batoryfirst Posted September 3, 2021 #1 Share Posted September 3, 2021 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) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lazydayz Posted September 3, 2021 #2 Share Posted September 3, 2021 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted September 3, 2021 #3 Share Posted September 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, lazydayz said: It doesn't matter either way. But if you want to get an extra step done, you can download the app now. I concur, it doest matter, but personally I would download the app now and set up your account 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleC Posted September 3, 2021 #4 Share Posted September 3, 2021 2 hours ago, batoryfirst said: couldn’t cruise without Cruise Critic Oh me neither! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekekelso Posted September 3, 2021 #5 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Is it just me, or does Emed sound like one of those companies sending the emails filling up my Spam folder? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandebeach Posted September 3, 2021 #6 Share Posted September 3, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted September 3, 2021 #7 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Who is Nancy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batoryfirst Posted September 3, 2021 Author #8 Share Posted September 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, Jimbo said: Who is Nancy? Nancy is me & I am originally from the great commonwealth of Virginia😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batoryfirst Posted September 3, 2021 Author #9 Share Posted September 3, 2021 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted September 3, 2021 #10 Share Posted September 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, batoryfirst said: Think RCI will sell them for less than what we paid eMed? 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted September 3, 2021 #11 Share Posted September 3, 2021 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TytalusWarden Posted September 3, 2021 #12 Share Posted September 3, 2021 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted September 3, 2021 #13 Share Posted September 3, 2021 (edited) 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. Edited September 3, 2021 by not-enough-cruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted September 3, 2021 #14 Share Posted September 3, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadwaycam Posted September 3, 2021 #15 Share Posted September 3, 2021 What device can you use to access the virtual visit? Cellphone will not work will it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted September 3, 2021 #16 Share Posted September 3, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted September 3, 2021 #17 Share Posted September 3, 2021 1 minute ago, broadwaycam said: What device can you use to access the virtual visit? Cellphone will not work will it? Think so. Gotta have a camera so proctor can watch you and the test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted September 3, 2021 #18 Share Posted September 3, 2021 1 minute ago, broadwaycam said: What device can you use to access the virtual visit? Cellphone will not work will it? Smart phone will work. I used my IPhone in Cabo last month to do one of the tests for return flight to USA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted September 3, 2021 #19 Share Posted September 3, 2021 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadwaycam Posted September 3, 2021 #20 Share Posted September 3, 2021 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted September 3, 2021 #21 Share Posted September 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, twangster said: Bulk contract. Airlines sell A2S cheaper seats to Royal. Good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted September 3, 2021 #22 Share Posted September 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, broadwaycam said: 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? The test card had to be in the camera view the entire time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalajori Posted September 3, 2021 #23 Share Posted September 3, 2021 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. Joanmarie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted September 3, 2021 #24 Share Posted September 3, 2021 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. Joanmarie An IPad would work beautifully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted September 3, 2021 #25 Share Posted September 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, not-enough-cruising said: An IPad would work beautifully Do you have to do it thru an app or can you use a laptop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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