These times are not just for testing but to keep the terminal less congested. I don't believe that there is anything stopping you from wandering after your test results, but I do remember them asking me at check-in what my port arrival time was from my eDocs. They have people out on Alaskan Way directing people where to go. Once you receive the negative result you are given a wristband and can then head across the street to the terminal for check-in. You then get processed in by Eurofins, get directed to a testing booth, then have a seat until you receive your test results. I believe they don't want the luggage in the testing room. They recommend you check all luggage, but there is a holding area for your carry-on luggage.
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Since there was no one at the ticket booth, this was a huge issue for many drivers and caused lengthy backups exiting.Īs far as you know, can you drop off your luggage, get tested and then wander around the waterfront before your boarding time? Or do you have to go to the ship right after getting your wristband showing you passed the COVID test?ĭrop luggage off with porter and head across the street to the Marriott. They will ask for the faint red number of your ticket, and need to know where/how you paid and the payment/transaction ID. When you get to the ticket booth, push the call button to speak to someone.
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The checkin process was fast, but lengthy with lots of queues and walking.Īnother pro tip - if you park in the parking garage on the corner of Wall street and Alaskan Way and pay online, when you exit next week you will need the ticket stub you received upon entry and the payment transaction ID. If you have difficulties walking long distances, I'd suggest getting a wheelchair. We were tested for Covid, and onboard within an hour!!! You will want to have these close at hand: NCL boarding pass showing your boarding time (paper or electronic), your ID, and your passport/birth cert. Overview of queues: You'll first be tested, sit in a waiting room for the results, have your ID checked, checkin for the ship, be x-rayed, and finally board. Our boarding time was checked, and we were allowed up 15 minutes prior to the time listed on the boarding pass.
Once our driver/vacationer arrived we were ready to get going. On 8/28 they were testing at the Marriott, the World Trade Center (flag place beside Marriott), and in the Bell Conference Center.
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When the area opens up and you can see Anthony's Pier 66 restaurant, there will be an NCL employee at the base of stairs of the Bell Harbor Conference Center directing you to one of 3 testing sites (based on how full they are).
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(Have your driver park the car and meet you at the bottom of the Bell Harbor Conference Center.) Keep your carry-on bag with you, and all important papers! GO! GO!") There are no names checked here, literally just luggage drop off with a porter. (We were shouted at and told to "drop your bags and go. If your luggage has NCL tags already, just drop it off. There will be an area to pull off on the right to drop off luggage (just before the green skybridge). If you are driving, or being driven, from I5 or wherever, take Wall street and turn left (south) onto Alaskan Way.
I won't detail our frustrating 30 minute journey trying to drop off luggage, and park the car, instead I'll tell you what we will do next time! We drove up from Oregon that morning, and arrived in Seattle around noon on the 28th. I'm a very amature videographer with access to 1 free background song. I've started posting the videos I took on YouTube if you're interested. This is our 4th Alaskan cruise (2 Princess, 1 Celebrity, and now NCL). We had a great trip with sunny weather, and a wonderful time. Hi! I'm just off of the Encore, and thought I'd share our cruise and excursions.
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