Options for Covid test pre=cruise

[SandyR5]

Does anyone have the phone number to call in case you test positive?  I know there’s a specific number. Thanks. 

[Rwb11]

Is anyone else having issues getting into the testing session today? We get an error after the audio, video, etc check. When we click that we are read to start the session, we get a popup that says, "There is a problem starting the session. Please try again." We get the same error on a different device when trying to initiate the test for a different person.

 

EDIT: I kept clicking "OK" to try again over and over again, and after a couple of minutes I got into the queue. So, if you get this message, keep trying. I suspect their queue was full on previous tries. The estimated wait time is 40 minutes.

Edited December 24, 2021 by Rwb11

[Cruise Gopher]

1 hour ago, Rwb11 said:

Is anyone else having issues getting into the testing session today? We get an error after the audio, video, etc check. When we click that we are read to start the session, we get a popup that says, "There is a problem starting the session. Please try again." We get the same error on a different device when trying to initiate the test for a different person.

 

EDIT: I kept clicking "OK" to try again over and over again, and after a couple of minutes I got into the queue. So, if you get this message, keep trying. I suspect their queue was full on previous tries. The estimated wait time is 40 minutes.

 

Yep just have to keep clicking OK when you get that error. 
 

We did both ours today and waits were 35-40 mins each. 

[galveston gal]

Any suggestions for testing while in Europe?  We will arrive 4 days prior to boarding in Rome.  Has anyone procured tests there?  I know I can take some tests with me but am curious how difficult it is to find a local option.  I will likely reach out to the hotel as well.

[Fly and Sail]

I saw this sign at FLL Airport last night. Pretty expensive but I guess if you really need it...

 

$59 for the Rapid Antigen Test. This was right outside the American Airlines terminal (baggage claim).

 

[Altarose]

Lifeisrealygood,

I think we are on the same cruise as you are.  Celebrity Equinox.  We are flying in on Friday, early afternoon and don't really know at this point what we can do for testing.  Can we get it done at the FLL airport?  I hope so.  Otherwise we'll have to go to Walgreens and beg for one. 

Hopefully, things will have changed by March and testing will be easier to obtain.

Wishful thinking.

Louise

 

Edited December 27, 2021 by Altarose

[Nebr.cruiser]

3 hours ago, Altarose said:

Lifeisrealygood,

I think we are on the same cruise as you are.  Celebrity Equinox.  We are flying in on Friday, early afternoon and don't really know at this point what we can do for testing.  Can we get it done at the FLL airport?  I hope so.  Otherwise we'll have to go to Walgreens and beg for one. 

Hopefully, things will have changed by March and testing will be easier to obtain.

Wishful thinking.

Louise

 

We were on the Equinox on a cruise that ended Dec. 10th.  Although we were able to get our test at home, the hotel that we stayed at, Rodeway Inn, had a testing site set up in their parking lot and as of a week or so ago we received a brochure from them that stated that  Covid testing could be obtained there.

 

It might be worth your while to call and see if they are still offering this.  I did not walk over and check it out, as we had our test results already, but assume it was the rapid antigen test, and I believe it was free.   It's the Rodeway Inn near the airport and cruise port.

[Fly and Sail]

15 hours ago, Altarose said:

Lifeisrealygood,

I think we are on the same cruise as you are.  Celebrity Equinox.  We are flying in on Friday, early afternoon and don't really know at this point what we can do for testing.  Can we get it done at the FLL airport?  I hope so.  Otherwise we'll have to go to Walgreens and beg for one. 

Hopefully, things will have changed by March and testing will be easier to obtain.

Wishful thinking.

Louise

 

 

See above. $59 at FLL Airport outside the AA baggage claim (T3). don't even think for a moment that you can walk to a Walgreens and beg your way to a test without an appointment because that will almost certainly be the killer for your trip.

 

Why not order the home test kit from BinaxNOW?

Edited December 27, 2021 by Fly and Sail
Add info.

[pilot]

Has anyone used BeeperMD in Fort Lauderdale for a pre cruise Covid test?

[Firepath]

NAVICA won’t let my husband set up an account. I was able to set one up for myself last night. He just gets an error message stating the system isn’t available now. I’m glad we don’t need it until next Monday!

[Tigrou]

18 hours ago, Fly and Sail said:

 

See above. $59 at FLL Airport outside the AA baggage claim (T3). don't even think for a moment that you can walk to a Walgreens and beg your way to a test without an appointment because that will almost certainly be the killer for your trip.

 

Why not order the home test kit from BinaxNOW?

 

The facility at FLL appears to only be available for passengers with flights booked out of FLL, not even those flying in.  When I checked the website, the 'drop down' menu where you supposedly picked your airport of origin didn't have any options other than Fort Lauderdale.  I won't have an outbound flight because I'm sailing on a transatlantic.

 

[Fly and Sail]

5 hours ago, Tigrou said:

 

The facility at FLL appears to only be available for passengers with flights booked out of FLL, not even those flying in.  When I checked the website, the 'drop down' menu where you supposedly picked your airport of origin didn't have any options other than Fort Lauderdale.  I won't have an outbound flight because I'm sailing on a transatlantic.

 

There was definitely a passenger on my AA flight who got tested there because while waiting for the baggage he walked over and got his test.

 

Worst case if it's really like you said I'd present a fake ticket (just book one, get the email and cancel it right away for free within 24h).

 

Edited December 28, 2021 by Fly and Sail

[Suzanne123]

8 hours ago, Tigrou said:

 

The facility at FLL appears to only be available for passengers with flights booked out of FLL, not even those flying in.  When I checked the website, the 'drop down' menu where you supposedly picked your airport of origin didn't have any options other than Fort Lauderdale.  I won't have an outbound flight because I'm sailing on a transatlantic.

 

I spoke to a live agent from Nomi, Elena, and she told me that they will accept cruisers either entering or leaving FLL. 

[Tigrou]

22 minutes ago, Suzanne123 said:

I spoke to a live agent from Nomi, Elena, and she told me that they will accept cruisers either entering or leaving FLL. 

That's good to know, thank you.

[phoenix_dream]

9 hours ago, Tigrou said:

 

The facility at FLL appears to only be available for passengers with flights booked out of FLL, not even those flying in.  When I checked the website, the 'drop down' menu where you supposedly picked your airport of origin didn't have any options other than Fort Lauderdale.  I won't have an outbound flight because I'm sailing on a transatlantic.

 

No, we used it flying in.  If you make reservations ahead of time, the key is that you need to put FLL both for your departing airport and your arriving airport.  

[Turtles06]

Just an fyi: we ordered six Abbott BinaxNow proctored test kits from eMed.com on Sunday, and they were delivered today by Fed Ex -- just two days!  (This was despite the fact that their web site says they might be delayed because of demand.)  The expiration date is in November 2022. 

[Tigrou]

11 hours ago, phoenix_dream said:

No, we used it flying in.  If you make reservations ahead of time, the key is that you need to put FLL both for your departing airport and your arriving airport.  

Thank you, that's very helpful.

[Suzanne123]

They just opened their schedule for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

[chamima]

1 hour ago, Suzanne123 said:

They just opened their schedule for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

 

Who is "they"?  The airport place?

[Bufferdoo]

We are sailing on the Apex 1/8/21. Is the rapid test at CVS minute clinic adequate documention for Celebrity? We are scheduled for a test 1/6

[Bufferdoo]

Sorry, meant 1/8/22

[Suzanne123]

Yes, the airport.

[RichYak]

1 hour ago, Suzanne123 said:

Yes, the airport.

If you quote the post you're responding to (like I did just with yours now), your posts wouldn't be so confusing.

[SUESEABE]

@Crew News

just posted the following on Holland America thread. "I am staying at the Embassy Suites on 17th Street and used Lab Doctor one block away for rapid antigen test for cruise tomorrow.  Cost was $49 and only walk-ins accepted. 

 

Pick up a form on a clipboard from the cart outside the  front door and take a seat on the row of chairs outside.  Wait was 10 minutes to be celled, move from chair to chair until you are next in line,  5 minutes for the test, and printed results in hand 20 minutes later. Easy Peasy.

 

Lab Doctor, 1425A SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL  33316 "

 

This sounds like a great option for pre-cruise Covid test in Fort Lauderdale.

[SUESEABE]

Phone number for Lab Doctor :  1-954-530-4447