Just back from Borealis. The 8 day Scenic Islands with Cowes Week - part 2

Izzywiz · August 7, 2021

Pre-cruise Covid Testing

· This took place at the CC Arena which is on the riverside but a little way from the actual cruise terminal.

· Our designated Covid check-in time was 13.00.

· At the arena we showed proof of our vaccinations and then queued for a short time to begin check-in by showing our cruise ticket, passports and vaccination proof again.

· Our cases were taken to be transported to the ship

· We were each given a numbered ticket and then directed to our testing station which was one of 20 booths. Our ticket number corresponded to our test result meter so once tested, we then were directed to a holding area while we waited about 20 minutes for the 'all clear'.

· Our testing group was then directed to the coach for the transfer to the ship. In normal circumstances the journey would have taken 10 minutes at the most but the road works made it 35 minutes!!!

· When we got to the cruise terminal we had to queue again for a short time before we could complete the check-in…..passports, vaccination proof, credit card…..we were then issued with track and trace bands and our key cards and were then free to board the ship.

· The ramp from the terminal marquee is quite steep so there is a shuttle service available on request.

Cabin 3354. - superior inside.

spacious with lots of storage space.
Fridge
Safe
Hair dryer
Tea/coffee hostess tray
Flat screen TV with a good selection of films, TV programmes, On Board accounts and general information
Comfortable bed with 2 good sized pillows
2x USB charging outlets
UK and US plug sockets.
Shower has a curtain but the cubical is quite big.
Shower head is on a sliding pole.
Liquid soap dispensers
Very convenient for stairs, lifts and access to the promenade deck.