jhannah Posted February 20, 2022 #1 Share Posted February 20, 2022 (edited) According to Cruise Industry News, Holland America has said they will no longer make masks mandatory throughout the ship, and "Additional flexibility for pre-cruising testing requirements will become available." Since Carnival and Princess have just said they are moving the pre-cruise Covid testing from two days to three days prior to sailing, I am hoping this is what they're talking about. Reverting to the three-day timeline will take lots of pressure off those of us who fly into the embarkation city early. I'm hoping we have the extra day before our sailing in four weeks. Edited February 20, 2022 by jhannah 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare *Miss G* Posted February 20, 2022 #2 Share Posted February 20, 2022 30 minutes ago, jhannah said: Princess have just said they are moving the pre-cruise Covid testing from two days to three days prior to sailing Do you have a link for this? Their web site still says two days but changes are coming. Nothing official as yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted February 20, 2022 #3 Share Posted February 20, 2022 There is a thread just down the board discussing this. Masking will be limited starting March 1. There is hints in changing the testing requirements...no official word yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhannah Posted February 20, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted February 20, 2022 42 minutes ago, *Miss G* said: Do you have a link for this? No, I don't. The info came from a YouTube post by a knowledgeable cruise vlogger whom I trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted February 20, 2022 #5 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Here is the already existing thread on the topic, with sources: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee Titan Posted February 20, 2022 #6 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Atest two OR three days prior is almost worthless..... 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted February 21, 2022 #7 Share Posted February 21, 2022 I agree Titan. I don't know what the reason is for the test. I could have covid the day after. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted February 21, 2022 #8 Share Posted February 21, 2022 They should test at the pier on their dime, anything else is pretty useless. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MISTER 67 Posted February 21, 2022 #9 Share Posted February 21, 2022 9 hours ago, KirkNC said: They should test at the pier on their dime, anything else is pretty useless. Exactly. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted February 21, 2022 #10 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Waiting to hear about testing changes, but doubt we will until Tuesday PM due to holiday and pacific time zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted February 21, 2022 #11 Share Posted February 21, 2022 I think I'll just wait for some official news rather than just more speculation. One might think people would be tired of trying to anticipate any of this since it's only been going on for almost two years now! 😊 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted February 21, 2022 #12 Share Posted February 21, 2022 2 hours ago, NCTribeFan said: I think I'll just wait for some official news rather than just more speculation. One might think people would be tired of trying to anticipate any of this since it's only been going on for almost two years now! 😊 True, but if you have a cruise coming up and are waiting to make a test reservation it does become important. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbpcalifornia Posted February 21, 2022 #13 Share Posted February 21, 2022 With regard to testing, why was self-certification testing via approved at-home testing kits (non-supervised) not considered or considered and not allowed? I'm sure a methodology with real enforceable penalties for fraud could be developed. Just wondering.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianadaytripper Posted February 21, 2022 #14 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Wife and I antigen tested today for Wednesday cruise, had results in thirty mins. Cruise lines can do it at the the pier. Just like another cruise line tested us at the pier building early last month, results 30-40 minutes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted February 21, 2022 #15 Share Posted February 21, 2022 14 hours ago, KirkNC said: They should test at the pier on their dime, anything else is pretty useless. My TA described her recent NCL procedure. She was tested, antigen, at the pier. If anyone tested positive they were then given a PCR test. She said the double test, both costs borne by NCL, seemed to prevent anyone from being needlessly left ashore. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted February 21, 2022 #16 Share Posted February 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, Mary229 said: My TA described her recent NCL procedure. She was tested, antigen, at the pier. If anyone tested positive they were then given a PCR test. She said the double test, both costs borne by NCL, seemed to prevent anyone from being needlessly left ashore. That’s a good process. I know Azamara also does pier antigen testing on their dime. Not sure if they do a PCR follow up if positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrill Posted February 21, 2022 #17 Share Posted February 21, 2022 On CCL (not corp) testing deadlines are now based booster status. From today's Cruise Industry News cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/26843-carnival-cruise-line-updates-covid-19-testing-requirements.html "For cruises departing March 1 or later, if a guest is vaccinated and has had their booster vaccination, they will need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test 72 hours (or less) from their cruise departure date. If a cruise starts on Saturday, for instance, a guest can test on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday. If a guest is fully vaccinated but is not yet for their booster shot they must test 48 hours (or less) before the cruise. This means if a cruise starts on Saturday a guest must test on Thursday, Friday or Saturday." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted February 21, 2022 #18 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) Riddle me this: I was reading Carnival's new testing policy. If you have had documented covid (3 month window) then you don't need a test, however if you are fully vaccinated you do need a test. What? How does that make sense. Maybe I am just confused. Carnival's policy. https://www.carnival.com/Legal/covid-19-legal-notices/covid-19-guest-protocols?icid=advisory_cruisehealth_072821 Edited February 21, 2022 by Mary229 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smbt1 Posted February 21, 2022 #19 Share Posted February 21, 2022 16 minutes ago, Mary229 said: Riddle me this: I was reading Carnival's new testing policy. If you have had documented covid (3 month window) then you don't need a test, however if you are fully vaccinated you do need a test. What? How does that make sense. Maybe I am just confused. Carnival's policy. https://www.carnival.com/Legal/covid-19-legal-notices/covid-19-guest-protocols?icid=advisory_cruisehealth_072821 Because if you have been infected and recovered during the last three months the efficacy against reinfection, especially since during that window the odds are you have gotten the current strain, is very high (90%) Where as vaccination without booster is only around 40% efficacy against infection. About 70% with booster in last four months. Also if you have recovered from an infection during last 3 months some chance of a false positive with PCR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipshapegirl Posted February 21, 2022 #20 Share Posted February 21, 2022 25 minutes ago, smbt1 said: Because if you have been infected and recovered during the last three months the efficacy against reinfection, especially since during that window the odds are you have gotten the current strain, is very high (90%) Where as vaccination without booster is only around 40% efficacy against infection. About 70% with booster in last four months. Also if you have recovered from an infection during last 3 months some chance of a false positive with PCR. I have not seen where anyone has boarded the ship with a positive test and their letter from the heath care provider stating the individual has been cleared to end isolation and has been cleared for travel. I hope this is as simple as it sounds. My husband and I are both recovering now from Covid and board the Rotterdam in April for the transatlantic to Amsterdam. I sure hope we have no trouble with this. As of right now, I think some countries are requiring a PCR to get off the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted February 21, 2022 #21 Share Posted February 21, 2022 @shipshapegirl That is a Carnival Cruise (not CCL) new guideline. It is posted on their website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crazy For Cats Posted February 21, 2022 #22 Share Posted February 21, 2022 4 hours ago, Mary229 said: My TA described her recent NCL procedure. She was tested, antigen, at the pier. If anyone tested positive they were then given a PCR test. She said the double test, both costs borne by NCL, seemed to prevent anyone from being needlessly left ashore. When we sailed the Dawn in December that was the procedure. We tested negative on the first try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipshapegirl Posted February 21, 2022 #23 Share Posted February 21, 2022 54 minutes ago, Mary229 said: @shipshapegirl That is a Carnival Cruise (not CCL) new guideline. It is posted on their website It is actually on Holland America's website also under the FAQ's Covid-19 Testing requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted February 21, 2022 #24 Share Posted February 21, 2022 The 3 day test is only for boosted passengers. All others is still 2 day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted February 21, 2022 #25 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, shipshapegirl said: It is actually on Holland America's website also under the FAQ's Covid-19 Testing requirements. Oh, good. I was awaiting the update Edited February 21, 2022 by Mary229 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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