isdoo Posted July 27, 2021 #1126 Share Posted July 27, 2021 22 minutes ago, Julie Jean said: We’re in the same situation - can’t get through to Celebrity on the phone. Eurofins won’t let us book advance tests for under 18s. Seems like they haven’t been communicating with Celebrity. We’ve also had two slightly different and contradictory emails from Celebrity about the new testing requirements but no detail on how to book them Celebrity will help. Direct message them via Facebook or Twitter if needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isdoo Posted July 27, 2021 #1127 Share Posted July 27, 2021 25 minutes ago, Julie Jean said: Also had no reply to DMs - the issue is that it looks like 3 tests are required. May be able to combine one with ours (although there are no available slots now), a second the day before and a third at the terminal. But that’s just how I read a rather confusing email Yes 3 tests required. Jack is pretty good if on duty on social media. I am sure he will reply., 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshirebell Posted July 27, 2021 #1128 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Question for UK travellers re mobile phones. Does your mobile connect to UK data allowance / mobile phone signal whilst on board or are we too far away from shore when at sea ? I do have WiFi on board but was just wondering about phone signals. I have been robbed too many times …… 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkesbaynz Posted July 27, 2021 #1129 Share Posted July 27, 2021 From memory you will be using cellular at sea when away from land based aerials.... and you will be robbed. I will turn my phone onto wifi and turn off roaming. Think we will be able to manage with ship wifi and accessing 3G/4G in port for a week. Should be nice to escape. https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/articles.cfm?ID=1752 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted July 27, 2021 #1130 Share Posted July 27, 2021 Put your phone on Airplane mode. Cellular at sea kicks in pretty quickly after leaving port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American_in_York Posted July 27, 2021 #1131 Share Posted July 27, 2021 1 hour ago, isdoo said: Yes 3 tests required. Jack is pretty good if on duty on social media. I am sure he will reply., I just sent a DM via Facebook. Hopefully I will hear back in the morning. I will let you know anything I find out. Fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delondin Posted July 27, 2021 #1132 Share Posted July 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Julie Jean said: Also had no reply to DMs - the issue is that it looks like 3 tests are required. May be able to combine one with ours (although there are no available slots now), a second the day before and a third at the terminal. But that’s just how I read a rather confusing email I don’t think it is very clear, but from the emails I have seen posted it reads to me that under 18’s have a pcr 72 hours like the vaccinated adults, then they have an antigen test at the terminal then another antigen test on the ship before disembarking. That was my understanding of the 3 stage process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaryEstelle Posted July 27, 2021 #1133 Share Posted July 27, 2021 5 hours ago, isdoo said: I would never do that the same day. For us, our holiday always starts when we walk out of the front door. Not when we are on the ship or at the hotel in another country. So for our cruise we actually have 2 nights in Southampton, although normally it would be just the one. And we only have a 2 hour drive! Thank you for your reply, very helpful for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isdoo Posted July 28, 2021 #1134 Share Posted July 28, 2021 6 hours ago, Yorkshirebell said: Question for UK travellers re mobile phones. Does your mobile connect to UK data allowance / mobile phone signal whilst on board or are we too far away from shore when at sea ? I do have WiFi on board but was just wondering about phone signals. I have been robbed too many times …… 😁 Depends upon your provider. I am with Vodafone who doesn't support data at sea on regular contracts. Therefore I leave my phone on as normal. If yours charges for data turn the data off Calls in and out will cost you £1.50 or so per minute. Again check. I will have my phone on silent and not answer any calls unless urgent. I will however WhatsApp anytime calling or text via the computer to avoid costs. Then pick up voicemail in port. I have already set up an auto responder on my email as well. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare woodards Posted July 28, 2021 #1135 Share Posted July 28, 2021 9 hours ago, upwarduk said: Put your phone on Airplane mode. Cellular at sea kicks in pretty quickly after leaving port. Other option dependent on provider is to implement £0 spend cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguins Posted July 28, 2021 #1136 Share Posted July 28, 2021 12 hours ago, isdoo said: Yes 3 tests required. Jack is pretty good if on duty on social media. I am sure he will reply., The same "Jack" who posted the confusing and contradictory replies earlier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted July 28, 2021 #1137 Share Posted July 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, the penguins said: The same "Jack" who posted the confusing and contradictory replies earlier? Sam gets on with problems also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwoodall12 Posted July 28, 2021 #1138 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Could anyone advise where I could find (link or website) the Eurofin PCR testing location list , specifically the midlands. I'm booked on the 28th August sailing so obviously have not received notification yet from Celebrity but interested to know . Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isdoo Posted July 28, 2021 #1139 Share Posted July 28, 2021 46 minutes ago, pwoodall12 said: Could anyone advise where I could find (link or website) the Eurofin PCR testing location list , specifically the midlands. I'm booked on the 28th August sailing so obviously have not received notification yet from Celebrity but interested to know . Thanks in advance. The lists that have been shared are old and new locations have been opened up. Also no guarantee that the published ones are still operating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnewob Posted July 28, 2021 #1140 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) We're on 14 Aug and we're given 3 options. I can only recall 2 though: Birmingham Airport - Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham Business Park, 2010 The Crescent, Solihull Pkwy, B37 7YS (we have booked this one to save going into the city centre. 2 slots offered at varying times). Birmingham City Centre, think it is in the Burlington Hotel. You should get the email in a couple of weeks and just punch in your locality and the options will pop up. Our email arrived Sun 25 Jul (15:40) for 14 Aug sailing. Edited July 28, 2021 by Lynnewob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted July 28, 2021 #1141 Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, pwoodall12 said: Could anyone advise where I could find (link or website) the Eurofin PCR testing location list , specifically the midlands. I'm booked on the 28th August sailing so obviously have not received notification yet from Celebrity but interested to know . Thanks in advance. West Midlands: Solihull My Travel PA Birmingham MacDonald Burlington Hotel Birminham Business Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upwarduk Posted July 28, 2021 #1142 Share Posted July 28, 2021 (edited) Just seen this on the P&O board: “𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼-𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: We are absolutely delighted with today’s announcement from the UK Government that international cruising can resume from the UK.” Edited July 28, 2021 by upwarduk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwoodall12 Posted July 28, 2021 #1143 Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 hour ago, little britain said: West Midlands: Solihull My Travel PA Birmingham MacDonald Burlington Hotel Birminham Business Park Thank you , kindly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted July 28, 2021 #1144 Share Posted July 28, 2021 2 hours ago, upwarduk said: Just seen this on the P&O board: “𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼-𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: We are absolutely delighted with today’s announcement from the UK Government that international cruising can resume from the UK.” Do you think this means the as yet uncancelled September and October Canary Island cruises will run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mklions Posted July 28, 2021 #1145 Share Posted July 28, 2021 We are on the 14th August sailing, can we now leave the ship independently or do we still have to use the Celebrity excursions? How much longer do we leave it before they sell out?, ideally we want to go ashore on our own. Mklions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isdoo Posted July 28, 2021 #1146 Share Posted July 28, 2021 Just now, mklions said: We are on the 14th August sailing, can we now leave the ship independently or do we still have to use the Celebrity excursions? How much longer do we leave it before they sell out?, ideally we want to go ashore on our own. Mklions. Currently tours only. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsmead Posted July 28, 2021 #1147 Share Posted July 28, 2021 28 minutes ago, chemmo said: Do you think this means the as yet uncancelled September and October Canary Island cruises will run? 🤞We are on the 18/10 Canary one having cancelled a Caribbean one (another cruise line) in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delondin Posted July 28, 2021 #1148 Share Posted July 28, 2021 54 minutes ago, mklions said: We are on the 14th August sailing, can we now leave the ship independently or do we still have to use the Celebrity excursions? How much longer do we leave it before they sell out?, ideally we want to go ashore on our own. Mklions. You can book them now, you can cancel later if things change. I think t is 48 hours before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare woodards Posted July 28, 2021 #1149 Share Posted July 28, 2021 3 hours ago, upwarduk said: Just seen this on the P&O board: “𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼-𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 P&O Cruises president Paul Ludlow said: We are absolutely delighted with today’s announcement from the UK Government that international cruising can resume from the UK.” Do people think this will mean X will fully load the ships now for the UK cruises? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isdoo Posted July 28, 2021 #1150 Share Posted July 28, 2021 1 minute ago, woodards said: Do people think this will mean X will fully load the ships now for the UK cruises? Not at the moment as they do not have the crew on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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