Shipsareus Posted August 28, 2021 #126 Share Posted August 28, 2021 6 hours ago, kalos said: The couple of times we flew out to Grantley Adams Barbados we were coached direct from the plane to the ship so at a guess you would be screened and tested at your UK airport . Yes, we’ve done it a few times and that’s exactly what happens and the coach takes you to the terminal for check in. I will have a route around and see if I can find any more information . I guess that , as it’s 10 weeks away, things can change. Maybe we will get an email from P&O with more information about protocols nearer the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted August 28, 2021 #127 Share Posted August 28, 2021 It's fairly obvious that testing will not be done on arrival in the Caribbean. If someone tested positive on arrival, at a minimum all those sitting near them would not be allowed on the ship, and there would be no essy way to get them back to the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted August 28, 2021 #128 Share Posted August 28, 2021 49 minutes ago, wowzz said: It's fairly obvious that testing will not be done on arrival in the Caribbean. If someone tested positive on arrival, at a minimum all those sitting near them would not be allowed on the ship, and there would be no essy way to get them back to the UK. Wowzz. That is the logical thing to do, but their website currently says testing at the terminal. They don't specify if that is the terminal at Barbados, or the Terminal at the UK airport. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted August 28, 2021 #129 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, zap99 said: Wowzz. That is the logical thing to do, but their website currently says testing at the terminal. They don't specify if that is the terminal at Barbados, or the Terminal at the UK airport. The website is also offering lots of excursions that permit free time in the ports as well, you should know by now not to trust the website. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shipsareus Posted August 28, 2021 #130 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, terrierjohn said: The website is also offering lots of excursions that permit free time in the ports as well, you should know by now not to trust the website. 1 hour ago, terrierjohn said: The website is also offering lots of excursions that permit free time in the ports as well, you should know by now not to trust the website. 1 hour ago, terrierjohn said: The website is also offering lots of excursions that permit free time in the ports as well, you should know by now not to trust the website. We have actually booked excursions that all free time on beaches and elsewhere, so that should be interesting ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted August 28, 2021 #131 Share Posted August 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Shipsareus said: We have actually booked excursions that all free time on beaches and elsewhere, so that should be interesting ! Unless the cruise ship hires an entire beach for the day, then I doubt beach excursions will be running, unless things improve quite significantly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted August 28, 2021 #132 Share Posted August 28, 2021 47 minutes ago, terrierjohn said: Unless the cruise ship hires an entire beach for the day, then I doubt beach excursions will be running, unless things improve quite significantly. Just as an aside, why book a P&O excursion to a beach anyway ? You normally can walk to a beach, or grab a taxi for a few dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted August 28, 2021 #133 Share Posted August 28, 2021 27 minutes ago, wowzz said: Just as an aside, why book a P&O excursion to a beach anyway ? You normally can walk to a beach, or grab a taxi for a few dollars. This one was 10 dollars. 2 beds, 2 beers and a sunshade.🤣. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted August 28, 2021 #134 Share Posted August 28, 2021 17 minutes ago, zap99 said: This one was 10 dollars. 2 beds, 2 beers and a sunshade.🤣. Stop ! I'm getting really fed up with the constant cloud of the last three weeks. The last thing I need is this sort of photograph! I'm going to watch a random episode of Death in Paradise, just to try and get some sunshine vibe! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann141 Posted August 29, 2021 #135 Share Posted August 29, 2021 2 hours ago, zap99 said: This one was 10 dollars. 2 beds, 2 beers and a sunshade.🤣. That looks lovely.Which island is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted August 29, 2021 #136 Share Posted August 29, 2021 8 hours ago, ann141 said: That looks lovely.Which island is it? St Martin. Just a short walk from the ship and the water bus back. Can't walk both ways it's toooo hot. Same as it will be on Iona next week.🤣⛱️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann141 Posted August 29, 2021 #137 Share Posted August 29, 2021 1 hour ago, zap99 said: St Martin. Just a short walk from the ship and the water bus back. Can't walk both ways it's toooo hot. Same as it will be on Iona next week.🤣⛱️ Thanks.We have been to st marteen several times and have walked into the centre but the beach has never looked as quiet as that.You may be lucky on Iona and have an Indian ( or Caribbean summer!!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebjon Posted August 29, 2021 #138 Share Posted August 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Harry Peterson said: I’m stunned by that. Is that really the position - no refund? I think that's what all the cruise lines are saying - you'd get a credit note for a future cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bin man Posted August 29, 2021 #139 Share Posted August 29, 2021 But wouldnt you just claim off your insurance ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bin man Posted August 29, 2021 #140 Share Posted August 29, 2021 But wouldnt you just claim off your insurance ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted August 29, 2021 #141 Share Posted August 29, 2021 15 minutes ago, Bin man said: But wouldnt you just claim off your insurance ? Yes - but if there's no cover (you know what insurers are like for repudiating claims), then what? I have no cruises booked at present, but this shocks me. I'm sure it's all neatly covered in the Ts&Cs, but those are challengeable and this looks like a potential minefield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebjon Posted August 29, 2021 #142 Share Posted August 29, 2021 16 minutes ago, Harry Peterson said: Yes - but if there's no cover (you know what insurers are like for repudiating claims), then what? I have no cruises booked at present, but this shocks me. I'm sure it's all neatly covered in the Ts&Cs, but those are challengeable and this looks like a potential minefield. After trying and failing to get answers to a number of questions from P&O we have reluctantly decided to wait a while longer before booking as there seem to be too many scenarios where we'd lose money and after a long battle last year trying to get money back for expensive air flights don't fancy doing it again with insurance companies/cruise lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted August 29, 2021 #143 Share Posted August 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Rebjon said: After trying and failing to get answers to a number of questions from P&O we have reluctantly decided to wait a while longer before booking as there seem to be too many scenarios where we'd lose money and after a long battle last year trying to get money back for expensive air flights don't fancy doing it again with insurance companies/cruise lines. I absolutely agree with you. This scenario does not seem designed to attract customers, but then P&O senior management so frequently appears to pay no heed to the obvious link between giving customers what they want and attracting both new and repeat business. Even obvious little things that would cost very little to resolve just get ignored. Customer focused businesses usually do rather better than those that just do their own thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted August 29, 2021 #144 Share Posted August 29, 2021 (edited) This is the Princess position regarding expenses if you test positive. Seems reasonable to me - Princess will pay out if your insurance company doesn't. I would have thought all Carnival companies would have adopted tge same policy. Change fees and reasonable expenses related to shoreside medical care for COVID-19, shoreside quarantine and travel home for you and your immediate travel party will be covered by Princess if not reimbursable from your travel insurance. Edited August 29, 2021 by wowzz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted August 29, 2021 #145 Share Posted August 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, wowzz said: This is the Princess position regarding expenses if you test positive. Seems reasonable to me - Princess will pay out if your insurance company doesn't. I would have thought all Carnival companies would have adopted tge same policy. Change fees and reasonable expenses related to shoreside medical care for COVID-19, shoreside quarantine and travel home for you and your immediate travel party will be covered by Princess if not reimbursable from your travel insurance. That’s fair. Surely Cunard and P&O follow suit on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebjon Posted August 29, 2021 #146 Share Posted August 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, wowzz said: This is the Princess position regarding expenses if you test positive. Seems reasonable to me - Princess will pay out if your insurance company doesn't. I would have thought all Carnival companies would have adopted tge same policy. Change fees and reasonable expenses related to shoreside medical care for COVID-19, shoreside quarantine and travel home for you and your immediate travel party will be covered by Princess if not reimbursable from your travel insurance. I've seen this on Princess but can't find anything on the P&O site and it's very difficult to get through on the phone lines and when they eventually reply to a message they never answer your question, it's just waffle. Their customer service is really bad. I don't want to book anything which could leave me seriously out of pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watsonbeau Posted August 30, 2021 #147 Share Posted August 30, 2021 The coach company protocols on their website now look to require negative test. Prior to Departure Date In line with the safety protocols introduced by the Cruise Lines, we now request that you provide proof of a negative rapid lateral flow test taken 24 hours prior to boarding the coach for your journey to the port. apologies if this has already been mentioned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted August 30, 2021 #148 Share Posted August 30, 2021 57 minutes ago, watsonbeau said: The coach company protocols on their website now look to require negative test. Prior to Departure Date In line with the safety protocols introduced by the Cruise Lines, we now request that you provide proof of a negative rapid lateral flow test taken 24 hours prior to boarding the coach for your journey to the port. apologies if this has already been mentioned It was reported that it should have been in operation on the coach where someone tested positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted August 30, 2021 #149 Share Posted August 30, 2021 But it is totally useless because how does the coach company know the LFT is genuine or appertaining to the person who is travelling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted August 30, 2021 #150 Share Posted August 30, 2021 2 hours ago, majortom10 said: But it is totally useless because how does the coach company know the LFT is genuine or appertaining to the person who is travelling. Surely no one in their right mind would deliberately try to use false test data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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