Cobra1365 Posted March 27, 2022 #1 Share Posted March 27, 2022 I asked this in another post. But, it got buried. So, figured it needs its own thread. Additionally, the Port of Call board suggested I post over here. So, NCL says they will “assist” if you test positive as you disembark in Barcelona at the end of your cruise. Does anyone know what that entails? We have air scheduled for the afternoon of disembarkation day back to the U.S. . My biggest concern for this trip is not so much getting sick, as we’re both fully vaccinated. But, testing positive the day of our return and being left to our own accord in Barcelona. The Rep I spoke to wasn’t sure what exactly they would do for us other than provide testing. Protocols were still being “developed” she said. I’m just wondering if they have a specific hotel contracted for quarantine. Will they assist with flight changes…without umpteen change fees applied, testing, etc. if anyone has insight, it would be appreciated. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babr Posted March 27, 2022 #2 Share Posted March 27, 2022 When cruising resumed, Spain required people to quarantine in designated facilities. I do not know if that requirement is still in place. The point is that you will be under the jurisdiction of local authorities, and Norwegian may be limited in what they can do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreestyleNovice Posted March 27, 2022 #3 Share Posted March 27, 2022 @SpainAlien might have an answer? Also I am not sure what a Covid self test costs in Spain (if embarking there) but here in Holland they sell them for around 2-3 Euro's each, whilst it may not prevent a positive test doing some tests during your cruise might ease your mind and may provide a better cruise experience. We brought some with us on our previous Caribbean cruise when we saw the online US prices for them. Might come in handy as a a first test, to monitor yourself if you get quarantained somewhere etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SpainAlien Posted March 27, 2022 #4 Share Posted March 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Cobra1365 said: I asked this in another post. But, it got buried. So, figured it needs its own thread. Additionally, the Port of Call board suggested I post over here. So, NCL says they will “assist” if you test positive as you disembark in Barcelona at the end of your cruise. Does anyone know what that entails? We have air scheduled for the afternoon of disembarkation day back to the U.S. . My biggest concern for this trip is not so much getting sick, as we’re both fully vaccinated. But, testing positive the day of our return and being left to our own accord in Barcelona. The Rep I spoke to wasn’t sure what exactly they would do for us other than provide testing. Protocols were still being “developed” she said. I’m just wondering if they have a specific hotel contracted for quarantine. Will they assist with flight changes…without umpteen change fees applied, testing, etc. if anyone has insight, it would be appreciated. Cheers Honestly NCL would be the only ones that could answer that. Basically you would have to quarantine, you wouldn't be allowed to fly until you test negative. I suspect that it would be up to you or your holiday insurance to pay any costs, I e. Quarantine hotel, airline change fees, additional testing, etc., but in theory NCL would help you get a hotel organised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipmate13 Posted March 27, 2022 #5 Share Posted March 27, 2022 We are going on the Epic out of Barcelona Spain in Mid June. I did not do my research well on this cruise as here in the US we don't have to wear mask on any cruise we have taken in the past month. NOW, i read that if you go on a cruise out of Europe, you are still required to wear a mask and reading OP post I was not aware that another COVID test has to be taken to come back to the U.S. I must of missed that message somewhere. my fault..... I am curious if by June this whole thing will be a thing of the past or will Europe still make passengers go above and beyond unlike U.S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiesan Posted March 27, 2022 #6 Share Posted March 27, 2022 1 hour ago, shipmate13 said: We are going on the Epic out of Barcelona Spain in Mid June. I did not do my research well on this cruise as here in the US we don't have to wear mask on any cruise we have taken in the past month. NOW, i read that if you go on a cruise out of Europe, you are still required to wear a mask NCL is the only cruise line still requiring masks onboard for Europe cruises. Interestingly, their sister brand Oceania does not require masks in Europe except for cruises that are in Spanish waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babr Posted March 27, 2022 #7 Share Posted March 27, 2022 1 hour ago, shipmate13 said: We are going on the Epic out of Barcelona Spain in Mid June. I did not do my research well on this cruise as here in the US we don't have to wear mask on any cruise we have taken in the past month. NOW, i read that if you go on a cruise out of Europe, you are still required to wear a mask and reading OP post I was not aware that another COVID test has to be taken to come back to the U.S. I must of missed that message somewhere. my fault..... I am curious if by June this whole thing will be a thing of the past or will Europe still make passengers go above and beyond unlike U.S It is the US requiring you to have a negative test for the international flight to return. The airlines have asked the government to rescind this, but there is no indication that will happen. The requirement for masks on public transportation is set to expire April 18. I’m sure the responsible agencies will consider both questions, and we’ll know soon if the order will be extended once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bruce85 Posted March 27, 2022 #8 Share Posted March 27, 2022 We are sailing out of Barcelona end of May. I wasn't aware we needed to get a test to get back into the USA. Is this something we need to arrange on our own? or does NCL provide the tests on the boat? We are using the air program with NCL if that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted March 28, 2022 #9 Share Posted March 28, 2022 13 hours ago, susiesan said: NCL is the only cruise line still requiring masks onboard for Europe cruises. Nope, AIDA, TUI Cruises, MSC, Costa still require masks in Europe. And so far it´s still the regulation for cruises in Europe. As for Barcelona and Spain: Yes, you will be handed over to a designated quarantine hotel (which is not up to NCL but chosen by the local health authorities). It used to be a 10 day quarantine. steamboats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra1365 Posted March 28, 2022 Author #10 Share Posted March 28, 2022 12 hours ago, bruce85 said: We are sailing out of Barcelona end of May. I wasn't aware we needed to get a test to get back into the USA. Is this something we need to arrange on our own? or does NCL provide the tests on the boat? We are using the air program with NCL if that matters. NCL will provide the test on board prior to debarkation, free of charge. We too have air thru them. It was the “what if we test positive” part that they didn’t fully answer for me, other than they would “assist. The answers here have helped. Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milolii Posted March 28, 2022 #11 Share Posted March 28, 2022 15 hours ago, bruce85 said: We are sailing out of Barcelona end of May. I wasn't aware we needed to get a test to get back into the USA. Is this something we need to arrange on our own? or does NCL provide the tests on the boat? We are using the air program with NCL if that matters. Watch here around April 18, maybe the testing requirement will be amended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hutcha Posted March 28, 2022 #12 Share Posted March 28, 2022 I've taken many trips without insurance. This would not be one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisequeen4ever Posted March 28, 2022 #13 Share Posted March 28, 2022 This is as of a few months ago, but I read a not-so-pleasant account of a family testing positive in Barcelona after a cruise and having to quarantine in a Spain designated quarantine hotel. It sounded pretty bare bones with limited food until they started ordering delivery. It made me think twice about cruising in/out of Barcelona during this time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted March 29, 2022 #14 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Fresh from the news: Spain is now treating Covid-19 like a regular flu. All isolation and quarantine regulations are dropped. You don´t need to isolate anymore when you are tested positive. You can even go to work. steamboats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islesdave Posted March 31, 2022 #15 Share Posted March 31, 2022 When are you traveling? I don't think anyone knows at this point when the US will stop requiring negative tests to board a flight coming in from another country. Yes, a large portion of Europe has already started to treat it like a regular flu and eliminate isolation requirements, but that does not pertain to a flight to another country. I would make sure if I was cruising Europe, I would have a good insurance plan that would cover me if I needed to isolate before traveling home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra1365 Posted March 31, 2022 Author #16 Share Posted March 31, 2022 5 hours ago, islesdave said: When are you traveling? I don't think anyone knows at this point when the US will stop requiring negative tests to board a flight coming in from another country. Yes, a large portion of Europe has already started to treat it like a regular flu and eliminate isolation requirements, but that does not pertain to a flight to another country. I would make sure if I was cruising Europe, I would have a good insurance plan that would cover me if I needed to isolate before traveling home. We’re cruising in May. Plenty of time for things to change by then. We have insurance and air thru NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted March 31, 2022 #17 Share Posted March 31, 2022 On 3/29/2022 at 1:17 PM, steamboats said: Fresh from the news: Spain is now treating Covid-19 like a regular flu. All isolation and quarantine regulations are dropped. You don´t need to isolate anymore when you are tested positive. You can even go to work. steamboats Great news - except you still can't fly back to U.S. unless negative. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 1, 2022 #18 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) On 3/29/2022 at 1:17 PM, steamboats said: Fresh from the news: Spain is now treating Covid-19 like a regular flu. All isolation and quarantine regulations are dropped. You don´t need to isolate anymore when you are tested positive. You can even go to work. steamboats On 3/27/2022 at 6:35 PM, bruce85 said: We are sailing out of Barcelona end of May. I wasn't aware we needed to get a test to get back into the USA. Is this something we need to arrange on our own? or does NCL provide the tests on the boat? We are using the air program with NCL if that matters. So, regardless of whether Spain doesn't require quarantine, the USA will not let you enter the country without a negative COVID test. That hasn't changed in 2 years. So, you're stranded in Spain. And most of the people (vaxxed and boosted) I know who tested positive were feeling sick and not ready to go touring a foreign country. They were out trying to find some antiviral drugs to keep them out of a hospital.... which didn't always work. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html If you plan to travel internationally, you will need to get a COVID-19 viral test (regardless of vaccination status or citizenship) no more than 1 day before you travel by air into the United States. You must show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight. Edited April 1, 2022 by BirdTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islesdave Posted April 1, 2022 #19 Share Posted April 1, 2022 16 hours ago, Cobra1365 said: We’re cruising in May. Plenty of time for things to change by then. We have insurance and air thru NCL. Double check the Ts&Cs of your NCL insurance to see what it covers for post-cruise issues in terms of positive testing. It may differ based on which tier of insurance you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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