Native Floridian 26 Posted March 24, 2022 #126 Share Posted March 24, 2022 On 3/23/2022 at 3:01 AM, steamboats said: We are talking about new protocols for TA cruises and cruises from Copenhagen which have been just released by RCI! steamboats I realize that. Generally the protocols have an ending date unless they have stopped doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted March 24, 2022 #127 Share Posted March 24, 2022 3 hours ago, Native Floridian 26 said: I realize that. Generally the protocols have an ending date unless they have stopped doing that. As they are for the spring TAs only... I assume they have an ending date aka end of the TA 😉! And the ones for Copenhagen end by the season. steamboats 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted March 25, 2022 #128 Share Posted March 25, 2022 The German cruise ship MS Artania docked in Cagliari yesterday and the passengers were already allowed to go onshore on their own. steamboats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted March 25, 2022 Author #129 Share Posted March 25, 2022 21 days until first European sailing… perhaps the Intern could update the website from 30 days to 14 to set expectations 🤷♀️ 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cublet Posted March 26, 2022 #130 Share Posted March 26, 2022 22 hours ago, little britain said: 21 days until first European sailing… perhaps the Intern could update the website from 30 days to 14 to set expectations 🤷♀️ Hello, Perhaps we are two nations divided not only by a common language but also the ability to count. Regards, Cublet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted March 26, 2022 #131 Share Posted March 26, 2022 So today and tomorrow AIDA and TUI Cruises do allow individual shore tours in Italy (and it´s not even April ;-)). steamboats 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted March 28, 2022 Author #132 Share Posted March 28, 2022 1️⃣8️⃣ days until first European sailing and still no idea if we need to organise our own tests in Spain. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyfish Posted March 28, 2022 #133 Share Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) 43 minutes ago, little britain said: 1️⃣8️⃣ days until first European sailing and still no idea if we need to organise our own tests in Spain. I think it's very unlikely rccl wil do the testing themselves like they did last season. We are departing from the first voyager sailing in copenhagen and i think it will be the same for alle European sailings for now. Antigen test within 2 days of sailing. It does take some embarkation stress away. A positive test at the terminal is a nightmare scenario. Doesn't change the fact that an update for the first sailing from Barcelona would be welcome . Edited March 28, 2022 by freddyfish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cublet Posted March 28, 2022 #134 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Hello, On one page of their website, EUROFINS say that due to reduced demand they have ceased their covid-19 testing operation. Regards, Cublet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted March 28, 2022 Author #135 Share Posted March 28, 2022 And another shutting shop: As a valued customer who has visited our Gatwick Airport Testing Centre, we wanted to let you know that, due to the UK government's lowered travel restrictions, we have decided to permanently close the centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted March 28, 2022 #136 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Yes, Eurofins has stopped the testing business. We had them (amongst others) at the airport and they closed down. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cublet Posted March 29, 2022 #137 Share Posted March 29, 2022 (edited) Hello, What I think is happening is this. RCI is waiting until the last minute to hope that all the ports of call/countries on the itinerary have the same vaccination/testing requirements. This would make check-in easier and remove the possible need for testing during the cruise for subsequent ports of call/countries to satisfy the number of days prior to arrival requirements. And even more so for anyone on B2B cruises visiting a number of countries. I fear that if this cannot be achieved then RCI will either (1) Bar some people from disembarking at ports of call or insist on ship excursions only, or (2) Start altering itineraries. Regards, Cublet Edited March 29, 2022 by cublet logic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Baltic Posted March 29, 2022 #138 Share Posted March 29, 2022 1 hour ago, cublet said: Hello, What I think is happening is this. RCI is waiting until the last minute to hope that all the ports of call/countries on the itinerary have the same vaccination/testing requirements. This would make check-in easier and remove the possible need for testing during the cruise for subsequent ports of call/countries to satisfy the number of days prior to arrival requirements. And even more so for anyone on B2B cruises visiting a number of countries. I fear that if this cannot be achieved then RCI will either (1) Bar some people from disembarking at ports of call or insist on ship excursions only, or (2) Start altering itineraries. Regards, Cublet Are there that many variations at the moment? As someone in the EU, I didn’t think there was any difference in going to Spain, France or Italy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgeh Posted March 29, 2022 #139 Share Posted March 29, 2022 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Billy Baltic said: Are there that many variations at the moment? As someone in the EU, I didn’t think there was any difference in going to Spain, France or Italy. From the UK I think I require a EU PLF and then another form for France, but not sure if I need one or three EU PLF forms. Edited March 29, 2022 by Wedgeh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zogriv Posted March 29, 2022 #140 Share Posted March 29, 2022 10 minutes ago, Wedgeh said: From the UK I think I require a EU PLF and then another form for France, but not sure if I need one or three EU PLF forms. I checked yesterday and it seems Spain needs health control form qr code, Portugal needs passenger locator form (Portugal specific) , Netherlands needs Vaccine declaration covid 19, gibralter nothing is required. Denmark only requires covid pass. All except gibralter also need the covid pass. I am from UK. Not sure what is needed from other countries. I believe EU citizens don't need anything. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cublet Posted March 29, 2022 #141 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Hello, I started an application for an arrival to Spain by sea and it said "For one arrival only". I could actually get no further this time as it has to be done no more than 48 hours before arrival and mine will be in May. But it's the 'one arrival' that gets me: What about my 'island hopping' around the Canaries and almost every trip to the Med calls into Spain on the way out and another port on the way back? I don't think we're at the 'plain sailing' stage quite yet. Regards, Cublet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted March 29, 2022 #142 Share Posted March 29, 2022 5 hours ago, Billy Baltic said: Are there that many variations at the moment? As someone in the EU, I didn’t think there was any difference in going to Spain, France or Italy. Nope, there is no difference. Vaccinated (12y up) you don´t need anything. I don´t think RCI will drop the vaccine mandate. 4 hours ago, Wedgeh said: From the UK I think I require a EU PLF and then another form for France, but not sure if I need one or three EU PLF forms. There is no EU PLF form... France does not have a form at all. You need to fill in the Spanish form and the Italian (which uses the EU website). BTW Spain did drop the quarantine/isolation rules. So you can even go to work being positive. They take it like a flu now. So no worries about being tested positive at port. No isolation anymore in a sub par hotel. steamboats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising89143 Posted March 29, 2022 #143 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Holland America has updated their European sailing protocols. No pre testing requirements but fully vaccinated and a booster depending on the date of your vaccination along with an indoor mask mandate. Looks as though HA is trying to cover some countries who are requiring a booster depending on the date of your last vaccination jab. Again, below is “Holland America’s” current protocols. Hopefully RCG will update soon. https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/worry-free-promise/travel-well/frequently-asked-questions/faq-for-cruises-from-europe.html HA is not as strict as MSC’s protocols. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted March 29, 2022 Author #144 Share Posted March 29, 2022 (edited) MSC out of Barcelona require PCR tests ( not LFT); and boosters if more than 270 days since jab 💉2. And proof of covid cover insurance I’m quite happy with RCI requirements for a test prior to boarding. Especially if there are unvax children on board. Edited March 29, 2022 by little britain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyank Posted March 29, 2022 #145 Share Posted March 29, 2022 1 hour ago, steamboats said: Nope, there is no difference. Vaccinated (12y up) you don´t need anything. I don´t think RCI will drop the vaccine mandate. There is no EU PLF form... France does not have a form at all. You need to fill in the Spanish form and the Italian (which uses the EU website). BTW Spain did drop the quarantine/isolation rules. So you can even go to work being positive. They take it like a flu now. So no worries about being tested positive at port. No isolation anymore in a sub par hotel. steamboats Steamboats has it exactly right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted March 30, 2022 #146 Share Posted March 30, 2022 12 hours ago, cruisingator2 said: Holland America has updated their European sailing protocols. Interesting... Obviously HAL opted to go with the most strict rules of the EU countries regarding the booster... which is Italy. But Italy requires the booster after 180 only for Italian citizens. All others are fine until the 270 day mark. And therefore Italy has the 270 day mark for all non Italian citizens regarding travel. steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CatLadyFemme Posted March 30, 2022 #147 Share Posted March 30, 2022 How are y’all US folks handling the possibility of testing positive after the cruise and being unable to fly home as planned, especially as RCI isn’t planning on covering land based quarantine expenses after April 30th? We land May 29th and plan to fly out to home on May 30th, so we are staying near the airport the night of the 30th. I also booked a set of rooms the 30th-June 7th that I can cancel for free up till 5pm on the 30th. This way, in case we test positive, we have a place to stay and aren’t paying last minute hotel rates. I know, I know; I’m an anxious panda, but for me, better safe than sorry. Wondering what contingency plans others folks are making. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgeh Posted March 30, 2022 #148 Share Posted March 30, 2022 13 hours ago, steamboats said: France does not have a form at all. It does for entry for UK citizens:https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/covid-19-deplacements-internationaux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted March 30, 2022 #149 Share Posted March 30, 2022 6 hours ago, CatLadyFemme said: Wondering what contingency plans others folks are making. Make sure you have lots of usable credit on your credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted March 30, 2022 #150 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Getting ready to cancel our Europe sailing in September, way to much to keep track of, Just isn't worth it to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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