Warm-Water Diver Posted July 14, 2022 #1 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Haven't really paid attention to the current testing requirement for NCL but just booked our next 7 day cruise for this coming January. I ordered the free covid tests provided by the US government this week. Are those tests valid to board? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted July 14, 2022 #2 Share Posted July 14, 2022 You need to pay for a video proctor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davencl Posted July 14, 2022 #3 Share Posted July 14, 2022 They are not valid. You'd need a proctored test. NCL has a couple of suggested one's. Depending on the rules in January you may not need one. I would wait to order tests until nov. early dec. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warm-Water Diver Posted July 14, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Ok thank you both for the information! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted July 15, 2022 #5 Share Posted July 15, 2022 You might want to hit the “Sail Safe” link on NCL’s home page to read all about NCL’s Covid-related requirement. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallux Posted July 15, 2022 #6 Share Posted July 15, 2022 30 minutes ago, davencl said: They are not valid. You'd need a proctored test. The latest ones have QR codes to sign up for a proctored session to do the test and get it 'certified' so you can use it for travel. Yes, there is a cost for the proctor. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raitch Posted July 15, 2022 #7 Share Posted July 15, 2022 Quite honestly the rules will probably change by January. Don’t worry about it yet. 30 days out check the sail safe page. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted July 15, 2022 #8 Share Posted July 15, 2022 I use the Azova video proctor service and my results were accepted for other cruise lines so far. another good video proctor service is onpoint testing the video proctor service is only around 15-20 dollars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted July 15, 2022 #9 Share Posted July 15, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Warm-Water Diver said: Haven't really paid attention to the current testing requirement for NCL but just booked our next 7 day cruise for this coming January. I ordered the free covid tests provided by the US government this week. Are those tests valid to board? We use the NCL-recommended (ncl.com/safe) eMed proctored test for all of our NCL and RCCL cruises. Fast. Easy. Done at the kitchen table sipping coffee in the morning. You get email results within 30 seconds after showing the proctor the negative results. For us, when I submit the receipt for the proctored tests to my insurance company, our medical insurance covers 100% of the cost. Edited July 15, 2022 by BirdTravels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NayRN Posted July 15, 2022 #10 Share Posted July 15, 2022 19 hours ago, BirdTravels said: We use the NCL-recommended (ncl.com/safe) eMed proctored test for all of our NCL and RCCL cruises. Fast. Easy. Done at the kitchen table sipping coffee in the morning. You get email results within 30 seconds after showing the proctor the negative results. For us, when I submit the receipt for the proctored tests to my insurance company, our medical insurance covers 100% of the cost. I just ordered the test from eMed for my September cruise. Just so I’m prepared, will I need a charge card to pay the proctor or is that included in the cost of the tests?? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallux Posted July 15, 2022 #11 Share Posted July 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, NayRN said: I just ordered the test from eMed for my September cruise. Just so I’m prepared, will I need a charge card to pay the proctor or is that included in the cost of the tests?? TIA The eMed tests, if they indicate they are the proctored version, have it included in the cost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NayRN Posted July 15, 2022 #12 Share Posted July 15, 2022 1 minute ago, hallux said: The eMed tests, if they indicate they are the proctored version, have it included in the cost. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppler Posted July 16, 2022 #13 Share Posted July 16, 2022 NCL dropped the requirement to test before boarding as of August 1st for most departures. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallux Posted July 16, 2022 #14 Share Posted July 16, 2022 25 minutes ago, eppler said: NCL dropped the requirement to test before boarding as of August 1st for most departures. For most departures outside the US and Canada. Yes, I know you said "most", but it helps to be entirely clear. Cruises from the US and Canada will still require tests. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted July 16, 2022 #15 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Has anyone used OnPoint proctored testing with your own home test? Would you recommend them? Their website shows a very reasonable $15 proctoring cost and says they are available 24/7 for appointments. We already have a good supply of home test kits (thanks to our insurance) so it seems wasteful to order the full kits from Emed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillygwm Posted July 16, 2022 #16 Share Posted July 16, 2022 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Sand and Seas said: Has anyone used OnPoint proctored testing with your own home test? Would you recommend them? I've signed up for OnPoint testing for 2 upcoming cruises, as have friends. But no, I've never used them yet. I'll let you know how well it works. Edited July 16, 2022 by phillygwm 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuterlmt Posted July 16, 2022 #17 Share Posted July 16, 2022 On 7/14/2022 at 5:07 PM, Warm-Water Diver said: Haven't really paid attention to the current testing requirement for NCL but just booked our next 7 day cruise for this coming January. I ordered the free covid tests provided by the US government this week. Are those tests valid to board? They are actually valid, but you have to pay for a proctor. I know others said they are not valid. We have used them very successfully before, and will use them again for our September cruise and our October/November cruises. I have NEVER paid for a COVID test, only a proctor to watch, and send me an email of the result. The last proctor we paid for was $20 per person. But we'll try onpoint for our next cruise. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted July 16, 2022 #18 Share Posted July 16, 2022 4 hours ago, cuterlmt said: They are actually valid, but you have to pay for a proctor. I know others said they are not valid. We have used them very successfully before, and will use them again for our September cruise and our October/November cruises. I have NEVER paid for a COVID test, only a proctor to watch, and send me an email of the result. The last proctor we paid for was $20 per person. But we'll try onpoint for our next cruise. Used onpoint for my most recent cruise with my “free” gov’t test proctoring. Onpoint was $14.95. The test was no charge. Embarked on NCL Getaway with onpoint’s negative test result which I printed out. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted July 16, 2022 #19 Share Posted July 16, 2022 17 hours ago, eppler said: NCL dropped the requirement to test before boarding as of August 1st for most departures. Not out of North America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyskie Posted July 16, 2022 #20 Share Posted July 16, 2022 1 hour ago, graphicguy said: Used onpoint for my most recent cruise with my “free” gov’t test proctoring. Onpoint was $14.95. The test was no charge. Embarked on NCL Getaway with onpoint’s negative test result which I printed out. Is it good for Bermuda? That is the big question I have. I have the BinaxNow test kits but don't want to take a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hal2008 Posted July 17, 2022 #21 Share Posted July 17, 2022 18 hours ago, Sand and Seas said: Has anyone used OnPoint proctored testing with your own home test? Would you recommend them? Their website shows a very reasonable $15 proctoring cost and says they are available 24/7 for appointments. We already have a good supply of home test kits (thanks to our insurance) so it seems wasteful to order the full kits from Emed. OnPoint proctor test works except when it does not. It has no proper customer service (by email, phone, text - whatever) They use a different third party to issue you a report. Again, if it works, it is perfectly ok. In our case, they messed up date/time posted on the report rendering the whole pre-testing circus useless. Lots of aggravation few hours before catching long haul flight. This is just data point. Statistically not significant. Your experience may vary. Given our experience with them. we are using one of the other companies for our next cruise. CANNOT RECOMMEND OnPoint based on our experience (but many others have found no issues - just dont expect any customer service when they make a mistake) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW Pacific Posted July 17, 2022 #22 Share Posted July 17, 2022 With all this and that about getting tested before cruising, if all has failed somehow, is NCL still providing testing at the Port, for your cost?? Would like to hear about anyone for whatever reason able to be tested at a US Port recently before getting on Ship. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelhound Posted July 17, 2022 #23 Share Posted July 17, 2022 On 7/14/2022 at 4:32 PM, davencl said: They are not valid. You'd need a proctored test. NCL has a couple of suggested one's. Depending on the rules in January you may not need one. I would wait to order tests until nov. early dec. Yup, I believe that the testing requirements will be eliminated for fully vaccinated passengers by next January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David10225 Posted July 17, 2022 #24 Share Posted July 17, 2022 I'm very sorry to ask this question, but I've looked at the NCL website and I can't find language similar to Celebrity (we took a Celebrity cruise in January) regarding what constitutes 2 days. So for a cruise leaving on a Saturday, does that mean you can take the antigen test any time on Thursday or Friday before the Saturday departure? (leaving from Port Canaveral). Thank you all so much. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted July 17, 2022 #25 Share Posted July 17, 2022 anytime on Thursday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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