Self Test is the way to go, read up and order 🙂

https://thepointsguy.com/news/abbott-at-home-covid-test/

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/08/20/i-tried-the-home-covid-19-test-royal-caribbean-accepts

Could the person who mentioned the Carnival video also share that link. 

I'm sharing a link to this article that may help some understand how the home test options work,  especially if Princess changes the turn around to 2 days. 

https://thepointsguy.com/news/abbott-at-home-covid-test/

Carnival is updating their testing to 2 days so I am sure it will bleed over to the

other Carnival lines.  Be Ready

https://www.carnival.com/legal/covid-19-legal-notices/covid-19-guest-protocols

10 hours ago, srpilo said:

                                                              Bad News 

As of today, 8/28/2021 the CDC says tests must now be preformed within 2 days of embarkation not the previous 3 days !

 

             *********  This should really throw wrench into the cruise lines plans !!! ***********

Princess is still using 3 days, everyone should stickvwith that guidance until instructed differently.

i would have both dates scheduled for testing just  in case or purchase a home tele health test to take either date. 

6 hours ago, brisalta said:

 

Do any of the hospital clinics in Orlando offer the PCR test? Hospitals tend to have their own PCR test equipment and have fast turn round time.

Update From Princess

https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/us-cruises/

UPDATED:

https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/us-cruises/

I think many of these protocols are here to stay, unfortunately.

Taking your shoes off at airports in the US is still a thing and it's just a protocol we got use  to- Unless you have TSA precheck

I have a feeling some of these new protocols will be kept for the long haul.

1 minute ago, caribill said:

Even Princess may not have 100% vaccinated passengers as exceptions are made for those with valid medical reasons not to be vaccinated as well as possible valid religious objections to the vaccine.

 

I am not sure how the US laws not allowing discrimination might apply if Princess does not allow these unvaccinated passengers to board since their being on board would prevent a ship from going to the Bahamas.

It seems it has to be 100% or they will need to port somewhere else.

Could lead to itinerary changes and cancellations.

USAToday has a story but I’m having issues sharing the link

It has been reported by many cruise blogs

Cruise ships must have 100% of adults over the age of 12 fully vaccinated in order to call on Bahamian ports. In documents posted to Twitter by Eyewitness News, the Bahamas has banned cruise ships unless all passengers over the age of 12 are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

https://www.porthole.com/bahamas-bans-cruise-ships-without-100-vaccinated-passengers/

31 minutes ago, cr8tiv1 said:

Now that a third booster is in the works, is there anyone out there that has taken the 2 shots from 2 different states?  How is that registered?  Were you able to get a digital vaccination passport when you both shots were given from 2 different states?  I'm thinking third booster but will be out of my home state when available.

 

Does anyone know if taking a vaccine within 2 weeks of a COVID test would make the test positive?

 

Rapidly changing information.  I can't keep up with everything.  WHEW.

I was worried about testing positive after my vaccine but I was told that I wouldn’t. I did in fact test within the 2 week period and it was negative.

From The CDC (magnetic..my favorite one 🤣🤣)

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/facts.html?s_cid=11422:will the covid-19 vaccine cause me to test positive:sem.ga:p:RG:GM:gen:PTN:FY21

23 minutes ago, beach_fever_4ever said:

But can you get an appointment ?

Depends when you need it.

I looked this morning and Ft Lauderdale around the port area had some available. 

https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing/?icid=coronavirus-lp-nav-general-testing

It changes rapidly so best to look on the site for the most up to date availability

2 minutes ago, Bwana Tom said:

Just a little clarification for my sake please. Were you on an earlier cruise on the Majestic and you chose to stay on board as a B2B? The reason for asking we are schedule on a 4-way back to back in November and was wondering if they would require testing for Covid between between each of those cruises. I just wanted to make sure I was reading you post right and thank you for your post.

Hope you have a great cruise!

Since her original post it was updated that they were tested on turn around day in the ships medical center.

1 minute ago, LATGVT12 said:

For PESCADOAMARILLO, 

Since you are staying on the ship, is Princess requiring that you take  another COVID test?   We just called Princess and added  Sep 19 - 26.  We are booked from Sep 12 - 19.   Princess did not say anything about taking another COVID test for the second week.  From reading your blog, we decided to stay on another week also. 

She shared on an earlier post that they were assigned an 8:30 am test this morning by Princess 

After following these threads the past few weeks I am definitely considering Alaska for 2023 🙂

I can't wait to read more, Have FuN! 

9 hours ago, Jadn13 said:

I just read on Yellow Fish that No Symptoms means No Testing on  her current B2B

 

 

updated:

“Just a change from what I had previously posted (which was true at the time)…in transits are now being tested in the medical center on board at 8:30am tomorrow (turnaround day).”

5 minutes ago, Alaskanb said:

The one with a table for two

On most of my upcoming cruises I was given the option for a table for 2 in at least 2 of the 3 dining rooms.

36 minutes ago, voljeep said:

which ever one is closest to Vines ...  I can take a 'to-go' from there so I will have a glass of wine while waiting for another to arrive from the mdr waiters  for dinner

HA! Love it! This may be the best reason.

I never eat in the dining room so it's all new to me, but this may be the most legit reason to pick a dining room 🙂 🍷

I just read on Yellow Fish that No Symptoms means No Testing on  her current B2B

30 minutes ago, Jadn13 said:

 

B2B's in the US are allowed and the ship is testing on board for the following week 

5 minutes ago, awhcruiser said:

No b2bs are permitted at the present time

B2B's in the US are allowed and the ship is testing on board for the following week 

Hi All!

I’m curious to know if anyone has any favorite dining rooms on each ship and why?  (Ex..windows, location, venues, noise level) 

With Dine My Way we have dining room choices now and it leaves me researching each dining room individually for my upcoming trips.

I thought it could help others as well.

***I realize DMW doesn’t work consistently for everyone and those threads already exist ***
(For reference, I’m booked on CB, Emerald, Sky, Enchanted) 

Thank You!

6 hours ago, wineglass said:

It’s my understanding that the test must be Three days before boarding, I.e.: board on Saturday, test should be done on Thursday preceding 

Wednesday for Saturday

Thursday for Sunday 

@PointRoberts Walgreens has some Availability tomorrow for Rapid Tests in  Seattle,  not all locations so you may want to try to book an Appt ASAP!

It's unfortunate that you are having issues but there are still options for you. 

I would check back on this thread and maybe others can share what they find  available in  Seattle as well. 

You sound like  you are at a bit of a breaking point so I hope helps.

***I went through the entire Appt process and this location has availability for tomorrow

from 3pm-5pm for the quick 1 hr result BINAXNOW test.

I obviously don't know where you are staying so I used the Port location,  this is about 25 mins away.

**Other Walgreens may exist closer to your location

Walgreens 

Address: 4412 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

Phone: (206) 760-7880

https://www.walgreens.com/locator/walgreens-4412+rainier+ave+s-seattle-wa-98118/id=5950

2 minutes ago, Gaynors said:

Just wondering... 3 days before our Sunday November 28th cruise is Thanksgiving Day.   I'm not sure what the availability will be to get a test done that day and I don't see any CVS or Walgreens in my area that are doing the antigen testing (now at least).  

 

Not too worried at this point since I'm guessing things will change and the current rules are only for cruises up until October 31st.

 

Any thoughts?

At Home Antigen test with a Tele Health call.

I’m happy  to read everyones excitement and up beat attitude even with the added inconvenience of testing and masks.
I look forward to following along!

Happy Cruising, Y’all!! 🛳🥂