All passengers and crew members older than 18 must be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they board the ship. Tests are performed at no cost, and insurance, Social Security number, and drivers license/state ID are not needed. How to calculate three days before: The day you set sail is not included as one of the days. Hereswhats acceptable. This can be a printed document, email, or telehealth app notification. Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Rated ships: Celebrity Apex, Flora and Millennium. I scheduled both because I was hearing talk on these boards of CVS cancelling tests last minute so I thought I should have a back-up plan until I know for sure. My bookings start in Nov '21, and I hope things are a little more sane by then. Obviously, if I know Im going on a cruise Im going to pay for it. Some additional things to keep in mind when scheduling your test: You will present your negative test result at the terminal upon boarding. Powered by Invision Community. Guests with a mixed series of any two of the following vaccines taken within a minimum of 28 days between doses, will also be considered fully vaccinated: Any guest who has received one dose of a vaccine (other than Johnson & Johnson) will not be considered fully vaccinated. The most obvious is the Abbot IDNow at Walgreens. The MP for West Suffolk travelled to . look, if you all want to pay $300 pp for a Covid test, Im not going to stand in your way. Celebrity Cruises; Silversea; CAPTAIN'S CLUB. By Home test kits that are self-administered at home, and not supervised live by a telehealth professional, are also not accepted. Based upon conditions or regulations in the countries you will visit, you may be required to go ashore on a shore excursion provided by Celebrity Cruises. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Took about 45 minutes for a nurse practitioner tocall with the results and post the results to his online record. Don't know what it looks like. These decisions are always made with your health and safety as our top priority. Per Celebrity website, pre-cruising testing for VACCINATED guests 2 and older must show either a negative supervised antigen test result taken with 1 day of sailing or be tested at the terminal and receive a negative result prior to embarkation. Not sure what the difference is . Any NAAT is now accepted. You shouldnt need to know the difference, but they are using terms with specific meanings, and the various sites are using terms that make medical sense but are different. PCR tests for disembarking passengers ? The BionaxNow at home ag card test is a rapid antigen test accepted by cruise lines and airlines. If you are booked on a cruisetour, please click here to see your land tour testing requirements. The only Relaxed Luxury resorts at sea, where you can wake up in a new place every day. So frustrating. Speed and simplicity (consumables) make those tests more expensive. 2023 Celebrity Cruises, Inc. Details finden Sie in unserer bersichtstabelle zu Impf- und Testpflichten. I could be mistaken. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. It would be great to know if there is a place, even if I have to pay, to test and get quick results in case we do not get our results in time. Holland America Line. And that just confuses people, also unnecessarily! little britain, April 9, 2021 in Celebrity Cruises. Health care companies typically get insurance rates and can maintain profitability based on that. Go to emed.co. My preference is a rapid antigen test. Phoenix_dream:I received the Walgreens IDNow results in 2-3 hours, You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Members; 423 Location UK; Post Celebrity Cruise PCR Test. Share More sharing options. No telling if it will be that easy at Piraeus port in Athens. Can someone who knows what they are talking about clue me in? besoin de passer un test pour embarquer et les voyageurs non vaccins pourront embarquer en fournissant la preuve d'un test antignique ngatif ou PCR datant de moins de 72 . Where did you learn this? So you dont bring it with you onto a plane, onto a cruise ship, or into another country. This test may be taken as either a PCR test or an Antigen test, conducted within 72 hours of embarkation. These test should be available locally in your area. P&O Cruises is the latest company to announce its guests are no longer required to be fully vaccinated or present a negative Covid-19 test before boarding. I literally just booked ours this afternoon on the CVS MYCHART & the selection was marked " Rapid Result Test-Antigen" we are in Cleveland OH. Our countys Urgent Care offersa rapid antigentest with results in 15 minutes. Ours was very helpful when I called. The cruise line included details in a letter to guests. This test may be taken as either an Antigen or PCR test and is not required to be monitored testing. The one thing not present pre-COVID that will be added for boarding in the pandemic circumstanceis a face to face health screening some where in the terminal. I just looked at the CVS site and the PCR is identified as PCR/Naat. As of May 5, 2022, all guests ages 12 and older must be fully vaccinated with last primary dose administered at least 14 days prior to embarkation. Visiting from {country-flag} {country-name}? % I think what you are seeing are companies advertising a quick turn around for a PCR Test but most PCR Tests are sent to a lab for processing. We are travelling from Heathrow Terminal 3 Saturday 27th August at 13:10 to Miami, with a cruise from Fort Lauderdale with Celebrity on Monday 29th August. See below. (Katar) einschiffen, mssen unabhngig von ihrem Impfstatus einen negativen COVID-19 RT-PCR-Test vorweisen, der innerhalb von 48 Stunden oder einen Antigen-Test, der . Most of the regular clinics (like mine) and even immediate care clinics around here require you to be presenting with symptoms. Depending on the location, Walgreens offers up to 3 different tests. Pre-Arrival for Land Tours Covid-19 Testing. Powered by Invision Community. The test must have Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. FDA. Celebrity requiring PCR test for UK cruises. I currently have one booked at CVS for 3 days before my cruise, but want a back-up plan in case CVS cancels last minute which according to these boards is happening more often. Customers received a message on Monday, 27 February, informing them that "as health protocols for Covid-19 continue to evolve around the world", the cruise line made an important update . The Optum store replied with the following -. Celebrity Beyond [NEU] Symphony of the Seas; Mein Schiff 2 . Even if I have the money to pay for it; yes, I do mind. m8zenblue. The accepted Abbot test kit (whether ordered from Emed or Optum) contains a single test kit inside the box. Just like none of the vaccines are free. Accepted Types of Tests and Results. Please Read: COVID-related Discussion. If so, this is NOT acceptable for the video supervised test. The only thing that is questionable is the IDNow, and that's Walgreens. They did pay for testing when a neighbor who had visit our home tested positive. Followers 0. Guests can order the tests online. I dont see antigen available in any NYS cvs or walgreens, It looks like you can get an antigen test at ft lauderdale airport.that will be plan B if I cant get one locally. As I reported earlier this week, I'm currently onboard Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Millennium, the first big cruise ship to sail in North America-- and to allow American passengers -- in more than 15 months.Thursday, two passengers on the ship, which is sailing at only about 30% capacity, tested positive for COVID-19. Visiting from {country-flag} {country-name}? . As part of the trip we must carry out a COVID test before we fly/board the ship. Hopefully they will have a lot more info for those requiring PCR tests soon: Q. Celebrity will also provide a Covid-19 test for all passengers at the end of the cruise, so Americans can have a test result in order to return to the United States. Never mind the cost in time/stress/whatever for the person being tested. Celebrity Cruises did explain this to guests in the letter. Pay thousands for cruise price and airfare and hotels. Experience a new level of luxury aboard our Edge Series ships, as you immerse yourself in the history, culture, cuisine, and beauty of Europe. Top aanbod cruises: Oostelijke Caribbean cruise - Royal Caribbean Cruises cruise mee aan boord van de Rhapsody of the Seas van San Juan (Puerto Rico) tot San Juan (Puerto Rico) - 9 dagen - en nog veel meer aantrekkelijke aanbiedingen. All Rights Reserved. As long as that is the case, I would like to find a place where I don't need to pay since they are out there. The new protocols are voluntary, but they still received strong criticism from industry insiders and provided little hope to a less strict environment onboard cruise ships. I will gladly pay for a test. Basic Info - Date of Positive Test, Name, Passport Number, Date of Birth, type of Test (PCR or Antigen) , Sex and if you chose you could have date of travel put on certificate. Share More sharing options. Disembarkation Test - PCR. Also - if anyone has done the Walgreens test - how quickly do they give you your results? Well hope cruisers next weekend will tell us exactly what specific test they took that were acceptable. I'm also curious of NAAT - from the description below appears to be compliant. Each guest is responsible for making their own arrangements with an accredited testing provider as well as covering all associated costs.. Im not sure what other countries require, but Impretty sure Google could tell you. Get up to 35,000 rewards points when you book a Celebrity cruise from this new AmEx offer. Hope so. Look for some posts from TeeRick re this subject he is also sailing from Seattle in September. stream Print out your results for easy access, as you may need to present it at various points. Tampa Bay Area. Ponant. Select one of the Rapid Antigen Testing Locations Below. Tells you that you'll get notified to fill this outat the app one day before your sail date. Plus, for a limited time only, get an additional $50 bonus onboard credit.*. Their "Rapid Diagnostic Test" is the Abbott ID Now, which is neither a PCR nor an Antigen test. And in some states government programs. Though if going on a personal vacation on cruise ship, flying to a resort or just flying to visit family, just dont feel my test should be free, Im happy to pay for it myself. You are in favor of a test the prevent spread a global pandemic at $300 a test? Currently flying to theUSrequires a negative antigen test or a negative nucleic acid amplification test. Should you be required to bring a negative test result to the terminal on boarding day, the COVID-19 test must be a viral test (PCR & antigen). People seem to have known what they are talking about, Covid/Delta keeps forcing the rules to change. If you receive a positive test result on your pre-cruise test, please call us at 1-844-418-6824 in North America or (316) 554-5961 worldwide so we may assist with rescheduling your cruise vacation plans. Although some cruise lines have been making moves to make testing more manageable, and in some cases free of charge, Celebrity Cruises has not yet taken this route, and costs involved with testing remain with the passengers. Testing prior to the land tour is not required. This is a self test that you buy from the pharmacy. By little britain, April 9, 2021 in Celebrity Cruises. Great for the whole family sold only at emed.com. Go to site, Already booked? 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. In the future some requirements may begin to drop off for cruising, but probably not for April yet. Testing varies depending on vaccination status and itinerary. We will also accept a valid results document presented on your phone. The ships involved include Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Equinox, Celebrity Millennium, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette, and Celebrity Summit. That would be a big no go for us. Mike.s. For children 2 to 15 years old, Celebrity Cruises will administer a complimentary RT-PCR test at the terminal on embarkation day. My husbands father died mid pandemic. The cruise line included details in a letter to guests. Also PCR tests take longer to get the results, because they go . Co-star Sheinelle Jones reported Savannah's positive test live in the 8 o'clock hour . I just Googled "antigen test near me" and most places near me give free Diagnostic PCR test but charge $99-149 for the antigen test with results in 30 minutes. You can also book packages and shore excursions. Mike.s By wendycook22, September 13, 2021 in Celebrity Cruises. 2023 Celebrity Cruises, Inc. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-114483438', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Celebrity Apex ship in September 2022 as well. Both me and my wife are classed as fully vaccinated (two doses), however, i believe we require a Rapid Antigen Test 2 days prior to boarding the . There are two common types of diagnostic COVID-19 tests and we accept either one: A molecular test, also called a PCR test or NAAT test; An antigen test, also called a rapid antigen test Go to site, Already booked? In my area they are free or covered by insurance if the test is medically advised by a Dr. otherwise it is a personal expense but if you have aHSA you can use it to pay for the test. You'll receive your results via email. Monitored Self-Test Kit - Abbott Binaxnow COVID-19 AG Card, While approved self-test kits are now readily available at drugstore chains in the United States, we are also pleased to make them available for order pre-cruise. Celebrity Cruises ; Disembarkation Test - PCR Please Read: COVID-related Discussion. Share. Travel requirements vary by homeport country. Leaving out of St. Maarten on Saturday on the Summit. The closest antigen test available to be is in a different state. I think they're pushing people to use the app. Edited: 4:10 pm, July 27, 2022. CC Help Jenn They figure that if you want expedited results because you are traveling, you can surely afford the cost of the fast test! Imgoing to suggest a little caution here. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By You will likely pay for a "rapid" PCR for travel, so be aware of that. However, Ms. Ritzenthaler said . The only Relaxed Luxury resorts at sea, where you can wake up in a new place every day. I dont routinely pay 2-4 what something is actually worth. The CDC released new measures for cruise ships to adhere to only last week. Photos Reveal Progress at Carnival Cruise Lines New Port, Cunard Line Unveils Historical Photo ExhibitionFrom Past 100 Years, Royal Caribbean Cuts Back on Housekeeping Service, Fourth Carnival Cruise Ship Will Be Based Out of Galveston, Texas. #3: Currently, the U.S. requires proof of a negative COVID-19 test result for those arriving into the U.S. by international air. I do believe, as does he, that when he was no longer surrounded by family that he gave up. Major cruise lines like Carnival, Celebrity, and Royal Caribbean are dropping vaccine requirements and easing COVID rules for pre-boarding testing. Some insurance companies are already not paying out for Covid if you are unvaccinated. sup says for my sailing pcr or antigen needed. Thats American companies taking advantage of a pandemic to make a large profit. High level category. And Medicare. Will Celebrity Cruises administer this test? I am so confused. Guests booked on cruises in March received a letter from the cruise line, which informed them of the available options for testing. Your choice.. And in the UK, the OP has lots of options also, all quite reasonable.. Boots, Dam Health, Randox, and lots of others .. Vaccinated crew and adult vaccinated passengers plus passengers under 18 with a negative test within 72 . Maybe non-USA countries are different but that is our system. Partagez nous! Should you be required to bring a negative test result to the terminal on boarding day, the COVID-19 test must be a viral test (PCR & antigen). Its in the best interests of everyone that testing be free or affordable. You could order and send to your hotel in the US of course. Posted May 22, 2021. There will be an additional Antigen test at the terminal before embarkation and on the day before disembarkation. Celebrity Cruises extends its pre-cruise testing protocols through March 31, 2022. I have the antigen test scheduled for this coming Friday and if it is one Celebrity will not accept, that is going to be a problem for a lot of people on the August 8th cruise. I did a fake test booking and it wasnt until I chose my location that it actually said it was a rapid antigen test. Enjoy 75% off your second guests cruise fare and save up to an additional $1,600 per stateroom. You'll need the app during the boarding process. sup says for my sailing pcr or antigen needed. So to confirm - both of these tests are accepted by Celebrity if I understand correctly. But I still recognize that the American health care system is fundamentally broken. Bateaux. Visiting from {country-flag} {country-name}? Vehicles are also not required. i dont actually mind any extra $99 for a Covid test. I can find a regular PCR test, but don't trust the turn-around times, especially with the virus spiking. *, Book it List Event 75% off 2nd Guest + Savings. I really dont think that is necessary. Free, they come to you, results in under an hour. What is the point of testing? Can be for an individual or small number of specimens ("rapid") or performed at scale. There are two common types of diagnostic COVID-19 tests and we accept either one: The test must be supervised by a health professional, such as a doctor, pharmacy technician, public health worker, or telehealth representative. Additionally, proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before embarkation will be required and Windstar will test guests again at the pier prior to boarding. Apparently (according to a Celebrity rep on Facebook, always a reliable source) it was posted in error, the final requirements for cruising have not yet been agreed. ). And if we wanted quick tests results, the cost was $88/shot. We will be cruising out of Tampa later this year. You sign up for a time for this on the app. Cost of those tests range from $150-300. Silversea. They have chosen to use very specific terms that have specific meaning. Additionally you are traveling from another country, so there could be more testing required for reentry. Effective September 13, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that all cruise passengers, regardless of vaccination status, provide negative test results in order to cruise. I dont think that any Covid test for any reason needs to cost $200-$300. Guests aboard the "Celebrity Apex" will enjoy features like the "Magic Carpet," a cantilevered platform above the sea for dinner or drinks, 29 different dining options with menus created by Michelin-starred chefs, staterooms with plunge pools and infinite verandas and a team of butlers, attendants and concierges on-hand 24/7. We used a place called Dam Testing I believe. The road to the cruise industry's restart has been a long one with lots of twists and turns. First world problems. endobj We will be arriving to Tampa on a Sunday and embarking on Monday. For this reason we do not recommend postal testing services. The home test or concierge service listed at the website are simply two options, not the only options.. (PS - the home test offered by Optum and eMed, etc are supervised in home tests, online with a telehealth provider and are processed right at home, the results aren't sent to any lab). Who pays for it? Therefore, cruise guests should plan to fly home within 24 hours of departing the ship, for the test result to be within the valid window. I can't go with "I think"! This should be simple to understand, but terminology has been unnecessarily inconsistent. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Its available at many U.S. airports right now and it would make sense for the airport at Athens to provide the test. for all of the details, instructions etc. I was impressed with pricing of shore excursions.. rarely use the celebrity offerings preferring to arrange my own. Starting from departures on September 6, 2022, Carnival Cruise Line removes the pre-cruise testing requirement for vaccinated guests, with limitations for specific destinations such as cruises to . Without telling a fib I would think we could all answer that we may have been withing 6 foot of another person at some point in the past week --- whether passing someone in the supermarket aisle or picking up my daily Starbuck. Last week, the cruise line already updated its mask policies onboard. **Definition of Up to Date:vaccinated within 6 months (180 days) of final dose in a primary series OR boosted. Guests who have recently recovered from COVID-19 may present a Certificate of Recovery and proof of the positive PCR or Antigen test result taken between 11-90 days prior to the sail date in order to board and be exempt from testing. There are point of care PCR systems that can process specimens in an hour or so. I have emailed Celebrity today and the Optum Store. Proof of negative RT PCR test and the EHAS pre-approval form are required at the airport. Free expert cruise tips and news from Cruise Hive! 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None of this going to a counter, showing your Express Pass, showing your credit card and passport, having a picture taken, being handed a key, maybe allowed to board, maybe not and sometimes waiting an hour or more for your cabinto be ready. "Celebrity Apex is such an exquisite ship and for her to finally begin sailing in the beautiful Aegean, where it all began for our fleet, and after so long away, is incredibly meaningful," Celebrity Cruises President and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo said in a statement. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Pretty sure thats not $200-$300. Ok. Just wasnt certain about the CVS antigen test. Posted March 19, 2021. m8zenblue. It's that "usually" that concerns me. The cruise line's "Celebrity Apex" ship will set sail on June 19 with seven-night trips around Greece and the Aegean Sea. Pig Woman Kathy literally and figuratively Mugged and Robbed me and others and threw us on the street. But it is my choice to go or not. Pretty techy and allows no contact boarding. Followers 1. Our choice and neither would have been covered by our PPO insurance. Celebrity Cruises will pay for the tests if you go to a designated centre . For couples, they can buy a package of 2 kits for $70, or a package of 3 kits for $100. If you have the Celebrity app on your phone, uninstall it and reinstall updated version. We couldn't find any pharmacy in our area, to include CVS and Publix, that offered antigen tests. Followers 4. Started June 21, 2021, By As we may need to Fly to Amsterdam early due to flight cancellation situation ? Any other nationality, please check your country's re-entry requirements for specific testing information. Enjoy 75% off your second guests cruise fare and save up to an additional $1,600 per stateroom. I am not an expert but I don't think there is a classification of a "Rapid PCR Test". Have you called your county health department to ask them where you can get a rapid antigen test? Accepted Types of Tests and Results. We had the test at around 3pm on a Friday and got a (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? I have insurance and Im not a Bernie Sanders person. Share More sharing options. We will be taking the LFT test at our local Lloyds Pharmacy ( 30pp) on the Thursday morning which will satisfy the current US entry requirements and Celebrity boarding rules. Mike.s. We will continually evaluate and update these requirements and protocols as new information becomes available. Hope this helps, a couple of separate family members travelling with us did a paid for LTF and we did the PCR, both were accepted and their test definitely cheaper!
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