ARE YOU SERIOUS??? Boarding DENIED on Harmony of the Seas!!

I cannot tell you how frustrating it is when you have everything ready that you need to board your cruise and they won't let you on! It was our COVID test that was the problem... we have used the same testing facility for previous cruises and never had a problem... but this time they said because the results were written in by hand instead of computer generated, they would not accept it. So if we wanted to cruise, we had to pay $105 per person for ANOTHER test at the port just to have it printed... Umm... not happy about this!!!
Well, we obviously paid the money so we would not miss our cruise! And once onboard, we had a fabulous time! Harmony of the Seas is the biggest ship we have ever been on and there is soooo much to do! Let's get going exploring this amazing ship! Oh, and we brought 60 of our friends along with us!!
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[@myopinion9518]

Thank you for sharing the handwritten info. You have prevented others from having this issue. Hope your cruise was fantastic!!

[@SunshineMichelle]

Unfortunate but it states on the RC Covid FAQ on the website nothing hand written. It's been a major topic of discussion for weeks in all of the FB groups. Glad you were able to get on the ship.

[@EECCTravels]

Back in December when we were on this cruise it did not say that. They since have added that.

[@Melodyktn]

Exactly why you have to constantly keep up on the ever-changing Covid requirements right now. Things change fairly regularly.

[@Karen822]

@@Melodyktn Especially when spending a lot of money to travel. Don't take any chances.

[@xjaspx]

@@EECCTravels the only consistent thing about traveling in the current environment is the ever changing policy and procedures and ultimately it’s your responsibility to keep up to date to those changes. That’s why they consistently email reminders in the days and weeks leading up to the cruise.

[@Wajz3]

@@Melodyktn True, big pharma needs their money bad. Got to always keep an eye out for the cash grab now.

[@mikebluford1114]

Glad you made it on! So many people involved and rules changing, hard for everyone to keep up. May have been different if you had got a different person. That ship is HUGE! Looks fun as always

[@debsamar4167]

We went on harmony of the seas three years ago for my husbands 60th b day. Our sons and daughters in law gave it to him for his b day and the ship is amazing..... we had our kids and grandchildren and my goodness the best vacation ever!!!

[@DarLa0341]

Great video. Editing is fantastic! My first oasis ship was RCL allure of the seas. I loved it! Will be on Wonder in March and can't wait! Glad everything was straightened out in the beginning and all smiles

[@ryan-mq7ci]

Sorry that you had to go through that and pay $200 extra, but I'm glad that you were eventually able to get on the ship and enjoy your vacation. I'm boarding a Norwegian cruise next week and my biggest fear is testing positive at the pier. Fingers crossed!

[@Gardis72]

I would suggest doing a self quarantine for like the week before leaving, keeping close to the home, no parties, maybe even avoid crowded gym hours .... that's what I would do.....I also have a credit with NCL that I have to use. Gardis in CT have a wonderful trip.

[@sirrobertrobertson2270]

The cruise ship is huge and like a city or small town. Glad you did this vlog during the holidays. Hope your doing better Jason after your surgery. Stay safe. Cheers.!

[@philtierney9359]

This must have happened a lot. Carnival changed theirs yesterday to say no hand written forms.

[@Belugallery]

you both seem to be so nice and lovely people. i work on that same cruise ship and I love meeting such lovingly guests onboard

[@ronaldbernier462]

It was great seeing the group again. Great times. Thank you Sarah, Mellisa, Jason and Alisa for putting this together and Reed for the pins and the print you gave me. Awesome memories.

[@EECCTravels]

We had a great time sailing with y’all!!!

[@llchapman1234]

The cruise line probably has been having issues with forgeries. But they still should have notified you ahead of time regarding the printout requirements.

[@KS-kr4ok]

copied from the RCCL website "The test provider must provide you with a proper results document (no handwritten notes)."

[@erinbell7224]

Exactly what I came to say. It would have been better if they tested you for free, but people are lying all the time these days. I'm just glad you made it on the ship :-)

[@H3FamilyVlogs]

KZbin just recomended this video to us and I love how well this is put together. I'll be watching more to learn from you guys. Anyways this is an azong ship and I think we are going to work at getting on one of Royals ships eventually. Absolutely beautiful ship. Thanks for sharing and look forward to seeing more from you.

[@EECCTravels]

Thank you!

[@JustTheilogs]

How exciting!! Didn’t know you guys cruised on this ship! Been watching tons of Oasis of the Seas videos because we’re cruising our very first time in August. This ship looks very similar just a bit more classy in your room. I’ll be watching this video over and over for sure!! Sorry about being initially denied entrance. That’s definitely a tense moment!!

[@sandielink5972]

You guys are the best! We are booked on Harmony for a July cruise. Very excited about it after watching this! Thank you for sharing!!

[@TheChampy2012]

I love em!! 😄🤩 Keep those awesome fun videos coming PLEASE! 😜 I love them.

[@lkaybird13]

Sorry to hear about the problem with the co-vid testing that is wrong on there part all over! I enjoyed the vlog! So glad to see everyone enjoying themselves! Can't wait to see everyone on our group cruise in March!!

[@lpraast]

Glad you made it on. I have heard it so many times it has to be typed. On many sites and posts. Glad you are have fun!

[@debbieyoung8897]

I went on the Oasis of the seas about 16 yrs ago, I loved it and it does take a full week to see the ship and then you don’t see all of it. Your making me so homesick to cruise.😘 just can’t afford it now. Have fun, I love watching you guys

[@hittheroadwithsteveandsandee]

Looks like a blast. We'll be on the Harmony next week for our cruise. February 20th. Can't wait.

[@marlenetorres5696]

Just because of all your videos I just booked a cruise Carnival… thank you! Very informative! You guys are just living your best life! Enjoy!

[@pcyopick]

Just found your video and loved it. WE're going on Harmony for the first time in May, and your video was so helpful.

[@mikishad1058]

Same happened to us on the Independence. Fortunately it was a weekday. I had to call a sister Urgent care office to beg for results not handwritten. Our UCC doesnt answer their phones and only does testing. We were close needing to do the testing at the port but were saved by a fantastic man from the sister office billing department who went way out of his way to help us.

[@jimtoth3922]

That cruise was a lot of fun! We lookin forward to doing that again sometime.

[@kathyadams3366]

WoW! I can’t get over how huge this ship is!! One of my favorite cruises was the SS Independence out of Oahu with 350 passengers! Ships have sure come a long way! The zip lining looked so fun!

[@davva360]

We were on Harmony back in December. It was our first Royal caribbean cruise and we had an awesome time. There were a couple of hiccups but overall a fantastic time.

[@live2travel301]

Thanks for the info. Going on the Harmony soon. :)

[@LGKX4]

Sailed on this ship December 2019. Had so much fun and would recommend. A great experience

[@thiggs333]

Great episode. I expect Royal will take care of that check in issue. Looked like you had a wonderful day there after. We LOVE the oasis class. Our next is Wonder inaugural! Can’t wait!!

[@BoatBreakersNJ]

That balcony !! We’re going to have to sail on this ship it looks incredible. Great content looking forward to more vlogs.

[@EECCTravels]

It is a great ship!

[@maryalicekosing3419]

Carnival cruise lines test information states that hand written test results are not acceptable. I know this doesn't apply to RCCL. Have a great cruise.

[@KS-kr4ok]

copied from the RCCL website "The test provider must provide you with a proper results document (no handwritten notes)."

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.

[@RaleyCreativeTravel]

Awesome stuff, with the exception of the boarding process due to letter. Thanks so much for sharing!! Cant wait to see yall in January 2023 if not before!!

[@hannahlavigne2319]

Thats frustrating that happened! But thank you for sharing that information for others to avoid that problem!

[@niuhuskieguy]

I was on the Allure of the Seas in 2016. Nothing can really prepare you for how large that class is once you get onboard.

[@michellefaulkner9647]

So sorry this happened to you. I hope you guys had a great cruise.

[@carolynadams1249]

Your coverage is fantastic, gotta share this with my travel buddies.

[@MCXConnectHub]

Nothing like a cruise. Have fun you guys!

[@1966mustangish]

The SAME thing happened to us on the Harmony in January!!! We had our test done at our rural health clinic. Some, not all, of the info on ours was handwritten. Our family of 4 was out $420 before our cruise even began to get another test from the “white van” in the parking lot. I even told the guy who was telling us they couldn’t accept it - “our COVID cards are handwritten how is it different???” It was VERY FRUSTRATING. And, we encountered several others onboard who had the same issue. Aside from that, we had a great cruise! Harmony is AMAZING!!

[@floridafamilyfun1597]

Loving your content! Can y'all talk more about different ports and how to get through them for us first time cruisers?

[@EECCTravels]

We have talked about doing this going forward.

[@geno5169]

My wife and I are about to book our first time on the harmony plus we’re taking our girls on there first cruise on the harmony. Thank you for sharing your vedio’.

[@Desolatesoul1123]

I'm so glad I found this channel. Absolutely have no idea about the handwritten test. It's so important to know. I would have freaked out. Thank you dears

[@captainmauricee1694]

Harmony is my favorite ship! She's is stunning and you'll never get bored onboard!

[@renee6407]

Nice to meet you guys on the cruise!!

[@lindahaas385]

So sorry about the test results, but glad you had a great cruise. 👍

[@kimgouge7120]

I love watching you guys. You have so much fun!

[@nickik4863]

I love the running track on those ships !

[@malkessler9185]

Omg this rounded bed, I’m so clumsy and always the first up. I need this 😅😂

[@kayroosa609]

I have been on Harmony of the Seas and spent one of the sea days just exploring the ship and love going on the skybar which I think that is the name. Going up and down the ship drinking. Love this ship.

[@skmitchell98]

So glad you made it on! It wouldn’t have been the same without you 😜

[@EECCTravels]

We were getting on that ship no matter what!!

[@jellokids]

I feel your stress. Have an amazing time!!!!!

[@maryannreese6264]

Love all videos glad to you back haven’t enjoyed your vacation awesome 😎

[@jandavidson241]

Had such a good time with the group!!

[@genaragland4979]

Sorry about your headache in boarding 😞. Hopefully I can board successfully later in the year. Sailed on the Oasis a few years ago. Beautiful ship but wasn't impressed. A lot of clubs and music venues were closed later into the night. Too many kid oriented activities( parades blocking up the Promenade) and I felt like it was crowded everywhere. I prefer NCL. Glad you enjoyed it. Different strokes for different folks.

[@heelswin6362]

I really enjoy your videos!!! Y'all seem like folks I'd love to hang out with! Sadly, tonight is Saturday and it's "luggage in the hall" night. Safe travels back to LA!

[@travelwithhaydenyt]

I would definitely be frustrated! This ship looks amazing!! Can't wait to sail an Oasis-class ship!

[@JoeHusosky]

I am going on Harmony 3 months from today!!!! It will be my 4th Oasis class ship and the first amplified one. You will have a great time. Every time I have been on one it was at the 6400 plus range, it will be nice to see it a little less crowded.

[@GiggleGoddess88]

I didn’t know they had any testing available at the port (since everyone seems to be doing the proctored self testing)! Thank goodness they had that there for you even though you had to pay.

[@munkybutt67]

my wife and i just did norweigan bliss 7 day mexico and we did our covid test one day too soon and had to test at the port the same amount but we got on and had a blast i enjoy your videos

[@travelcampexplore166]

We had a great time on Harmony of the Seas in December, right before the masking became more strict due to Omicron. We did have a couple of hiccups but overall was my favorite cruise I have ever been on. Food was great, service was fantastic. We have a full review on our channel if anyone is interested. The shows were great too, especially Grease. I would also recommend checking prices every week or so. We got a 7 day in an inside cabin for $300 per person, it was $528 per person when we booked. So big savings can be had sometimes.

[@cknight169]

First time cruising next month on Harmony... any advice?

[@trishkeller920]

We loved Harmony- our cabin was was on the Central Park level and it’s the best. The perfect pass through between forward and aft-oh, and Park Cafe right there!

[@nicholasanderson7599]

I wish I would have made it on that group cruise, but when I had another free cruise for 14 days at the same time I could not pass that up! I will say, I do not like the rounded edges on the bed. When we reconfigured our room in Brilliance, my pillow would always fall through the gap between the bed and wall, haha. I am also surprised y'all did not break the carousel! Cannot wait to see more and also join you on Pano in a few weeks :)

[@ladybugbkkinTexas]

I would’ve been very annoyed too!! Glad it worked out

[@wadewave4323]

Mega ship - what a pain in the drain about the test written by hand, not the way you want to start your vacay! I’m heading on transatlantic on the Emerald Princess on April 16 - looking so forward, just got of NCL Pearl, will never cruise NCL again! Love the vid!!!

[@goingplaces1860]

Our son and DIL are on this sailing. Hope they don’t have the same issue and make it on board…🤞🏻

[@maryh.169]

Same happened to us getting on the Mardi Gras on Jan 22. Did not want to accept our health unit test results. Wanted to know if we could pull it up in “our” health portal. Told her no we are talking about “Louisiana “. Offered to pay $100 each to retake the test. After another 30 minute wait they decided to let us on without talking a new test. Lol! By the way our health unit test results were readily accepted when we sailed out of Galveston last October!

[@commonsense246]

We don't need no stinkin Sailaway party on RCCL, we make our own kinda fun!!!!!!!!!! LOL Ya'll, I am so having withdrawal watching you two have so much fun, last cruise was last September on Symphony....so ready for our Adventure cruise next month......

[@whale5646]

OMG I CAN NOT WAIT FOR MY RC CRUISE. 7 months is to long to wait. :( You all make it look like so much fun. i cant believe you didnt get your money back. It is sure good to know. about this BEFORE I cruise. I think I am going to get the RC Covid test and take it 2 days before. Thanks for another great video.

[@gailwagner8115]

We're just on Harmony and February it was a ball and severely under booked which was awesome :-)

[@ghostryder1829]

Thanks fir this info. I will be canceling my Harmony of the Seas cruise scheduled for may first thing Monday morning. Im so over the COVID BS runarounds.

[@EECCTravels]

Oh gosh, don’t do that!! It was a PITA but we had a fabulous cruise!!

[@lisaanderson8235]

Oh my goodness!! I'm not sure I'd be able to get over the testing/ boarding stress until 3-4 beers in. But y'all rolled with it, which is what you have to do these days, I guess! 😁👍👍🍺🍺

[@deborahbolton3417]

Love, love your video 🥰

[@carolconaway5852]

I would never want a balcony cabin over the mall,.I like to see 🌊

[@yolliesworld3158]

Just sailed Harmony in December missed you guys by a few weeks ☹️

[@mariareyes-ku6194]

We were in this cruise the same year it came out. We absolutely love it, but other cruises look small after that.

[@jeffcruisesador9009]

It was great to meet you guys on this cruise!! Is the guy with the yankees cap🧢 👍🏽 😃

[@RockstarDiva92]

Great video!!! Did you all book your beverage packages onboard or online? How much did they come to? Also, how was RC with masking requirements? We are set to sail in August, so I know a lot may potentially change from now till then.

[@jeremyruh5219]

I know it sucks to pay more but your incredibly lucky to be able to do so much of what alot of us cannot do.

[@simplyatsea6779]

Yay… finally! Been waiting on these vlogs. Sailing on her sister ship the Symphony in June. This will be my first ever mega ship and first ever Royal one too. ❤️

[@AndreaLindell]

Same! Except ours is in August. Have fun!!

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

So enjoyable

[@camerontravel]

Alisa, my blood was boiling for you as I watched this. At least you are an agent and experienced cruiser. Imagine a client going on their first cruise or infrequent traveler! Hope they will change this soon or at a minimum make sure this is stated in all the documentation exactly what will be required.

[@maddy01010]

The size of that ship! I would love to sail on one of the big Royal carribean ships!

[@spmarsh3747]

I'm so sorry you had to go thru the stress and cost of a restest: did you get your money back? Jason, how is your shoulder doing??

[@EECCTravels]

I’m still in the early stages of healing so very still very limited mobility but progressing as expected. Thank you!

[@dstreeter1095]

That would have totally stressed me out!!! Not a way to start vacation! You're on my favorite ship...so far. 39 days until Wonder of the Seas!!! 🛳👍🏽😁

[@tamikas9425]

I would have been annoyed also but from someone working in healthcare care I understand why they wouldn't accept it. Too many times people fake notes and fake letter heads and signatures.

[@EECCTravels]

Honestly, if you have a PDF writer, a typed test would be easier to fake. I tested it when I got home to prove it to myself.

[@TheGeneral308]

I mean it wouldn't be any harder to print a fake printed one on a computer. Besides Vac cards are hand written as well.

[@jasongallagher3368]

This should have all have been digital from the beginning (like vac cards and test results), but a certain faction of the US population fought tooth and nail to prevent the digitalization of these records. Right or wrong, this has resulted in a mishmash of hand written vac cards and every doctors office having their own covid result forms instead of a nationwide digital standard. On top of that, royal caribbean then issues rules that can be open to interpretation to the individual crew members. Better training could have probably fixed that, but that was probably difficult considering that crew members have been on and off of the medical boat for months.

[@hairdresser1300]

@@jasongallagher3368 great points for sure

[@redhatbear1135]

@@jasongallagher3368 while I agree that some things are easy to fake, some places have used unique fonts to help make it more difficult to fake. As for the vax card it does have a lot number, and ours now have a hospital stamp similar to those sometimes used on yellow cards. I think QR codes are fairly easy to fake too, but agree that the privacy argument about digitalizing records seemed odd at best. I object to being require to have carry an electronic device to show proof of vaccination, and I’m fortunate enough to have medical record in my chart that create QR codes that I can print. The software they recommend, CommonPass doesn’t says it only can handle 2 vaccinations not 3 or more, so it needs updating too!

[@rasbo4317]

Was on that ship December 2019 had a wonderful time

[@julieslaton2607]

Glad you got on I'd be scared to death to use a handwritten though lol.. My anxiety wouldn't allow it. We even told our Dr office to print out with their letterhead & stamped . 😂

[@dlgregory35]

Do not know about you but herein Australia anything from my doctors is printed ut, anything from Health people s printed find it strange anybody in authority anywhere would issue a handwritten note anyway.

[@johnanthony6254]

Love your channel! Me and my family are going on our first cruise EVER in july with carnival aboard the dream, was wondering if you recommend doing excursions in key west and if so which ones would you recommend? we are having trouble deciding. THANK YOU!!

[@jackieaudus9829]

Is this pre or post Jason having surgery?? This ship looks mahoooosive !!! Liking the balcony room too !!! Thank you for sharing

[@ronaldbernier462]

Pre surgery

[@EECCTravels]

Post injury but pre surgery. This cruise was in December.

[@stephaniem839]

Very nice!!! That’s one of my bucket list cruises. What did you think of the Abyss slide?

[@EECCTravels]

It was so fun!! I wish I could have taken my camera on but I didn’t have a wrist strap.

[@stephaniem839]

@@EECCTravels good to know, thank you!!! It looks so fun!!!!

[@highspec_tech90]

Glad I have been getting one with an email digital certificate. It’s only £39 (about $51).

[@melissajohnson2935]

Exactly the same thing happened to us getting on the Mardi Gras after our Louisiana Department of Health handwritten covid test results we're denied for the exact same reason. They let us on after I made a huge deal about handwritten test results not being allowed not being stated anywhere in the information they provide. It has since been updated. But it pisses me off too! I'm not paying hundred for a test when I can go to my parish health unit, that my tax dollars pay for and get a free test.

[@1Magdaleina]

That’s nuts!!

[@natemaronski631]

You guys should sail on Mardi Gras again April 16th-23! Or the Freedom in November!!

[@susanlieberman9012]

We have been on all the Oasis class ships. We have been on the Harmony twice. Great ship! In my opinion the oasis class is the best. Going on the Wonder in April.

[@trishkeller920]

Love Trellis Bar And our nights were spent in the jazz club

[@woxiangLaguindah]

Have a marvelous time! Can't wait to hear how Royal will make it right for you on those test. On board credit or future cruise credit? 😎🤙

[@EECCTravels]

Oh I tried… we didn’t get anything

[@woxiangLaguindah]

Sorry to hear that 😥

[@justiciaparaespana7236]

What a massive ship... Have fun guys and greetings from Spain! Don't worry about the COVID test... Just have fun... I recommend you to make a claim to Royal when you finish the cruise claiming a full refund of the COVID test. I will go on Sept on a cruise with MSC and I can't wait.

[@barbielou5611]

Wish I was there have fun you guys

[@dawngrajeda]

When I cruised on the Navigator in Dec. it was printed in their F&Q that the Rapid Antigen or PCR test had to be printed with a Negative result or emailed or texted onto your phone. We got test at Crystal Labs and they too only give you your Results and hand written by the Director of the Lab. I knew from reading on RCI website it would not be accepted. We then went to CVS and got retested. Couldn't find any info on their website now about testing.

[@catesfamilyadventures4159]

Your scare was my nightmare. We were unable to get a test prior to flying to Miami, so we paid for the test at the port. All was good until the wife's test came back postive. She had no symptoms and showed no signs of being sick (tested negative the next morning). We completely understood not being able to get on the ship. Did make for a very interesting weekend. Rescheduled in may with the kids.

[@EECCTravels]

Oh goodness! That would have been terrible!!