Pratty Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 Good day! As a COVID test 2 days prior to departure is required on our upcoming Allure cruise, does anyone know if it’s actually ‘48 hours’ as opposed to 2 days? I know it’s sounds like a strange question, but a friend recently had to be tested no more than 3 days before travel (although she was flying, not sailing), and she ended up having to be retested at the airport, because her test was more than 72 hours prior, and not 3 days. I would hate to be stuck in that situation. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 In the USA, the testing is based on calendar days not hours. Other countries may count in hours though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter6251 Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 If you sail on Sunday, test must be taken Friday or Saturday. Any time of day is OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pratty Posted October 24, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 Good info! Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oufpat Posted October 24, 2021 Report Share Posted October 24, 2021 This was also my concern. If I sail on a Tuesday, test must be done anytime Sunday or Monday? We'll be in WDW for 9 days prior to our cruise in February, we won't have a car so I've started researching my options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 6 hours ago, oufpat said: This was also my concern. If I sail on a Tuesday, test must be done anytime Sunday or Monday? We'll be in WDW for 9 days prior to our cruise in February, we won't have a car so I've started researching my options. For Royal Caribbean…testing is two days prior to your cruise. Cruise day is day zero. So for instance…if your cruise day is anytime on Tuesday, then you must be tested anytime on Sunday or Monday. Tuesday is day zero, Monday is day one, Sunday is day two. Here at Port Liberty in Bayonne NJ today, there was a private company set up in a van outside the terminal. They were offering rapid Covid Antigen tests for those who came to the port without one. Sure enough, there were several people lined up waiting to get tested. I’m guessing they didn’t take insurance and the test was somewhat pricey…but…as a last resort I’m sure it’s better than being turned away. WAAAYTOOO and oufpat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 10 hours ago, BrianB said: Here at Port Liberty in Bayonne NJ today, there was a private company set up in a van outside the terminal. They were offering rapid Covid Antigen tests for those who came to the port without one. Sure enough, there were several people lined up waiting to get tested. I’m guessing they didn’t take insurance and the test was somewhat pricey…but…as a last resort I’m sure it’s better than being turned away. What's left of our free market capitalism at work ! Glad to see it. BrianB, fireclan and stevendom57 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candmfox Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 This is not an advertisement, just a link to help folks find "free" antigen testing - use this link and plug in the zip code where you are staying: https://testing.nomihealth.com/easy_registration/26/onsite They will require your health insurance information but haven't asked for any co-pay or cash (at least from me). BrianB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Ellen Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 I cruised Royal 3 weeks ago. I tested at 10am Saturday and boarded at 1pm Monday and was fine BrianB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Rodriguez Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 OccuTech Mobile Phlebotomy service will go to you and do a Covid-19 test, Antigens and PCR are available. 813-966-4250 Tampa Bay Area. Neesa and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iseewithsound2019 Posted October 25, 2021 Report Share Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/24/2021 at 8:27 AM, Pratty said: Good day! As a COVID test 2 days prior to departure is required on our upcoming Allure cruise, does anyone know if it’s actually ‘48 hours’ as opposed to 2 days? I know it’s sounds like a strange question, but a friend recently had to be tested no more than 3 days before travel (although she was flying, not sailing), and she ended up having to be retested at the airport, because her test was more than 72 hours prior, and not 3 days. I would hate to be stuck in that situation. Thanks in advance! It is the date that they are looking at at check in. We sailed Friday Oct 22 and could test anytime starting in the 20th. At the terminal they specifically look at the name date and result and make sure it's within the window and the same person. Make sure the name you register to take the test matches your set sail pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pratty Posted October 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2021 All great information! Thanks everyone! BrianB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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