TESTING WHILST ONBOARD

[Tablelamp]

Having embarked the ship, does anybody know what will happen if you test positive a few days later.

[Triggertravel]

My guess is that you will be quarantined on the ship , and then removed from the ship at the next port of call ? We are on the transatlantic that goes tomorrow ,and   My wife and I have had a million and one thoughts on how the normal will look, I always thought holidays were for relaxing 

[Baggy178]

1 hour ago, Triggertravel said:

My guess is that you will be quarantined on the ship , and then removed from the ship at the next port of call ? We are on the transatlantic that goes tomorrow ,and   My wife and I have had a million and one thoughts on how the normal will look, I always thought holidays were for relaxing 

 

We're on that too but frankly at £945pp for 15 nights in a balcony cabin with return flights included we only have a single thought - which way is Brodie's?

 

We're relaxed as newts just thinking about it.

 

Why worry about stuff that might happen but probably won't ?

 

 

Edited October 21, 2021 by Baggy178

[Interestedcruisefan]

4 hours ago, Triggertravel said:

My guess is that you will be quarantined on the ship , and then removed from the ship at the next port of call ? We are on the transatlantic that goes tomorrow ,and   My wife and I have had a million and one thoughts on how the normal will look, I always thought holidays were for relaxing 

Once on board just enjoy everything whilst avoiding becoming a close contact of anyone else if  I were you. 

 

That way you won't need to be tested if others on board become positive

 

If your cruise has ports of call consider not disembarking at any that require covid tests

 

Limit your need to take any tests 

 

And thus avoid any need for quarantine etc

 

 

Edited October 21, 2021 by Interestedcruisefan

[murphyjl]

Are the covid tests free onboard? Just wonder if somebody felt they might have what is the procedure. 

[Megabear2]

No, tests are payable and added to your on board account 

Edited October 21, 2021 by Megabear2
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[Gettingwarmer]

5 minutes ago, Megabear2 said:

No, tests are payable and added to your on board account 

Not sure if this is the case if you are showing symptoms and go to medical centre. The tests for going ashore are payable. 

[Interestedcruisefan]

1 minute ago, Gettingwarmer said:

Not sure if this is the case if you are showing symptoms and go to medical centre. The tests for going ashore are payable. 

You could also order some free NHS tests and take on board with you to self test if you are concerned

[Castle25]

Just got back from Harmony of the Seas and RCL tested us all on board 3 times  - all for free.  P&O are having a laugh at charging £18 for an LFT - as mentioned before take some of the NHS one with you.  Unfortunately, for  the islands that require a 'proper' LFT, you will have to pay P&O to do it to get the correct certificates

[Interestedcruisefan]

20 minutes ago, Castle25 said:

Just got back from Harmony of the Seas and RCL tested us all on board 3 times  - all for free.  P&O are having a laugh at charging £18 for an LFT - as mentioned before take some of the NHS one with you.  Unfortunately, for  the islands that require a 'proper' LFT, you will have to pay P&O to do it to get the correct certificates

Why did they test you all 3 times?

 

Edited October 26, 2021 by Interestedcruisefan

[Castle25]

2 minutes ago, Interestedcruisefan said:

Why did they test you all 3 times?

 

one to get on, one to go on a trip to Italy and one to get off

[Interestedcruisefan]

2 hours ago, Castle25 said:

one to get on, one to go on a trip to Italy and one to get off

That's the second RC cruise in the last week where I've heard they tested everyone at the end of the cruise

 

Meaning anyone who tested positive (and their close contacts) will now be in quarantine in Barcelona ? Think thats where you will have disembarked ?

 

I wonder if it's RC policy to do this or  in this case Spanish authorities? The other RC cruise where it happened was Cyprus. Where 11 passengers tested positive and are now in quarantine 

 

Are RC warning passengers  that you need to test to go home as well as test to get on the boat? 

Edited October 26, 2021 by Interestedcruisefan

[Castle25]

32 minutes ago, Interestedcruisefan said:

That's the second RC cruise in the last week where I've heard they tested everyone at the end of the cruise

 

Meaning anyone who tested positive (and their close contacts) will now be in quarantine in Barcelona ? Think thats where you will have disembarked ?

 

I wonder if it's RC policy to do this or  in this case Spanish authorities? The other RC cruise where it happened was Cyprus. Where 11 passengers tested positive and are now in quarantine 

 

Are RC warning passengers  that you need to test to go home as well as test to get on the boat? 

Spain require it - at least 2 people were positive.   Also a family got thrown off the cruise at Rome after no staying in excursion bubble

[Bazrat]

We got tested yesterday on board really easy and well planned out, obviously you got some who missed there tests and was called to tell them they must attend 

[Baggy178]

On board Britannia now.

LFT test before boarding and a PCR test a couple of days later which I presume were sent to a lab on arrival in  Madeira so anyone positive could be taken off before crossing the Atlantic.

Both free.

Antigua has just lifted arrival restrictions so there and St Lucia are available for independent excursions.