gcorgain Posted January 16, 2022 Author #176 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Today I've been trying to understand how we get out of quarantine on Monday. I have had several different stories. At the end of the day, we are stuck here until 1pm on Monday. I still don't know if we get anything in writing, or just walk out at that time. I asked for their written policy. They brought us up so that we could look at it (4 sparse bullets on a page that also covers Noro and other illness.). They would not give me a copy or allow a photo from my phone. Some of this is my fault as I did some of the math wrong, and also misremembered a few parts of the timing. I had to reconstruct timelines from my phone's text messages and cruise critic posts. I'm not sure why they can't/won't give us anything in writing as they obviously have it. On a happier note, Regent was able to get the NFL Wildcards on the TV's this weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcorgain Posted January 16, 2022 Author #177 Share Posted January 16, 2022 By the way, I am certainly happy I am not on SilverSea. Both Regent and even HAL sound much better from a quarantine perspective. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodPam Posted January 16, 2022 #178 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Did any of you use Inspire Diagnostics for your pre travel covid test? What was your experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcorgain Posted January 16, 2022 Author #179 Share Posted January 16, 2022 We used a CVS managed community health site in LA. They had rapid PCR tests for free, but it was about a 20 minute farther drive. We had our results back in about an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcardad Posted January 16, 2022 #180 Share Posted January 16, 2022 (edited) 19 hours ago, gcorgain said: Today I've been trying to understand how we get out of quarantine on Monday. I have had several different stories. At the end of the day, we are stuck here until 1pm on Monday. I still don't know if we get anything in writing, or just walk out at that time. I asked for their written policy. They brought us up so that we could look at it (4 sparse bullets on a page that also covers Noro and other illness.). They would not give me a copy or allow a photo from my phone. Some of this is my fault as I did some of the math wrong, and also misremembered a few parts of the timing. I had to reconstruct timelines from my phone's text messages and cruise critic posts. I'm not sure why they can't/won't give us anything in writing as they obviously have it. On a happier note, Regent was able to get the NFL Wildcards on the TV's this weekend. FYI - I would be having an immediate conversation with the GM and asking for a copy of the policy in writing...but I am obviously not as nice nor as patient as you are. I am happy you are getting out tomorrow! Edited January 16, 2022 by Pcardad 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodPam Posted January 16, 2022 #181 Share Posted January 16, 2022 2 hours ago, gcorgain said: We used a CVS managed community health site in LA. They had rapid PCR tests for free, but it was about a 20 minute farther drive. We had our results back in about an hour. We have an appointment t with Inspired Diagnostics tomorrow morning but got too stressed and nervous and went to an Urgent Care today. All of us are negative! California here we come! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted January 16, 2022 #182 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Yeah Pam. We get ours tomorrow so little sleep tonight. 🤪this is so stressful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pcardad Posted January 17, 2022 #183 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Far better to test positive BEFORE getting onboard than testing positive WHILE onboard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodPam Posted January 17, 2022 #184 Share Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, spindrift said: Yeah Pam. We get ours tomorrow so little sleep tonight. 🤪this is so stressful. Spindrift, that’s why we decided to go today….too stressful! Good luck tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SireDoime Posted January 17, 2022 #185 Share Posted January 17, 2022 6 hours ago, GoodPam said: We have an appointment t with Inspired Diagnostics tomorrow morning but got too stressed and nervous and went to an Urgent Care today. All of us are negative! California here we come! 8 hours ago, gcorgain said: We used a CVS managed community health site in LA. They had rapid PCR tests for free, but it was about a 20 minute farther drive. We had our results back in about an hour. I was going the CVS route, but as i don't drive it would be a challenge to get a Lyft or Uber to drive me to the test site, so I have read and heard. So I have scheduled with ScarletHealth/BioReference (SHBR) on early Wednesday morning for a sailing on NCL for Friday. SHBL sends a doctor/health professional to your home, or wherever you are, to take the sample and delivers it to the lab the same or next day. You get results in 1 to 2 days via email, the app, or online via your account portal. My hope they get my sample to the lab the same day, so I can my results by Friday. I live in Florida, so I am glad I can get my results in the app while in Los Angeles. But, as precaution, I got two Antigen tests to take at home, before leaving, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare loriva Posted January 17, 2022 #186 Share Posted January 17, 2022 On 1/15/2022 at 8:13 PM, gcorgain said: Today I've been trying to understand how we get out of quarantine on Monday. I have had several different stories. At the end of the day, we are stuck here until 1pm on Monday. I still don't know if we get anything in writing, or just walk out at that time. I asked for their written policy. They brought us up so that we could look at it (4 sparse bullets on a page that also covers Noro and other illness.). They would not give me a copy or allow a photo from my phone. Some of this is my fault as I did some of the math wrong, and also misremembered a few parts of the timing. I had to reconstruct timelines from my phone's text messages and cruise critic posts. I'm not sure why they can't/won't give us anything in writing as they obviously have it. On a happier note, Regent was able to get the NFL Wildcards on the TV's this weekend. Good luck on release from quarantine today. I hope you take advantage of everything the remainder of your cruise offers! Having been a first-time Regent cruiser on the Explorer sailing immediately before yours, I really enjoyed reading your impressions and hope they will continue. Many thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ2002 Posted January 17, 2022 #187 Share Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, loriva said: Good luck on release from quarantine today. I hope you take advantage of everything the remainder of your cruise offers! Yes indeed. Make the most of what Regent has to offer. Maybe they will give you a 'front of the line' pass! LOL. Hopefully after you are able to put this experience behind you, perhaps you can give Regent another try. Enjoy the rest of your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudhen Posted January 17, 2022 #188 Share Posted January 17, 2022 We, like everyone else on this thread, are waiting with baited breath to hear you're out of lock down. A really, really simple post that says "WE'RE OUT" would be all that we'd need! (fingers, toes crossed for you!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcorgain Posted January 17, 2022 Author #189 Share Posted January 17, 2022 I want to thank you all for your encouragement over the last couple of weeks. We were told last night that someone will come by at 1pm to do some sort of release. To say that we are eager is an understatement. I'll try to send some brief update in the early afternoon to let everyone know that we are out. Then I may not post much in the next two days as we want to enjoy the ship. We have decided not to get off in Ensenada. This trip it just seems like we would be tempting fate. 🙂 I will come back at some point this week and give a more detailed ending to this saga, as well as my review/comparisons to the Celebrity suite class experience for those that are interested. And I will also update the SuiteGuru spreadsheet as Cabin 855 doesn't yet have an entry. This board has been a huge help to me as we planned our first Regent experience, and if I have paid even a little bit of it back, it was my pleasure to do so. We have booked the February 2023 Hong Kong to Tokyo cruise (also on Explorer), so there will be a next time. I hope to be able to meet you all in the future! 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1982CruzStart Posted January 17, 2022 #190 Share Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, gcorgain said: I will come back at some point this week and give a more detailed ending to this saga, as well as my review/comparisons to the Celebrity suite class experience for those that are interested Very interested to read your comparison. Enjoy your freedom. Thanks for keeping us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeepFreeze63 Posted January 17, 2022 #191 Share Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, gcorgain said: I want to thank you all for your encouragement over the last couple of weeks. We were told last night that someone will come by at 1pm to do some sort of release. To say that we are eager is an understatement. I'll try to send some brief update in the early afternoon to let everyone know that we are out. Then I may not post much in the next two days as we want to enjoy the ship. We have decided not to get off in Ensenada. This trip it just seems like we would be tempting fate. 🙂 I will come back at some point this week and give a more detailed ending to this saga, as well as my review/comparisons to the Celebrity suite class experience for those that are interested. And I will also update the SuiteGuru spreadsheet as Cabin 855 doesn't yet have an entry. This board has been a huge help to me as we planned our first Regent experience, and if I have paid even a little bit of it back, it was my pleasure to do so. We have booked the February 2023 Hong Kong to Tokyo cruise (also on Explorer), so there will be a next time. I hope to be able to meet you all in the future! I've been a BIG fan of how you have handled this quarantine; who knows, we may get our opportunity in our mid-February cruise. Also, we are scheduled for HKG to Tokyo in 2/23; look forward to meeting you and your partner. Best wishes to a fun finish for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lprp Posted January 17, 2022 #192 Share Posted January 17, 2022 3 hours ago, gcorgain said: I will come back at some point this week and give a more detailed ending to this saga, as well as my review/comparisons to the Celebrity suite class experience for those that are interested. Absolutely loved your positivity, not sure I could have handled it as well! Enjoy your freedom and the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlhalldc Posted January 17, 2022 #193 Share Posted January 17, 2022 3 hours ago, gcorgain said: We have booked the February 2023 Hong Kong to Tokyo cruise (also on Explorer), so there will be a next time. I hope to be able to meet you all in the future! Thank you for chronicling your quarantine adventure and sharing with all of us the good, bad and the ugly...and some humor thrown in, too. You have had a most excellent attitude about it all...making limoncello out of the lemons. We, too, are booked for your 2023 cruise, so see you aboard! We're excited to be taking the entire Grand Asia Exploration, which begins in Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcorgain Posted January 17, 2022 Author #194 Share Posted January 17, 2022 I am happy to report I am writing this note from the Pool Grill. We are free! We’ve never been so excited for a buffet… Greg 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkMEB Posted January 17, 2022 #195 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Congratulations. You have set an example of how to act in such disappointing circumstances. I hope that doesn’t happen to us next month, but if it does, I’m going to try to remember your accepting positive attitude. Do enjoy the time you have left on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted January 17, 2022 #196 Share Posted January 17, 2022 8 minutes ago, gcorgain said: I am happy to report I am writing this note from the Pool Grill. We are free! We’ve never been so excited for a buffet… Greg So excited you are released from your captivity! Enjoy the rest of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishwitchy Posted January 17, 2022 #197 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Kiddos to both of you for doing the right thing and trying to find the bright side of the adventure. Enjoy the rest of cruise ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudhen Posted January 17, 2022 #198 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Hooray!! Bravo! Yippee Skippy! Most excellent news! Now enjoy every minute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillyf Posted January 17, 2022 #199 Share Posted January 17, 2022 What a great attitude you have shown throughout your quarantine. So happy to hear you are out and now able to enjoy the ship. We are also booked Hong Kong to Tokyo, B2B Tokyo to Tokyo in February 23 after cancelling Vancouver to Tokyo last year. We look forward to meeting you in 2023. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerise638 Posted January 17, 2022 #200 Share Posted January 17, 2022 1 hour ago, gcorgain said: I am happy to report I am writing this note from the Pool Grill. We are free! We’ve never been so excited for a buffet… Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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