latest on covid testing?

[chrisnasah]

Hello,

 

I am sure there was a thread discussing latest CDC announcement but now i cant seem to find it?

 

What is the latest regards to testing?

Edited July 20, 2022 by chrisnasah

[mz-s]

Go to carnival.com, the banner at the very top of the page will have a link to the latest information available. 

[shof515]

pre cruise testing is still required at this moment. so far the cdc announcement has not changed anything for carnival

[ninjacat123]

This is what is posted on Carnival's website:

Carnival welcomes the CDC’s decision to replace its current public health protocols with a new set of guidelines for health operations on cruise ships. We will review these once they’re available, but there are no immediate changes to Carnival’s COVID-19 protocols. While planning an upcoming cruise, guests should continue to follow this page, as well as any pre-cruise communications from Carnival.

[chrisnasah]

thanks all for the replies.

[Laurab23]

I am hopeful they will stop pre testing soon.

 

Laura

[Mr305]

FYI for those looking to test ahead of your cruise.  I'm in the Miami area and Nomi Health is a big COVID testing provider that works at the County and State levels.  Their response to my inquiry is below, as to whether or not testing would be covered for travel purposes and if not, related costs:

 

"As long as you have a domestic address regardless of insurance, testing is free through Nomi in Miami-Date.  Just bring identification or proof of address.  If you do not have a domestic address, but have insurance, bring your proof of insurance and testing will be free.  If you do not have a domestic address, and no insurance, the fee for a PCR test is $75 and the rapid antigen test is $50."

 

You can schedule appointments with them via their website, including additional details regarding locations and testing.  Hope this helps those in the area as testing for travel is no longer free in most places and is quite an expense.

Edited July 20, 2022 by Mr305

[TheSeagoer]

9 hours ago, Laurab23 said:

I am hopeful they will stop pre testing soon.

 

Laura

Please

[karmamule]

Virgin Voyages just announced they're dropping proof-of-negative covid test on embarkation day, taking effect later this month. Azamara announced the same a couple days ago. So now 1 of our 4 upcoming cruises no longer needs proof. Keeping an eye out to see if the same will be true for our others on Carnival and Celebrity.

[TheSeagoer]

33 minutes ago, karmamule said:

Virgin Voyages just announced they're dropping proof-of-negative covid test on embarkation day, taking effect later this month. Azamara announced the same a couple days ago. So now 1 of our 4 upcoming cruises no longer needs proof. Keeping an eye out to see if the same will be true for our others on Carnival and Celebrity.

Finally.  Common sense

[Cruisesfun65]

22 hours ago, Mr305 said:

 

 

"As long as you have a domestic address regardless of insurance, testing is free through Nomi in Miami-Date.  Just bring identification or proof of address.  If you do not have a domestic address, but have insurance, bring your proof of insurance and testing will be free.  If you do not have a domestic address, and no insurance, the fee for a PCR test is $75 and the rapid antigen test is $50."

 

You can schedule appointments with them via their website, including additional details regarding locations and testing.  Hope this helps those in the area as testing for travel is no longer free in most places and is quite an expense.

 

So, no more free testing using your hotel address?

[crewsweeper]

56 minutes ago, karmamule said:

Virgin Voyages just announced they're dropping proof-of-negative covid test on embarkation day, taking effect later this month. Azamara announced the same a couple days ago. So now 1 of our 4 upcoming cruises no longer needs proof. Keeping an eye out to see if the same will be true for our others on Carnival and Celebrity.

Virgin only goes to the Bahamas and Key West.   Carnival and Royal and associated lines will need to review situations and policies in destination ports, many of which may still have vaccination and testing requirements.

[MeganGC1983]

37 minutes ago, crewsweeper said:

Virgin only goes to the Bahamas and Key West.   Carnival and Royal and associated lines will need to review situations and policies in destination ports, many of which may still have vaccination and testing requirements.

Virgin goes to Costa Maya and the DR as well.