can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
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can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
as we are sailing on Arcadia on thursday can any one please tell me if we need to get tests done for covid with proof to show them before boarding
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
The current information on P&O's website is
https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-with-c ... -you-boardUnless otherwise communicated, all guests aged five years and over must take a lateral flow/antigen test within two days prior to embarkation of the ship. This can be at any time in the two days before or on the day of embarkation. Guests will no longer need to provide a test certificate, however, they will be asked to confirm the test has been taken, with a negative result, as part of the pre-boarding health declaration at the cruise terminal/airport. Guests under five years of age are exempt from pre-travel testing.
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
I believe that you declare to be covid free.
They ask you to do a lft the day before sailing and if clear, you’re ok to go.
It’s on trust.
They ask you to do a lft the day before sailing and if clear, you’re ok to go.
It’s on trust.
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
No proof required (unfortunately). You will be asked at the port if you took a lateral flow/antigen test and that it was negative.
You can use an NHS test kit if you have one saving you having to purchase a kit.
You can use an NHS test kit if you have one saving you having to purchase a kit.
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
bit like when we used to be asked if we'd had noro symptoms.... Who would say "Oh yes, I've been up all night with the galloping what-have-yous" ?
A pointless exercise
A pointless exercise
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
A quick question Meg, will you take a test and answer honestly before cruising, I know I will, so if your answer is yes, then perhaps its not really pointless after all.
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
A tick for Towny but I reckon the vast majority would lie about it rather than miss out on their Cruise and especially so if their Travel Insurance doesn't include cancellation for Covid.
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
But you dont need insurance cover, as long as P&O ontinue yp give you a FCC.Manoverboard wrote: ↑16 Aug 2022, 07:16A tick for Towny but I reckon the vast majority would lie about it rather than miss out on their Cruise and especially so if their Travel Insurance doesn't include cancellation for Covid.
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
I can confirm it was a verbal confirmation at the terminal on Saturday.
I think it's just as good as the previous paid and uploaded test which was unsupervised and completely cheatablr if you chose. I'm not sure why anyone would lie. If you are positive you and all your companions get FCC. So why go and risk cabin confinement for the cruise? If I had Covid I'd rather be home in my own bed.
I think it's just as good as the previous paid and uploaded test which was unsupervised and completely cheatablr if you chose. I'm not sure why anyone would lie. If you are positive you and all your companions get FCC. So why go and risk cabin confinement for the cruise? If I had Covid I'd rather be home in my own bed.
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
So if you phone the day before and explain one of you has Covid and cannot therefore board P&O will say " Ok, no problem, we will give you a full refund in the shape of a FCC. That being the case it's impressive.towny44 wrote: ↑16 Aug 2022, 08:45But you dont need insurance cover, as long as P&O ontinue yp give you a FCC.Manoverboard wrote: ↑16 Aug 2022, 07:16A tick for Towny but I reckon the vast majority would lie about it rather than miss out on their Cruise and especially so if their Travel Insurance doesn't include cancellation for Covid.
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
Me too Merv but unfortunately there are those that aren’t as considerate as us and would rather keep quiet and hope for the best and think s*d it if I pass it onto someone else. And it only takes one selfish git.Mervyn and Trish wrote: ↑16 Aug 2022, 10:51I can confirm it was a verbal confirmation at the terminal on Saturday.
I think it's just as good as the previous paid and uploaded test which was unsupervised and completely cheatablr if you chose. I'm not sure why anyone would lie. If you are positive you and all your companions get FCC. So why go and risk cabin confinement for the cruise? If I had Covid I'd rather be home in my own bed.
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
AFAIK that has been the case from the restart of cruising, and is still in place.Manoverboard wrote: ↑16 Aug 2022, 10:58So if you phone the day before and explain one of you has Covid and cannot therefore board P&O will say " Ok, no problem, we will give you a full refund in the shape of a FCC. That being the case it's impressive.towny44 wrote: ↑16 Aug 2022, 08:45But you dont need insurance cover, as long as P&O ontinue yp give you a FCC.Manoverboard wrote: ↑16 Aug 2022, 07:16A tick for Towny but I reckon the vast majority would lie about it rather than miss out on their Cruise and especially so if their Travel Insurance doesn't include cancellation for Covid.
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
I would - like Merv, I'd rather be poorly at home. But as Moby says - there's plenty of selfish ones who won't.
I suppose the question makes people stop and think , but I'm not sure it will deter those who are determined to go come what may
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
We both had covid rather mildly when compared to others, but I'm 100% sure that we wouldn't have wanted to go on holiday with it.
I think this system leaves it open for people to declare a negative test without actually taking one at all.
I'd like to think that nobody would actually travel with a covid confirmation.
I think this system leaves it open for people to declare a negative test without actually taking one at all.
I'd like to think that nobody would actually travel with a covid confirmation.
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
Too true, but I hope those would be only a minor percentage.Meg 50 wrote: ↑16 Aug 2022, 11:51I would - like Merv, I'd rather be poorly at home. But as Moby says - there's plenty of selfish ones who won't.
I suppose the question makes people stop and think , but I'm not sure it will deter those who are determined to go come what may
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
But, at the end of the day, you only need one person, but that is no different than one person with any other transmittable ailment being on board and they don't even ask about any of them other that Norovirus
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
Many thanks for all the helpful replies after reading them this morning we have cancelled our covid tests at chemist and wife went to boots in poole this morning and bought a box of flowflex self testing kits 5 for £9.80 we will use these in the morning and be able to answer the question honestly
and at least we will have peace of mind that we are doing it correctly.
can't wait to get on Arcadia on thursday now and start the cruise up through the fjords and Loften islands and up to Tromso.
and at least we will have peace of mind that we are doing it correctly.
can't wait to get on Arcadia on thursday now and start the cruise up through the fjords and Loften islands and up to Tromso.
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
Top manpoole boy wrote: ↑16 Aug 2022, 15:49Many thanks for all the helpful replies after reading them this morning we have cancelled our covid tests at chemist and wife went to boots in poole this morning and bought a box of flowflex self testing kits 5 for £9.80 we will use these in the morning and be able to answer the question honestly
and at least we will have peace of mind that we are doing it correctly.
can't wait to get on Arcadia on thursday now and start the cruise up through the fjords and Loften islands and up to Tromso.
Have a great holiday and please try and do a short review on your return.
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Re: can any one tell me if we need tests done for covid
We used the Boots ones too. Very straightforward. And check in was very efficient.poole boy wrote: ↑16 Aug 2022, 15:49Many thanks for all the helpful replies after reading them this morning we have cancelled our covid tests at chemist and wife went to boots in poole this morning and bought a box of flowflex self testing kits 5 for £9.80 we will use these in the morning and be able to answer the question honestly
and at least we will have peace of mind that we are doing it correctly.
can't wait to get on Arcadia on thursday now and start the cruise up through the fjords and Loften islands and up to Tromso.