Rare walkingdude Posted October 20, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2022 This post was recognized by LauraS! "Thanks for generously sharing your time at sea with everyone at Cruise Critic!" walkingdude was awarded the badge '"Live from...."' In preparation of our scheduled departure from Southampton tomorrow, I thought I'd set this thread up. We've all had our "observed" Covid LFT's and all, thankfully, are negative. Fit To Travel Certificates received within 5-10 minutes of completing the video call (good service). We then received an email from P&O advising that, "for a few days initially" (exact duration to be announced on board the ship), all pax will be required to wear masks, except when eating or drinking, exercising in the gym, or when in their cabins. I guess that means that all the crew will also have to wear their masks (so soon after having the mask mandate lifted). I intend to post at least once a day, with photos when relevant. Will be keeping an eye out for "regular room service", red dots on cabin doors, etc. A daily stroll around the aft sections of each deck will be undertaken. Any patterns or indicators will be fed back through this thread. Off to Southampton later for an overnight at West Quay, then onward to the Terminal tomorrow. Next post some time on Friday. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulls123 Posted October 20, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Enjoy your cruise,we fly out on 30th Dec, so will be interesting to hear how it's going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Megabear2 Posted October 20, 2022 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Have fun. Looking forward to hearing from you. Fingers crossed for a nice easy uneventful crossing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazrat Posted October 20, 2022 #4 Share Posted October 20, 2022 We are on that cruise, we will do our regular trips to the various bars, we will let you know about the beer availability and quality 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindyloo22 Posted October 20, 2022 #5 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Have a good cruise look forward to your reports stay safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richpatto Posted October 20, 2022 #6 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Which 'observed' LFT provider did you use? is it straight forward? we are picking up Brittania in Barbados on 04/11/22 as you get off, so need to book ours for 02/11/22, hope it all goes well and you have a great crossing and a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilE123 Posted October 20, 2022 #7 Share Posted October 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Richpatto said: Which 'observed' LFT provider did you use? is it straight forward? we are picking up Brittania in Barbados on 04/11/22 as you get off, so need to book ours for 02/11/22, hope it all goes well and you have a great crossing and a great time! We used local pcr and it was really straightforward. Just went, confirmed passport details for the certificate and swabbed your nose. In and out in 10 minutes and certificate about 40 minutes later (Luckily negative so we cruise tomorrow!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazrat Posted October 21, 2022 #8 Share Posted October 21, 2022 18 hours ago, Richpatto said: Which 'observed' LFT provider did you use? is it straight forward? we are picking up Brittania in Barbados on 04/11/22 as you get off, so need to book ours for 02/11/22, hope it all goes well and you have a great crossing and a great time! We used project screen very straight forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare walkingdude Posted October 21, 2022 Author #9 Share Posted October 21, 2022 We are at the Cruise Terminal. Whilst waiting to enter, we were advised that the mask mandate for all pax had changed this morning to “optional”, both in the Terminal and on the ship. Some good news already. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare walkingdude Posted October 21, 2022 Author #10 Share Posted October 21, 2022 19 hours ago, Richpatto said: Which 'observed' LFT provider did you use? is it straight forward? we are picking up Brittania in Barbados on 04/11/22 as you get off, so need to book ours for 02/11/22, hope it all goes well and you have a great crossing and a great time! We used DocHQ (I think it was). Very straightforward and quick. Negative certifications received within 5 minutes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richpatto Posted October 21, 2022 #11 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Thanks very much and have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulatsea Posted October 21, 2022 #12 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Thanks Dude - looking forward to your reports. Hope you have a great holiday, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare walkingdude Posted October 21, 2022 Author #13 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Not sure if it’s me, but no Cruise Cards being issued in the Terminal when you check in. Apparently, they are “outside your cabin”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bin man Posted October 21, 2022 #14 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Yep that's correct was like that last year on Iona. Just need your boarding card to get on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare walkingdude Posted October 21, 2022 Author #15 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On board. Efficient process, only took an hour from check in. Most pax not wearing masks, but the crew are. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sarah1974 Posted October 21, 2022 #16 Share Posted October 21, 2022 On 10/20/2022 at 9:21 AM, walkingdude said: Will be keeping an eye out for "regular room service", red dots on cabin doors, etc. What does a red dot on a cabin door mean? Have a great cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted October 21, 2022 #17 Share Posted October 21, 2022 2 hours ago, walkingdude said: Not sure if it’s me, but no Cruise Cards being issued in the Terminal when you check in. Apparently, they are “outside your cabin”. Should be in an envelope in the ' bin", outside the cabin door. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted October 21, 2022 #18 Share Posted October 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, Sarah1974 said: What does a red dot on a cabin door mean? Have a great cruise! Something we are not permitted to discuss. If you look at the red bar on the top of this thread,.......all will become clear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazrat Posted October 21, 2022 #19 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Panic over the beer as arrived 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazrat Posted October 21, 2022 #20 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Joined app booked beach house and Epicurean, embarkation easy cabin good. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richpatto Posted October 21, 2022 #21 Share Posted October 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, Bazrat said: Panic over the beer as arrived 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richpatto Posted October 21, 2022 #22 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Do you have to join the app? I don't intend having my phone! (Will be locked in the safe for emergency use only!) 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted October 21, 2022 #23 Share Posted October 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Richpatto said: Do you have to join the app? I don't intend having my phone! (Will be locked in the safe for emergency use only!) 😃 No, my phone ends up in the safe every cruise. You have to use the work arounds though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazrat Posted October 21, 2022 #24 Share Posted October 21, 2022 20 minutes ago, Richpatto said: Do you have to join the app? I don't intend having my phone! (Will be locked in the safe for emergency use only!) 😃 It's good to check your onboard account book restaurants and check excursions etc, we use ours regularly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare walkingdude Posted October 21, 2022 Author #25 Share Posted October 21, 2022 No beer this side 🥳 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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