AMCJavelin Posted May 3, 2022 #1 Share Posted May 3, 2022 I see Enchantment is docked in Bermuda today 5/3/2022- can anyone onboard comment if there are any issue getting off the ship based on the BTA Travel authorization form? How easy was it to upload your test info for the form and when did you receive final approval from Bermuda? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted May 3, 2022 #2 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Just now, AMCJavelin said: can anyone onboard comment if there are any issue getting off the ship based on the BTA Travel authorization form? If there's one, you might want to also ask this in the Roll Call thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremegk Posted May 3, 2022 #3 Share Posted May 3, 2022 My folks are onboard -- they docked yesterday, left today. My dad found it fairly straightforward. His only hiccup was his fault (he uploaded a screenshot of their negative test result instead of the PDF results). Called them with a decently long hold time, but said the woman could not have been nicer and more helpful getting it all resolved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMCJavelin Posted May 3, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted May 3, 2022 42 minutes ago, xtremegk said: My folks are onboard -- they docked yesterday, left today. My dad found it fairly straightforward. His only hiccup was his fault (he uploaded a screenshot of their negative test result instead of the PDF results). Called them with a decently long hold time, but said the woman could not have been nicer and more helpful getting it all resolved. Excellent Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fun2snorkel Posted May 3, 2022 #5 Share Posted May 3, 2022 From what I have read, you will not be able to board the ship without authorization from Bermuda. So then getting off the ship should not be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorraineP Posted May 3, 2022 #6 Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, xtremegk said: My folks are onboard -- they docked yesterday, left today. My dad found it fairly straightforward. His only hiccup was his fault (he uploaded a screenshot of their negative test result instead of the PDF results). Called them with a decently long hold time, but said the woman could not have been nicer and more helpful getting it all resolved. So confusing how do you get PDF results to upload? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremegk Posted May 3, 2022 #7 Share Posted May 3, 2022 39 minutes ago, LorraineP said: So confusing how do you get PDF results to upload? You can download the PDF as a file on your phone or do it from the computer. He said it asked for a photo or PDF file at the upload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorraineP Posted May 3, 2022 #8 Share Posted May 3, 2022 7 minutes ago, xtremegk said: You can download the PDF as a file on your phone or do it from the computer. He said it asked for a photo or PDF file at the upload. Thank you for getting back to me. Will be going to Walgreens or may do the BinaxNOW from home. So the attachment they send I would need to change it to a PDF file. Last 8 cruises that I have been on I only had to print a hard copy of results. I have a week to figure that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted May 4, 2022 #9 Share Posted May 4, 2022 3 hours ago, LorraineP said: Thank you for getting back to me. Will be going to Walgreens or may do the BinaxNOW from home. So the attachment they send I would need to change it to a PDF file. Last 8 cruises that I have been on I only had to print a hard copy of results. I have a week to figure that out. If you have a scanner (we have an all in one printer) you can save the hard copy as a PDF and upload that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremegk Posted May 4, 2022 #10 Share Posted May 4, 2022 16 hours ago, LorraineP said: Thank you for getting back to me. Will be going to Walgreens or may do the BinaxNOW from home. So the attachment they send I would need to change it to a PDF file. Last 8 cruises that I have been on I only had to print a hard copy of results. I have a week to figure that out. My folks went to Walgreens (and we went there to test our son this weekend). The results come in an email, which links to a website. On that website, where it tells you your result, you can download the PDF of your results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremegk Posted May 4, 2022 #11 Share Posted May 4, 2022 12 hours ago, Coralc said: If you have a scanner (we have an all in one printer) you can save the hard copy as a PDF and upload that. Another trick is to go and print, but when you get to the step where you select your printer, you should be able to switch your printer to an option along the lines of "Save as PDF" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ymncruise Posted May 4, 2022 #12 Share Posted May 4, 2022 The instructions on the Bermuda government’s website say that you cannot board the ship unless you have completed the necessary steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted May 4, 2022 #13 Share Posted May 4, 2022 15 minutes ago, ymncruise said: The instructions on the Bermuda government’s website say that you cannot board the ship unless you have completed the necessary steps. that changed recently with a different cruise line. as long as you have proof you initial submitted the travel authorization you can board the ship. as the ship is sailing towards Bermuda, the officials will expedite the approval process and will approve everything by the time the ship docks . you no longer have to worry about getting it fully approved to board the ship 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyshelly Posted May 4, 2022 #14 Share Posted May 4, 2022 34 minutes ago, shof515 said: that changed recently with a different cruise line. as long as you have proof you initial submitted the travel authorization you can board the ship. as the ship is sailing towards Bermuda, the officials will expedite the approval process and will approve everything by the time the ship docks . you no longer have to worry about getting it fully approved to board the ship I did my travel form the other day and still waiting for approval. We don't cruise until May 14th so I know there is time. Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet524 Posted May 5, 2022 #15 Share Posted May 5, 2022 11 hours ago, happyshelly said: I did my travel form the other day and still waiting for approval. We don't cruise until May 14th so I know there is time. Michele You won't get approval until you submit your proof of negative covid test. Did you receive a confirmation of receipt with a reference number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted May 5, 2022 #16 Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) 16 hours ago, shof515 said: that changed recently with a different cruise line. as long as you have proof you initial submitted the travel authorization you can board the ship. as the ship is sailing towards Bermuda, the officials will expedite the approval process and will approve everything by the time the ship docks . you no longer have to worry about getting it fully approved to board the ship That was a provision made for NCL since they told their passengers to wait until they did the test to submit the form. So there was not enough time to get them all approved. NCL sent that to their passengers. There is nothing to indicate if will apply to other passengers booked on other cruise lines. Have your recieved such a noteice from royal? I would not assume that the exception will apply to Royal passengers. Edited May 5, 2022 by Charles4515 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyandjerry Posted May 5, 2022 #17 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Following, as we are to sail to Bermuda on the Carnival Legend from Baltimore 22 May. I am beyond stressed that the TA will not get to me in time. We have to take the tests Friday for a Sunday sail, so I assume they have staff working in Bermuda on the weekend to process these things. I submitted our application successfully. Pity the cruise lines didn't get an exemption allowed for the test uploading portion, which is IMO, the main stressor, considering no one can board without it. How were things at the Baltimore end? They have a few more RC cruises to Bermuda this month to get used to the protocol. I was on Enchantment late March, and it took nearly two hours to board due to understaffing. And the ship was at 65% capacity. This will only make it worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyshelly Posted May 5, 2022 #18 Share Posted May 5, 2022 10 hours ago, Janet524 said: You won't get approval until you submit your proof of negative covid test. Did you receive a confirmation of receipt with a reference number? Yes I do have that. I just want to get all my ducks in a row. Ya know? LOL. Michele 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisweetie Posted May 5, 2022 #19 Share Posted May 5, 2022 11 hours ago, Janet524 said: You won't get approval until you submit your proof of negative covid test. Did you receive a confirmation of receipt with a reference number? 19 minutes ago, happyshelly said: Yes I do have that. I just want to get all my ducks in a row. Ya know? LOL. Michele Hi we will be boarding on May 14th as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyshelly Posted May 5, 2022 #20 Share Posted May 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, Bisweetie said: Hi we will be boarding on May 14th as well. It is going to be the longest week and a half. .LOL. Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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