Dominica

21st January. In the ship’s daily publication of activities for the following day, it was announced that the Dominican authorities had decided that all passengers who were booked on shore excursions or who were booked to use government authorised taxis or who intended to use them, were required to take a lateral flow test to ensure that they are negative. Accordingly P&O arranged to undertake these tests at £18 per head. So this morning we went along and had our tests taken as we were booked on an excursion. A certificate would be issued if negative which we had to take ashore as well as evidence of our vaccinations. At 1040 hrs, whist we were drinking hot chocolate in Costa Coffee on board, it was announced that the Dominican authorities had changed their mind!! No tests were needed. P&O said that those who had already had their tests would not be charged for them. Goodness me! Those who were not booked on an excursion or in an authorised taxi will not be allowed to leave the port or terminal building. I suspect that there will be a few passengers who will decide to stay put.Read more