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πŸ”΄ CDC Currently Not Letting Cruise Passegners Board the Ship | Carnival Horizon, Miami USA

Griff & Alyssa
Griff & Alyssa
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πŸ‘οΈ 40K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 39:50

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Editorial Summary

The creators share their experience being delayed while attempting to board the Carnival Horizon in Miami. Despite being vaccinated and having no symptoms, they were prevented from boarding their scheduled cruise because they had traveled outside of the United States within the previous 14 days. They explain that the CDC requires passengers who have been out of the country to undergo antigen testing, a rule they claim was not clearly communicated during their initial check-in process. The creators describe being escorted to a holding area without explanation and waiting for test results while feeling frustrated by the lack of communication from port officials. They advise other cruisers to be prepared for sudden rule changes and suggest carrying spare masks or even taking a backup test if they have recently traveled internationally. After a period of waiting, both creators receive negative test results via email, allowing them to finally board the ship for their eight night trip to the Southern Caribbean.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Horizon
Mild Gripe
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Horizon
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise VlogπŸ…Authority Creator
Caribbean Β· 8 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we weren't allowed to board the ship at 11 a.m as we were scheduled to do previously

we were not informed that the rules have changed and that if you go on a cruise you have to get tested again

it's because we have been out of the country um we went on the freedom of the seas you know last weekend

the testing is free i mean we don't we don't have we don't have to pay for it which is i mean great

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“If you've been out of the country in the past 14 days, reach out to Carnival in advance before your cruise.
βœ“Bring a spare test result if you've traveled recently, as you may need to get tested at the port.
βœ“Be prepared for last-minute rule changes and have your vaccination cards and masks ready.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy were passengers denied boarding despite having vaccination cards?
QWhat are the current CDC testing requirements for cruise passengers?
QHow should travelers prepare if they have been out of the country recently?

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