NCL snuck in change to pre-cruise testing beginning 1/17/22

[LGS]

While going thru NCL FAQ questions out of curiosity, I discovered NCL is no longer testing every passenger while absorbing testing costs starting Jan 17th.  See the website FAQ question "Do I need to take a COVID-19 test prior to arrival at the terminal?" Beginning that date you need proof of a PCR or antigen test administered no more than 2 days before. We are scheduled to be on Dawn departing Jan 18th so we need a test taken that Sun or Mon. If you cannot provide an acceptable proof, NCL will have testing at the terminal available at a charge of $99/person. 

We are less than a month out and have yet to be informed by NCL. We booked direct with NCL so there is no travel agent involved who might have dropped the ball.

https://www.ncl.com/ca/en/cruise-faq/do-i-need-take-covid-19-test-prior-arrival-terminal

 

Edited December 19, 2021 by LGS
added words for clarity

[LGS]

Email today from NCL regarding booked cruise announcing NCL is re-instating testing of all passengers at terminal before boarding. This is going back to the COVOD precautions currently in place.

[Emrys]

There was a news post on Norwegian Cruise Line changing pre-cruise testing from January 17, 2022. Wonder why they decided to backtrack?

[TomLola]

On 12/19/2021 at 4:56 AM, LGS said:

While going thru NCL FAQ questions out of curiosity, I discovered NCL is no longer testing every passenger while absorbing testing costs starting Jan 17th.  See the website FAQ question "Do I need to take a COVID-19 test prior to arrival at the terminal?" Beginning that date you need proof of a PCR or antigen test administered no more than 2 days before. We are scheduled to be on Dawn departing Jan 18th so we need a test taken that Sun or Mon. If you cannot provide an acceptable proof, NCL will have testing at the terminal available at a charge of $99/person. 

We are less than a month out and have yet to be informed by NCL. We booked direct with NCL so there is no travel agent involved who might have dropped the ball.

 

 

 

Just got off phone... rep stated due to new covid issues.... And masks are now required ( see other threads ).

No  full refunds unless canceled 61 days before sailing.

[Emrys]

I know someone else who was really disappointed about the sudden change, just days before their cruise departure. So sorry you have to go through that.