What it is like to have COVID on a cruise ship! My Experience on Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas

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Brandon, known as the Weekend Cruiser, shares his personal experience of being diagnosed with COVID-19 while sailing on a Royal Caribbean cruise. After testing negative two days before boarding, he began experiencing fatigue and a scratchy throat shortly after the cruise commenced. He describes the decision to visit the medical center, noting the dilemma between continuing his vacation or entering quarantine. Upon testing positive, he was moved to a designated quarantine room on deck two. He details the ship's safety protocols, including the use of air decontamination technology and controlled movement through service elevators to prevent contact with other passengers. The creator explains the amenities provided during isolation, such as included room service and unlimited movies, and notes that the cruise line provides basic medication for mild symptoms. He also outlines the disembarkation process, explaining that he will be escorted off the ship via a different deck and provided with transportation. Finally, he discusses the requirements for returning to cruising, which include a five day quarantine and a negative test result.
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i did test two days before coming on the ship on wednesday i got a negative result um and i boarded the cruise ship on friday around 4 00 p.m
i am traveling by myself um so i was very fortunate that they then let me come up to my cabin
they did allow me to go back to the room um and pack up my belongings and then bring it down here to deck 2 which is the quarantine deck
i feel well supported going through this process um on monday i'm going to disembark at a different time than everybody else
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