Jakejosa Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 Hi All! We are fully vaccinated and cruising on Dec 5 out of Orlando and finalizing our pre-cruise testing. We have order the Abbott Home tests, but also want to schedule with CVS as a backup plan. CVS offers two options PCR and Rapid Antigen. It appears from the RC site that both are acceptable. Does anyone have first hand knowledge of the Rapid Test being accepted by RC? I want to make sure that I am doing it correctly! Thanks in advance for your help! "Required Testing for All Guests Sailing From U.S. Homeports All Guests: Required Pre-Cruise Testing Before boarding day, you’ll need to take a COVID-19 test on your own, at your own expense. Vaccinated guests must show a negative COVID-19 test result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 2 days before boarding day. NOTE: Kids age 5 to 11 who have been vaccinated may present proof of full vaccination and follow the testing protocols for vaccinated guests. Unvaccinated kids age must show a negative test result for a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 3 days before boarding day. Kids’ pre-cruise test cannot be taken on boarding day, because that may affect the sample taken during the kids’ test at the terminal. Learn more about how to calculate which days you can take your test. Guests under 2 years of age do not need to complete a pre-cruise test. " This is the option I chose that indicates antigen Test type: Rapid-result test (antigen) If testing for travel, be sure that your selected test type is accepted at your destination. These were the two options that I was given initially by CVS Molecular lab test (PCR / NAAT)Results in 1-2 daysLink, go to disclaimer for details.1 The most accurate test. Drive-thru test. Accepted for most travel. Rapid-result testResults within hours. Vehicle not required. Some types accepted for travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirtKitty Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 I did the Antigen test at CVS for my Alaska cruise a couple of months ago and it was fine. I also have another one scheduled for my upcoming December cruise out of Miami. Jakejosa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevendom57 Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 I did the rapid antigen test on Nov 10 for my Nov 12 cruise on Adventure OTS out of Galveston. RC accepted it with no question. Jakejosa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianAlt Posted November 22, 2021 Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 The rapid antigen test is the one expected. The only issue could be if the ports need a PCR test or a more recent test. But the rapid antigen is fine for the ship. Jakejosa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakejosa Posted November 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 4 hours ago, VirtKitty said: I did the Antigen test at CVS for my Alaska cruise a couple of months ago and it was fine. I also have another one scheduled for my upcoming December cruise out of Miami. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakejosa Posted November 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 4 hours ago, BrianAlt said: The rapid antigen test is the one expected. The only issue could be if the ports need a PCR test or a more recent test. But the rapid antigen is fine for the ship. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakejosa Posted November 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2021 4 hours ago, stevendom57 said: I did the rapid antigen test on Nov 10 for my Nov 12 cruise on Adventure OTS out of Galveston. RC accepted it with no question. Thank you! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strife Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 11 hours ago, BrianAlt said: The rapid antigen test is the one expected. The only issue could be if the ports need a PCR test or a more recent test. But the rapid antigen is fine for the ship. The only problem I see with the PCR test is that it takes days and for me, too much of a risk in not getting through in time. ChrisK2793 and Jakejosa 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianAlt Posted November 23, 2021 Report Share Posted November 23, 2021 9 hours ago, Strife said: The only problem I see with the PCR test is that it takes days and for me, too much of a risk in not getting through in time. Absolutely. That is the problem with the PCR test. Jakejosa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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