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3 hours ago, TooManyWakeUpsTilWeSail said:

I may go get a few more jabs then just to be prepared!

I did that 2 weeks ago.

Yes. Carnival is still doing the free wine on the first night.  The free wine selection was limited so we did the 50% off a bottle of wine instead.

I just went through the boarding process with my daughter who has an exemption. The waived fee for children was $50 and the cost for adults was $150 which wasn't waived.  This is completely different than pulling up to CVS and doing the test yourself.  The check in process is much more involved. There were 3 different check in's, an escort to the testing area, the test itself and then an automated email system that sends the results. The fee is definitely justified for the amount of extra work involved.

3 hours ago, travelplus said:

Will an Electric Verification Card work like Clear Healthpass which I setup for my upcoming Hawaii Trip? Would be cool if we could link it to our Carnival Hub so we don't have to worry about loosing the flimsy card 

They want the a the actual card but they did say you can use a digital code. The procedure might need different so best to give Carnival a call.

56 minutes ago, figmentdj said:

I heard/read that cabin service is only available once a day (for safety reasons). Although Carnival has been trying to get folks to choose once a day for some time. What was your experience? Any chance we can get service twice a day, like before, if we requested. 

No. The protocols only allow them to do once a day. Our steward stopped by on the first day and went over that with us.

21 hours ago, KmomChicago said:

I’m sure they’re already off the ship. Hopefully they remember how to do the turnaround.

They definitely did remember. Our stateroom was read early.

On 7/9/2021 at 3:07 PM, JohnMI said:

Ok, so that is indeed normal then?  Just feels weird that I have nothing that says it, you know?  It was listed on their website, but I didn't think to take a screenshot of it, so I literally have nothing stating that I'll get it.  Just wanted to know if I was going to have an issue before I got on, I guess.  🙂

 

Thanks though -- at least now I know that it might be correct still.

On 7/9/2021 at 5:58 PM, moonbmn53 said:

Please let us know if in fact it was there for you. I have a similar situation.

The $100 OBC was in my S&S account on the ship.

1 hour ago, TNcruising02 said:

What is the testing letter?

Anyone doing B2B must get a covid test at 8am in the terminal and then remain in the terminal till 11am to board.

2 hours ago, JohnMI said:

Note that I also keep all of my emails.  But, in this case, as I explained above, there was no email for the $100 OBC bonus.  It was simply stated on a web page when you went to check the status of your cruise last month.

I received mutiple emails for the additional $100 OBC. This was from 5/20.

• Remain on your 8-day sailing and receive a $100 per stateroom onboard credit should the sailing operate. Final payments for August sailings had been pushed back but will start to become due on May 31, so you will need to remit on time to avoid cancellation.
• If the time is not right for you to travel, you may reschedule or cancel your reservation by your final payment date with no penalty.  You can call 1-800-CARNIVAL, your Personal Vacation Planner, or your travel advisor to rebook for a later date.  Many of our itineraries are open through 2024, with more coming online soon, so we’re certain we can find another great alternative, if that is your preference. 

The Horizon just got the testing letter.

2 hours ago, JohnMI said:

Ok, so that is indeed normal then?  Just feels weird that I have nothing that says it, you know?  It was listed on their website, but I didn't think to take a screenshot of it, so I literally have nothing stating that I'll get it.  Just wanted to know if I was going to have an issue before I got on, I guess.  🙂

 

Thanks though -- at least now I know that it might be correct still.

Yes. It's normal. Carnival has stated that it will be there once we get on the ship.  I am sail tomorrow and I printed the email just in case.

58 minutes ago, WhaleTailFlCruiser said:

I have a B2B on Mardi Gras next month so I have to get tested the last day of the first cruise? Bummer, Ah well cost of cruising right now. I am fully Vax'ed but not biggie just ready to cruise. 

No. The testing on Carnival is only out of Galveston.

5 minutes ago, JohnMI said:

I could continue to sail and would receive an additional $100 OBC for NOT cancelling the cruise.

That OBC won't show up till you actually get on the ship.

2 minutes ago, Lee Cruiser said:

Does the insurance through Carnival cover your flights like some other plans or just the cruise? In all of our cruises we have never purchased it, but may this time.

I think it's only flights purchased through Carnival but I may be wrong since I skimmed through that part the other night because we drive. 

We always get coverage because our health insurance doesn't cover anything outside the US.  

1 hour ago, BlerkOne said:

Looks like Miami is requiring everyone on B2B cruises be tested in between. Even vaccinated. That should speed things up.

It's just Galveston. On the Vista they're doing the testing in the Limelight Lounge.

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5 hours ago, BoozinCroozin said:

You need to submit for exemption. Carnival has been fairly clear that exemptions are almost all for children. There was an exemption for a 16 yo I read for a medical reason. I have not heard of one for an adult yet but that doesn't mean there haven't been any. At this point, you are only in the window for J&J if you are thinking of getting a vaccine. I would not be expecting to cruise on July 31 if unvaccinated. No real percentages, but I would guess less than 1% chance. 

Carnival approved a number of adults yesterday for Saturdays Horizon cruise and it seems like they gave exceptions to everyone that held out till the end.

11 minutes ago, NYcruzzer said:

Wonder why residents from NY and PR are excluded from purchasing Carnival Protection insurance ? 

Insurance laws for NY and PR.  They have options just not Carnivals

On 7/7/2021 at 6:18 PM, petuniaflower said:

Ugh, wish I could find this on the site somewhere, says 1-2 days for PCR:(

The Central Terminal facility, operated by Communitel and Family Rehab, Inc. and located at MIA’s Concourse E ground level median in front of Door 11, provides Antigen and Rapid PCR tests with results within 15 minutes and PCR tests with results within 40 minutes. The facility is open daily 24 hours a day for walk-ins and scheduled appointments. For testing costs or to schedule an appointment, call 305-869-1161. Customers will receive a written test result, or results can be emailed upon request

22 minutes ago, Tippyton said:

I've noticed no 3rd option - Have you been previously diagnosed with and recovered from Covid?

 

- The Forgotten 20

In the EU and other places that option is available but only if you had it in the last 180 days.

1 minute ago, bdever said:

https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2021/07/08/cdc-s-takes-conditional-sailing-order-to-u-s--appeals-court

Ok. That's just the initial injuction in Tampa. I was thinking you were saying the appeals court ruled and they're based in Atlanta.

3 minutes ago, BoozinCroozin said:

No. The court date has not even been set. This one is a ways off and it is not going to be a document discussion. The appeals court could just send it back down to the Judge and we know how that will go. 

The CDC filed an emergency motion this morning for relief and that's supposed to be ruled on first.

5 minutes ago, bdever said:

The appeal failed in the Atlanta Federal Court where the CDC appealed it to after the Federal judge in Florida denied the injunction?

Where did you see this?

7 hours ago, Honolulu Blue said:

Bubble Tours
These are the excursions for those who did not or were not able to have the vaccine. With the exceptions only being Half Moon Cay and Princess Cay, these guests must take a “ Bubble Tour.” We have added some today for La Romana and Curacao and to those waiting for a response for their exemption request I do thank you for your patience and hope that we do indeed see you soon.

Finally more bubble tours but the website is down. They now just need to add one for Aruba.