Caribensun Posted March 21, 2022 #451 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Does anyone know if a booster is required in San Francisco? Flying and cruising out of. Thanks, Sandipalms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonglum Posted March 21, 2022 #452 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) Flying from UK to Greece to join Regal Princess on 9th April. We are both fully vaccinated and have had Covid several months ago. Can anyone tell us what test we need to do before arriving. Seem to be getting mixed messages at this time so any advice gratefully accepted. Edited March 21, 2022 by moonglum spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey-B Posted March 21, 2022 #453 Share Posted March 21, 2022 3 hours ago, moonglum said: Flying from UK to Greece to join Regal Princess on 9th April. We are both fully vaccinated and have had Covid several months ago. Can anyone tell us what test we need to do before arriving. Seem to be getting mixed messages at this time so any advice gratefully accepted. Hi Moonglum, Today I received and e-mail from Princess saying that you have to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of an antigen/PCR test 1day before boarding the ship, these are all subject to change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamelia Posted March 21, 2022 #454 Share Posted March 21, 2022 4 hours ago, moonglum said: Flying from UK to Greece to join Regal Princess on 9th April. We are both fully vaccinated and have had Covid several months ago. Can anyone tell us what test we need to do before arriving. Seem to be getting mixed messages at this time so any advice gratefully accepted. I recommend you continue monitoring the princess.com website, specifically the link to health protocols. I cannot speak to the updates concerning sail from U.K. or sail from Europe itineraries, but in watching for updates relative to my upcoming sailing from the U.S., the changes to testing requirements that were posted on the website took a couple of days to be reflected in the itinerary and travel summary documents specific to my cruise. I would hope this holds true for non-U.S. sailings as well. HTH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted March 21, 2022 #455 Share Posted March 21, 2022 Current Health Protocols for Cruises For cruises departing from Athens, Barcelona or Rome on Regal Princess® from March 26 and from Copenhagen or Rome on Enchanted Princess® and Island Princess® Vaccinations Guests must have received their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before the beginning of the cruise and provide acceptable proof at terminal check-in. Boosters are highly recommended for those eligible at least 7 days before. Testing Guests must provide proof at terminal check-in of a negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) before or at embarkation This is from the Princess website and sort of hidden. On the first and main page of Princess, scroll towards the bottom on the right hand side and click on the photo/ box that says "Cruise Health. Your safety is our priority". Scroll down a bit and click on the blue letters that state: "Requirements for non- US voyages coming soon." That will take you to the requirements (yes they are REALLY already posted) and three different boxes. 1) FAQ Sailings from the United States 2) Sailings from Southampton 3) Sailings from Athens, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Rome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markgray Posted March 21, 2022 #456 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, moonglum said: Flying from UK to Greece to join Regal Princess on 9th April. We are both fully vaccinated and have had Covid several months ago. Can anyone tell us what test we need to do before arriving. Seem to be getting mixed messages at this time so any advice gratefully accepted. We (family of 4) flying in from USA (via London) on the 8th and on same sailing as you. We plan to do testing "for the nominal fee" at the terminal. Hope it's under $100. We will see Edited March 21, 2022 by markgray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julia Posted March 21, 2022 #457 Share Posted March 21, 2022 18 hours ago, Sandipalms said: Does anyone know if a booster is required in San Francisco? Flying and cruising out of. Thanks, Sandipalms Hoping that someone with first-hand knowledge will answer this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted March 21, 2022 #458 Share Posted March 21, 2022 @juliaI really think that it is the cruise line policies and not the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted March 21, 2022 #459 Share Posted March 21, 2022 @julia The following is from the Princess website for sailings out of USA: Current Health Protocols for Cruises Vaccinations Guests must have received their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days before the beginning of the cruise and provide acceptable proof at terminal check-in. Boosters are highly recommended for those eligible at least 7 days before. Testing Guests must provide proof at terminal check-in of a negative viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken before or at embarkation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julia Posted March 21, 2022 #460 Share Posted March 21, 2022 @nini Yes, I realize that, but there is a specific statement in the Port of SF policy regarding non-boosted cruise passengers who disembark there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billish Posted March 21, 2022 #461 Share Posted March 21, 2022 4 hours ago, markgray said: We (family of 4) flying in from USA (via London) on the 8th and on same sailing as you. We plan to do testing "for the nominal fee" at the terminal. Hope it's under $100. We will see Cost is $60 pp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted March 21, 2022 #462 Share Posted March 21, 2022 42 minutes ago, julia said: @nini Yes, I realize that, but there is a specific statement in the Port of SF policy regarding non-boosted cruise passengers who disembark there. What I posted pertains to boarding, not disembarking which I thought answered your concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travellingnana Posted March 22, 2022 #463 Share Posted March 22, 2022 3 hours ago, julia said: @nini Yes, I realize that, but there is a specific statement in the Port of SF policy regarding non-boosted cruise passengers who disembark there. I see what you are talking about. Seems that if you do not have a booster SF will require Princess to test you before you disembark. If you are negative you can leave. If not, you will need to quarantine. However, that site was dated January 2022. They may have relaxed the rules by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travellingnana Posted March 22, 2022 #464 Share Posted March 22, 2022 3 hours ago, julia said: @nini Yes, I realize that, but there is a specific statement in the Port of SF policy regarding non-boosted cruise passengers who disembark there. You can call one of these numbers to check Port Commission: 415.274.0405 Public Information Office: 415.274.0488 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julia Posted March 22, 2022 #465 Share Posted March 22, 2022 1 hour ago, travellingnana said: I see what you are talking about. Seems that if you do not have a booster SF will require Princess to test you before you disembark. If you are negative you can leave. If not, you will need to quarantine. However, that site was dated January 2022. They may have relaxed the rules by now. Yes that is what I was wondering about. Friends were in SF on the Majestic last week (long port day) and there was NO check of booster status, but, they weren't disembarking. Hopefully, this is not enforced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonglum Posted March 22, 2022 #466 Share Posted March 22, 2022 18 hours ago, Honey-B said: Hi Moonglum, Today I received and e-mail from Princess saying that you have to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of an antigen/PCR test 1day before boarding the ship, these are all subject to change. Just seen that thanks, the only fly in the ointment is we are flying down to London and then onto Athens for an overnight before boarding. We will probably test on the day before we fly and if there is an issue get another at the port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey-B Posted March 22, 2022 #467 Share Posted March 22, 2022 3 hours ago, moonglum said: Just seen that thanks, the only fly in the ointment is we are flying down to London and then onto Athens for an overnight before boarding. We will probably test on the day before we fly and if there is an issue get another at the port. Another suggestion would be to order the online kit and if you can get access to the internet in your hotel in Athens do it when you arrive. The link that Princess provides is below: https://www.projectscreen.co.uk/fit-to-fly/teleheath-lateral-flow-antigen-test/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbypiggy Posted March 22, 2022 #468 Share Posted March 22, 2022 19 hours ago, Billish said: Cost is $60 pp. I am on the Regal Princess right now and I just asked Guest Service. For those passengers embarking in Barcelona for the March 26, 2022 cruise, cost of testing at the terminal will be $100, and will be charged to your on board account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted March 22, 2022 #469 Share Posted March 22, 2022 2 hours ago, chubbypiggy said: I am on the Regal Princess right now and I just asked Guest Service. For those passengers embarking in Barcelona for the March 26, 2022 cruise, cost of testing at the terminal will be $100, and will be charged to your on board account. It is $60.00 for the UK cruises from Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlack Posted March 22, 2022 #470 Share Posted March 22, 2022 10 hours ago, Honey-B said: Another suggestion would be to order the online kit and if you can get access to the internet in your hotel in Athens do it when you arrive. The link that Princess provides is below: https://www.projectscreen.co.uk/fit-to-fly/teleheath-lateral-flow-antigen-test/ We are also flying into Athens the day before with an overnight in Athens. Rather that arrive in Athens to find out we were positive for covid it would make more sense to test in UK before we leave, but if we did the above test on Friday morning say 11am (flight is 3pm) would this count as a day before if we board the cruise at 2,30pm on Saturday? Or does anyone know if it has to be within 24hrs ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WF2747 Posted March 22, 2022 #471 Share Posted March 22, 2022 Question: If you are driving (not flying) to a cruise port in the US and taking a cruise out of that port and returning to that port (Say a Princess Caribbean Cruise out of Ft. Lauderdale) do you still have to take a COVID-19 test before disembarking? If so, and you test positive would you have to drive to the hotel they put you in and stay there until you test negative? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d9704011 Posted March 22, 2022 #472 Share Posted March 22, 2022 1 hour ago, WF2747 said: Question: If you are driving (not flying) to a cruise port in the US and taking a cruise out of that port and returning to that port (Say a Princess Caribbean Cruise out of Ft. Lauderdale) do you still have to take a COVID-19 test before disembarking? If so, and you test positive would you have to drive to the hotel they put you in and stay there until you test negative? There is no requirement for testing for disembarkation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carma7007 Posted March 23, 2022 #473 Share Posted March 23, 2022 On 3/20/2022 at 10:15 AM, memoak said: Is you PCR test not done by a medical professional ? We get PCR tests for free at our health provider and have assumed they will be good for travel Sort of. They are medically trained personnel with the government. But it is not recorded, so it is not good for travel, only for clearnace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rlack Posted March 23, 2022 #474 Share Posted March 23, 2022 16 hours ago, Rlack said: We are also flying into Athens the day before with an overnight in Athens. Rather that arrive in Athens to find out we were positive for covid it would make more sense to test in UK before we leave, but if we did the above test on Friday morning say 11am (flight is 3pm) would this count as a day before if we board the cruise at 2,30pm on Saturday? Or does anyone know if it has to be within 24hrs ? Just confirmed my own question with Princess. PCR test can be done anytime the day before ship departs not just within 24 hrs. Rather than get stuck in a quarantine hotel in Athens for 5 nights if found positive at the port I think we will do them at home at 9am Friday for a 2pm Saturday boarding time. If positive we won't leave home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HleeCruiser Posted March 24, 2022 #475 Share Posted March 24, 2022 On 3/21/2022 at 7:33 AM, Honey-B said: Hi Moonglum, Today I received and e-mail from Princess saying that you have to be fully vaccinated and provide proof of an antigen/PCR test 1day before boarding the ship, these are all subject to change. What are the testing requirements when flying from USA to Greece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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