DuaneG Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 OK this is for those that have sailed recently and I know these things are ever changing (when will this nightmare be over? ugh) If you are fully vaccinated do you still have to take a covid test prior to boarding? I see conflicting answers all over their site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/will-i-have-to-take-a-test-before-i-cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, DuaneG said: OK this is for those that have sailed recently and I know these things are ever changing (when will this nightmare be over? ugh) If you are fully vaccinated do you still have to take a covid test prior to boarding? I see conflicting answers all over their site Yes - This has been required for a while. Antigen test is required within 2 days of boarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuaneG Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, wordell1 said: Yes - This has been required for a while. Antigen test is required within 2 days of boarding. ok totally new to this stuff how is this done with only a 48 hour window? Doubt my doctor can see me right before my flight down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristiZ Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, DuaneG said: ok totally new to this stuff how is this done with only a 48 hour window? Doubt my doctor can see me right before my flight down You need to go to a pharmacy or lab, rather than a doctor — the note that a doctor’s office provides (unless they have a lab partnership and send out the samples) does not meet the testing requirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srp431 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 Walgreens, CVS, or an urgent care site are options. DuaneG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, DuaneG said: ok totally new to this stuff how is this done with only a 48 hour window? Doubt my doctor can see me right before my flight down There are a lot of threads on this site that discuss options. CVS and the take home tests offered by Royal are good options - results are instant. Is your cruise this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuaneG Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, wordell1 said: There are a lot of threads on this site that discuss options. CVS and the take home tests offered by Royal are good options - results are instant. Is your cruise this weekend? no my cruise isn't until NOV 29th i know a ton can change between now and then but want to be totally prepared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 4 minutes ago, DuaneG said: no my cruise isn't until NOV 29th i know a ton can change between now and then but want to be totally prepared You would need to take a test on November 27th, 28th, or 29th. It can be the antigen (rapid) test with results in 15 minutes. I'm on a cruise the week before and I purchased the take at home tests that I bought through Royals' recommended vendor. Optum Store | Optum Store You will need to download the app on to your cell phone and have a "proctor" witness the test. You can also book an appointment at a place like CVS that administers the tests. They allow bookings 2 weeks out. DuaneG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 We just used the at home "E-Med" and was pleasantly surprised with the ease and rapid results. Not an endorsement since it isn't free, just adding my 2 pennies into the pot, Hagar the "not so" Horrible DuaneG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuaneG Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, wordell1 said: You would need to take a test on November 27th, 28th, or 29th. It can be the antigen (rapid) test with results in 15 minutes. I'm on a cruise the week before and I purchased the take at home tests that I bought through Royals' recommended vendor. Optum Store | Optum Store You will need to download the app on to your cell phone and have a "proctor" witness the test. You can also book an appointment at a place like CVS that administers the tests. They allow bookings 2 weeks out. thank you so much for that information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 7, 2021 Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 Check out my recommendations for how to get your pre-cruise covid test: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/09/04/should-be-your-approach-getting-covid-test-your-cruise DuaneG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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