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Ordered Binax early evening this past Wednesday & after numerous updates from them & FedEx, it was on our doorstep this morning. Do I now download NAVICA or wait until Friday prior to departure on September 19th?

 

Thanks from Nancy (couldn’t cruise without Cruise Critic)

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25 minutes ago, batoryfirst said:

Ordered Binax early evening this past Wednesday & after numerous updates from them & FedEx, it was on our doorstep this morning. Do I now download NAVICA or wait until Friday prior to departure on September 19th?

 

Thanks from Nancy (couldn’t cruise without Cruise Critic)

 

It doesn't matter either way.  But if you want to get an extra step done, you can download the app now. 

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45 minutes ago, sandebeach said:

I just read on another thread hat Royal is going to a two-day testing requirement, prior t cruising for vaccinated. So I am very happy that I already ordered test kits through eMed. 

Think RCI will sell them for less than what we paid eMed?

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3 minutes ago, not-enough-cruising said:

I don’t think RCI will be selling them at all. I don’t believe they have the credentials to sell a pharmaceutical prescription product. 

 

Royal will be partnering with a provider to sell them starting Sept. 8.

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6 minutes ago, not-enough-cruising said:

I don’t think RCI will be selling them at all. I don’t believe they have the credentials to sell a pharmaceutical prescription product. 

 

2 minutes ago, twangster said:

 

Royal will be partnering with a provider to sell them starting Sept. 8.

 

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/is-there-a-telemedicine-option-for-pre-cruise-covid-19-test 

 

What @twangster said, they'll be available on the 8th.  Here's hoping it'll be cheaper!  Then again for me, as a solo traveler, anything less than $150 is fine by me, LOL.  It's all savings at that point!

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3 minutes ago, twangster said:

 

Royal will be partnering with a provider to sell them starting Sept. 8.

Their email says Optum will be operating their “storefront”, I would imagine RCI will just link from their site to the Optum site that everyone is currently using. 

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3 minutes ago, TytalusWarden said:

 

 

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/is-there-a-telemedicine-option-for-pre-cruise-covid-19-test 

 

What @twangster said, they'll be available on the 8th.  Here's hoping it'll be cheaper!  Then again for me, as a solo traveler, anything less than $150 is fine by me, LOL.  It's all savings at that point!

I doubt it will be cheaper, since it is the same vendor that everyone is currently using. Without RCI subsidizing the orders, there would be no reason for Optum to sell them cheaper. 

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I just received my 6 pack today so I'm all set for now but it will be interesting to see the price.

 

It is much more convenient doing it at home.  Wish some other cruise lines would accept them officially.   Hopefully they will follow Royal.

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2 minutes ago, not-enough-cruising said:

I doubt it will be cheaper, since it is the same vendor that everyone is currently using. Without RCI subsidizing the orders, there would be no reason for Optum to sell them cheaper. 

 

Bulk contract.  Airlines sell A2S cheaper seats to Royal.    

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Just now, not-enough-cruising said:

Smart phone will work. I used my IPhone in Cabo last month to do one of the tests for return flight to USA

Do you need to be on the app at the time of the test? Did you just have your phone leaning up against something during the video chat?

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Can we use my IPad? We ordered the tests from EMed earlier today after reading the reports on CC. We are seniors (80s) and struggle with all of the new technology. We do have cell phones, but I prefer my tablet. Thanks for your help. 
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3 minutes ago, kalajori said:

Can we use my IPad? We ordered the tests from EMed earlier today after reading the reports on CC. We are seniors (80s) and struggle with all of the new technology. We do have cell phones, but I prefer my tablet. Thanks for your help. 
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An IPad would work beautifully 

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