drakes2 Posted July 16, 2022 Author #26 Share Posted July 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: The optics were hilarious. Well I'm glad I gave you a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted July 16, 2022 #27 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Lab Doctor on 17th is $49 for antigen test, no appointment. Open til 6 weekdays 4 on Saturday and Sunday or even wait until morning of cruise. You should be able to take the trolley there from Olas Blvd - last stop before getting to the Harbor Shops. Airport is expensive. Several places now do proctored tests with your test kit for around $25US. Great if you have a good internet connection at home or even in your hotel in Ft Lauderdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted July 16, 2022 #28 Share Posted July 16, 2022 Lab Doctor on 17th is $49 for antigen test, no appointment. Open til 6 weekdays 4 on Saturday and Sunday or even wait until morning of cruise. You should be able to take the trolley there from Olas Blvd - last stop before getting to the Harbor Shops. Airport is expensive. Several places now do proctored tests with your test kit for around $25US. Great if you have a good internet connection at home or even in your hotel in Ft Lauderdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted July 16, 2022 Author #29 Share Posted July 16, 2022 19 minutes ago, LeeW said: Lab Doctor on 17th is $49 for antigen test, no appointment. Open til 6 weekdays 4 on Saturday and Sunday or even wait until morning of cruise. You should be able to take the trolley there from Olas Blvd - last stop before getting to the Harbor Shops. Airport is expensive. Several places now do proctored tests with your test kit for around $25US. Great if you have a good internet connection at home or even in your hotel in Ft Lauderdale. Not sure if Riverside has internet in their rooms but I can always use my data for the day probably cheaper than running around wasting valuable time. I'm an early riser so can schedule an appointment first thing in the morning. I'm just nervous about using the tests as if it doesn't work I have no back up plan. Someone suggested doing a test before the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted July 16, 2022 #30 Share Posted July 16, 2022 1 minute ago, drakes2 said: Not sure if Riverside has internet in their rooms but I can always use my data for the day probably cheaper than running around wasting valuable time. I'm an early riser so can schedule an appointment first thing in the morning. I'm just nervous about using the tests as if it doesn't work I have no back up plan. Someone suggested doing a test before the cruise. The Riverside has free internet in the rooms. The last seven or eight years I have always stayed pre cruise in a Tower Room at the Riverside because of the great location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapcreator Posted July 16, 2022 #31 Share Posted July 16, 2022 We used Lab Doctor in February and I was going to recommend it, but it would be a two mile walk. They are open 7 days a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrulyBlonde Posted July 16, 2022 #32 Share Posted July 16, 2022 7 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: LOL> I was expecting a Big ol Rat also .... especially because it was in Caps. The only reason I opened the thread was because of the big RAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted July 16, 2022 #33 Share Posted July 16, 2022 https://fasttestnow.com/booking.php 1500 W Cypress Creek Rd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted July 16, 2022 #34 Share Posted July 16, 2022 If our OP checks the Riverside website there is information about their partnership with a company named Curative for rapid covid testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted July 16, 2022 Author #35 Share Posted July 16, 2022 45 minutes ago, TrulyBlonde said: The only reason I opened the thread was because of the big RAT. Well at least I peaked your interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted July 17, 2022 #36 Share Posted July 17, 2022 @drakes2 I just did a Google on Riverside and Covid test - It returned the official Riverside Hotel page at https://www.riversidehotel.com/ Half way down the page The link takes me to instructions but too small for my tired old eyes to read. I can see it is close by and says appointments required and proof of insurance required in advance so may have to pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted July 17, 2022 Author #37 Share Posted July 17, 2022 14 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: @drakes2 I just did a Google on Riverside and Covid test - It returned the official Riverside Hotel page at https://www.riversidehotel.com/ Half way down the page The link takes me to instructions but too small for my tired old eyes to read. I can see it is close by and says appointments required and proof of insurance required in advance so may have to pay. @Jim_Iainyes I saw that and it also says results delivered in 1 to 2 days. Too risky for me as they are closed on Sundays. Don't really want to book in advance in case my flight is delayed or cancelled. There have been many this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted July 17, 2022 #38 Share Posted July 17, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, drakes2 said: @Jim_Iainyes I saw that and it also says results delivered in 1 to 2 days. Too risky for me as they are closed on Sundays. Don't really want to book in advance in case my flight is delayed or cancelled. There have been many this summer. The fine print at least what I can see says 2 HOURS in the picture from the website. I really couldn't read the picture from the link where it may say 1-2 days. Edited July 17, 2022 by Jim_Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Aurora Posted July 17, 2022 #39 Share Posted July 17, 2022 I posted in post #34 about the partnership the Riverside has entered to provide rapid covid testing, and the information on the Riverside website clear sates "typically returned within 2 hours." 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted July 17, 2022 #40 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Buy an EMED test and do it that way. No stress, easy peasy to do with a phone, desktop, tablet. Cost is about $25.00 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted July 17, 2022 Author #41 Share Posted July 17, 2022 49 minutes ago, Gracie115 said: Buy an EMED test and do it that way. No stress, easy peasy to do with a phone, desktop, tablet. Cost is about $25.00 @Gracie115I may very well do that. I emailed Curative yesterday the company Riverside uses and received an auto email that I would get a reply within 48 hours. Results typically take 1 to 2 hours but could be longer with staff shortages. They don't do testing on Sundays, not the best service IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted July 17, 2022 #42 Share Posted July 17, 2022 1 minute ago, drakes2 said: @Gracie115I may very well do that. I emailed Curative yesterday the company Riverside uses and received an auto email that I would get a reply within 48 hours. Results typically take 1 to 2 hours but could be longer with staff shortages. They don't do testing on Sundays, not the best service IMO. Emed takes about 20 minutes. We've done it several times now and will be taking with us on our trip to Italy this fall so that we don't have to look for a place to do it before we embark on the Apex. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangoer2 Posted July 17, 2022 #43 Share Posted July 17, 2022 23 hours ago, drakes2 said: Looking for a test within walking distance of hotel for my September 26th cruise. Flying from Toronto 2 days in advance so need test done Saturday. The testing facility near the hotel will deliver results within a day or 2 and closed Sunday so that won't work. Traveling solo and looking for a CVS or Walgreens that can have results sent in a couple hours. I've also posted this in the Florida ports of call board. If you were flying out 1 day ahead this might have worked for you. Our cruise leaves on a Saturday....we're flying out day before on Friday....staying at the Sheraton Airport Hotel Thursday PM. Have booked our test at Shoppers in our area for 1pm on Thurs., results shortly afterward, then drive to Toronto to check in to hotel. I was surprised I could book a Nov. appt. this far in advance. At one point we were going to be in the Florida area for a few days and like you, I was searching for a Walgreens or CVS but they didn't have a similar booking schedule. We changed to day ahead flight; being able to take care of this in our own area relieved that kind of stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted July 17, 2022 Author #44 Share Posted July 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Oceangoer2 said: If you were flying out 1 day ahead this might have worked for you. Our cruise leaves on a Saturday....we're flying out day before on Friday....staying at the Sheraton Airport Hotel Thursday PM. Have booked our test at Shoppers in our area for 1pm on Thurs., results shortly afterward, then drive to Toronto to check in to hotel. I was surprised I could book a Nov. appt. this far in advance. At one point we were going to be in the Florida area for a few days and like you, I was searching for a Walgreens or CVS but they didn't have a similar booking schedule. We changed to day ahead flight; being able to take care of this in our own area relieved that kind of stress. @Oceangoer2If I were flying out day prior to cruise I would have gone to Costco for testing but there is only 1 Air Canada direct flight out from Pearson that morning so too risky at the moment due to luggage getting lost or even flight cancellations. I've already booked my return with United using a credit from March 2020. I emailed Curative who has partnered with the Riverside hotel but they just return with a bunch of FAQ's then I went on a chat forum with rapidtestandtrace and actually got a live person who was extremely helpful; I am so impressed. So if there's no improvement with Pearson after labour day I will do the virtual testing. Thanks for everyone's input. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted July 17, 2022 #45 Share Posted July 17, 2022 Wow.. sorry for all your stress. Sounds like you have a solution. We will all be rooting for you - Even the RAT. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted July 17, 2022 Author #46 Share Posted July 17, 2022 26 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: Wow.. sorry for all your stress. Sounds like you have a solution. We will all be rooting for you - Even the RAT. LOL Where there's a will there's a way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsplace Posted July 17, 2022 #47 Share Posted July 17, 2022 17 hours ago, gerelmx said: https://fasttestnow.com/booking.php 1500 W Cypress Creek Rd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 I was just about to say same. Cheap and Nearly immediate results. Here’s a tele 833-830-8383 you can call. Also a location in Oakland Park. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted July 17, 2022 #48 Share Posted July 17, 2022 6 hours ago, drakes2 said: Where there's a will there's a way. Love your spirit and positive attitude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brockmom Posted July 18, 2022 #49 Share Posted July 18, 2022 On 7/16/2022 at 8:26 PM, Jim_Iain said: @drakes2 I just did a Google on Riverside and Covid test - It returned the official Riverside Hotel page at https://www.riversidehotel.com/ Half way down the page The link takes me to instructions but too small for my tired old eyes to read. I can see it is close by and says appointments required and proof of insurance required in advance so may have to pay. The testing which Riverside offered in Feb when we were there was offered free…..but was not available when we arrived. The Lab Doctor came to our rescue. If anyone is stuck, they are our go too now ! Will use them again in November.😉 Brockmom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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