sammee Posted February 19, 2022 #101 Share Posted February 19, 2022 11 minutes ago, TNcruising02 said: It is a bit disappointing for Carnival to jump on allowing people to smoke in the casino, yet put off loosening the mask mandates for vaccinated people. I will watch comedy shows with a mask, possibly being asked to mask up between sips, while people can constantly blow smoke all over the casinos. People who have cruises this coming week are just disappointed that the risk won't be any different in the next two weeks as it is after March 1st. Carnival seemed to be in a bigger hurry to allow smoking than to loosen the mask mandate for people who won't be blowing smoke everywhere. Yeah, I can relate to that. I know they are disappointed, but some just take it a wee bit too far. We're all in this together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted February 20, 2022 #102 Share Posted February 20, 2022 22 hours ago, BlerkOne said: The old signage will likely just be put in storage until needed again. . Hopefully they’ll be just as useful as the size medium shirts my dad has been hanging onto… 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 20, 2022 #103 Share Posted February 20, 2022 33 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: Hopefully they’ll be just as useful as the size medium shirts my dad has been hanging onto… If not this pandemic, then the next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1kaper Posted February 20, 2022 #104 Share Posted February 20, 2022 10 hours ago, AandBmom said: Well that seems way easier than going somewhere to do it. Is this a Carnival rep that I do it through? How do I set that up? I can't seem to get the info on their website. Sorry for all the questions..... I'm super overwhelmed with testing for cruise, getting back in to Canada, etc. I am also from Canada. Home tests like the ones the schools give won’t work, especially to get back to Canada. you have to buy tests that offer a telehealth service to proctor it. I ordered mine through AirCanada Aeroplan ( you can just make a few account), through SwitchHealth. The offered RT Lamp which is similar to a PCR test. Or the antigen tests. The antigen kit comes with two tests for $79. They came super fast when I ordered. You create an account with them and when you want to do the test, you log in through the app and a nurse observes you and provides the paperwork you need. im planning to use the SwitchHealth test to fly down, get on the cruise. And bringing them to use for our trip home. ps there is a Canadian section here that has some really great info on all the ins and outs we have to face travelling. Especially with the ever changing rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1kaper Posted February 20, 2022 #105 Share Posted February 20, 2022 10 hours ago, AandBmom said: I think I figured out a solution..... We have loads of tests as we get them free.' I found a lab that supervises tests online. Anyone used https://www.azova.com/rapidresponsevideo/?primary_resource_url_id=49510? Carnival policy.. Is a self-test acceptable? Fully vaccinated guests may consider using self-administered telehealth COVID-19 tests, which have been approved by the CDC to satisfy the pre-cruise testing requirement. The test must be a COVID-19 viral test (NAAT or antigen test) with Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The self-test process must happen under live supervision on a video call with a telehealth representative who must confirm the person’s identity, observe the specimen collection and testing procedures, confirm the test result, and issue a report that meets the requirements of acceptable proof of a negative COVID-19 test. The telehealth provider must issue a result document that includes all the necessary information which must be presented at the time of check-in. That’s another option. They were sold out when I looked so I went with SwitchHealth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucfan2 Posted February 20, 2022 #106 Share Posted February 20, 2022 5 hours ago, BlerkOne said: It will be good to see the end of $25 cruises, end of stress free safety drills, maybe even an occasional tablecloth. Yes it will. And mask up (on the shelf), for those that have worn them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnersuzy Posted February 20, 2022 #107 Share Posted February 20, 2022 22 hours ago, AandBmom said: How does one get it "proctored"? Have to buy from emed or a company that sells for a higher cost with computer proctoring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AandBmom Posted February 20, 2022 #108 Share Posted February 20, 2022 15 hours ago, 1kaper said: I am also from Canada. Home tests like the ones the schools give won’t work, especially to get back to Canada. you have to buy tests that offer a telehealth service to proctor it. I ordered mine through AirCanada Aeroplan ( you can just make a few account), through SwitchHealth. The offered RT Lamp which is similar to a PCR test. Or the antigen tests. The antigen kit comes with two tests for $79. They came super fast when I ordered. You create an account with them and when you want to do the test, you log in through the app and a nurse observes you and provides the paperwork you need. im planning to use the SwitchHealth test to fly down, get on the cruise. And bringing them to use for our trip home. ps there is a Canadian section here that has some really great info on all the ins and outs we have to face travelling. Especially with the ever changing rules. Thanks for the helpful info. That lab company that I put a link to will supervise the ones the school gives out. I'm hoping these will be accepted for the cruise ship testing requirement. It's by far the cheapest and most convenient option I've seen. When the border crossing rules change in March I'll have to see what type of antigen test passes. It looks like it has to be "lab administered" not just "proctored". Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterMason Posted February 20, 2022 #109 Share Posted February 20, 2022 On 2/18/2022 at 8:26 PM, Duanerice1 said: Yahoo! A step in the right direction!! No big deal, after the 3rd day you can remove your mask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1kaper Posted February 20, 2022 #110 Share Posted February 20, 2022 2 hours ago, AandBmom said: Thanks for the helpful info. That lab company that I put a link to will supervise the ones the school gives out. I'm hoping these will be accepted for the cruise ship testing requirement. It's by far the cheapest and most convenient option I've seen. When the border crossing rules change in March I'll have to see what type of antigen test passes. It looks like it has to be "lab administered" not just "proctored". Ugh. It can be telehealth. So the switch health will work. I haven’t looked into the other brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted February 20, 2022 #111 Share Posted February 20, 2022 This says 3 days prior to embarkation but the example given is still a 2 day window. IMPORTANT NOTE: Effective March 1, guests who are up to date with their vaccines, i.e., received a booster if eligible, may take their test within three days prior to sailing. If the sailing is on Saturday, the test may be taken on Thursday and Friday, and as late as Saturday, if you are guaranteed to receive your results in time for check-in. On certain sailings, guests should be prepared for the possibility of an additional COVID test prior to boarding, which will be provided in the terminal on a complimentary basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheelin Posted February 20, 2022 #112 Share Posted February 20, 2022 21 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said: This says 3 days prior to embarkation but the example given is still a 2 day window. IMPORTANT NOTE: Effective March 1, guests who are up to date with their vaccines, i.e., received a booster if eligible, may take their test within three days prior to sailing. If the sailing is on Saturday, the test may be taken on Thursday and Friday, and as late as Saturday, if you are guaranteed to receive your results in time for check-in. On certain sailings, guests should be prepared for the possibility of an additional COVID test prior to boarding, which will be provided in the terminal on a complimentary basis. The example is the norm. The important note is the exception, hence it is bolded. Agree Carnival could have made it plainer if they had put the note after the example. This has been pointed out ad adnauseum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted February 20, 2022 #113 Share Posted February 20, 2022 The example is still accurate as this is still February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudyard Posted February 21, 2022 #114 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) On 2/18/2022 at 8:46 PM, mz-s said: I'd love to be able to go back to a phone-less cruise - I didn't like getting used to using my phone for menus You don't have to use your phone if you don't want to or can't. I forgot my glasses the first night in the MDR on my last cruise and asked if there were any menus available. They must keep them close because our server had one in my hands in less than 30 seconds and didn't seem to mind doing it. Edited February 21, 2022 by Rudyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted February 21, 2022 #115 Share Posted February 21, 2022 38 minutes ago, Rudyard said: You don't have to use your phone if you don't want to or can't. I forgot my glasses the first night in the MDR on my last cruise and asked if there were any menus available. They must keep them close because our server had one in my hands in less than 30 seconds and didn't seem to mind doing it. I know. But I got tired of explaining to crew "I don't have my phone with me" I guess because I'm younger, they expected me to just automatically use my phone to reserve a table or bring up a menu. Or they'd want to walk me through the process of scanning a QR Code. After the second night I just embraced the phone process. This next cruise next week I'm taking an old junk phone, I was worried I'd drop/lose/etc my good phone on the last cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wheelin Posted February 21, 2022 #116 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, AandBmom said: mistake. new keyboard has mind of its own Edited February 21, 2022 by 2wheelin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabes Posted February 21, 2022 #117 Share Posted February 21, 2022 This is great news! It sounds like we will finally be able to bring our little one on a cruise! We have had to push out our bookings multiple times and were starting to consider other cruise lines that had more lenient policies. We need this! 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asalligo Posted February 21, 2022 #118 Share Posted February 21, 2022 So happy to see them dropping the mask requirement. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamecock_Cruiser Posted February 21, 2022 #119 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Woot woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyxie Posted February 21, 2022 #120 Share Posted February 21, 2022 On 2/19/2022 at 10:05 AM, AandBmom said: Well that seems way easier than going somewhere to do it. Is this a Carnival rep that I do it through? How do I set that up? I can't seem to get the info on their website. Sorry for all the questions..... I'm super overwhelmed with testing for cruise, getting back in to Canada, etc. There seems to be some confusion around the responses you've gotten. In short, you cannot use the free tests your kids received (or any free/purchased over the counter at home tests). There are home tests available that will work, but you must specifically purchase the Binax Now proctored tests through the Optum store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted February 21, 2022 #121 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) If you scroll down, there are links from Carnival's page from some proctored home tests that they accept:https://www.carnival.com/Legal/covid-19-legal-notices/return-to-service-faqs Edited February 21, 2022 by TNcruising02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted February 21, 2022 #122 Share Posted February 21, 2022 46 minutes ago, Pyxie said: but you must specifically purchase the Binax Now proctored tests through the Optum store. Binax Now is not the only supervised home test that is acceptable. There are others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kctwinmommy Posted February 22, 2022 #123 Share Posted February 22, 2022 12 hours ago, asalligo said: So happy to see them dropping the mask requirement. Me too! Just saw it on our local news, so happy to see that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AandBmom Posted February 22, 2022 #124 Share Posted February 22, 2022 On 2/21/2022 at 12:41 PM, Pyxie said: There seems to be some confusion around the responses you've gotten. In short, you cannot use the free tests your kids received (or any free/purchased over the counter at home tests). There are home tests available that will work, but you must specifically purchase the Binax Now proctored tests through the Optum store. Sounds like any test approved by the CDC...... Is a self-test acceptable? Fully vaccinated guests may consider using self-administered telehealth COVID-19 tests, which have been approved by the CDC to satisfy the pre-cruise testing requirement. The test must be a COVID-19 viral test (NAAT or antigen test) with Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The self-test process must happen under live supervision on a video call with a telehealth representative who must confirm the person’s identity, observe the specimen collection and testing procedures, confirm the test result, and issue a report that meets the requirements of acceptable proof of a negative COVID-19 test. The telehealth provider must issue a result document that includes all the necessary information which must be presented at the time of check-in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanerice1 Posted February 22, 2022 #125 Share Posted February 22, 2022 On 2/20/2022 at 8:45 PM, Rudyard said: You don't have to use your phone if you don't want to or can't. I forgot my glasses the first night in the MDR on my last cruise and asked if there were any menus available. They must keep them close because our server had one in my hands in less than 30 seconds and didn't seem to mind doing it. Every night I told them I want a menu I am not eating fast food..... They can at least give me a menu. It wasn't an issue or any extra work at all. Every night they had a menu for us. Someone mentioned tablecloths..... I bet they are a thing of the past since they realize how much easier it is without them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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