PCR testing

[bones774]

does anyone know a place to do a PCR test in Miami? so I could get off ship and return same day for a B2B cruise? I know my home state offers free testing at city run hospitals,  thanks

[capriccio]

Check out the official Miami-Dade website:  https://www.miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/coronavirus/testing-locations.page

 

Use the zip code for Port Miami (33132) as the locator filter for free government sponsored testing.

 

At the bottom of the screen there are links to the various pharmacies and health systems offering tests.

 

I hope you aren't expecting to have the PCR tests the same day - they usually take a couple of days.  The Antigen tests are the fastest - results are available within minutes.

[kingston13]

Not sure which cruise line you are using but Carnival recently informed us they will do a quick test the day before the cruise ends for BTB folks.

[Cienfuegos]

10 hours ago, kingston13 said:

Not sure which cruise line you are using but Carnival recently informed us they will do a quick test the day before the cruise ends for BTB folks.

That's great information. Thank you.

[K_e_short]

Can I ask a bit more information?

 

Are you unvaccinated and thus are required to have the covid test done before you cruise?

 

I thought Carnival only requires testing for unvaccinated.

 

I also was told on another board that Carnival was not doing testing.

 

I ask because right now all Canadians need a test before they fly home.

 

Any idea on price?

 

My research shows that most airports do Covid tests, PCR tests that are required for Canada, but cost $150.