Celebrity will cover the costs for children who are not eligible to be vaccinated. Post Celebrity Cruise PCR Test October 19, 2021: Log In Issues. endobj If your sailing requires a pre-cruise test, here are some details about the kind of test you'll need. I dont see that on the antigen test. We're near Montgomery AL and found that a variety of "Urgent Care"medical offices in our area are offering them, but only through same day registration. This test may be taken as either a PCR test or an Antigen test, conducted within 72 hours of embarkation. And Obamacare. From August 2022 Travel + Leisure, published by TI Inc. You can also go to a doctors office, diagnostic lab, or telehealth provider to get yourtest. You'll also, at least currently, need a negative Antigen or PCR test to enter the US at all, one day or earlier before travel.. if this falls in the time frame for your (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Started August 27, 2021, By If you have the Celebrity app on your phone, uninstall it and reinstall updated version. We don't have any US based friends and don't think that would work when it would come to sending it off and needing it back in time etc if the company test it in the US. ok, sorry folks that this has turned into a passionate discussion as to whether we should pay for our testing or not, and how much. Alternatively, you may use. You'll pay for it, but you may pay more for cab fare or UBER in Seattle than the test. From August 2022 Travel + Leisure, published by TI Inc. We will not accept a Certificate of Recovery in place of a vaccination record. Monitored Self-Test Kit Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card: This home test lets you do the test under video supervision from a certified guide. little britain, April 9, 2021 in Celebrity Cruises. It is avaible for $150 for a package of 6 kits. We are also travelling during the 48 hrs before so having a test by a 'concierge' etc also wouldn't work with the test and travelling time frame. But it is my choice to go or not. Pretty techy and allows no contact boarding. With the latest change, the simplest test is probably theAbbott BinaxNow COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test via telehealth. From what Celebrity has sent out so far, as of 9:00 pm EDT August 1st, and subject to change, a rapid antigen test is fine (and probably the easiest test to get in time, in most cases). NAAT = Nucleic Acid Amplification Test, also a master category that includes PCR but isn't actually synonymous with PCR as you could assume from Celebrity's FAQ. I suspect it is here that you will certify no current illness and have your vaccination card verified. People seem to have known what they are talking about, Covid/Delta keeps forcing the rules to change. I will gladly pay for a test. And I understand the difference, but I cant tell you if they mean what theyre saying! Per the CVS web site, their PCR/NAAT test results are usually available in 1-2 days. Celebrity Cruises . Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Recommended Posts. sup says for my sailing pcr or antigen needed. I have read various comments on these boards saying no, it is not accepted; and others saying yes now it is. You'll receive your results via email. Posted March 19, 2021. m8zenblue. The Binox is just a bit more accurate but like first choice is antigen. Two quicker choices as well as longer PCR. We couldn't find any pharmacy in our area, to include CVS and Publix, that offered antigen tests. Is there a specific question I need to ask to be sure? If you have flown intoFort Lauderdale that probably won't work. All Celebrity Cruises requires all guests ages 2 and older to present a digital or physical copy of a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 2 days of the land tour start date. Our lab is Diagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP) certified, which is a sub-set of ISO . These results do take about 48 hours, cutting it close to the time guests have to board the ship. endobj The last I looked, CVS was similar, other than they don't offer the ID Now. We had the test at around 3pm on a Friday and got a (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? What other questions do I need to ask the facility? The government or insurance or someone is paying for them. Celebrity Cruises will accept mixed series of Covid-19 vaccines of many kinds for cruise ship passengers. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-112898513', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');cruise, bonus. I am on phone with celebrity now, I asked for a supervisor by I am being told pcr is the only test they will accept. International travel is certainly not necessary. Additional comment actions. I have readthe tests Celebrity will doare the antigen tests. Which if they are testing 1500+ people outdoor make sense. Celebrity Cruises was founded in 1988 by a Greek family and over 70% of its marine officers hail from Greece. (although some of the clerical staff I have spoken with give me answers like, "I think the test is". Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. If a cruise line requires a yellow fever vaccine or some type of test for my vacation destination then I pay for it. Not sure why that is such a big deal. Gste, die . Yikes!! Brilliant, website has been updated again, states PCR and fully vacinated is required for sailings from the UK, not from Athens or St Maarten, seriously underwhelmed. Edited: 4:10 pm, July 27, 2022. You'll need to add a photo for each traveler per their guidelines. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. If its a PCR, itabsolutely qualifies. I don't want to fake symptoms to get a test. Super offre de croisire: croisire Est des Carabes - croisire Celebrity Cruises avec le Celebrity Constellation de Tampa (Floride, tats-Unis) Tampa (Floride, tats-Unis) - 11 jours - et plusieurs offres favorables Theres nothing wrong with advocating for affordable health care. "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. The cool thing about the app is that you can scan passports (fills in all the entries automatically in the form or you can enter manually) and allows you to scan your photo. All of these travel related tests may be preventing or delaying tests with actual medical reasons from being performed. Celebrity Cruises; Silversea; CAPTAIN'S CLUB. Id much rather see the free tests for folks who need it. Guests booked onboard one of the Celebrity Cruises ships sailing from the United States received a letter from the cruise line informing them of the changes. The NAAT test (ID NOW) is not accepted to get on the ship. Print out your results for easy access, as you may need to present it at various points. 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. Vaccinated crew and adult vaccinated passengers plus passengers under 18 with a negative test within 72 . Post Celebrity Cruise PCR Test. I do think this is a situation where there should be a price cap on the tests in the US. So assume you board on Saturday, stayed overnight arriving US on Friday. So any PCR is fine, and the Abbott IDNow NAAT from Walgreens meets all these requirements. Hope so. Results in less than 24 hours. Celebrity Beyond [NEU] Symphony of the Seas; Mein Schiff 2 . Edge class ships allow you to complete check-in on the app, show up at the terminal, go through whatever security is required, pass through a gate where your express pass is scanned (like boarding an aircraft) and go right to the ship and your cabin. i dont actually mind any extra $99 for a Covid test. Canada requires arriving travelers to complete an entry form prior to arrival. You can find her on Twitter, Instagram, or at caileyrizzo.com. Thus, as @mom sayssays, anyone returning to Canada post cruise would need to pay for a PCR test upon disembarkation and wait for results before boarding a flight. Guests over the age of six will need to show . First world problems. Celebrity will provide antigen testing but not PCR. 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. Bolds are mine. I am on phone with celebrity now, I asked for a supervisor by I am being told pcr is the only test they will accept. You will likely pay for a "rapid" PCR for travel, so be aware of that. Travel + Leisure is a registered trademark of Travel + Leisure Holdco, LLC, a subsidiary of Wyndham Destinations, Inc., and is used under limited license. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. We will be cruising out of Tampa later this year. Celebrity Cruises announced it will resume European sailings in June, beginning with the world debut of a new ship in Greece. Another option may be the testing site at Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Powered by Invision Community. I dont have any cvs or Walgreens that offer that, I am going to call some of the walk in clinics tomorrow. It's like $75 and they do not take insurance. This test may be taken as either an Antigen or PCR test and is not required to be monitored testing. 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. Go to site, Already booked? Fortunately, two persons can split the COVID-19 test kit but each individual will need to create an account for testing. We are continually evaluating these protocols and will make updates as government requirements, Healthy Sail Panel guidance, and public health standards evolve. According to a recent webinar, Celebrity will provide the test free of charge to all passengers on the ship beginning 2 days prior to disembarkation. Please check with your insurance provider for coverage benefits. Celebrity Cruises follows the requirements in all jurisdictions we sail, and please note that mask requirements may vary by the destinations visited on your sailing and/or disembarkation port. Each guest is responsible for making their own arrangements with an accredited testing provider as well as covering all associated costs.. Vaccinated cruisers on these sailings will take another antigen test before the second leg, while unvaccinated cruisers will have to take a second PCR test. Anyhow, we're on the 31 July cruise and wondering when we are likely to get direction from Celebrity on how to go about getting the PCR test, also for those of you who have used Eurofins, do you pay them direct and seek reimbursement fro. Celebrity Cruises . 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 part of Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises will follow the health and safety measures laid out by the "Healthy Sail Panel," including frequent disinfecting and strict vaccination and testing requirements. Report inappropriate content. Select one of the Rapid Antigen Testing Locations Below. Some insurance companies are already not paying out for Covid if you are unvaccinated. Simone Biles Shares What Being the Godmother of the Newest Celebrity Cruises Ship Means to Her, 10 of the Best Mediterranean Cruises for Every Type of Traveler, Royal Caribbean Will Sail From Israel for the First Time and All Guests Will Be Vaccinated Before Boarding, Where Can Americans Travel Right Now? However, Ms. Ritzenthaler said . See below. For me there are no Rapid Tests available within 50 miles so as a back up I booked an appointment for a paid rapid test if my results don't get back in time. Concierge Testing Service: Celebrity has also set up a concierge testing service where a qualified medical technician comes to your home, office, or hotel to perform the test. 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. Started June 21, 2021, By ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-112898396', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');cruise in April. By m8zenblue, March 19, 2021 in Celebrity Cruises. 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. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. CC Help Jenn Before we traveled we took an antigen test before we drove to the airport, if it was positive, we were not heading to the airport. The BionaxNow at home ag card test is a rapid antigen test accepted by cruise lines and airlines. So, from what you are saying, guests flying back to thosehome countries that require a PCR test would have to get those tests after disembarking, and planning additional days awaiting the result. Additionally you are traveling from another country, so there could be more testing required for reentry. But if the cruise price reduces by 50% prior to final payment, why would I pay full price? It's difficult to use your phone but it can be done. And that is a rapid antigen test. The cruise line also states that the testing requirements could remain in place throughout the entire year.