bob&france Posted September 6, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 6, 2022 Any Canadian out there experienced the pre test requirement on MSC simply because your a resident of Canada ? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted September 6, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 6, 2022 Any non resident of the US still needs to be tested. Not sure I understand your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adia1979 Posted September 6, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 6, 2022 I am interested to know as well. When we booked, all cruise lines required testing for embarkation. I figured we’d give MSC a try. As we near final payment and I see the requirement being dropped by other cruise lines, I am figuring I could cancel and book somewhere else where I wouldn’t have to worry about finding a place on road for testing while driving down to Miami from Quebec during the Holidays. I do have insurance so it’s not about that. It’s that I could have a worry-less drive if the requirement were dropped. I even messaged MSC on Facebook regarding us, Canadians, who don’t have to test to enter into the States but (no surprise here) I didn’t get an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamrag Posted September 6, 2022 #4 Share Posted September 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Adia1979 said: I am interested to know as well. When we booked, all cruise lines required testing for embarkation. I figured we’d give MSC a try. As we near final payment and I see the requirement being dropped by other cruise lines, I am figuring I could cancel and book somewhere else where I wouldn’t have to worry about finding a place on road for testing while driving down to Miami from Quebec during the Holidays. I do have insurance so it’s not about that. It’s that I could have a worry-less drive if the requirement were dropped. I even messaged MSC on Facebook regarding us, Canadians, who don’t have to test to enter into the States but (no surprise here) I didn’t get an answer. Why should Canadians (and USA residents, for that matter) be treated differently from any other Nationality?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adia1979 Posted September 6, 2022 #5 Share Posted September 6, 2022 17 minutes ago, hamrag said: Why should Canadians (and USA residents, for that matter) be treated differently from any other Nationality?? Exactly! I can only imagine the hassle of someone flying internationally a few days before their cruise to enjoy the city and having to figure out where to get tested. This stress could be removed simply by lifting the test requirement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccersharon Posted September 6, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 6, 2022 Huge disappointment! I’m sailing MSC for the first time next month. Thought I was done with testing. Makes no sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD64 Posted September 7, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 7, 2022 It is not just an MSC requirement - all the cruise lines have to abide by the rules of the various countries. Last Monday I booked a transatlantic crossing with Holland America for next month. I booked a Covid “screening” which was not the same as a “test”. Could not get the actual test done AND get to Europe a few days early. Not prepared to run around Amsterdam looking for a Covid test - assuming the airlines get me there a day early - virtual testing for me - sorry I will wait until these restrictions are over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adia1979 Posted September 7, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 7, 2022 50 minutes ago, RD64 said: It is not just an MSC requirement - all the cruise lines have to abide by the rules of the various countries. Then they should have a test requirement based on the countries in the itinerary. As it stands none of our stops require a test on entry. Not even the USA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted September 7, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 7, 2022 11 hours ago, soccersharon said: Huge disappointment! I’m sailing MSC for the first time next month. Thought I was done with testing. Makes no sense to me. Maybe then ask Canada to drop the test for people cruising into Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted September 7, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 7, 2022 1 hour ago, dexddd said: Maybe then ask Canada to drop the test for people cruising into Canada. 18 hours ago, bob&france said: Any Canadian out there experienced the pre test requirement on MSC simply because your a resident of Canada ? Bob Why do we need a test to enter your country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adia1979 Posted September 7, 2022 #11 Share Posted September 7, 2022 1 hour ago, dexddd said: Maybe then ask Canada to drop the test for people cruising into Canada. There is no testing requirement for entering by land, air, yet it’s still there for cruising. I guess MSC is punishing us for keeping it 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adia1979 Posted September 7, 2022 #12 Share Posted September 7, 2022 1 minute ago, awhcruiser said: Why do we need a test to enter your country? Per Canada’s government website : Pre-entry tests are not required for fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada by land, air or water. Pretesting only stands for cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccersharon Posted September 7, 2022 #13 Share Posted September 7, 2022 1 hour ago, dexddd said: Maybe then ask Canada to drop the test for people cruising into Canada. What you’re saying makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1kaper Posted September 7, 2022 #14 Share Posted September 7, 2022 14 hours ago, Adia1979 said: Exactly! I can only imagine the hassle of someone flying internationally a few days before their cruise to enjoy the city and having to figure out where to get tested. This stress could be removed simply by lifting the test requirement. I've cruised twice during covid and had to do that. And in one case, I had to get tested before going home as well. The availability of at home proctored tests has made it much simpler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob&france Posted September 7, 2022 Author #15 Share Posted September 7, 2022 I should have been more specific…a Canadian cruising with MSC going to the Caribbean….. None the less…I suppose it is what it is.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted September 8, 2022 #16 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) 21 hours ago, soccersharon said: What you’re saying makes no sense. See prior post to yours, number 12. Edited September 8, 2022 by dexddd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted September 8, 2022 #17 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, dexddd said: Dup. Edited September 8, 2022 by dexddd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastender Posted September 9, 2022 #18 Share Posted September 9, 2022 We're from the UK. Been in Florida for a month and decided on another MSC cruise, thinking that the testing was over on the 5 dayers. Disappointed to say the least that we're being treated differently to US citizens and need a test. Tested ok this morning but this discrimination is bad. Makes no sense as not a govt. requirement and not the case on other lines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted September 10, 2022 #19 Share Posted September 10, 2022 On 9/7/2022 at 8:59 AM, Adia1979 said: Per Canada’s government website : Pre-entry tests are not required for fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada by land, air or water. Pretesting only stands for cruising. Shouldn't need to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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