Rare Bedruthen Posted September 15, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Just had an email form Cunard. no testing for our cruise M234 transatlantic in October 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldBear Posted September 15, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 15, 2022 There still are some sailings where testing is required. For example the matching westbound crossing, unless you are already on board for the M234A round trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bedruthen Posted September 15, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted September 15, 2022 I should clarify that it is no mandatory testing, they still recommend taking a test. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemarble Posted September 15, 2022 #4 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Cunard has today updated the list of voyages with observed pre-cruise testing requirements beyond those previously announced with departure dates in September. That list can be found on their Vaccination and testing requirements for your voyage page. Voyages with additional requirements. Voyage code Departure date Ship M229F 16 September 2022 Queen Mary 2 M230 23 September 2022 Queen Mary 2 M230A 23 September 2022 Queen Mary 2 M230B 23 September 2022 Queen Mary 2 M230C 23 September 2022 Queen Mary 2 M231 30 September 2022 Queen Mary 2 M231B 30 September 2022 Queen Mary 2 M231A 30 September 2022 Queen Mary 2 M236 13 November 2022 Queen Mary 2 M236A 13 November 2022 Queen Mary 2 M236B 13 November 2022 Queen Mary 2 M237 20 November 2022 Queen Mary 2 M237A 20 November 2022 Queen Mary 2 M240 15 December 2022 Queen Mary 2 M240A 15 December 2022 Queen Mary 2 M240B 15 December 2022 Queen Mary 2 M301 22 December 2022 Queen Mary 2 M301A 22 December 2022 Queen Mary 2 Q229A 03 October 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q229B 03 October 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q229C 03 October 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q230 10 October 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q230A 10 October 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q230B 10 October 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q231 30 October 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q231A 30 October 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q231B 07 November 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q231C 07 November 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q232 15 November 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q232A 15 November 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q233 02 December 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q234 13 December 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q234A 13 December 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q235 15 December 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q235A 15 December 2022 Queen Elizabeth Q301 22 December 2022 Queen Elizabeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 15, 2022 #5 Share Posted September 15, 2022 And don't forget this - Guests aged 17 years and under are not required to be vaccinated, however guests aged 5-17 years who are not fully vaccinated must take a Covid‑19 lateral flow/antigen test in the three days before, or on the day of your ship’s departure. You’ll no longer need to provide a test certificate for these guests, but you must be able to provide photo evidence of your negative test if asked (simply write the guest’s name and the date of testing on a piece of paper and include in the photo along with the test showing a negative result). Guests will also be asked to confirm that a test has been taken, with a negative result, as part of the pre‑boarding health declaration at the cruise terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted September 15, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 15, 2022 14 minutes ago, Host Hattie said: And don't forget this - Guests aged 17 years and under are not required to be vaccinated, however guests aged 5-17 years who are not fully vaccinated must take a Covid‑19 lateral flow/antigen test in the three days before, or on the day of your ship’s departure. You’ll no longer need to provide a test certificate for these guests, but you must be able to provide photo evidence of your negative test if asked (simply write the guest’s name and the date of testing on a piece of paper and include in the photo along with the test showing a negative result). Guests will also be asked to confirm that a test has been taken, with a negative result, as part of the pre‑boarding health declaration at the cruise terminal. Honor system, aka "liar's club." I wonder how many times one negative result will be photographed. I had to write my name and the date on the actual test thing for my observed test. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeuqdrazil Posted September 15, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 15, 2022 I'm quite glad that my Nov 13 WB TA is requiring testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted September 15, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, 3rdGenCunarder said: Honor system, aka "liar's club." I wonder how many times one negative result will be photographed. I had to write my name and the date on the actual test thing for my observed test. Better be safe than sorry... Looking forward to verify Negative reading.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExArkie Posted September 15, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 15, 2022 I just received emails on the two Cunard trips we have booked. M239, Dutch Christmas Markets, leaving Southampton 10 December M240, Transatlantic leaving Southampton on 15 December As noted on the list from @bluemarble, testing is required for M240, but not for M239. Since we will be on board two days before the one requiring testing, will Cunard be providing these tests? Or, are we expected to get the test performed on the turnaround day in Southampton? I will call Cunard for clarification when I get a chance (this is our moving week, changing residence states), but I thought there could be an answer from the group to give me some idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lissie Posted September 15, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Just got the email for our 10 October departure from Barcelona- absolutely no mention of where to get an observed test in Barcelona! It’s their slipping home port for the summer you’d think they could include a link or 2? I can probably figure it out but they don’t make it easy for the average cruise passenger who are often not experienced independent travelers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 15, 2022 #11 Share Posted September 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Bedruthen said: I should clarify that it is no mandatory testing, they still recommend taking a test. Quite, the thread title is a bit misleading. Hopefully people will read the details for their particular cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonopah Posted September 15, 2022 #12 Share Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) We are on the Northern Lights voyage on QM2 embarking 1 November from Southampton, and the subsequent TA. Our email today says we must have an observed lateral flow test within 2 days of embarkation. Edited September 15, 2022 by Tonopah Clarification Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted September 15, 2022 #13 Share Posted September 15, 2022 4 hours ago, Host Hattie said: And don't forget this - Guests aged 17 years and under are not required to be vaccinated, however guests aged 5-17 years who are not fully vaccinated must take a Covid‑19 lateral flow/antigen test in the three days before, or on the day of your ship’s departure. You’ll no longer need to provide a test certificate for these guests, but you must be able to provide photo evidence of your negative test if asked (simply write the guest’s name and the date of testing on a piece of paper and include in the photo along with the test showing a negative result). Guests will also be asked to confirm that a test has been taken, with a negative result, as part of the pre‑boarding health declaration at the cruise terminal. Plus, the all important paragraph These protocols continue to be subject to change and may do so prior to your sail date, as we work with experts and governing bodies in all the destinations we visit to ensure all our practices are in line with the latest advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldBear Posted September 15, 2022 #14 Share Posted September 15, 2022 52 minutes ago, Tonopah said: We are on the Northern Lights voyage on QM2 embarking 1 November from Southampton, and the subsequent TA. Our email today says we must have an observed lateral flow test within 2 days of embarkation. From the web site, all the M236 / 13 November sailings have 'additional requirements' - while folks completing the M234A round trip at the same time do not. [Mrs Bear and I are currently recovering from COVID - we should be testing negative well in advance of our sailing - but we will not be bothering with an 'observed' test unless the rules change again] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare groryjm Posted September 15, 2022 #15 Share Posted September 15, 2022 v227 - no testing required.....😎😮🙃🥴 I was quite confidenent that this would be safer than being at home and eating in the local pub... now I'm not sure🥂🙄😧 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poole Boy Posted September 16, 2022 #16 Share Posted September 16, 2022 17 hours ago, lissie said: Just got the email for our 10 October departure from Barcelona- absolutely no mention of where to get an observed test in Barcelona! It’s their slipping home port for the summer you’d think they could include a link or 2? I can probably figure it out but they don’t make it easy for the average cruise passenger who are often not experienced independent travelers Test Facilities in Barcelona https://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/covid/cruise/covid-testing-in-barcelona-for-cruise-ship-passengers.html Now need to find the similar for myself in Sydney and Melbourne for upcoming QE cruises in Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted September 17, 2022 #17 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Still testing for my cruise over thanksgiving to the Caribbean. I did a video monitored test for my Disney cruise in august and it was pretty simple. Loads of people test positive after these cruises from what I could see in our Group page afterwards. It’s to the point where back to back clients have to fully pack so they they aren’t allowed back on the ship if they test positive (or one person in which are often large groups do) and they had a super strict policy. Even sitting at a dinner table with a positive testing person can get you denied boarding for a back to back, i think we will get our boosters in a few weeks as well. We both made it off the Disney cruise without Covid, but me and my pregnant daughter and grandkids had recently had it (which is exactly why we booked). My husband has made it all this time…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsquare Posted September 18, 2022 #18 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Does anyone have any idea what distinguishes TAs that do not require testing, like M234, from those which do require testing, like M236? Bluemarble's list (thank you for posting that!) seems to be a mix of eastbound and westbound voyages, so I assume that it is not being driven by either US or UK landing requirements. Possibly how crowded the crossing is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldBear Posted September 19, 2022 #19 Share Posted September 19, 2022 The M234A 26 night Norway and Northern Lights sailing does not require an observed test - but the westbound leg of the sailing does require observed testing if it was booked individually. Perhaps sailings that could carry on to either Canada or the Caribbean are the ones requiring observed testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonopah Posted September 21, 2022 #20 Share Posted September 21, 2022 We received an email from our Travel Agent today telling us no testing was required. I sent back an email with the blurb from Cunard saying we had to test. She re-checked. No testing for the Northern Lights but, as TheOldBear noted above, testing required for the TA. She told us Cunard will organise it onboard. We’ve tried to be upbeat about everything but find ourselves a bit frustrated and overwhelmed with the changes and confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schattenfell71 Posted September 23, 2022 #21 Share Posted September 23, 2022 We are on the TA cruise M232 which will depard in New York October 7th to Hamburg. On the Cubnard internet site this will be a "Voyage with standard requirements", which means no testing for us. Yesterday I received an email from Cunard. I guess it is the normal "what to do before you sail" email which all the informations about my cruise. In this mail I have to present a test for us. Very confusing for me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace2542 Posted September 23, 2022 #22 Share Posted September 23, 2022 On 9/21/2022 at 10:28 PM, Tonopah said: We received an email from our Travel Agent today telling us no testing was required. I sent back an email with the blurb from Cunard saying we had to test. She re-checked. No testing for the Northern Lights but, as TheOldBear noted above, testing required for the TA. She told us Cunard will organise it onboard. We’ve tried to be upbeat about everything but find ourselves a bit frustrated and overwhelmed with the changes and confusion. That could be a big problem for you as you might get positive during the Northern Lights sailing. They have 4 Covid testers onboard so the testing work should go quite smoothly but it could be a real problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transatlantic fan Posted October 2, 2022 #23 Share Posted October 2, 2022 We are on the Caribbean cruise on 13th November and have to do a test. Do the tests have to be observed as in via video call or just you uploading a picture of the test. Company called chequp in the UK do both. Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlueRiband Posted October 2, 2022 #24 Share Posted October 2, 2022 The testing requirement has kept me from booking. As I live in NY Cunard Care isn't availble but is replaced by the "At Ease" cancellation fee waiver coverage. The US Cunard site reads that if one tests positive and is denied boarding Cunard says, "...we urge you to contact your insurance provider at your earliest convenience..." Not so conviently for the passenger, the "At Ease" coverage teminates 72 hours before scheduled sailing. As with many things in this world it pays to read the fine print or else pay a heft tuition payment in the University of Life Experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted October 2, 2022 #25 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Thanks for the heads up. I didn’t realize this. Most cruiselines offer a credit if there is a positive test within 48 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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