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1 hour ago, Lois R said:

Hi, they are not testing at the end of Alaska for those folks who need it?

My understanding is that you will be responsible for your own test.  You can get it in YVR cruise terminal or airport -- just don't book an early flight.  Could also do proctored test if ship has Wi-Fi -- bring your own test.  Finally , could get around the need for test if take bus to Seattle and fly home within US from there.

Can you tell I've done a lot of research?  For the price we pay on SS I think they could have coughed for a test.  Frankly, had I realized the extent of this hassle I doubt I would have booked!

Today I called the Egan Convention Center in Anchorage as I had read a press release saying Covid tests for passengers are available there.  The woman I spoke to confirmed that they do offer Covid tests, and Siversea passengers were eligible (cost to passenger approx $90.)  I don't know whether the test is Antigen or PCR, but I suspect antigen.  Phone for Egan Center is (907)263-2800 -- might want to phone to reconfirm my info as this stuff seems to change daily.

I would be nice if SS could see their way to publish this info...

I believe SS "healthy return to sailing" shows 48 hours for rapid antigen and 72 hours for PC-R.  If your papers say 24 hours, then I am totally SOL.  I will going into Seward a day before the cruise and there is apparently no testing available to me in Seward.

Capri 73, please post what you find out -- I'm starting to really get nervous!

I leave on 7/5 from home.

Where is the Beacon Covid testing site in Seward  I am unable to find it.

TIA

Has Silversea eliminated pierside Covid testing as of April 30 as threatened?  Or are they still doing testing, but perhaps for a fee?  I am particularly interested in Seward, AK.

TIA,

Margery