RCI Pre Cruise Covid Testing Window?

[Cruising to Retirement]

Leaving on the Mariner of the Seas on 2/12 (Saturday) out of Port Canaveral- Getting a PCR Test from CVS prior- What is the earliest day of the week (date) that we can be tested in order for it to be valid for the Cruise protocol for a negative test- Thanks

[cynthiaRae]

This is from the RCI website:

• Vaccinated guests must show a negative result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 2 days before boarding day. Kids age 5 to 11 who have been vaccinated may present proof of full vaccination and follow the testing protocols for vaccinated guests.
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The earliest you can get tested is on 2/10 (Thursday) - two days before your sailing (Saturday). I would suggest taking an antigen test instead since PCR results have been taking longer to get back. We sail on Anthem on 2/11 and we just booked our rapid antigen test for 2/10. 

[brillohead]

1 hour ago, Cruising to Retirement said:

Leaving on the Mariner of the Seas on 2/12 (Saturday) out of Port Canaveral- Getting a PCR Test from CVS prior- What is the earliest day of the week (date) that we can be tested in order for it to be valid for the Cruise protocol for a negative test- Thanks

Assuming that everyone is vaccinated, you can do it on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.  

Rules are different if anyone is unvaccinated.