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It's sad that HAL is apparently advising passengers to make false submissions to GOC. I don't know what one can do in this situation, lie to the government or risk being denied boarding. ☹️ From https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/cruise Cruises that are staying in Canadian waters or not returning to Canada All travellers are required to take a pre-embarkation COVID-19 test before embarking on a cruise in Canada, even if the cruise ship is not leaving Canadian waters Travellers who are staying within Canada throughout their entire journey or who are leaving Canada and not returning don’t have to complete ArriveCAN.

As its name implies ArriveCAN only needs to be used when entering (arriving in) Canada. Leaving Canada does not require use of ArriveCAN. In fact it is not possible to properly complete the questions if one is not entering the country. If your cruise returns to Canada, ArriveCAN will be needed to board. If you are returning to Canada by some other means, it will need to be completed following the rules for that means.

Roam Better isn't available on cruise ships Cell charges on cruises can add up.

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If a cruise started six weeks before arriving in Canada a test would still be required to board. No test would be required arriving in Canada. There is no cruise ship exception.

A test is not required to enter Canada. A negative test is required to board a cruise ship that leaves from, calls at, or ends in Canada.

A smart phone is not needed. Any internet connected device with a browser can be used. If one travels internationally I would be shocked to learn that such a device was not available. In the pantheon of travel hurdles, a few minutes filling an online form hardly rates.

Sleep when you can during the flight. When you arrive spend as much time as you can outside in sunlight, it helps your body adjust its circadian rhythm. Try to follow your normal routine based on local times. (Don't forget the sunscreen.) In the days I wore a watch I'd set it to the destination local time right after takeoff. It helped me adjust mentally to the time change.

Are you able to get a certified copy of your marriage certificate from the jurisdiction in which you were married?

🎉 🥳 😃 Enjoy the cruise.

If you click / long tap the badge it will tell you what it means. Rare means a badge is rare.

This is a step by step guide with pictures. It may help https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2022/05/18/how-use-the-arrivecan-app-your-alaska-cruise

Just follow the steps, at the appropriate time you will be prompted to provide photos as described in @rudedoggy87's excellent post #43. I admire your persistence. You must really want this cruise 😃.

One used to be able to get pages added to a passport, is this no longer an option? Canadian citizens don't need a valid passport to enter Canada. They do have to be able to prove citizenship. However, if cruising to Canada don't expect a cruise line to distinguish requirements for Canadians from all other visitors.

Yes, you can use Safari to complete the online version of ArriveCAN. In Safari go to the link I provided and select "Sign in to ArriveCAN online". I would not wait until you get to the pier. Do you not complete the online check-in for your cruise before arriving at the pier?

Are one way rentals possible across an international border?

If you go to that link you will see links to the Apple Store and Google Play. You can use one of those to download the app. It is also possible to use the online version using the browser on your phone.

If you can use CC, ArriveCAN should be a snap. https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/services/arrivecan.html

The Vancouver itinerary leaves Canada and then returns, i.e. it enters Canada. The Quebec itinerary leaves Canada and does not return, i.e. it does not enter Canada. ArriveCAN is required to enter Canada. One needs to make a submission sometime in the 72 hours prior to boarding your flight, train, car, or cruise. From https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/cruise Cruises that are staying in Canadian waters or not returning to Canada All travellers are required to take a pre-embarkation COVID-19 test before embarking on a cruise in Canada, even if the cruise ship is not leaving Canadian waters Travellers who are staying within Canada throughout their entire journey or who are leaving Canada and not returning don’t have to complete ArriveCAN. One must provide a port of entry into Canada.

The itinerary does not enter / visit Canada. The only way to make an ArriveCAN submission for this itinerary requires entering false data.

After inserting the pictures double tap on the first to bring up an Image attributes form, at the bottom set Alignment to left. Repeat for the second, but set Alignment to right. Not perfect, but should be ok.