Cruisemeister2002 Posted February 27, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Hi Everyone. Just a heads up on P&O latest protocols. Received an email from P&O today. It states that " You no longer need to fill in an online Health declaration 3 days prior to your cruise". You do however need proof via a Lateral Flow test no longer than 3 days prior to your cruise showing a NEGATIVE covid test, plus either a driving licence or passport (Up to date, of course), date and time test taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCFC Posted February 27, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Where are you going? I got off Azura Saturday and we didnt need masks, proof of test or proof of vaccinations. It was back to the good old days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisemeister2002 Posted February 27, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted February 27, 2023 9 minutes ago, CCFC said: Where are you going? I got off Azura Saturday and we didnt need masks, proof of test or proof of vaccinations. It was back to the good old days. Caribbean and USA on Ventura 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydee6969 Posted February 27, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 27, 2023 This is only for a few cruises as far as I know. The majority are no testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solentsam Posted February 27, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) Thats why then only K305C, K305D, K306, K306A ,N306 and J301 world criuse. reqiure extra testing policies Edited February 27, 2023 by solentsam typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisemeister2002 Posted February 27, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I was really making the point of there being no need to fill in the online Health Declaration. This has only just come up as I went to my emails this morning expecting to find the form. Apparently some countries like Spain still require masks to be worn in some shops ? Does seem as you say that proof of covid negative test doesn't apply every cruise. Also many are stating that no one is asking for proof of certain things despite P&O website stating checks will be made and requirements for such documents are necessary. We will ire on the side of caution and take all current requirements according to the P&O website. The last thing we want is to be turned away because we haven't got all the paperwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted February 27, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 27, 2023 We weren't asked to show any proof of anything for the Arvia 14 night Caribbean cruise for barbados And nobody asked to see proof of our Barbados immigration online completion either I kind of think Barbados just trust you if you've got in on a plane from UK!! Lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted February 27, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Hardly seen anyone wearing a mask anywhere on this holiday on or off the ship If I see someone wearing a mask now I kind of assume they must think theyve got covid and don't want anyone else to catch it Unless they are vulnerable themselves 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisemeister2002 Posted February 27, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Interestedcruisefan said: Hardly seen anyone wearing a mask anywhere on this holiday on or off the ship If I see someone wearing a mask now I kind of assume they must think theyve got covid and don't want anyone else to catch it Unless they are vulnerable themselves 1 minute ago, Interestedcruisefan said: Hardly seen anyone wearing a mask anywhere on this holiday on or off the ship If I see someone wearing a mask now I kind of assume they must think theyve got covid and don't want anyone else to catch it Unless they are vulnerable themselves To be quite honest I think it's best to wear a mask in say a packed lift and maybe the theatre as I have often found even prior to covid that coughs are rife in the theatre. Once one starts it goes around. We both have underlying health issues and on the last but one cruise my wife contracted Norovirus on the last night prior to disembarkation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port out Posted February 27, 2023 #10 Share Posted February 27, 2023 5 minutes ago, Cruisemeister2002 said: To be quite honest I think it's best to wear a mask in say a packed lift and maybe the theatre as I have often found even prior to covid that coughs are rife in the theatre. Once one starts it goes around. Totally agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandancer Posted February 27, 2023 #11 Share Posted February 27, 2023 25 minutes ago, Interestedcruisefan said: We weren't asked to show any proof of anything for the Arvia 14 night Caribbean cruise for barbados And nobody asked to see proof of our Barbados immigration online completion either I kind of think Barbados just trust you if you've got in on a plane from UK!! Lol Not even at the UK airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydee6969 Posted February 27, 2023 #12 Share Posted February 27, 2023 27 minutes ago, Cruisemeister2002 said: I was really making the point of there being no need to fill in the online Health Declaration. It was stopped in December as I recall. We didn't need to fill one out for our trip on N301. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted February 27, 2023 #13 Share Posted February 27, 2023 44 minutes ago, Cruisemeister2002 said: I was really making the point of there being no need to fill in the online Health Declaration. This has only just come up as I went to my emails this morning expecting to find the form. Apparently some countries like Spain still require masks to be worn in some shops ? Does seem as you say that proof of covid negative test doesn't apply every cruise. Also many are stating that no one is asking for proof of certain things despite P&O website stating checks will be made and requirements for such documents are necessary. We will ire on the side of caution and take all current requirements according to the P&O website. The last thing we want is to be turned away because we haven't got all the paperwork. No formal requirements for mask-wearing in Spain now. They were required on public transport up to 7th Feb iirc but all requirements now dropped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted February 27, 2023 #14 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Britboys said: No formal requirements for mask-wearing in Spain now. They were required on public transport up to 7th Feb iirc but all requirements now dropped. Still required in pharmacies I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vendepac Posted February 27, 2023 #15 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Just got EMail from P & O stating testing and covid 19 vaccination are no longer necessary except for cruise J301 COVID-19 vaccination and testing are no longer mandatory for guests travelling on our holidays, apart from those booked on cruise J301. We are on N306 on 2nd March which up till now was one of the required to test cruises. Things changing quite rapidly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted February 27, 2023 #16 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Cruisemeister2002 said: To be quite honest I think it's best to wear a mask in say a packed lift and maybe the theatre as I have often found even prior to covid that coughs are rife in the theatre. Once one starts it goes around. We both have underlying health issues and on the last but one cruise my wife contracted Norovirus on the last night prior to disembarkation. Unfortunately wearing a mask is not going to protect from norovirus. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ataraxia Posted February 27, 2023 #17 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I got the e-mail just after I printed off my up to date Covid Pass. As the printer is still on I think I will print out the e-mail just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ataraxia Posted February 27, 2023 #18 Share Posted February 27, 2023 2 minutes ago, jeanlyon said: Unfortunately wearing a mask is not going to protect from norovirus. It will stop people touching their mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted February 27, 2023 #19 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Only until they go to the dining room or buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silkworms Posted February 27, 2023 #20 Share Posted February 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Cruisemeister2002 said: Hi Everyone. Just a heads up on P&O latest protocols. Received an email from P&O today. It states that " You no longer need to fill in an online Health declaration 3 days prior to your cruise". You do however need proof via a Lateral Flow test no longer than 3 days prior to your cruise showing a NEGATIVE covid test, plus either a driving licence or passport (Up to date, of course), date and time test taken. I think I must have received a different email to you! Mine, just received says vaccine and testing no longer required on any cruise except the world cruise J301. We are on K306A Arvia, which before today was one of the cruises not exempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britboys Posted February 27, 2023 #21 Share Posted February 27, 2023 3 hours ago, wowzz said: Still required in pharmacies I believe. Quite possibly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobstheboy Posted February 27, 2023 #22 Share Posted February 27, 2023 A lesson for all, most of these emails are cruise specific, not a general decree. Check the protocols for yourself is my advice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisemeister2002 Posted February 27, 2023 Author #23 Share Posted February 27, 2023 3 hours ago, silkworms said: I think I must have received a different email to you! Mine, just received says vaccine and testing no longer required on any cruise except the world cruise J301. We are on K306A Arvia, which before today was one of the cruises not exempt. Hi, have received a further email after the first one which I flagged up as trying to be helpful and this one said I don't need proof on covid jabs, but recommend that I have had them and I don't have to do a covid test no longer than 3 days prior to cruise. Except as you say J301. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted February 27, 2023 #24 Share Posted February 27, 2023 5 hours ago, CCFC said: Where are you going? I got off Azura Saturday and we didnt need masks, proof of test or proof of vaccinations. It was back to the good old days. Same here. We joined Azura a couple of weeks ago. Nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted February 27, 2023 #25 Share Posted February 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Britboys said: Quite possibly... But not our Doctors surgery . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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