Velvetwater Posted June 2, 2022 #1 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Hi After a lot of debating we have decided to cruise from the US this year. Looking likely to be from Miami or NY with either Carnival, NCL or Royal in August. We've priced up the 5 cruises and flights wed like the only thing is all this covid testing. Not sure whether to covid test in UK then fly the day before departure so our covid approved test in the UK will be good for both our US entry and cruise boarding. Although a bit worried about current UK flight delays. Considering doing a UK test to.enter USA then a USA test to board so we can enjoy a few days pre cruise but thinking be more expensive and it's hard to find us test centres in port. We are just finding it a nightmare at the moment with knowing if test centres in the UK and US are booked up in August and which ones are accepted. We are both fully vaccinated btw. Any advice? We didn't book earlier due to dog sitting needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ziggyuk Posted June 2, 2022 #2 Share Posted June 2, 2022 I would pack a proctored antigen test in your baggage then you have no worries, I like to spend a few days in Miami first. https://www.qured.com/shop/products An antigen test is £12 and you can add a video observation for £11 to satisfy cruise lines like NCL who need a proctored test. Use HEATHROW10 to take 10% off making a proctored test £19.70 with free shipping. Apparently BATRAVEL20 will give 20% off but I have not tried that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike.S Posted June 2, 2022 #3 Share Posted June 2, 2022 2 hours ago, ziggyuk said: I would pack a proctored antigen test in your baggage then you have no worries, I like to spend a few days in Miami first. https://www.qured.com/shop/products An antigen test is £12 and you can add a video observation for £11 to satisfy cruise lines like NCL who need a proctored test. Use HEATHROW10 to take 10% off making a proctored test £19.70 with free shipping. Apparently BATRAVEL20 will give 20% off but I have not tried that. Would l;ove to know if anyone has used these for Royal Caribbean, we're due to cruise from Miami after a 3 day stay and are having the same stress over arranging a pre cruise test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ziggyuk Posted June 2, 2022 #4 Share Posted June 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Mike.S said: Would l;ove to know if anyone has used these for Royal Caribbean, we're due to cruise from Miami after a 3 day stay and are having the same stress over arranging a pre cruise test I can't imagine there would be a problem as they are video observed which is what I need for NCL, it would indeed be good if anyone has first hand experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aulanis Posted June 2, 2022 #5 Share Posted June 2, 2022 There is a test centre on the Miami dock -I read about it as we were thinking of a cruise in November but have done nothing about it. Main problem is that for most US people it will be "free " but paid for from insurance. The website is here https://www.miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/coronavirus/covid19-location.page?Mduid_covid19-location=cov1634051968887569 They have an email and contact form for enquiries if anyone want to try it. As with sailing from the UK not sure I would want to get to the dock before testing There may also be a facility at the airport - need to check if it is airside quoting US$79 which seems a bit steep compared to some Uk outlets but not far off the charge on the dock at Southampton. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjq0sHG3I_4AhXUa8AKHbzXB7AQFnoECAQQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.miami-airport.com%2Fcovid-19-testing-available-daily-at-mia-starting-may-21%2F%23%3A~%3Atext%3DThe%20facility%20is%20open%20daily%2Ccan%20be%20emailed%20upon%20request.&usg=AOvVaw0hBAkamBwradK61-lkC5Cc Hope that link works I will try it after posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Harters Posted June 3, 2022 #6 Share Posted June 3, 2022 This week, we needed to do an observed test prior to boardign our Oceania cruise at Southhampton. Bought lateral flows from Boots and used them during an observed appointment with the people https://dochq.co.uk/ Good, quick process with the certificate of the test results sent within minutes (unfortunately, it was positive, so I'm sending this from North Cheshire, not the ship). It'd certainly be an idea to use something like this service both for entry to the US and for boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driverandrews Posted June 6, 2022 #7 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Im from the uk and I cruised from Miami in April and I used Nomihealth , I booked online ( click the yellow bar )and selected Miami dade, there are a lot of locations , I went to Adventura mall. The testing site is actually in an area off from the bus station .I took an Uber there. There were a few people there but probably took about 10 minutes for checking your info and the test.. When you complete the form online you enter the details of the cruise you are going on .I selected a day and could go at anytime. My results were emailed after about 90 minutes. I did some shopping at the mall whilst I waited in case there were any problems. There was no cost . Hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted July 2, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted July 2, 2022 Thank you for the replies. We are almost certainly doing NCL out of NY in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoscotti Posted July 10, 2022 #9 Share Posted July 10, 2022 Hi A lot of good information , but still a bit confused sailing from San Juan Puerto Rico on Sat 3/12 flying out from Glasgow on 01/12. Contacted Celebrity Customer Services saying we could test 3 days before the cruise which means we could test the day before flying we are fully vaccinated and have the boosters. But looking at USA web site it appears we would need to test 2 days before the cruise. The start day would be on our flying day that leaves us a big problem . we need to test at Heathrow with 1 hr 30 min , transfer at same terminal or then on to Miami with 4 hrs transfer wait , try and get test there or purchase a kit in UK and take it with us . I would like to test in UK but don't think Cruise Lines information was correct. We are not great tech users re Zoom calls etc . Moved this to this arena as seems the most appropriate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace2542 Posted July 13, 2022 #10 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Can CVS testing be used for UK citizens in NYC? I have heard it can and cannot be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flossie009 Posted July 19, 2022 #11 Share Posted July 19, 2022 CDC appears to have dropped its voluntary/mandatory cruise ship covid requirements https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/cruise-travel-during-covid19.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoscotti Posted July 20, 2022 #12 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Thanks for the update Lets hope that Celebrity Cruise Line re looks at their testing protocols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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