Marc Van Niekerk

Last week on Harmony my son and I used the rapid antigen test through Rexall and my wife used the one through Shoppers.  No issues getting on board.   Happy sailing.

And FYI: We used the Switch Health Antigen Test we got in Canada to take with us. We took the test on Sunday morning before leaving the ship and it was extremely easy for the 3 of us. Took about 5 minutes each with the nurse coming on video, then 15 minutes later for our results. At the border, he asked to take a look at our negative results, and we were on our way. 
Thanks to this board, we preplanned and could not have gone smoother!
 

I've shared this story on a few other threads, but since you've asked, I'll repeat it here.
In Galveston, I had a legitimate printout of the official test result from CVS.  There was a port agent on a power trip that refused to accept it and no amount of persuasion would convince him.  He insisted it was the cover page and didn't count. His name badge was covered, so I couldn't report him by name.  I asked for his supervisor, but he refused saying he was the highest level manager at Galveston!  Unbelievable!  Like I said, he was on a power trip.
I tried to walk him through how I got the report.  When he saw the cover page from CVS he announced that was what he needed and let me pass.
My daughter recently sailed out of Galveston.  He's still there and still on his power trip.
The lesson is to print out screen shots of everything you get from CVS!  You just don't know what they will decide is important.

Unfortunately we cannot get them in Canada. 

We used Rexall Antigen test in Ontario…$30 verses $40 Shoppers. 
We used it to board ship last week with no problems at all. Got on at 10:30…only took 5 minutes from time we got in terminal to ship. 

I was worried as well as we used a medical lab that does antigen tests for travel vs a known place like Shoppers or CVS.  We had no issues.  Just make sure it includes the items specified on Royal's site.

No covid test necessary to re-enter Canada.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/what-to-know-about-canada-s-travel-rules-as-of-april-1-1.5823384

https://globalnews.ca/video/8690081/covid-19-canada-to-change-testing-rules-for-fully-vaccinated-cruise-ship-travellers-in-april/
 
Great news! While testing is still required to board the ship (as is all cruise lines policy right now) another test is not required for disembarking in a Canadian port.

Thanks!  The FAQ page on the RCL site says submit in the question but never anywhere in the answers.
 

No upload for test results, only vax card. Just bring the results with you when you board.

We actually had our test at the SH Pearson airport site....which is 5 mins away from the airport but results were super quick.  We then used the SH telehealth tests to come back home (took them in our cabin on last night of cruise).  We flew Air Canada and had no trouble boarding flight or at customs.
However, when I look at BOTH test results, they read exactly the same way.  The address is the same (Mississauga) and the Test Type reads SD Biosensor COVID-19 Ag Test (BAS).  I truly do not see how Royal could differentiate between where/how they were administered.  To @Versachi's point, there is no reference to this being a telehealth administered test on my results.

OK…here’s the skinny on using Switch Health antigen telehealth testing to come back to Canada.
+ Overall it worked out OK
+ You will need the streaming Internet service, no question. It won’t work otherwise. The service in your stateroom will need to be solid.
+ Doing the schnozzle swab with the ship rolling left and right was an…adventure.
+ In general, if the streaming Internet service on your ship is iffy or inconsistent it may NOT work for you. Your mileage may vary.
Would NOT recommended this route if you are on a ship with older Internet facilities and support.
Hope this helps.

We used the Switch Health test to board the Oasis yesterday. Worked without hesitation. We will be using the Switch Health test again on last day for our flights home as well.

I just called and changed our preferences in under 10 minutes with the number at the bottom of the image posted above and  asking to change my bonus amenity. 

I got an extra kit to take on our Celebrity cruise which leaves on Friday next week. I will be doing this exercise on March 6th...the 'day before' our flight back. If nobody else gets this done before me, I will have an answer for you on or about March 7th. 

That would be correct!  Let's hope for the best lol

I think we are going to give it a go for Oasis 3/13 in a few weeks. Seems to be the easiest option.

Anyone else booked on this and not had the change over to Wonder?
Ours still says Harmony even after sending reply to being moved to Wonder.
 
Oops, just checked and it has changed since yesterday!

We're not booked in a suite anyway so this is great news for us!

Congratulate me!  I’ve made it to Pinnacle!
Unfortunately, it’s on these boards and not on Royal Caribbean ships. 😂

I have cancelled the following which still show on Master Cruise List:
Jan 22, 2022 Majesty
April 1, 2022 Radiance
 
I have the following booked, not on the list:
Dec 18, 2022 Harmony GC
Feb 3, 2023 Freedom
Feb 6, 2023 Freedom

Anyone else booked on this and not had the change over to Wonder?
Ours still says Harmony even after sending reply to being moved to Wonder.
 
Oops, just checked and it has changed since yesterday!

Anyone else booked on this and not had the change over to Wonder?
Ours still says Harmony even after sending reply to being moved to Wonder.
 
Oops, just checked and it has changed since yesterday!

Anyone else booked on this and not had the change over to Wonder?
Ours still says Harmony even after sending reply to being moved to Wonder.
 
Oops, just checked and it has changed since yesterday!

Thanks! Our reservation shows Harmony from FL too. Will just need to be patient while they sort it out.