COVID-19 test

[bullsh]

We are sailing on Independence Monday 12/6. Our flight leaves at 9 am on Saturday 12/4. To early in the morning to get COVID test. We will be staying in Cape Canaveral. Does anyone have any recommendations on where to get a COVID test and if an appointment is necessary?

Thank you in advance.

[jean87510]

since Im assuming you don't have the emed/binex test kits, try this link https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing/cruise-line-voluntary-testing

 

also check if they test at port as last resort.  FYI on my Adventure cruise a couple of weeks ago, a family did that as they could not find a location.  They did the rapid OTC unapproved one pre flight the night before then took the gamble and did the port test.

Edited November 30, 2021 by jean87510

[Rina's Mom]

You can also try Walgreens.  There's one on Merritt Island that does the rapid test.

[Caps_Shield]

I am being told that the Rapid Diagnostic Test (ID NOW), as opposed to the Antigen test is also accepted by Royal.  I can't seem to find anywhere in Florida that does the Rapid Antigen test at all.  At least not near Orlando.  

[mchin]

I ordered the Abbott tests and am taking them down to Florida with us to take at the hotel once checked in.  I also checked all the various places, CVS, Walgrens, etc, and none offer the rapid antigen tests at this point.  We are sailing on Dec 12.

[ZoeyVictoria]

I believe it was @John&LaLa who posted the location of a free testing site run by the county in Cocoa.  I just did a google search of “Brevard County Covid testing” and see info regarding a site open from 9 until 5 on Merritt Island.  If it is anything like the one in Manatee county, it will be quick and efficient.