First, none of the tests are free. Masks: will be required while travelling by motorcoach and rail in accordance with federal and local mask mandates. No matter the cost. Ok. The tests in Ecuador and peru are in the $30-$40 range. Post Celebrity Cruise PCR Test. sup says for my sailing pcr or antigen needed. Yep, antigen is what is on the Healthy at Sea FAQ sheet right now for the US. Along the same lines as people selling hand sanitizer on Amazon for outrageous prices in early 2020. Test type:Rapid-result test (PCR / NAAT), Accepted for most travel and recreational purposes. Details finden Sie in unserer bersichtstabelle zu Impf- und Testpflichten. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-112904375', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Cruise Critic: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2812652-options-for-covid-test-precruise/. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. These tests allow you to complete your pre-cruise test at home or any place of your choosing with the help of live video supervision by a Certified Guide. My bookings start in Nov '21, and I hope things are a little more sane by then. All of these travel related tests may be preventing or delaying tests with actual medical reasons from being performed. MSC Seaside. Accepted Types of Tests and Results. As of May 5, 2022, all guests ages 12 and older must be fully vaccinated with last primary dose administered at least 14 days prior to embarkation. I do not understand the testing criteria. We have provided the link below and this is also included in your test kit with detailed instructions. From August 2022 Travel + Leisure, published by TI Inc. I dont know if thats byintent. Celebrity Cruises will pay for the tests if you go to a designated centre . The only reason I think the tests should be free is that right now the government is willing to pay for people to be tested. Testing costs and vendors vary by port and country. Antibody tests are not accepted, as they do not detect a current infection. https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Flights/advisories/pages/default.aspx, https://testing.nomihealth.com/easy_registration/34/onsite, Miami airport has similarhttps://news.miami-airport.com/covid-19-testing-available-daily-at-mia-starting-may-21/. Just a word on the emed video supervised test. Enjoy 75% off your second guests cruise fare and save up to an additional $1,600 per stateroom. Tests are performed at no cost, and insurance, Social Security number, and drivers license/state ID are not needed. Monitored Self-Test Kit Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card: This home test lets you do the test under video supervision from a certified guide. Google didn't give much information either and get showing results on the Celebrity FAQ page etc. And my fear is that if you call, you're going to get that same answer from someone who doesn't know there's at least one third test type out there, and can't answer whether it's acceptable. We had the test at around 3pm on a Friday and got a (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? 1 0 obj There are two common types of diagnostic COVID-19 tests and we accept either one: A molecular test, also called a PCR test or NAAT test; An antigen test, also called a rapid antigen test (RAT) #1. Celebrity Cruises announced it will resume European sailings in June, beginning with the world debut of a new ship in Greece. Should you be required to bring a negative test result to the terminal on boarding day, the COVID-19 test must be a viral test (PCR & antigen). Depending on the location, Walgreens offers up to 3 different tests. All Rights Reserved. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Hoping you can scan your CDC vaccine card. If we dont get antigen in time for sailing we cant get on ship. None of this going to a counter, showing your Express Pass, showing your credit card and passport, having a picture taken, being handed a key, maybe allowed to board, maybe not and sometimes waiting an hour or more for your cabinto be ready. But it can still be confusing. So all in all, it's around $25 ish per kit. Je nach Schiff entfllt die Impfpflicht beispielsweise bei Phoenix Reisen, Plantours oder Hapag-Lloyd Cruises im Laufe des Aprils oder Mais 2023. We will also accept a valid results document presented on your phone. NAAT and Antigen are acceptable to gain entry to the US. Please be aware that some ports of call do not accept a Certificate of Recovery for the purposes of debarking and enjoying the destination. All guests age 2 and older must bring a negative test result for a PCR COVID-19 test taken no more than 3 days prior to sailing or an antigen test taken no more than 2 days prior to sailing. No telling if it will be that easy at Piraeus port in Athens. stream The government pays for symptomatic testing, not for work travel, and for sure not for pleasure travel. This is as frustrating as it can get. By Your choice.. And in the UK, the OP has lots of options also, all quite reasonable.. Boots, Dam Health, Randox, and lots of others .. By wendycook22, September 13, 2021 in Celebrity Cruises. Imgoing to suggest a little caution here. Canadawill not accept antigen test results for entry, and airlines may refuse boarding when trying to fly to Canada. I dont mind a voluntary test being charged a reasonable fee. The cruise really only looked at our NHS COVID pass and the check in lady at Heathrow was the only one who looked at the negative test result papers. Plus, for a limited time only, get an additional $50 bonus onboard credit.*. If your sailing requires a pre-cruise test, here are some details about the kind of test you'll need. Where did you learn this? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-112898513', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');cruise, bonus. I used this test for all my 3 (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Followers 1. We will not accept a Certificate of Recovery in place of a vaccination record. The letter from the cruise line states the following: For sailings departing the U.S. through March 31, 2022, all vaccinated guests are required to present a negative COVID-19 test at the time of embarkation. We'll send you a weekly newsletter to your inbox. Share More sharing options. Just wasnt certain about the CVS antigen test. The last primary dose must have been administered at least 14 days prior to embarkation. Last thing I want is to drive two days to Florida only to find my rapid antigen test wasnt the right one!! Share. Go to emed.co. This should be simple to understand, but terminology has been unnecessarily inconsistent. Even if I have the money to pay for it; yes, I do mind. Theres nothing wrong with advocating for affordable health care. Guests who have recently recovered from COVID-19 may present a Certificate of Recovery and proof of the positive PCR or Antigen test result taken between 11-90 days prior to the sail date in order to board and be exempt from testing. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. LGW this is just an added cost of travel (and safety) now. They have chosen to use very specific terms that have specific meaning. I could book a test for a fee but it is insane to have to pay a couple hundred dollars for what should still be free. I definitely got the idea that a Walgreens test was questionable. And if thats CVS, unless something has changed, they dont offer the IDNow. I read they were doing the antigen (rapid) test. Your previous content has been restored. . Especially when we talk about testing before sailing. By Unvaccinated cruisers 16 and older will be required to test negative for COVID-19 with a PCR test within 72 hours of their cruise, take an antigen test at the pier, take another antigen test on . Pay or not. All guests ages 2 and older must present a digital or physical copy of a negative COVID-19 test result at check-in to board their sailing. But if the cruise price reduces by 50% prior to final payment, why would I pay full price? I was impressed with pricing of shore excursions.. rarely use the celebrity offerings preferring to arrange my own. By Thor17, August 25 in Canadian Cruisers. Celebrity will provide antigen testing but not PCR. Upload or insert images from URL. Is that acceptable? I have read various comments on these boards saying no, it is not accepted; and others saying yes now it is. to match international travel restrictions so that you can be travel ready in as little as 12 hours with an RT-PCR test and 15 minutes with rapid antigen testing. I think what you are seeing are companies advertising a quick turn around for a PCR Test but most PCR Tests are sent to a lab for processing. Hi Not sure if this has been posted so apologies if it has. So to confirm - both of these tests are accepted by Celebrity if I understand correctly. Concierge Testing Service: Celebrity has also set up a concierge testing service where a qualified medical technician comes to your home, office, or hotel to perform the test. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Recommended Posts. Celebrity sent an email and only recommended the 'Optum Store'. Also PCR tests take longer to get the results, because they go . Can someone who knows what they are talking about clue me in? Guests with a mixed series of any two of the following vaccines taken within a minimum of 28 days between doses, will also be considered fully vaccinated: Any guest who has received one dose of a vaccine (other than Johnson & Johnson) will not be considered fully vaccinated. . For me there are no Rapid Tests available within 50 miles so as a back up I booked an appointment for a paid rapid test if my results don't get back in time. PCR test prices: Where double-jabbed Brits can buy cheapest tests; TUI holidays cancelled: Full list of cancellations . https://www.celebritycruises.com/gb/healthy-at-sea/uk-travel-requirements. Go to site . I do think this is a situation where there should be a price cap on the tests in the US. I could be mistaken. Currently flying to theUSrequires a negative antigen test or a negative nucleic acid amplification test. Celebrity Boarding Requirements: Celebrity Cruises requires all guests age 16 and above to be fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to sail date. Therefore if you need to take a LFT on Thursday earliest or Friday morning at Heathrow, you get the result within 30 mins. Any NAAT is now accepted. Disembarkation Test - PCR. Affluent Media Group, a Dotdash Meredith company. ok, sorry folks that this has turned into a passionate discussion as to whether we should pay for our testing or not, and how much. But at least we know there are urgent care providers in our area that provide same day antigen testing services. Will Celebrity Cruises administer this test? Celebrity Cruises announced it will resume European sailings in June, beginning with the world debut of a new ship in Greece. US entry require a LFT (Antigen Test) within 1 day prior to arrival whilst Celebrity require a LFT within 2 days of boarding. And that just confuses people, also unnecessarily! Guests booked onboard one of the Celebrity Cruises ships sailing from the United States received a letter from the cruise line informing them of the changes. Celebrity will cover the costs for children who are not eligible to be vaccinated. Thats American companies taking advantage of a pandemic to make a large profit. I suspect it is here that you will certify no current illness and have your vaccination card verified. This test may be taken as either an Antigen or PCR test and is not required to be monitored testing. Im not sure what other countries require, but Impretty sure Google could tell you. Testing prior to the land tour is not required. It would be great to know if there is a place, even if I have to pay, to test and get quick results in case we do not get our results in time. Yikes!! 2 0 obj They're used clinically in emergency departments and for some pre-admissions screenings. Top aanbod cruises: Oostelijke Caribbean cruise - Royal Caribbean Cruises cruise mee aan boord van de Rhapsody of the Seas van San Juan (Puerto Rico) tot San Juan (Puerto Rico) - 9 dagen - en nog veel meer aantrekkelijke aanbiedingen. Followers 1. A private company seeing a chance to profit and charge $200 and refusing insurance (as one place I checked does) is people taking advantage of a pandemic. %PDF-1.7 The PCR test and the Antigen test at the terminal cannot be taken on the same day, as that can affect the accuracy of the tests. To use our mobile site, please enable JavaScript. Earn points on every sailing and enjoy discounts, offers, and perks that all add up to an even more incredible cruise vacation experience. Image: Celebrity Millennium. If we dont get antigen in time for sailing we cant get on ship. Another option may be the testing site at Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Any updates or info regarding what X will be doing regarding supplying PCR tests for passengers disembarking Apex in Athens so they can test before flying home please? 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. CC Help Jenn We want to ensure we get the correct tests but are struggling due to it all being US based. I dont see antigen available in any NYS cvs or walgreens, It looks like you can get an antigen test at ft lauderdale airport.that will be plan B if I cant get one locally. Paste as plain text instead, Celebrity Cruises has extended its pre-cruise testing . Afriend in San Antonio went to CVS today for a rapid antigen test. Accepted Types of Tests and Results. Check here for the most up to date information on each Cruise Destination, including vaccination requirements, mask mandates, shore excursions, and . "Celebrity Apex is such an exquisite ship and for her to finally begin sailing in the beautiful Aegean, where it all began for our fleet, and after so long away, is incredibly meaningful," Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo said in a statement. I have no issues paying whatever my health insurer pays for tests. So any PCR is fine, and the Abbott IDNow NAAT from Walgreens meets all these requirements. That isnt right in normal times. mgmigs, August 1, 2021 in Celebrity Cruises, Has anyone found a place that does antigen tests? You can go right to it and leave them in your room even if it's not ready to occupy yet, then proceed unencumbered to lunch - nice touch. There are point of care PCR systems that can process specimens in an hour or so. Recommended Posts. Vehicles are also not required. The tests are just no cost to you because insurance or government grants pay for them. *, Book it List Event 75% off 2nd Guest + Savings. Results in less than 24 hours. Celebrity Cruises. They must provide you with a proper results document (no handwritten notes). But balk about an extra $99 test to make it all possible? TL;DR The PCR lab is to test for Covid19 Reply More posts from r/TourismHell. wendycook22. If you are booked on a cruisetour, please click here to see your land tour testing requirements. We will be arriving to Tampa on a Sunday and embarking on Monday. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-112898396', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');cruise in April. He died the day after he was admitted to hospice where he wasnt allow any visitors. On Feb. 28, 2023, Savannah Guthrie tested positive for COVID while she was hosting the "Today" show. Brilliant, website has been updated again, states PCR and fully vacinated is required for sailings from the UK, not from Athens or St Maarten, seriously underwhelmed. Per the CVS web site, their PCR/NAAT test results are usually available in 1-2 days. These tests meet requirements for domestic and international travel. High level category. With the vast amount of testing currently available, it can be challenging to figure out which tests are accepted so you can board your cruise ship. Id much rather see the free tests for folks who need it. 'Unfortunately at this time, our system does not recognize any postal codes outside of the United States. Pig Woman Kathy literally and figuratively Mugged and Robbed me and others and threw us on the street. Be sure youre aware of both homeport country and Celebrity Cruises vaccine and testing requirements as they may differ. Members; 144 January 30, 2011; Moscow, Russia Pre-Cruise. Here's a link to the CC thread: BinaxNow Covid-19 Ag test card review and info - Celebrity Cruises - Cruise Critic Community. Celebrity Cruises was founded in 1988 by a Greek family and over 70% of its marine officers hail from Greece. You'll also, at least currently, need a negative Antigen or PCR test to enter the US at all, one day or earlier before travel.. if this falls in the time frame for your (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? How many days prior to sailing do we need it. Unvaccinated kids departing on or after December 17, 2021 must show a negative test result for a PCR test (not antigen) taken no more than 3 days before boarding day." "Guests under 2 years of age do not need to complete a pre-cruise test." "For all cruises, kids will take a complimentary PCR test when checking in at the terminal." If you're going on a cruise, you probably don't need to get a pre-departure negative Covid-19 test.Most cruise lines have dropped the requirement to get a negative test, but the protocols can change at any time. Recommended Posts. What is the point of testing? For a family of 4 who wants to visit grandma for Christmas and not risk killing her with Covid it would be $800. Do a search on this board for BionaxNow, there are a lot of very detail instructions, actual users experience. The cruise line included details in a letter to guests. Order At-home Test Kit. I want to make sure I understand which one is. Members; 505 April 15, 2013; Not sure what the difference is . Walgreens is not a charitable organization. By Mike.s May 22, 2021 in Celebrity & SilverSea. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-113937466', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Celebrity Apex in September departing from Amsterdam. Celebrity Cruises follows the requirements in all jurisdictions we sail, and please note that mask requirements may vary by the destinations visited on your sailing and/or disembarkation port. By m8zenblue, March 19, 2021 in Celebrity Cruises. And a "Rapid Antigen Test", the BinaxNOW, that takes as little as an hour. Mike.s. Celebrity Cruises did explain this to guests in the letter. Posted May 22, 2021. Really?? This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Celebrity Cruises official website on vaccine and test requirements to board a cruise. Pre-Arrival for Land Tours Covid-19 Testing. What Celebrity has said is PCR or rapid Antigen. But they choose to rip me off because they think they can. Effective September 13, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that all cruise passengers, regardless of vaccination status, provide negative test results in order to cruise. Who pays for it? (although some of the clerical staff I have spoken with give me answers like, "I think the test is". I am on phone with celebrity now, I asked for a supervisor by I am being told pcr is the only test they will accept. Guests who have certain pre-existing medical conditions . As long as the test is done within 3 days of flight departure you could use that test to return home. I'm also curious of NAAT - from the description below appears to be compliant. The tests here range from $70-$100 for tests (which is extortionate in my opinion!!) The closest antigen test available to be is in a different state. This test may be taken as either an Antigen or PCR test and is not required to be monitored testing. For Cruises From Hawaii to Vancouver. Specializujeme se na lodn zjezdy do destinac vech kout svta. MOSTof the PCR testing is batching specimens at at central lab. Not sure why that is such a big deal. Select one of the Rapid Antigen Testing Locations Below. We are also travelling during the 48 hrs before so having a test by a 'concierge' etc also wouldn't work with the test and travelling time frame. Both me and my wife are classed as fully vaccinated (two doses), however, i believe we require a Rapid Antigen Test 2 days prior to boarding the . endobj The only Relaxed Luxury resorts at sea, where you can wake up in a new place every day. Pre-Arrival for Land Tours Covid-19 Testing. What else would you expect? Name on test results must match those on government issued identification. In my area they are free or covered by insurance if the test is medically advised by a Dr. otherwise it is a personal expense but if you have aHSA you can use it to pay for the test. I am so confused. Started August 27, 2021, By sup says for my sailing pcr or antigen needed. Does Celebrity currently offer onboard PCR testing for travellers who may be flying home after the cruise and require a negative PCR result as a condition of flying? Starting from departures on September 6, 2022, Carnival Cruise Line removes the pre-cruise testing requirement for vaccinated guests, with limitations for specific destinations such as cruises to . By little britain, April 9, 2021 in Celebrity Cruises. The virus will be with us for years to come. I dont have any cvs or Walgreens that offer that, I am going to call some of the walk in clinics tomorrow. The cabin key is a card and will be inserted into your cabin door lock. Thor17. You must receive a valid results document from your test provider that includes provider name, your name, the date the test was taken, type of test, and your negative result. Effective, June 12, 2022, all U.S. air passengers, regardless of vaccination status, will not need to present a negative COVID-19 test to return to the United States. We will be making plans and backup plans to test before we leave. CC Help Jenn Please check with your insurance provider for coverage benefits. If my insurance can pay for a Covid test for me for $50-$75; while should I have to pay $200-$300 for that test? Currently flying to theUSrequires a negative antigen test or a negative nucleic acid amplification test. There are 23 pages of discussion regarding the Covid test requirements for Celebrity on (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. He said that the report does include the date andtime the specimen was collected. 4 0 obj Realizing each State/region has differing restrictions/requirements on who can get tested, and the pricing, but we got our standard tests at the local pharmacy for no cost - to us - and results back via email in 2 days. Each guest is responsible for making their own arrangements with an accredited testing provider as well as all associated costs. NAAT = Nucleic Acid Amplification Test, also a master category that includes PCR but isn't actually synonymous with PCR as you could assume from Celebrity's FAQ.