BillSikkenga Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 Hello All! Just wondering if anyone has recently gotten their pre-cruise COVID tests done in Fort Lauderdale? If so, where did you go, and did you have to schedule it in advance? We arrive in Fort Lauderdale 5 days before we board the AOS in March, and will need to get our tests done. We were not planning on renting a car while we were in Fort Lauderdale, but I don't know if an Uber or Lyft would take us through a Walgreens or CVS for the drive thru testing. I did see that Snyder Park, in Fort Lauderdale, offers free drive thru and walkup rapid antigen testing Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Curious if anyone has used this before too. Thanks in advance, and happy sailing!!! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 2 hours ago, BillSikkenga said: Hello All! Just wondering if anyone has recently gotten their pre-cruise COVID tests done in Fort Lauderdale? If so, where did you go, and did you have to schedule it in advance? We arrive in Fort Lauderdale 5 days before we board the AOS in March, and will need to get our tests done. We were not planning on renting a car while we were in Fort Lauderdale, but I don't know if an Uber or Lyft would take us through a Walgreens or CVS for the drive thru testing. I did see that Snyder Park, in Fort Lauderdale, offers free drive thru and walkup rapid antigen testing Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Curious if anyone has used this before too. Thanks in advance, and happy sailing!!! Bill You could schedule a drive through test at CVS on 17th street and Federal Highway or locate one of the many pop up Covid testing tents in the area. I see 2 tents on 17th street alone on my way to and from work daily so you will not have any issues. Snyder Park lines are long but if you have the time then it might be a good option (personally I would rather spend my time on the beach). rjac, wrh2016 and BillSikkenga 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Traeger Posted February 21, 2022 Report Share Posted February 21, 2022 3 hours ago, BillSikkenga said: Hello All! Just wondering if anyone has recently gotten their pre-cruise COVID tests done in Fort Lauderdale? If so, where did you go, and did you have to schedule it in advance? We arrive in Fort Lauderdale 5 days before we board the AOS in March, and will need to get our tests done. We were not planning on renting a car while we were in Fort Lauderdale, but I don't know if an Uber or Lyft would take us through a Walgreens or CVS for the drive thru testing. I did see that Snyder Park, in Fort Lauderdale, offers free drive thru and walkup rapid antigen testing Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Curious if anyone has used this before too. Thanks in advance, and happy sailing!!! Bill Bill, Buy a covid test from the optum store. It has to say Rx and you take the test in the comfort of your hotel room. $30 a test. Order now and take with you. https://store.optum.com/shop/products/abbott-binaxNOW-COVID-19-ag-at-home-test-kit-2-pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWDW1204 Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 Or you can buy from eMed. 6 pack for $150 plus shipping. Same convenience of being able to do in your hotel room any time day or night. fmzsep12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy of the Seas Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 I agree with others recommending at-home testing. The good news is that depending on your insurance provider, you may be able get these for free. I've submitted claims for the Optum BINAX at-home proctored tests and had them reimbursed fully ($200+ for 6 BINAX proctored tests). If your provider has a test ordering program set up these tests may not qualify and you may be capped at $12 per test. However, my provider does not have a program in place and allows me to submit a claim for outside purchases at cost so long as they were FDA approved at-home tests. CMS.gov's website FAQ's were very helpful: https://www.cms.gov/how-to-get-your-at-home-OTC-COVID-19-test-for-free (especially Q#3). Thanks, Andy fmzsep12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDon Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 I live outside of Pensacola and have been unable to find an appropriate Antigen test, all of the local pharmacies only offer Rapid Diagnostic Test or a PCR test. The Rapid Diagnostic Test is advertised at 24 hours but they will not guarantee the results in that time line. PCR is 2-3 days. The NOMI tents now only offer PCR testing. Easiest option becomes the home testing system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 On 2/22/2022 at 11:07 PM, DonDon said: The Rapid Diagnostic Test is advertised at 24 hours but they will not guarantee the results in that time line. If you're referring to the IDNow NAAT test through Walgreens, that is accepted by Royal and I've always had my results come back the same day. fmzsep12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiku Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 There is a CVS as someone mentioned. You will need to schedule an appointment. I have also seen the tents set up around town and they are usually pretty empty. There are a ton of urgent cares you can get testing from too without an appointment. To name a few: Instant Medical Care Broward Medical and Urgent Care Holy Cross Urgent Care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted March 1, 2022 Report Share Posted March 1, 2022 10 hours ago, Maiku said: There is a CVS as someone mentioned. You will need to schedule an appointment. I have also seen the tents set up around town and they are usually pretty empty. There are a ton of urgent cares you can get testing from too without an appointment. To name a few: Instant Medical Care Broward Medical and Urgent Care Holy Cross Urgent Care Instant being the most convenient on 17th street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveleryogi Posted March 2, 2022 Report Share Posted March 2, 2022 There’s a company Onx Wellness. They come your hotel in Fort Lauderdale. I think they do Hollywood as well. I booked with them got results the same day. www.onxwellness.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHAN FREEMAN Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 I booked at tenttest.com for an appointment. They stopped by their 17th street location by CVS, 5 minutes from the cruiseport. No wait . Easy in and out, and they gave me a free bottle of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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