(Photo courtesy Balboa Island Museum and Historical Society), Collin Scott narrates a Celebrity Homes and Yachts Tour on Newport Harbor in Newport Beach, CA on Friday, April 15, 2022. Lets say headaches. Enjoy 75%off your second guests cruise fare and save up to an additional $1,600 perstateroom. Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features. Announcing Our 2023 Cruisers' Choice Award Winners! 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Special Event: Q&A with Rudi Schreiner, President, Co-Founder & Co-Owner - AmaWaterways River Cruises, Q&A with Avoya Travel: Learn How to Turn Your Passion into Success by Becoming an Independent Travel Advisor. They will ask even if I did it beforehand. I have to be computer literate to conveniently cruise X? The 2,850-passenger Celebrity Solstice continues its full season of Mexican Riviera sailings this year, the first in 15 for the cruise line, with five-, seven- and eight-night voyages through April. This resulted in exciting refinements including reimagined cruise packaging and enhancements to our Captains Club program. The information in this questionnaire may be reported to the relevant public health authorities. As always, were committed to providing you the incredible, luxurious Celebrity experience that youve come to expect from us. After more than a year, cruising is finally back, and you might be wondering what to expect on your next vacation with Celebrity. Are crew members expected to abide by similar policies as the guests? Healthy at Sea Travel Requirements Or is it just the 7-night cruise available? Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. Our primary goal is to keep our guests and crew safe and healthy. In the fall, Radiance of the Seas and Serenade of the Seas will embark on 16-night and 14-night Panama Canal cruises to Florida from San Diego and San Pedro, respectively. In some countries, you may be required to take a COVID-19 test, regardless of your vaccination status. zodiac1, April 8 in Celebrity Cruises. What I have never been able to figure out is what happens if you answer yes to one of those questions. We highly recommend completing check in using the app for the easiest, fastest, and complete check-in experience. COVID-19-related medical treatment provided onboard, should treatment be necessary, is also free of charge. Free flow excursions are possible for all guests in the vast majority of destinations we are sailing to. Not good. YES NO Difficulty breathing? The pice de resistance will be a handcrafted Faberg Egg, the first to reside permanently at sea. Will you provide any personal protective equipment onboard like masks, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes? This will help to keep you safe and healthy for the rest of your vacation. How is the medical center equipped to handle a possible COVID-19 case? This patented system streamlines the traditional muster process, making the key elements of the safety drill available right on your mobile device or stateroom TV including reviewing what to expect, where to go in case of an emergency, and how to properly use a life jacket. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG), The Fun Zone on the peninsula is the starting point for many activities in Newport Beach. Well be making minor adjustments to comply with new safety measures that still allow you to enjoy the perks of being a Captain's Club member. according to the CDC it is 10 days, that is what we are following in my company. I believe that is still the CDC definition, despite evidence that Omicron is more transmissible, so the old definition may no longer be very accurate. Celebrity Cruises - Celebrity Cruises cannot accept guests who will have entered their twenty-fourth week of pregnancy by the beginning of the cruise or cruise tour. Weve also developed new ways to honor your well-deserved Captains Club status, including new events and exclusive perks. Countries visited on the 34-night sail include Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama (through the canal), Bermuda, Portugal, Spain, Italy and France. Along with the award-winning service weve always provided, were implementing new protocols during this new era of cruising that we created in partnership with a team of medical and scientific advisors to make sure your vacation experience is as comfortable and safe as possible. While onboard, masks are optional but highly recommended for unvaccinated guests. Will I need to quarantine or isolate when I return to the U.S. from my cruise? On mine, its under Check In. If a guest or crew member tests positive on board, what is your response plan? The onboard conference rooms are an ideal location for meetings and events. I would assume it all comes down to how you test 48 hours prior to sailing. How will processes related to the Captains Club program be different? Even nicer for those who prefer not to wear face coverings while on vacation, 2023 will be the first full year since 2019 when masks are no longer required except under certain circumstances. All guests are required to sign a health questionnaire upon check-in to ensure they are aware of our pregnancy policy. Choose from a wide variety of Caribbean sailings aboard our award-winning fleet, including our revolutionary Edge Series ships. Some ports of call may not accept mixed vaccines and therefore could prevent guests with mixed vaccines from going ashore. Cancel the booking that includes the unvaccinated guest and receive a full refund for the booking. Here are the screenshots from the Health Questionnaire I just completed for tomorrow's Equinox sailing. All the major cruise lines sailing in and out of Southern California have much to celebrate this year. Guess I should call X and ask. Yes. From world-class dining and delicious regional wines, to top-rated beaches dotted with lively seaside bars and restaurants, Ensenada beckons with natural beauty, rich . The required Health Questionnaire - only available in . Before traveling, guests should familiarize themselves with any requirements that may exist so that they may plan accordingly. I have a Alaska cruise in August but the App will only show my Apex cruise in November. I have an existing health condition and want to know if any doctor note will be required. Nicolas Cage lived on the mainland side of the harbor until a naked man entered his home and ate a Fudgesicle, wearing nothing more than one of actors leather coats. Disney Cruise Line also is reaching a milestone this year, so happy 25th birthday, Mickey! A positive test result, or documented symptoms of communicable disease during the boarding process, . health concern. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Special Event: Q&A with Rudi Schreiner, President, Co-Founder & Co-Owner - AmaWaterways River Cruises, Q&A with Avoya Travel: Learn How to Turn Your Passion into Success by Becoming an Independent Travel Advisor. Timeframe went down from 14 - 10 days but they removed the word "significant" before the list of symptoms. Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Answer the health questions on the app the day before your sailing, Board safely, quickly, and with confidence. seems as though they still require the health information as we just received an email about doing it and downloading app, which I did ages ago. As of May 24, 2022, free flow excursions are possible for all guests in the vast majority of destinations we are sailing to. The health questions usually appear 24 hours before check-in time, so it could be active beginning at say, 11 am the day before your cruise. Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features. Paul Bersebach has been a news photographer for over 25 years after graduating from Ohio Universitys School of Visual Communication. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG), The former Harbor Island home of actor Charles Bronson is featured on the Fun Zone Boat Companys Celebrity Homes and Yachts Tour in Newport Beach, CA. Other benefits such as complimentary laundry, complimentary streaming Wi-Fi, complimentary premium beverage package and 25% off specialty dining will still be available. We have a comprehensive inspection process for crew accommodations and crew public areas that ensure all standards are followed. All Rights Reserved. I have very occasional migraines and aches and pains daily from rthritus. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Fan coil units in your stateroom and public spaces provide an extra layer of protection, continuously scrubbing the air of pathogens, using a high-grade MERV 13 filter that captures aerosols 0.3 to 1 micron in size with ~90% efficacy fine enough to filter aerosolized viruses. For sailings in Australia/New Zealand, PCR tests must be taken in a laboratory; Antigen/RAT tests may be self-tests and do not have to be monitored. I thought that was quite odd. Rates: Adults are $15 for one or $25 for both tours; children under 12 cost $5 for each tour; children under 5 are free. Yes but there are going to be some people like the previous poster who don't have access to the app. (Photo by Mark Rightmire, Orange County Register/SCNG), Wild Goose, John Waynes yacht, is docked on the mainland side of Newport Harbor in Newport Beach, CA on Friday, April 15, 2022. One place in the harbor he did spend a lot of time, was on his yacht. At least 2 of the doses are Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Covishield, Sinovac, Sinopharm or Covaxin administered at least 28 days apart. I knew the CDC guidance had changed. Members; 3.1k July 13, 2009; Fun Cruise Line be no lengthened requiring passengers to complete this public health surveys because part of the check-in process. Celebrity Today will still be delivered at turndown. These tweaks will be shared either pre-cruise or onboard during your sailing. Our cruise leaves tomorrow and we did not receive the health questionnaire from Celebrity today. I found it on the app. Get our most popular amenitiesdrinks, Wi-Fi, and tipsprepackaged when you book All Included and save up to 45%. View Health & Safety . Therefore, you can rest easy knowing that we have taken extra steps to make sure the air circulating on board is as clean as possible. Its the one on the right. Has anyone (who is reading this) gone to a port [Greece, Sint Maarten, Fort Lauderdale] for embarkation in June/July, 2021 -- and has successfully boarded without having previously submitted the aforementioned "health questionnaire" via an app? if you have been in contact with this person then you cannot cruise as I understand it. Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors, alone, are scheduled to have 28 different cruise ships of 10 major lines raise anchor more than 450 times during the coming year. The representative asked if we had the COVID vaccine, and if we had any COVID symptoms in the last 24 hours. We also continue to work hard with our expert advisors, the Healthy Sail Panel, to develop new measures to keep you healthy at sea and we are adjusting parts of our Captains Club program accordingly. The Fun Zone Boat Company offers daily cruises around the harbor that is a near non-stop barrage of celebrities homes, hangouts and history. Are there any experiences or venues that are closed? The older and smaller Norwegian Jewel has some Mexican Riviera voyages planned from San Diego in spring. Will the Galapagos be open to all markets to book, or is it only specific markets? We continue to recommend that you practice physicaldistancingthroughout your vacation. Thats what Im trying to clarify. It sounded like they completed everything else for the Xpass on the website. In addition, St. Maarten. If you have already booked a cruise or Cruisetour and do not meet this requirement, please contact . If any of our guests or crew members ever feel unwell during their sailing, they can be evaluated by medical staff, with an in-stateroom visit or by video tele-consultation. You should see it before you board. I had to sign off the app and log back in to get it to update with my new cruises. For those joining us on a vacation at sea soon, here are all the ways were keeping you happy and healthy on board. As mentioned above, the check-in agent will be able to ask and enter your answers. Guests taking an o. You may notice protocols in place for your health and safety. Will I be required to purchase a Celebrity shore excursion while visiting ports of call? Interested to know about the diabetes question on the link Fouremco shared. The tiers increase protocols and vigilance onboard while providing transparent updates to guests the whole way. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Special Event: Q&A with Rudi Schreiner, President, Co-Founder & Co-Owner - AmaWaterways River Cruises, Q&A with Avoya Travel: Learn How to Turn Your Passion into Success by Becoming an Independent Travel Advisor. Vacations should be effortless. The reconstructive surgery was successful as the former Carnival Victory, a 2,764-passenger, Destiny-class ship built in 1998, hardly shows her age. Go on to the App There are 3 symbols. The telehealth provider must issue you a result document that includes all the necessary information. If a guest tests positive and is moved to isolation, what care and amenities will be available to them? 100% refund for you, and your Traveling Party, if any of you test positive for COVID-19 within 5 days prior to the cruise or at the boarding terminal.**. And if you know just where to look, you just might see a modern day celebrity. This test may be taken as either a PCR test or an Antigen test, conducted within five days prior to arrival.