Ovation Shakedown Cruise April 26-29, 2022

[kzuma]

1 minute ago, Aquahound said:

Negative COVID tests and ArriveCan complete.  Sheesh.  Whole process still feels like 2020, but I guess that's the price of fun nowadays.  Can't wait to get on board and to enjoy this gift from Royal Caribbean.  🙂

Got negative Covid test result today.  YAY.  Waiting until tomorrow for ArriveCAN so that it will be within 72 hours of both boarding the ship and visiting Victoria.

[Aquahound]

1 minute ago, kzuma said:

Got negative Covid test result today.  YAY.  Waiting until tomorrow for ArriveCAN so that it will be within 72 hours of both boarding the ship and visiting Victoria.

 

Probably not a bad idea.  Although, I did enter all the dates including embarkation and Victoria arrival, and it worked.  I have my confirmation QRC code.  Truthfully, the hardest part was trying to figure out the quarantine location.  It only allows for CN provinces/zip codes, so I just listed the ship and entered the zip for Victoria.  

[kzuma]

5 minutes ago, Aquahound said:

 

Probably not a bad idea.  Although, I did enter all the dates including embarkation and Victoria arrival, and it worked.  I have my confirmation QRC code.  Truthfully, the hardest part was trying to figure out the quarantine location.  It only allows for CN provinces/zip codes, so I just listed the ship and entered the zip for Victoria.  

Don't forget that you will need to update the ArriveCAN app tomorrow when the update is released.  I plan to do that early afternoon and then complete the input. Theoretically your data will be saved when you update the app. But the quarantine part might be eliminated (fingers crossed).

[arizonaperson]

A great group of guys  & band will be playing Aeromyth (Aerosmith tribute) on your voyage. Go see them.

[westcoasttech]

1 hour ago, Aquahound said:

 

Probably not a bad idea.  Although, I did enter all the dates including embarkation and Victoria arrival, and it worked.  I have my confirmation QRC code.  Truthfully, the hardest part was trying to figure out the quarantine location.  It only allows for CN provinces/zip codes, so I just listed the ship and entered the zip for Victoria.  

Quarantine plan requirements are changing … not exactly clear on how, but definitely relaxing tonight.

 

Actually just noticed it’s listed as changing at 12:01 EASTERN … so in theory will be updated at 9:00 pm Pacific … if anyone wants to try it then!

[sunset seekers]

I just uninstalled Arrive Can App and reinstalled and the new version is more simple. The quarantine plan info is not there. See everyone on board. That is if we get a negative test today.

[kzuma]

14 hours ago, Aquahound said:

 

Probably not a bad idea.  Although, I did enter all the dates including embarkation and Victoria arrival, and it worked.  I have my confirmation QRC code.  Truthfully, the hardest part was trying to figure out the quarantine location.  It only allows for CN provinces/zip codes, so I just listed the ship and entered the zip for Victoria.  

The HELP instructions for the version of ArriveCAN I had before the update said that if you are not disembarking in Canada just visiting a Canadian port then for the quarantine location go to "Other" and list your cabin number on the ship.  I haven't gotten to it yet in the new version which hopefully downloaded when I deleted the app from my phone and the reinstalled it. 

[sunset seekers]

6 hours ago, sunset seekers said:

I just uninstalled Arrive Can App and reinstalled and the new version is more simple. The quarantine plan info is not there. See everyone on board. That is if we get a negative test today.

Got our negative test, so we are good to go. Yahoo!

[GarrenS]

Checked in on Royal app

Answered the health questions 

Did the ArriveCan app

Negative for COVID!

 

I think we're ready for our drive up from Portland tomorrow!!!!  See you all soon!

[westcoasttech]

While I knew it was going to happen, I’m still a little shocked how masks suddenly disappeared as soon as I crossed the border from North to south … so I just going to say this … us Canucks are still (mostly) being cautious, so in Victoria please take your masks with you, you may be asked to wear them in any “indoor” places, shops, restaurants etc.  While the “mandate” may be relaxed, please follow the Canadian custom of being polite and following any signage requesting mask usage.

Edited April 26, 2022 by westcoasttech

[kzuma]

27 minutes ago, westcoasttech said:

While I knew it was going to happen, I’m still a little shocked how masks suddenly disappeared as soon as I crossed the border from North to south … so I just going to say this … us Canucks are still (mostly) being cautious, so in Victoria please take your masks with you, you may be asked to wear them in any “indoor” places, shops, restaurants etc.  While the “mandate” may be relaxed, please follow the Canadian custom of being polite and following any signage requesting mask usage.

Absolutely!  My protocol is to wear a mask if anyone around me is wearing a mask, just out of courtesy, even if it is not required. 

[crzndeb]

I just wanted to drop in and tell all of you that got invites, to have a great time. This newby D+ will be watching you sailaway from the Space Needle Cam 🙁.
For those that haven’t been on the Ovation, she’s a marvelous ship, and please come back with any glitches for those of us on her May 5th sailing. She was perfect last Oct., but sitting without passengers for 6 months, she may have a few kinks to work out. 
 

Bon Voyage…..Debbie

[Ozark_Kid]

I have been checking out the app and Solarium Bistro is the only restaurant I noticed that is not showing.  If anyone goes near could you please check if they plan to open it by the May 13th cruise? Thanks

[kzuma]

3 hours ago, crzndeb said:

I just wanted to drop in and tell all of you that got invites, to have a great time. This newby D+ will be watching you sailaway from the Space Needle Cam 🙁.
For those that haven’t been on the Ovation, she’s a marvelous ship, and please come back with any glitches for those of us on her May 5th sailing. She was perfect last Oct., but sitting without passengers for 6 months, she may have a few kinks to work out. 
 

Bon Voyage…..Debbie

Thanks Debbie. It’s a gorgeous ship. 

[twangster]

Curious with respect to the ArriveCAN app.  

 

I've used the app several times to enter Canada recently so I am familiar with the app.   

 

I am curious how the app will be implemented for Victoria. 

 

Do you have to show the app to CBSA officials on the pier when getting off the ship in Victoria or are they matching passports and ArriveCAN users electronically so they have already pre-cleared those guests to debark in Victoria?  

 

If someone doesn't use ArriveCAN what happens to them?  

 

Thanks.

[crzndeb]

On 4/26/2022 at 12:47 PM, Ozark_Kid said:

I have been checking out the app and Solarium Bistro is the only restaurant I noticed that is not showing.  If anyone goes near could you please check if they plan to open it by the May 13th cruise? Thanks

It’s not showing on the app, but it is showing on the website, and I was able to reserve it. It was open for breakfast,lunch, and dinner in Oct.

[barbeyg]

So, inquiring minds want to know. 🙂  ArriveCAN required at check-in?  How smoothly did embarkation go for you?  I can't wait to get on her in a couple of weeks!  

[kzuma]

1 hour ago, barbeyg said:

So, inquiring minds want to know. 🙂  ArriveCAN required at check-in?  How smoothly did embarkation go for you?  I can't wait to get on her in a couple of weeks!  

ArriveCAN clearance QR Code was required at checkin or you could not board. Help apparently was available to get it done but can’t confirm that as I had already done it the day before. My plan was to do it on Monday to assure that I was within 72 hours of both boarding Tuesday and Victoria port visit on Thursday. But looks like the latter would not have been a concern. You have to enter a boarding date that is within a given 72 hour window to continue on the app. But then the window for port visit stop is quite a lot longer. Might be different for disembarking in Canada. 
We get a chance to get off at Victoria this afternoon. Am betting it’s all been done electronically such that they won’t be checking again when we do. Will let you know. 

[twangster]

17 minutes ago, kzuma said:

ArriveCAN clearance QR Code was required at checkin or you could not board. Help apparently was available to get it done but can’t confirm that as I had already done it the day before. My plan was to do it on Monday to assure that I was within 72 hours of both boarding Tuesday and Victoria port visit on Thursday. But looks like the latter would not have been a concern. You have to enter a boarding date that is within a given 72 hour window to continue on the app. But then the window for port visit stop is quite a lot longer. Might be different for disembarking in Canada. 
We get a chance to get off at Victoria this afternoon. Am betting it’s all been done electronically such that they won’t be checking again when we do. Will let you know. 

 

Thanks.  Very helpful.  

[barbeyg]

59 minutes ago, kzuma said:

ArriveCAN clearance QR Code was required at checkin or you could not board. Help apparently was available to get it done but can’t confirm that as I had already done it the day before. My plan was to do it on Monday to assure that I was within 72 hours of both boarding Tuesday and Victoria port visit on Thursday. But looks like the latter would not have been a concern. You have to enter a boarding date that is within a given 72 hour window to continue on the app. But then the window for port visit stop is quite a lot longer. Might be different for disembarking in Canada. 
We get a chance to get off at Victoria this afternoon. Am betting it’s all been done electronically such that they won’t be checking again when we do. Will let you know. 

I agree with Twangster.  Thanks a bunch!  Hope you are having a great time.  🙂

[cruising cockroach]

I see Ovation of the Seas is moored off Victoria.  Came in from the west with Radiance OTS this morning (which proceeded to dock).  Looks like there in a Princess and HL ship docked as well.  No space perhaps until one of those 3 ships leaves? 

[twangster]

13 minutes ago, cruising cockroach said:

I see Ovation of the Seas is moored off Victoria.  Came in from the west with Radiance OTS this morning (which proceeded to dock).  Looks like there in a Princess and HL ship docked as well.  No space perhaps until one of those 3 ships leaves? 

 

Not sure she is moored but probably has an evening call to make the cruise legal.  Marinetraffic.com shows her underway puttering around offshore.  

[Oceansaway17]

well too bad to Ogden point webcam is not running and showing up on Crusin web site.

I used to like watching Ovation come into port during fall of 2019.

[kzuma]

7 hours ago, barbeyg said:

I agree with Twangster.  Thanks a bunch!  Hope you are having a great time.  🙂

So to finish the story, no further showing of our ArriveCAN QR required. We just got off and back on with Seapass alone, not even picture ID. 
By the way, the shuttle to Govery & Yates was $13 US $15 CAN round trip. They actually did a roundabout route both ways with tour commentary. Was as good as many “city” tours with shuttles running both ways wuite often.