griffinjam22 Posted September 30, 2021 Report Posted September 30, 2021 Hello! For upcoming cruise we have the at home test ordered through RC. But getting a bit nervous about it and want to have a back up test scheduled at Walgreens nearby just in case. Since rapid antigen test is not available in my area, I see they have a test called ID Now which provides results within 24 hrs. Based on what I read on RC website I believe this test is accepted, right? Has anyone done this test at Walgreens and can verify it qualifies? Thanks! Quote
KristiZ Posted September 30, 2021 Report Posted September 30, 2021 Yes, this test qualifies. AHollyS and griffinjam22 1 1 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted September 30, 2021 Report Posted September 30, 2021 4 hours ago, griffinjam22 said: Hello! For upcoming cruise we have the at home test ordered through RC. But getting a bit nervous about it and want to have a back up test scheduled at Walgreens nearby just in case. Since rapid antigen test is not available in my area, I see they have a test called ID Now which provides results within 24 hrs. Based on what I read on RC website I believe this test is accepted, right? Has anyone done this test at Walgreens and can verify it qualifies? Thanks! I used Walgreen's Rapid ID Now test for my Allure sailing. I got the results after 15 minutes. No problems encountered at embarkation at all. cdixon22, heffy2, cruisellama and 1 other 4 Quote
cruisellama Posted September 30, 2021 Report Posted September 30, 2021 Reading about some blow back posted on FB regarding "expired" tests being sent. Granted there's a 3 month extension on those tests , but some are now receiving tests with expired date stamps (manufacturer or distributor are dumping old inventory). WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote
griffinjam22 Posted September 30, 2021 Author Report Posted September 30, 2021 1 hour ago, PG Cruiser said: I used Walgreen's Rapid ID Now test for my Allure sailing. I got the results after 15 minutes. No problems encountered at embarkation at all. That’s great to know, thank you! Quote
Jolly Ogre Posted November 19, 2021 Report Posted November 19, 2021 Are we sure that the Walgreen's Rapid ID Now is ok. It clearly states that only rapid antigen or PCR tests are valid for boarding. Quote
CGTLH Posted November 19, 2021 Report Posted November 19, 2021 31 minutes ago, Jolly Ogre said: Are we sure that the Walgreen's Rapid ID Now is ok. It clearly states that only rapid antigen or PCR tests are valid for boarding. For US sailings yes, per: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/if-need-an-rt-pcr-test-before-i-cruise-where-should-i-go More on Abbott Brand Tests We get a lot of questions about Abbott tests, the most commonly available COVID-19 test brand. Here’s what’s accepted. Any Abbott brand test administered on site by a pharmacy technician or other health professional is accepted. This includes the common Abbot ID NOW test administered by many pharmacies. The test provider must provide you with a proper results document (no handwritten notes). emmef 1 Quote
teddy Posted November 19, 2021 Report Posted November 19, 2021 @Jolly Ogre I got on Freedom with that test on 11/5. Quote
Jolly Ogre Posted November 19, 2021 Report Posted November 19, 2021 Ok I am feeling much better now...I still ordered the home tests just in case. WAYNO and teddy 2 Quote
JasonOasis Posted November 19, 2021 Report Posted November 19, 2021 12 minutes ago, Jolly Ogre said: Ok I am feeling much better now...I still ordered the home tests just in case. I did the same thing for my Symphony OTS cruise but I didn't need the at home test at all. As long as your test was administered 2 days (they don't care about the hours) prior to sailing. teddy and WAYNO 2 Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 21, 2021 Report Posted November 21, 2021 On 11/19/2021 at 11:20 AM, Jolly Ogre said: Are we sure that the Walgreen's Rapid ID Now is ok. It clearly states that only rapid antigen or PCR tests are valid for boarding. In all the three times I have sailed since cruising returned - Allure (Sep), Freedom (Oct) and Odyssey (disembarked today) - my pre-cruise tests were all Walgreens Rapid ID tests. I’ve encountered no issues whatsoever. Jolly Ogre and MikeK 1 1 Quote
leesam82 Posted November 21, 2021 Report Posted November 21, 2021 On 11/19/2021 at 11:20 AM, Jolly Ogre said: Are we sure that the Walgreen's Rapid ID Now is ok. It clearly states that only rapid antigen or PCR tests are valid for boarding. Yes the Rapid ID Now test is acceptable as it is a NAAT (nucleic acid amplification test) which is also allowed by RCL. hope this helps Quote
IRMO12HD Posted November 21, 2021 Report Posted November 21, 2021 2nd Question about Walgreens testing in Florida -- is it possible to walk through the Drive Through and get tested, or do you have to be in a vehicle? Quote
IzzyB Posted November 21, 2021 Report Posted November 21, 2021 Not sure if you could do that. But CVS is another option and I know the one near us is not drive thru, it is a separate building off to the side. Quote
PG Cruiser Posted November 21, 2021 Report Posted November 21, 2021 6 hours ago, IRMO12HD said: 2nd Question about Walgreens testing in Florida -- is it possible to walk through the Drive Through and get tested, or do you have to be in a vehicle? This was in the email they sent me. I guess you would fall under “not having a vehicle” Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 21, 2021 Report Posted November 21, 2021 Doubtful that any business would allow you to walk through a drive-through. There is a liability issue for them. Quote
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