Flgreg Posted July 6, 2022 #1 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Received from Regent via email: Dear Luxury Traveler, I write to you today to share an important update regarding our pre-cruise COVID-19 testing policy. Beginning on August 1, 2022, we will no longer require our guests to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test result prior to embarkation, subject to local regulations. There are a small number of cruises — including certain voyages that begin in Canada, Greece and the United States — where guests may still be required to produce evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result within a specified timeframe upon embarkation. These requirements will be highlighted for the guests on those voyages at least 30 days prior to sailing. As always, your health and well-being, as well as that of our crew and the communities we visit remains at the forefront of providing you with an unrivaled experience. This important change to our pre-cruise COVID-19 testing policy is in line with the broader global travel industry as we all continue to adapt and return to a sense of normalcy. If you would like more information about this or any of our other health and safety policies, please visit our SailSAFE™ Health and Safety Program resource page. We look forward to welcoming you aboard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlandaR Posted July 7, 2022 #2 Share Posted July 7, 2022 What if you tested positive yesterday and your cruise date is two weeks later? Chances are the test may still be positive during boarding. Will the person still be allowed to board the ship if the original Covid positive test is two weeks old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluv Posted July 7, 2022 #3 Share Posted July 7, 2022 2 hours ago, AlandaR said: What if you tested positive yesterday and your cruise date is two weeks later? Chances are the test may still be positive during boarding. Will the person still be allowed to board the ship if the original Covid positive test is two weeks old? My understanding is that if you get a fit to travel / recovery letter from a doctor you don’t have to test prior to boarding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmcm Posted July 7, 2022 #4 Share Posted July 7, 2022 And we are going on the Voyager on July 30! So we still need to get the test!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 2012_Alaska_bound Posted July 8, 2022 #5 Share Posted July 8, 2022 23 hours ago, bobmcm said: And we are going on the Voyager on July 30! So we still need to get the test!! Sounds like your cruise might be the last one to require a test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcandkc Posted July 8, 2022 #6 Share Posted July 8, 2022 36 minutes ago, 2012_Alaska_bound said: Sounds like your cruise might be the last one to require a test! Well, as you now all Alaska cruises will still require it, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrstanley Posted July 8, 2022 #7 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Ridiculous already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted July 19, 2022 #8 Share Posted July 19, 2022 CDC appears to have dropped its voluntary/mandatory cruise ship covid requirements https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/cruise-travel-during-covid19.html 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labonnevie Posted July 19, 2022 #9 Share Posted July 19, 2022 If my tally is correct, this leaves Canada, Bermuda, and Greece are the only countries still requiring pre-boarding Covid tests. Can anyone verify? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundery Posted July 20, 2022 #10 Share Posted July 20, 2022 You are right. We are boarding in Greece in 2 weeks and have to have a test😖 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avidtravler Posted July 20, 2022 #11 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Is it true that all Caribbean cruises this winter and into next year, at this point in time, Miami to Miami, still require pre boarding cover testing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare macbest Posted July 21, 2022 #12 Share Posted July 21, 2022 On 7/7/2022 at 7:49 AM, bobmcm said: And we are going on the Voyager on July 30! So we still need to get the test!! We are on that cruise and the precruise. If you are doing the precruise they will test us the day before the cruise. Their expense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 2012_Alaska_bound Posted July 22, 2022 #13 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Just to report back on using Inspire for pre-cruise testing via Zoom. I was very impressed. Took 15 minutes total. They walk you through every step. I had made an error on my cruise buddy's birthdate when I registered her and it was caught and corrected immediately. Verification of results email was very thorough and the call didn't end until all info was verified by the Proctor and by us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RELS Posted July 23, 2022 #14 Share Posted July 23, 2022 On 7/20/2022 at 4:15 PM, Avidtravler said: Is it true that all Caribbean cruises this winter and into next year, at this point in time, Miami to Miami, still require pre boarding [cover] testing? Until Norwegian eliminates the requirement, it's true. To my (two-day-old) knowledge only Virgin Voyages has eliminated the testing requirement for US cruises so far. I'm sure it won't be long before other cruise lines follow suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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