b2b (10day + 7 day), different Princess ship, COVID test

[aprilsp88]

Hi,

 

I plan to book b2b on different Princess ship. Can I walk in to the clinic to have COVID test for the next cruise? The 1st is 10 days.

 

Thanks,

April

[Level six]

They are supposed to give us tests on our B2B, so maybe if they see your booking form, they will do the same even if it is a different ship.  If not, they do have the testing at the port, $150 a test per person.  

[eagletwo]

Great question. We sail on the Regal Nov 24 and get off on the 29th. We then get on the Enchanted Nov 30th. Port Everglades. The antigen test before the Nov 24th departure is no problem. We have the home tests that will be proctored on line, just hope it works while on the Regal on the 28th.

 

With Princess offering free onboard tests to anyone that has an international flight home, why not offer the free test to those passengers getting on another ship in 24 hours at the same port?

[alanasgpa]

Don't know about port  everglades but we did this out of San Pedro oct 9-12... they had a tent just outside that you had to get the test , and yes princess payed for it

[caribill]

Testing is now done on shore on disembarkation day after you have claimed your luggage. No cost to you.

[aprilsp88]

@alanasgpaThank you for the info. Were you on a "b2b" where the 2nd leg was on a different ship? Did Princess give you a voucher to pay the provider in the tent? Or you simply mention to them you're from Princess?

 

Thanks,

April

 

[aprilsp88]

2 minutes ago, caribill said:

Testing is now done on shore on disembarkation day after you have claimed your luggage. No cost to you.

@caribillI assume the testing is done inside the tent? Do I need to make appointment, or show any proof of b2b? Or the testing is free for anyone even not b2b? I'm changing ship, not sure if this is still considered b2b.

 

Thanks,

April

[caribill]

5 hours ago, aprilsp88 said:

@caribillI assume the testing is done inside the tent? Do I need to make appointment, or show any proof of b2b? Or the testing is free for anyone even not b2b? I'm changing ship, not sure if this is still considered b2b.

 

Thanks,

April

 

I do not know the answers to you questions since I have not had to do this.

 

Other threads have had posts that indicate there is no problem getting the test from Princess when required for onward travel and this included B2B on Princess for a different Princess ship.

 

 

[alanasgpa]

The tent people have a list of names from princess that they will provide the test also the test site is at pier 91 so if your dock 93 you will have to walk over to 91 (short walk ) the day we did this they had computer problems took about 1 1/2 hours 

[aprilsp88]

@alanasgpaAfter the test do they give you a print out right away, or how long is the wait? As I need it to embark the 2nd ship.

 

Thanks again, your information is so helpful.

April

[alanasgpa]

On 10/21/2021 at 10:03 AM, aprilsp88 said:

@alanasgpaAfter the test do they give you a print out right away, or how long is the wait? As I need it to embark the 2nd ship.

 

Thanks again, your information is so helpful.

April

Yes they give you a print out

[Steelers36]

On 10/21/2021 at 2:57 AM, aprilsp88 said:

@alanasgpaThank you for the info. Were you on a "b2b" where the 2nd leg was on a different ship? Did Princess give you a voucher to pay the provider in the tent? Or you simply mention to them you're from Princess?

 

Thanks,

April

 

There won't be anyone else accessing the tent other than disembarking guests.

 

On 10/21/2021 at 3:02 AM, aprilsp88 said:

@caribillI assume the testing is done inside the tent? Do I need to make appointment, or show any proof of b2b? Or the testing is free for anyone even not b2b? I'm changing ship, not sure if this is still considered b2b.

 

Thanks,

April

Yes, under/inside the tent.  You can wait for the result or it comes via email.  It would be prudent to have something like a res for the next ship or for a flight home.  IDK if they are checking that.  It shouldn't matter if changing ships IMO.