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31 minutes ago, Fouremco said:

My suggestion is to purchase telehealth kits and test yourselves on board within the 24-hour window. The added advantage to this option is that, in the off chance that you test positive, Celebrity will be required to arrange for your quarantine.

 

BTW, if you haven't already done so, familiarize yourself with the requirement for an ArriveCAN submission prior embarkation.

Also, regarding the ArriveCAN form...I did find it by googling it but when does one learn of this form>  First I heard of this.  Again, and perhaps I am making a mountain out of a molehill and this would have been included in the pre-boarding e mail from Celebrity

11 minutes ago, phoenix_dream said:

I think that is a good idea with caveats.  On our last couple of sailings to Alaska we have had the absolute worst internet of any cruise in recent times.  If you are counting on that and can't get good internet, or maybe sign on and get cut off mid-test you are in deep do-do if you don't have a back-up plan.

Yes, I am a bit worried about this too.  I have the premium WiFi on onboard but we will be underway and in Victoria.  I wondered if the Suites Concierge could help us in any way.  I fear I am making this harder than I should but I feel very responsible to our travel companions who have never sailed, traveled any distance, been to Alaska.  I kind of took on all of the travel reins so to speak and, well, here we are.

Just now, phoenix_dream said:

I clicked on the link provided by a poster above, and I see nothing about them providing the necessary testing if one booked before November of 2019 as long as flight is within 24 hours.  Am I missing something?  Is this in another part of the website?  Please clarify as I certainly fit the criteria as my cruise has been lifted and shifted twice.  TIA

I am sorry, the Celebrity statement on their website says those booked before 11/21.  I had the wrong year.  I tried to copy and paste it but it would not do it.  I found it under the travel requirements on Celebrity site.  (2019 was on my mind as that is the last time I traveled)

9 minutes ago, DirtyDawg said:

I will second that advise.

 

Also. OP if you have to quarantine in Vancouver, it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world so make sure you get a room with a view.  😉

 

 

Yes, we have been.  Thank you.  I am worried about the protocols.  None of the information seems to be in one place.  How are people navigating this seemingly overwhelming situation?  

3 minutes ago, Fouremco said:

My suggestion is to purchase telehealth kits and test yourselves on board within the 24-hour window. The added advantage to this option is that, in the off chance that you test positive, Celebrity will be required to arrange for your quarantine.

 

BTW, if you haven't already done so, familiarize yourself with the requirement for an ArriveCAN submission prior embarkation.

Thank you for that advice.  I certainly considered that as an option.  These telehealth kits you mention are the same used for embarkation?  I worry about using these if my phone will not pull up internet (for result verification in Canada.  Can I google this ArriveCAN form?  I wish this stuff was spelled out step by step.  I really am feeling out of the loops with all of this information.  So many different places to look.  While we are on this subject, as best as I can tell, if testing positive, we have to isolate for 10 days.  Am I correct on this?  

Ok, didn't mean to ruffle feathers.  I was being facetious.  So I read the Celebrity information regarding returning to the US from...well, not the US.  I understand it to say that Celebrity does, indeed provide the necessary testing if one booked before November of 2019...complimentary. One only needs to show that they  have travel arrangements in the 24 hours post disembarkation.   The part that is causing me pause is the statement "guests will be given the opportunity to test at the terminal".  

Here is what I am asking, and perhaps this information isn't really clear yet

Where in the terminal?  Before luggage pick up?  A distance from the cabs?  Our flight time was just changed from 2 pm to noon.  I am asking for advice on most efficient way for 4 people to get a resulted covid test in order to disembark, get to the airport and checked in before our noon flight.  

I am an RN at a hospital that sees numerous Covid cases.  I know how long rapid tests take.  To do this test at disembarkation seems risky in the time allowance factor.  Please excuse my sense of humor.  I know we are Covid weary.  I have not traveled since 2019.  I have not had enough  brain cells to stay up to date on the revolving door of covid restrictions, except for what was mandatory at my place of work and in my community.  I do not trust that my Celebrity rep or travel agent will be able to answer my question.  

TID, Julie

3 hours ago, Babr said:

CVM Medical has a facility at the cruise ship terminal as well as the airport. You can make an appointment at either place.

 

Might want to have a plan for what happens if you test positive.

Couldnt that plan be to train or bus to seattle and fly home wearing masks?

3 hours ago, jwlane said:

It's all clearly spelled out on the Celebrity website.  https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea/alaska-travel-requirements

Not so clearly as my Seattle to vancouver via Alaska sailing is not a listed option.  

Not sure why I did not realuze this little tidbit till now.  Guess my head was in the sand.  I thought this was lifted.  So we can test in airport?

"The U.S. government still requires all people over 2 years old flying into the country, including those who are vaccinated and boosted, to produce proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken 24 hours before you enter."  

Is this true for a return to US from Vancouver, BC?  Are the cruiselines doing the testing on board?

We are sailing Sept 9th.  How soon prior should we order the necessary pre-boarding proctored Covid tests for us to receive them in time?  

TIA.  Julie

3 hours ago, angelhelly said:

I have mixed feeling about. I sailed on the Solstice before, she is a fine ship. But we go from a ship that has been just refurbished and modernized  to one that has been refurbished in 2016 with no retreat  lounge or deck space. I do not know how I feel about this.

 

We already booked our flights so changing might not be an option right now. Wonder what will be the new Millie sailings.

Wait...Solstice does not have a retreat deck?

Ah, I see.  

Curious...why the Turkish airlines lounge?

2 hours ago, JamieLogical said:

 

We are on the September 2 sailing.

Ah, we are Sept 9th.  Sorry we will miss you

2 hours ago, JamieLogical said:

 

Yes, my husband is scheduled to sail with me to Alaska on the Solstice in September.

Hi Jamie, been following.  We are sailing on Solstice in September as well.  Which date will you be on board?  It will be our 5th Alaska sailing, 3rd on Solstice.  Julie

Elimination of testing would be a stress reliever

On 3/11/2022 at 3:00 PM, JamieLogical said:

 

I use a TA site that lets me click into each category (ie: 2A, 2B, 2C, etc) and lists a total number of rooms available in that category at the top of their "interactive view". Unfortunately, since it's a TA site, I am not allowed to mention the name of it here. I then put the totals into a spreadsheet to add them up and get an idea of how much inventory is remaining.

No worries.  Sounds like a handy tool though

Thanks everyone

Good morning fellow cruisers!  After reading about the Celebrity app on a few posts, I downloaded it to my phone.  Seems like an unusable app unless it is time to check in for one's cruise. I guess I thought it would allow me to do the same thing as I do on the Celebrity site on my lap top (once logged in).  Am I missing something?  My immediateconcern is when can I order my covid testing supplies and be assurred that I will recieve them in time for my sailing?  I thought the app aided in this.  I do not see any links. My sailing is not till September, and I bet there will be loads of requirement changes between now and then.  Guess what I am asking is...am I missing something with this use of this app?  

Following.  

On 3/4/2022 at 8:58 AM, JamieLogical said:

I check inventory on the whole ship every day

May I ask how you check inventory?  And, if not allowed on this site, disregard.  Thank you

So back to the topic...and knowing this is an ever evolving situation...if I embark the cruise ship in Seattle and Victoria is a port stop, do I need to be tested on board before I disembark in Victoria, and Vancouver before I fly back to the US?  So confused by all of this.

Thank you everyone.  Good to know information.  6900 dollars!  WOW!  

We are so very fortunate to be booked in a suite for our upcoming Alaska sailing.  We are also fortunate to have a good amount of OBC with this sailing.  Is there a way to use some of those funds to tip the crew who made our sailing stellar?