CRUISE NEWS - TESTING FOR CRUISE NIGHTMARE
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The creator discusses the complexities and potential pitfalls of current cruise line testing requirements. He notes that while some lines like Royal Caribbean offer testing at the port, many others require passengers to present a CDC approved test three days before embarkation. This requirement has led to significant confusion, particularly regarding whether home tests are acceptable compared to pharmacy provided results. The creator argues that cruise lines prioritize quick embarkation to maintain strict sailing schedules, which often results in a lack of contingency plans for passengers. He shares a specific example of a couple who missed their Royal Caribbean cruise because their pharmacy test results did not arrive in time and the cruise line refused to accept their home test or provide an alternative. The video concludes with a critique of cruise lines for not having backup testing protocols at the port to assist passengers who have followed all instructions but face logistical delays with third party testing services.
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i would not rely on a home test to get me on a cruise ship i will only rely on tests done by a third party not myself
the cruise lines should have backups in place for those people whose tests don't if you can show up at the cruise sport and say look i took my test three days ago it hasn't arrived yet what do i do
they couldn't have made an arrangement with a local medical center to send people close by over to get a test in time for their crews they couldn't have done that i think that's a big miss
i think maybe just maybe instead of three days maybe just go four and that would give people a little bit more time to get those things in there
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