dkviking Posted October 14, 2021 #1 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I would appreciate any information regarding the 2 day test requirement. We are fully vaccinated arriving from the US staying in England less than 24 hours. Where do we get the test or at least a number to put on the locator form? How much does it cost and does anyone know of a reputable source? Would greatly appreciate any info. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted October 15, 2021 #2 Share Posted October 15, 2021 You might ask this question on the European ports section of this site or in Trip Adviser in the UK forum You might also try Google England covid requirements for USA citizens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruzin4us Posted October 15, 2021 #3 Share Posted October 15, 2021 2 hours ago, dkviking said: I would appreciate any information regarding the 2 day test requirement. We are fully vaccinated arriving from the US staying in England less than 24 hours. Where do we get the test or at least a number to put on the locator form? How much does it cost and does anyone know of a reputable source? Would greatly appreciate any info. Thank you. some major airports offer rapid testing. I don't know the charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesnpatty Posted October 15, 2021 #4 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I thought the cruises out of Southampton were covered by testing at the port. https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/uk-southampton-cruises/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted October 15, 2021 #5 Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, lesnpatty said: I thought the cruises out of Southampton were covered by testing at the port. https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/uk-southampton-cruises/ No, you still have to do a day 2 test, regardless of the Southampton test. But, as the OP is in the UK for less than 24 hours, by entering "in transit" on the PLF document, no Day 2 test will be required. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snaxmuppet Posted October 15, 2021 #6 Share Posted October 15, 2021 These are the rules as I understand them: A day 2 test does not need to be booked if you are travelling directly from your arrival airport to the port for embarkation (less than 24hrs). You say "in transit" on the PLF. However, if you are in the UK more than 24 hrs prior to the cruise departure then you must book and pay for a day 2 test... you are then not in transit and you put your test booking reference on the PLF. Should the ship sail as expected you will not need to actually take the test even though you paid for it. If it turns out you are still in the UK on day 2 (arrival day is day 0) then you must take the test. I think this is grossly unfair but that is the requirement as it stands as I understand it. The same rules apply for when you return to the UK after the cruise... Submit a PLF 48hrs prior to sailing... if in transit (less than 24hrs and direct travel to airport) then no day 2 test required... if in UK more than 24hrs between arriving back on the cruise and your flight home then book and pay for a day 2 test but only take the test if still in the UK on day 2 (arrival in country is day 0). See: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-england-from-another-country-during-coronavirus-covid-19 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-air-travel-guidance-for-passengers#transiting-through-england Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted October 15, 2021 #7 Share Posted October 15, 2021 4 hours ago, Snaxmuppet said: These are the rules as I understand them: A day 2 test does not need to be booked if you are travelling directly from your arrival airport to the port for embarkation (less than 24hrs). You say "in transit" on the PLF. However, if you are in the UK more than 24 hrs prior to the cruise departure then you must book and pay for a day 2 test... you are then not in transit and you put your test booking reference on the PLF. Should the ship sail as expected you will not need to actually take the test even though you paid for it. If it turns out you are still in the UK on day 2 (arrival day is day 0) then you must take the test. I think this is grossly unfair but that is the requirement as it stands as I understand it. The same rules apply for when you return to the UK after the cruise... Submit a PLF 48hrs prior to sailing... if in transit (less than 24hrs and direct travel to airport) then no day 2 test required... if in UK more than 24hrs between arriving back on the cruise and your flight home then book and pay for a day 2 test but only take the test if still in the UK on day 2 (arrival in country is day 0). See: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-england-from-another-country-during-coronavirus-covid-19 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-air-travel-guidance-for-passengers#transiting-through-england Snax - clear and concise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvlwrld Posted October 16, 2021 #8 Share Posted October 16, 2021 phoenix airport is currently offering testing on-site for $250 each...no insurance accepted....seems a little costly to me!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieKIslandGirl Posted October 16, 2021 #9 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I called British Airlines for some information and was given this website for more information. apply.joinsherpa.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted October 16, 2021 #10 Share Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, trvlwrld said: phoenix airport is currently offering testing on-site for $250 each...no insurance accepted....seems a little costly to me!!! Everything else at the airport is extra costly and often a ripoff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted October 16, 2021 #11 Share Posted October 16, 2021 In London I plan on using BioGroup lab day 2 test. One location is near Victoria station. 75 GBP at clinic or 49 GbP for at home day 2 test hope it is not needed by end of March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfMHC Posted October 16, 2021 #12 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Hope this changes by May! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkviking Posted October 19, 2021 Author #13 Share Posted October 19, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 12:01 PM, Snaxmuppet said: These are the rules as I understand them: A day 2 test does not need to be booked if you are travelling directly from your arrival airport to the port for embarkation (less than 24hrs). You say "in transit" on the PLF. However, if you are in the UK more than 24 hrs prior to the cruise departure then you must book and pay for a day 2 test... you are then not in transit and you put your test booking reference on the PLF. Should the ship sail as expected you will not need to actually take the test even though you paid for it. If it turns out you are still in the UK on day 2 (arrival day is day 0) then you must take the test. I think this is grossly unfair but that is the requirement as it stands as I understand it. The same rules apply for when you return to the UK after the cruise... Submit a PLF 48hrs prior to sailing... if in transit (less than 24hrs and direct travel to airport) then no day 2 test required... if in UK more than 24hrs between arriving back on the cruise and your flight home then book and pay for a day 2 test but only take the test if still in the UK on day 2 (arrival in country is day 0). See: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-england-from-another-country-during-coronavirus-covid-19 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-air-travel-guidance-for-passengers#transiting-through-england Thank you so very much for the info - wonderful!!! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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