bracknell? ... thanks 

Sherfield on Lodden

[xxHadleyxx]

22 hours ago, Twolittleboys said:

 

 

 

Thanks, everybody! It did look like it was open but on one travel agency website it said not so I was confused. Guess they need to update their page!

 

Also thinking of possibly going on September 5 - Hadley, are you flying with a RCI flight or independently?

We're flying independently on Lufthansa...they have a pretty good covid policy to be able to change/delay flights if needed, so we just went that way and chose to fly in the day before and stay near the port.  It was considerably less expensive when we checked.  At this point I figure the biggest risk of infection for the whole trip is the transfer from LHR to the hotel but we will wear our FFP2 masks the whole ride and hope for the best.  WeR'e vaccinated so not super worried about a medically difficult infection, but don't want to miss sailing due to a minor one either.

[debsjc]

2 hours ago, little britain said:

Sherfield on Lodden

Thank you, is that one of the testing centres RCI use? That would be great if so.

[little britain]

13 hours ago, debsjc said:

Thank you, is that one of the testing centres RCI use? That would be great if so.

I thought you asked for the Eurofins testing site nearest to Reading? 

[sgmn]

18 hours ago, debsjc said:

Apologies if this has already been covered, I have read some pages, but not all 53 🙂
 

I know RCCL are saying
'Vaccinated Guests must bring the negative result of a PCR test taken within 3 days of sailing. We will email instructions on how to register for your complimentary test approximately 14 to 18 days before your cruise'

 

Could anyone let me know how this works, and if we have to go to a testing centre, is there one near Reading or Bracknell? ... thanks 

You get an email from celebrity giving you link to eurofins to book the test. Once you get the link and you've signed in  it gives you drop down list of counties with sites with slots available for your date . I also live in your area and we decided to book under 'greater london' , a site at a Heathrow Hotel.  

[sgmn]

1 hour ago, sgmn said:

You get an email from celebrity giving you link to eurofins to book the test. Once you get the link and you've signed in  it gives you drop down list of counties with sites with slots available for your date . I also live in your area and we decided to book under 'greater london' , a site at a Heathrow Hotel.  

Sorry I just realised I said celebrity,  that's because that's who I've booked through   but I think RC is the same.  The link should come through 2-3 weeks before departure . Because we booked late I panicked that we hadn't received the link but after speaking to a lovely lady in the call  centre she sorted it out whilst I was on the phone 

[johnnylikely]

Hi all. Hope ur well!

Haven't really considered RCCL UK staycations but the Anthem prices are crazy good...

Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated (I can't keep up with all the different rules of the lines!) I've done MSC and Princess this summer but I think RCCL are a bit different.

Some questions:

 

- With the Covid test you have to arrange in a couple of days time before the criuses is it nasal and throat swab??

 

- I believe the buffet is closed for dinner (sob sob) are there many/any quick alternatives other than the MDR/Speciality?

[smedley_odwin]

13 hours ago, johnnylikely said:

Hi all. Hope ur well!

Haven't really considered RCCL UK staycations but the Anthem prices are crazy good...

Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated (I can't keep up with all the different rules of the lines!) I've done MSC and Princess this summer but I think RCCL are a bit different.

Some questions:

 

- With the Covid test you have to arrange in a couple of days time before the criuses is it nasal and throat swab??

 

- I believe the buffet is closed for dinner (sob sob) are there many/any quick alternatives other than the MDR/Speciality?

 

Covid test was nasal only at Eurofins when we had ours.

 

Buffet was open for dinner from 18.00 - 20.30 on the 1st August cruise. 

[bigeck]

9 hours ago, smedley_odwin said:

 

Covid test was nasal only at Eurofins when we had ours.

 

Buffet was open for dinner from 18.00 - 20.30 on the 1st August cruise. 

It was closed last week and this week. 1600 on board this week but they need upwards of 2000.

2400 next week including 800 under 18's

I like the windjammer at night but closes a 3pm

[gumshoe958]

1 hour ago, bigeck said:

It was closed last week and this week. 1600 on board this week but they need upwards of 2000.

2400 next week including 800 under 18's

I like the windjammer at night but closes a 3pm

@bigeck Do you know how many the following week (5th Sept)?

Edited August 16, 2021 by gumshoe958

[xxHadleyxx]

1 hour ago, bigeck said:

It was closed last week and this week. 1600 on board this week but they need upwards of 2000.

2400 next week including 800 under 18's

I like the windjammer at night but closes a 3pm

My goodness that is a lot of unvaccinated kids!

Do you know when UK schools are back in session and the numbers of children are likely to drop back down?

I was thinking probably by the end of August, but maybe not?

[johnnylikely]

1 hour ago, xxHadleyxx said:

My goodness that is a lot of unvaccinated kids!

Do you know when UK schools are back in session and the numbers of children are likely to drop back down?

I was thinking probably by the end of August, but maybe not?

Think school goes back first week or so of Sep

[Sarahbear666]

2 hours ago, xxHadleyxx said:

My goodness that is a lot of unvaccinated kids!

Do you know when UK schools are back in session and the numbers of children are likely to drop back down?

I was thinking probably by the end of August, but maybe not?

My son goes back to school Wednesday 8th September. I wouldn't risk the 5th September sailing if you'd rather avoid children 

[xxHadleyxx]

25 minutes ago, Sarahbear666 said:

My son goes back to school Wednesday 8th September. I wouldn't risk the 5th September sailing if you'd rather avoid children 

thanks, that is what we are on and I was hopeful it was after summer holidays  but unsure.

 

Generally speaking I am fine with kids...but I do want to avoid having more than a small percentage of unvaccinated passengers onboard, which right now means avoiding kids.

[FamilyCruiserUK]

6 minutes ago, xxHadleyxx said:

thanks, that is what we are on and I was hopeful it was after summer holidays  but unsure.

 

Generally speaking I am fine with kids...but I do want to avoid having more than a small percentage of unvaccinated passengers onboard, which right now means avoiding kids.

Scottish children back at school this week, resy of uk back at school the week commencing 6th sep, or some time in that week.

 

[MAGSMFC]

Covid Testing - Eurofins

 

Does anyone have any info in where we can go for our Eurofins test as we have just booked on the Anthem today and I know RC will let us know nearer the date but anyone has a list of places I would really appreciate this.  We live in West Yorkshire.

 

 

Many thanks.