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    Covid test acceptable for Royal

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    My options - reading royal antigen seems to fit-/

     

    Patients are responsible for verifying which test meets the travel requirements for their destination. Travel testing is recommended for asymptomatic patients, and is not covered by insurance.

     

    Would like information for Baltic cruise from Stockholm to Copenhagen w/Riga, Helsinki, Tallinn, Visby, Ronne, Aarhaus

    in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea

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    3 hours ago, DragonOfTheSeas said:

    I would like to add another country to the mix. 

     

    Helsinki, Finland:

    The cruise dock is not near the city center or close to the attractions we would want to see. I have read there is a shuttle into town. 

     

    So, we were thinking of just taking a ship’s tour in Helsinki for ease.  It was listed as visiting three places:

     

    ·    *Mannerheim Street: Helsinki’s main street, home to historic government buildings, National Museum, Finlandia Hall and contemporary art museum, Kiasma.

    ·   * Sibelius Monument: Marvel at this amazing tribute honoring great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, constructed using over 600 welded pipes.

    ·    *Temppeliaukio Rock Church: Experience the magnificence of this unique house of worship blasted into solid rock.

     

    The tours will leave you in the city center if you have a morning tour and wish to stay. The cost of the shuttle to return to the ship is included in the price.

     

    However, my research shows that Rock Church is closed on Sat/Sun. [we dock on Saturday] So, if we do not stop there this tour sounds like more of a bus tour with a few picture stops. I think that church is the only place we go in.

     

    I am looking at TJ travel’s tours, also.  We had booked with them for our St Petersburg tour. But their tour sounds like the ship’s tour. It includes a few more drive-by visits, however, the Rock Church was a highlight of the tour and we already know that is not available the day we dock.

     

    Should we just take the shuttle to the city center and DIY?  Helsinki is one place I have looked at the HOHO bus.  But, the stops still look like they are a good distance from the sites. 

     

    Does anyone have any information or suggestions?  Thank you in Advance for your help.  😄

    Helsinki easy to do solo 

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    Another CVS Covid test question

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    On 5/21/2022 at 10:34 AM, DaKahuna said:

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    It has been this way for a while in Northern Virginia.  Walgreens still providing the test.

     

    Same in New Jersey 

    there is a local clinic carbon or mega merge that charges like 40$ a person  and flexible appointments so I will book they Friday for a Sunday cruise plus I made an appointment on sat in Stockholm as backup 

    Covid rapid Copenhagen

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    2 hours ago, CatLadyFemme said:

    They are not offering testing at boarding except for unvaccinated kids. However, there is testing at the Copenhagen airport, in the arrivals/departures section for a fairly affordable fee (approximately $30 for the rapid NAAT), and you get a paper copy right there. 

    Thank you, by chance did you see how busy the airport testing place was ? 
    I have 1230 flight day we disembark in Copenhagen 

     

     

    Live from Voyager in the Baltic

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    3 minutes ago, marielco said:

    They had notices up showing the expected wait time at each terminal.  Terminal 2 was 54 minutes the Terminal 3 was 59 minutes.  We found these to be accurate.  The lines were very long but were organised efficiently and moved smoothly.  They apologised over the tannoy and there were signs up explaining new staff are being trained because of the downsizing during Pandemic. 

    Ok thanks 

     

    1230 flight boarding say 1130 hour security 1030 luggage bathroom 1000 Covid test 900 and trip to airport 830 

    sp 730-8 sounds like enough time 

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    Live from Voyager in the Baltic

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    33 minutes ago, marielco said:


    There was a shuttle to the airport which left the ship at 7.30am for anyone  with a flight before 1.30pm.  There was a second shuttle which left at 8.30am for anyone with a flight leaving after 1.30pm.  As it is only about a 30 minute run to the airport we were way too early for our flight which was at 1.35pm. but better early than late 😀😀
     

    I didn’t need a Covid these as I was flying to Ireland - no test needed. 

    Thank you 

     

    I heard security line was long 

    Live from Voyager in the Baltic

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    6 hours ago, AdventureKenandCar said:

     I found one place with 3 locations in the Stockholm area, and one of them is about 2 blocks away from the hotel we’re staying in the night before we sail!  Seems like a good option! https://www.covidtestet.com/english/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1N2TBhCOARIsAGVHQc4uVDAQ4UXh5WLRM2dPetXwbJBIKz9u6wl49NYZ6gwMR3skomixXVsaAtD6EALw_wcB#home

    There is a different clinic conveniently located near the Central Train Station (where the Arlanda airport express train boards.)  This might also be a good option for anyone flying out the same day as debarkation. 
    https://vaccina.se/en/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1N2TBhCOARIsAGVHQc4n_BEsiSUYGdwQWoSlwLdEFp7WAi1FCJTddsFXlRgsLE1L_xJd_AcaAnaLEALw_wcB

     

    Also, there is a testing clinic at Arlanda Airport: https://www.swedavia.com/arlanda/service/testcenter-for-pcr--och-antigentester/

     

    The royal rule is two days for test prior I believe 

    so figured test on Friday in US and board on Sunday 

    Live from Voyager in the Baltic

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    8 hours ago, marielco said:

    Left the ship yesterday morning and took the paid shuttle to Copenhagen airport.  You can also take a free shuttle to the nearest Metro station. One line goes right into the airport building.  The Metro in Copenhagen is very efficient, trains run every couple of minutes. They do not have drivers which is a bit disconcerting at first as you can sit at the front window as you fly through the tunnels. 
     

    It took a full hour to get through security at the airport.  They kept apologising for the delay.  We saw a line at the Covid testing Center as well but not very long.  
     

     

    What time was your flight?

    what time did you leave the ship?

    hour security wow 

    where did you do the Covid test? I’m thinking airport 

     

    Live from Voyager in the Baltic

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    7 hours ago, marielco said:

    We took the port shuttle into Tallinn yesterday. €10 round trip there was no free shuttle.  Weather was cold, overcast and misty in the morning but it lightened up and the sun came out. 
     

    Ice show last night was excellent. 
     

    this morning we docked early in Helsinki.  The weather is lovely and sunny. 

    Do the shuttles run close to when ship docks or within an hour? Tickets ahead of time for shuttle?

     

    thanks 

    Less and less Rapid and PCR tests are becoming available, now what?

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    On 5/6/2022 at 7:49 AM, DJLDRUMS said:

    Over the past few weeks CVS and Walgreens have drastically reduced both test sights and appointments. This is becoming a problem where tests have to still be performed two days before embarkation and in some cases the PCR test results are taking two days to come back with the results. One person told me that Walgreens never provided them with the results of a Rapid Test, though fortunately they were not taking a cruise. Flying from point A to Florida is only three hours but being denied boarding because of not getting back test results will certainly ruin a cruise. Has anyone run into this situation, if so what did you do. Thanks in advance to those who replied.

    Same in NJ big decrease 

    Live from Voyager in the Baltic

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    5 hours ago, Norwaylady said:

     

    Hello!

     

    I was on the sailing before, 1-8.may.

    There are no restrictions in ports of call in this itinerary as of now, but you never know what the future brings...

    So its just to ping out of the ship, and off you go. 

    No screening or other things to pass. 

     

    They have a shuttle for fee in Tallinn, Helsinki and Stockholm.

    If you walk out of the port in Stockholm, you can take the local bus. From Frihamnen were the ship docks in Stockholm its 2,5km to ABBA, Vasamuseum and Djurgården bridge. The walk is thru a park area and embassy street. (I'm a walker and this is easy peasy for a sporty person;) 

     

    Tallinn, they have a shuttle or you can walk 10-15.min to the gate to the old city. Its clearly marked and signs. Its a flat walk. But be careful in the city centre, all cobblestone and uneven surface. Narrow stairs and uphill areas.

     

    Helsinki, ships dock around 20-25.mins out of the city centre. Nice walk by the ocean or thru residential area. Flat walk.

     

    The Helsinki shuttle any idea where it dropped people off by? Stockman department store 

    Live from Voyager in the Baltic

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    4 hours ago, marielco said:

    We took the shuttle into Stockholm yesterday morning. They began running at 10.30 .  It is 4 km if you want to walk right into the center .  If you want to walk there is a blue line painted on the pavement from the terminal which brings you to the first local bus stop.  About 10 minutes walk.  
     

    The shuttle leaves you at the Opera house which is right in the center of Stockholm.  If you cross the near by bridge it takes you to the Royal Palace (changing iof the guard 12.30) and into Gamel Stan the Old Town with its cobbled streets. 

    The weather was overcast but not cold. We took the shut,e back to the ship for lunch. as we had tickets for the opera in the evening (Aida) we were able to take the last shuttle from the ship back into city, have a meal and enjoy the opera. 
     

    we were warned that the taxis are not regulated and fares can vary wildly. However Uber is the best to use as you know the fare before accepting the trip.  We took an Uber back to the ship and it cost 132 SEK which is about €13.  The exchange rate between the Swedish krone an the €/$ is easy as it is 10kr to 1€/$ approx 

     

    we were warned not to leave the ship without our vaccine certs as we might be asked for them in some venues in the city.  We were never asked. In the Opera House hardly anyone was wearing a mask.  It is the same on the ship.  I would say less than 10% were wearing a mask in the theatre. 

    we received a Diamond invitation to a Behind the Scenes tour of the Entertainment which willl take place on Saturday.  The Top Tier event is this afternoon. 

     

    That’s good info thank you 

     

    when you arrive at Helsinki please let me know if the ship provides a shuttle into Helsinki 

     

    Thanks 

    Live from Voyager in the Baltic

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    3 minutes ago, pretzlaff said:

    We got off on Sunday.  The airport was worse than I had imagined for a Sunday morning.  There was a long line to check bags.  The line for security was worse. 

     

    We passed by the covid test place three times.  The first time was when we first got there and there was no line.  Second time was before check in and there was a fairly long line.  The third time was after check in and the line had not moved much in the 20+ minutes.  People from the boat were still in line and had not even started testing yet.

     

    I don't believe that it ended well for many as they still had to then check in and go thru security.

     

    We brought our own Binax tests.  Trouble was that the wifi was so poor the sea day before debarkation, that we tested at 5:30 am when we docked.  I used my ipad on the cell towers to get a solid signal.

     

    I asked at the desk is they did testing on board for flying and they said no.  I asked if I could buy back up Binax tests from them, and they said no.  They said to 'get tested at the airport'.

     

    If you have not left for the cruise yet.  Order some tests from emed.com.  If you are currently on board, self assist your luggage off at 7am and grab the first cab to the airport to beat the lines.

    Thanks for the information, 

    Wonderful Copenhagen 2023

    in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea

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    5 hours ago, gnome12 said:

    The problem with this order is that there is a chance that you will test positive, and then it becomes an issue to get your luggage back. It might be better to get the test, wait for results, and then go to check in if negative.

    Oh that would be horrible… I guess I have them drop me off in terminal 2 test and than terminal 3 

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