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4 minutes ago, cruiseny4life said:

Most likely you will take a red eye from LAX, or whatever the connecting airport is, to Oslo. This will likely put you in Oslo in the morning. It's possible it will be afternoon/evening, depending on what you get, but I'd say you will probably get there before noon, one day before your cruise.

That would be great if we get there before noon or early afternoon.  Thanks

Thank you everyone for your feedback.

Hello everyone - I am new to NCL and NCL BOGO.   I have read a lot of reviews on BOGO and NCL AIR.  I understand a deviation of +1/2 days before and after the cruise is highly recommended (or at least pre-cruise).  I do have the +1 pre-cruise and +2 post cruise.   Couple of questions:

1.) Since I have a +1 pre-cruise, what are my time expectations on arriving?   The flight will be from LAX to OSL.   We would prefer to arrive early afternoon to give us time to tour Oslo.  If NCL gives us a late evening arrival, would I be able to change it?

2.) Return Flight is from London to LAX.   Would I be able to call the airlines directly and modify my flight plans?  We will be visiting France on the +2 post cruise.  We would like to fly out of France instead of going back to London.   If the airlines approve (I'm sure with fees), are there any consequences with NCL?

Thank you,

6 minutes ago, Lee Cruiser said:

 

 

You do not have to test for a cruise 5 days or less, because you are "fully vaccinated."

Thank you for the confirmation!

8 minutes ago, allinwonderland said:

The section about testing is only for cruises of 6+ nights. So you don't have to test period.

I went back and re-read.  I now see how it can be read with that section for 6+.  Thank you!

2 minutes ago, allinwonderland said:

I agree it's confusing that they still have a two-section layout (from when there were different days allowed for "up to date" vs. just "fully vaxxed") but if you look closely, both are saying you can take the test within 3 days of sailing. So it's giving those of us who just got the initial 2 shots (or 1 J&J) another day to take the test.

Yep, correct.   I'm not up to date.   I'm eligible for a second booster but have not taken it. So I fall in the category that I need to take a test within 3 days of sailing.  I have a less than 5 days cruise in Oct and was hoping to avoid testing without being up to date.

3 minutes ago, Lee Cruiser said:

That is not correct.  You are reading that wrong.  John Heald has already addressed that.  Fully vaccinated still means having the the full series (one J+J and two of the others) of the original vaccines.

 

This is from John Healds FB:

 

Fully vaccinated ( with the exception of some of the specified longer cruises which can be found on our website) means that you have had both shots of your vaccine or the one shot Johnson and Johnson.

Boosters are not required unless specified for these longer Cruises again mentioned on our have fun be safe protocols.

That excerpt I pasted was from the Carnival Cruise Website:  Have Fun. Be Safe. | COVID-19 Guest Protocols | Carnival Cruise Line

So is the website incorrect?

 

TESTING REQUIREMENTS (UPDATED 7/29/22)

Effective with sailings departing August 4, 2022, there will be no pre-cruise testing for fully vaccinated guests booked on cruises with itineraries 5 days or less. Pre-cruise testing for itineraries 6 days or longer can be conducted up to three (3) days before departure.

Except where destination requirements differ*, guests who are up to date with their vaccines may take their test within three days prior to sailing.

• Up to date means a guest has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccinations, including any booster dose, when eligible.

If a guest is fully vaccinated but not up to date with their vaccines, they must take a PCR or an antigen pre-cruise COVID-19 test within three days prior to sailing.

• If you are eligible for a booster and have not received one, you are not considered up to date.

So I just received an email from Carnival, stating starting August 4, if you are fully vaccinated and cruising 5 days or less, testing is no longer required.   BUT "FULLY Vaccinated means up to date with your booster shots.  

My question - which/who is Carnival following to conform with "eligible for a booster"?  Who will dictate if someone is eligible for a booster?  CDC?

If a guest is fully vaccinated but not up to date with their vaccines, they must take a PCR or an antigen pre-cruise COVID-19 test within three days prior to sailing.

• If you are eligible for a booster and have not received one, you are not considered up to date.

Carnival Letter.pdf

29 minutes ago, Organized Chaos said:

 

Thanks for the heads up, but they've been available on AARP for 2-3 months now. Ever since they returned after the trouble with the PIN's. Don't forget, you're limited to one per month.

I guess its been a while since I purchase from AARP.  Thank you.  Hopefuly they will increase the denomination in the near future (since we are now limited one per month).

Carnival Cards are now available (01/21/2020 @09:15am).  Just purchase one a few minutes ago and with a credit card.

Hello All,

Sailing this month on Inspiration. What is the current platinum gift? DW would love to get the tumbler. Thanks in advance.