Testing for a Cruise: A More In-Depth Look at My Own Test Taken December 14, 2021 (Long Version)

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👁️ 253 views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 16:54

What This Creator Said

1 Happy Bacon

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

if that sucker is expired whether it's your driver's license or your passport it does not count you're not leaving the country with an expired photo id

always have spares you open it up you want to have a couple of different um tests in there with instructions again read the instructions

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Do not open the test kit until instructed to do so by the certified guide.

✓Print a physical copy of your negative test results and keep a screenshot on your phone as a backup.

✓Always carry a backup form of identification, such as a birth certificate, in case a passport is lost.

✓Keep spare test kits on hand for future cruises.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Expired identification — Ensure your driver's license or passport is not expired, as it will not be accepted.

Losing digital documentation — Print your results and take screenshots in case you lose your phone or it becomes inaccessible.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do I perform a mandated pre-cruise COVID test?

QWhat identification is required for the testing process?

QWhat should I do if my connection drops during the guided testing session?

QHow do I interpret the results of the test kit?

Topics Covered

Safety MedicalMeh

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YouTube Video Description↓

Screenshots of the NAVICA app, repeated warnings to not open text in advance, questions to answer when starting the video / monitored testing session, verifying results and more for an in-depth look at my actual testing process! Short version from November 15, 2021 test is located here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZUqJbffF3I&list=PLzkYHfzVD1vgiGSFsqCDDjb9n3SHOzaEJ&index=2 #cruising #cruisespecialist #igosoyouknow #cruisetravel #testingfortravel