Covid questions

[krazy4kruzin]

Thanks for doing this.  we are scheduled on a b2b2b in Jan 2021 on the Explorer.  We're just wondering how restricted we are going to be.

We are both vaccinated.  Questions for you:

 

* Are masks required on the Promenade

* Are all the islands letting you off the ship

* Can you only do excursions the Royal, or can we use an independent contractor

* Is Royal doing contact tracing

 

Thanks so much.  I really hope cruising isn't ruined

[ReneeFLL]

13 minutes ago, krazy4kruzin said:

Thanks for doing this.  we are scheduled on a b2b2b in Jan 2021 on the Explorer.  We're just wondering how restricted we are going to be.

We are both vaccinated.  Questions for you:

 

* Are masks required on the Promenade

* Are all the islands letting you off the ship

* Can you only do excursions the Royal, or can we use an independent contractor

* Is Royal doing contact tracing

 

1. Yes to the masks on Promenade.

2. Yes.

3. Yes to independent contractors.

4. Yes to tracing or facial recognition.

 

Things can change between now and then so it’s really hard to tell what will be in place when you actually cruise.

 

Edited September 26, 2021 by ReneeFLL

[Sunshine3601]

Covid protocols are only released for part of October at this time.

 

As of right now, yes you must wear a mask indoors except at certain venues that are for vaccinated only such as casino and solarium.

 

Fully vaccinated can do their own excursions or wander around port.

 

Some islands require you wear mask at port shops/buses/taxis, etc.  I know St Thomas and Cozumel require them.

 

I'm not 100% positive but I think they stopped the wearing of contact tracelets

 

[neverbeenhere]

Call me in January

[2kerbys]

Not sure if this is the right place but.... We are doing a side-by-side in November with 2 different cruise companies.  Wondering what would be the best way to do our covid test while on the first ship?  Any idea if the different companies will be working together?

 

[PTAngel]

If this cruise is Jan 2021, you missed the boat!

 

[brillohead]

3 hours ago, 2kerbys said:

Not sure if this is the right place but.... We are doing a side-by-side in November with 2 different cruise companies.  Wondering what would be the best way to do our covid test while on the first ship?  Any idea if the different companies will be working together?

Depends on the two companies... are they under the same umbrella?  (Like Royal and Celebrity.)

[Free2bMeForever]

I have B2B in November-December out of Port of Miami.  How does the COVID testing work?  Will I need to find somewhere to do a rapid test after we dock at the end of the first cruise or does Royal have a process to handle it as part of the B2B process?

[AustinCruise]

55 minutes ago, Free2bMeForever said:

I have B2B in November-December out of Port of Miami.  How does the COVID testing work?  Will I need to find somewhere to do a rapid test after we dock at the end of the first cruise or does Royal have a process to handle it as part of the B2B process?

You could do the proctored emed test. 

[Biker19]

3 hours ago, Free2bMeForever said:

Will I need to find somewhere to do a rapid test after we dock at the end of the first cruise or does Royal have a process to handle it as part of the B2B process?

You will be tested on the ship at the end of the first sailing.

[Sunshine3601]

2 hours ago, AustinCruise said:

You could do the proctored emed test. 

No need to do that, royal or celebrity will test for free b2b passengers at end of first cruise while onboard.

[2kerbys]

On 9/26/2021 at 1:00 AM, brillohead said:

Depends on the two companies... are they under the same umbrella?  (Like Royal and Celebrity.)

No, they are Royal and CCL

[krazy4kruzin]

On 9/25/2021 at 10:35 PM, ReneeFLL said:

1. Yes to the masks on Promenade.

2. Yes.

3. Yes to independent contractors.

4. Yes to tracing or facial recognition.

 

Things can change between now and then so it’s really hard to tell what will be in place when you actually cruise.

 

Thank you!

 

[GTO-Girl]

28 minutes ago, 2kerbys said:

No, they are Royal and CCL

Since these are different companies you will need to find a way to test before the second sailing.  The home proctored test is probably your best option….

[brillohead]

7 hours ago, 2kerbys said:

No, they are Royal and CCL

You could likely pay to be tested on the first ship before going to the next ship.  

To use the home-testing function, you'd need to make sure your internet connection is strong enough to support the testing process without any interruptions.

 

[Surfguyxxx]

I'll be on a 5 night British Isles cruise disembarking on 10/25/2021 with a flight down to Barcelona for a TA on 10/31/2021.  We'll be there for a week before our next sailing.  My question is will RC give me a covid test, that I will be able to use for a flight to Barcelona on British Airlines?  I was thinking you could but you'd have to show those results to the security department at the airport.  Thanks for your advice.  

[Biker19]

2 hours ago, Surfguyxxx said:

  My question is will RC give me a covid test, that I will be able to use for a flight to Barcelona on British Airlines? 

Yes. 

[sellwingri]

2 hours ago, Surfguyxxx said:

I'll be on a 5 night British Isles cruise disembarking on 10/25/2021 with a flight down to Barcelona for a TA on 10/31/2021.  We'll be there for a week before our next sailing.  My question is will RC give me a covid test, that I will be able to use for a flight to Barcelona on British Airlines?  I was thinking you could but you'd have to show those results to the security department at the airport.  Thanks for your advice.  

I answered this on your other thread posting.  You’ll be able to take a test on the ship.

[Surfguyxxx]

30 minutes ago, sellwingri said:

I answered this on your other thread posting.  You’ll be able to take a test on the ship.

Thank you; again.  Sorry to have duplicated.

[knittinggirl]

I received a delivery notice yesterday saying they'd delivered our covid tests, but we never received them.

 

What should I do now?

[PhillyFan33579]

15 hours ago, 2kerbys said:

No, they are Royal and CCL

I would recommend scheduling an appointment near the port on your debarkation/embarkation day. Not sure where you are cruising from, but there are plenty of facilities in Florida that offer rapid test results for roughly $100 - $200. 

[Biker19]

47 minutes ago, knittinggirl said:

What should I do now?

Follow up with the vendor and/or carrier, like any other online purchase.

Edited September 29, 2021 by Biker19

[ReneeFLL]

On 9/27/2021 at 6:25 PM, Free2bMeForever said:

I have B2B in November-December out of Port of Miami.  How does the COVID testing work?  Will I need to find somewhere to do a rapid test after we dock at the end of the first cruise or does Royal have a process to handle it as part of the B2B process?

They will test you on the ship at the end of the first cruise. It was easy. Typical nose swab.

[Free2bMeForever]

Thanks for all the great responses about testing on B2B!!!