I did a B2B in Aug and on both sailing they turned away people that tested positive in both sailings…it should also be mentioned that if you’re traveling with people to the port and even 1 single person tests positive that the whole party is denied boardingWe booked a last minute VGT for Sept 27 Dream. I took out DCL insurance. I figure we will see what happens but I thought it worth the risk as I really want to cruise again. What I want to know is how many people have actually been turned away as testing positive at the port? I have not heard of any......has anyone heard about an approx number of guests testing positive at port? I may do a test for us before we head to Florida to ease my mind.
I did a B2B in Aug and on both sailing they turned away people that tested positive in both sailings…it should also be mentioned that if you’re traveling with people to the port and even 1 single person tests positive that the whole party is denied boarding
I did get and email back from Guest Services that confirmed that if anyone in our party meets the normal criteria to be denied boarding (i.e. exposure, symptoms, tests positive etc) then they get a denied boarding voucher even if booked under a restricted fare.
We have to fly cross country but basically in that case we'd just go park ourselves at one of a plethora of awesome beach resorts in Florida and we would quarantine ourselves. The majority of the cost of that would be covered by our cruise refund.
Is this a voucher as a credit for a future cruise? Or a refund?they get a denied boarding voucher even if booked under a restricted fare
Is this a voucher as a credit for a future cruise? Or a refund?
Ah, thanks. Yes it does look like either a voucher or a refund. I wasn't sure if they were only offering the voucher to *GT bookings who are denied boarding, in which case the funds would remained tied up with DCL. Hopefully they offer a choice.Here is the full email. Looks like either.
I definitely did not take it personal if I am correct and you test positive I believe they give you another one just to be sure… please don’t hold me but I swear I’ve read that somewhere. Now I am going to have to look it up lolNot directed personally at you, but what is the possibility of a false positive? Even if it’s a tiny fraction of one percent, testing several hundred people, someone is bound to get that false positive. And then they and their entire party are denied boarding as you say. Add the false positives to real ones (whatever they were you witnessed), it seems like you almost need to have a vague plan in the back of your mind of what you do next. The larger your group; the worse your Vegas odds.
I have never been a fan of insurance, this tips the scale for me. You would need lodging, food and transportation in a pinch.
Oh man, I would love love love to cruise but this is tough. It’s intimidating, especially for those flying cross country.
San Diego cruises may suddenly be more appealing since West Cost folks, if turned away, could be home in one day’s drive.
I believe what they do is re-test the same sample. Not a 2nd sample taken.if I am correct and you test positive I believe they give you another one just to be sure
By the time you get to the port, all reservations are essentially non-refundable. I don't think what rate you book with would exclude you from a refund or voucher if you test positive.