Newbury newbie Posted January 23, 2022 Author #26 Share Posted January 23, 2022 14 minutes ago, hawkesbaynz said: And schedule the monitored appointment for Florida time not UK GMT. I used my iPhone for the session and it was fine. I had factored that, but worth pointing out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Definitas Posted January 23, 2022 #27 Share Posted January 23, 2022 15 minutes ago, Newbury newbie said: I had factored that, but worth pointing out!! Please let us know how you get on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gremlin Posted January 23, 2022 #28 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Do you have to have an appointment to do the proctored telemed test with BinaxNOW or can you just activate the app on the day you need it done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbury newbie Posted January 23, 2022 Author #29 Share Posted January 23, 2022 44 minutes ago, The Gremlin said: Do you have to have an appointment to do the proctored telemed test with BinaxNOW or can you just activate the app on the day you need it done? I believe that you activate the kit through the App on the day. In seeing some of the YouTube videos people say you may have wait to get a proctor online at busy times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeless holiday booker Posted January 23, 2022 #30 Share Posted January 23, 2022 I have started a separate thread as I didn't see this but Newbury Newbie - you may be able to help.. Hi. I'm sorry to take us back but I need some help from UK travellers. Do I have to take a supervised test ie via video for it to be accepted so I can get on my plane! I can't find the answer to my specific question. I'm hoping that maybe you already have an answer! I'm going to use the same test for both as we fly on the Saturday and cruise on the Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbury newbie Posted January 23, 2022 Author #31 Share Posted January 23, 2022 24 minutes ago, hopeless holiday booker said: Hi. I'm sorry to take us back but I need some help from UK travellers. Do I have to take a supervised test ie via video for it to be accepted so I can get on my plane! I can't find the answer to my specific question. Yes, the US fit to fly test, taken in the UK, needs to be supervised via video link or actually in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowson1825 Posted January 23, 2022 #32 Share Posted January 23, 2022 13 minutes ago, Newbury newbie said: Yes, the US fit to fly test, taken in the UK, needs to be supervised via video link or actually in person. If you are flying only 2 days before the cruise have you considered a Fit to Fly test at the airport on day of departure? A previous post said that he had used this test for both the flight and the cruise as Celebrity says 2 days not a strict 24hrs. We are flying on a Saturday and boarding on the Monday and I have been told this would be OK. We are going to use ExpressTest at Heathrow. If this is not the case please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeless holiday booker Posted January 23, 2022 #33 Share Posted January 23, 2022 28 minutes ago, Newbury newbie said: Yes, the US fit to fly test, taken in the UK, needs to be supervised via video link or actually in person. Thank you so much. I'm relieved to get proper information! Crowson 1825. I was told by celebrity that this would be ok. we're doing the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopeless holiday booker Posted January 23, 2022 #34 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Booked and done - panic over - for the moment anyway! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted January 23, 2022 #35 Share Posted January 23, 2022 22 hours ago, RichYak said: I suspect OP is not a US resident. My nephew a us resident and his wife also got the no more test kits available for their cruise! Crazy, they should make accomodations for all cruise guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridge Posted January 23, 2022 #36 Share Posted January 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Newbury newbie said: Yes, the US fit to fly test, taken in the UK, needs to be supervised via video link or actually in person. That's good news, hopefully that also counts for us Germans. We are flying to Miami on a Saturday. I asked Celebrity if the German Fit to Fly test counts towards boarding on Sunday. Having to queue at MIA or elsewhere for testing would make me anxious. Now I'm waiting for the answer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbury newbie Posted January 23, 2022 Author #37 Share Posted January 23, 2022 9 minutes ago, fridge said: That's good news, hopefully that also counts for us Germans. We are flying to Miami on a Saturday. I asked Celebrity if the German Fit to Fly test counts towards boarding on Sunday. Having to queue at MIA or elsewhere for testing would make me anxious. Now I'm waiting for the answer... If your fit to fly test is good enough to meet the CDC requirements for entering the US then it should be good for the ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great 2 B at Sea Posted January 23, 2022 #38 Share Posted January 23, 2022 On 1/22/2022 at 1:23 PM, Newbury newbie said: Minor panic this end! Went on the X site today to order our AbbottBinoxnow test kits to be sent to our Fort Lauderdale hotel, but it said “out of stock”! Is this common? Will I find they have stock in a few days to place an order? We’ve got a few weeks yet, as we’re sailing 14 Feb, but I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hisdawn Posted January 24, 2022 #39 Share Posted January 24, 2022 I was able to order from here: https://questdirect.questdiagnostics.com/checkout/guest-payment/covid-19-at-home-rapid-antigen-test-2-pack?utm_campaign=at-home-rapid-test&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=at-home-rapid-test-eloqua&utm_term=buy-now&elqTrackId=1e7ab91ae6cc45648ce48ed99d751af3&elqaid=158&elqat=2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo1953 Posted January 24, 2022 #40 Share Posted January 24, 2022 On 1/22/2022 at 7:00 PM, judla said: This COVID testing is really perplexing and stressful. So the PCR test kits we purchased at Publix or received from the government aren't any good for the cruise? We had a PCR test done in December after exposure and it took 4 days to get the results back. I paid 29.99 for one kit of 2 tests at Publix and the one Celebrity wants us to use is $69.99 for 2 tests? I am so very confused. I believe your confusion comes in as not taking into consideration that an authorized third (3rd) party must verify the test as opposed to self-verification. Thus difference in price. Personally, I think that any cost under $200 pp is just part of the cost of cruising and will gladly pay it to board, of course if negative. In health and bon voyage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaflamingo Posted January 24, 2022 #41 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Newbury Newbie... it's possible, in your situation, to get the test at the pier. Check this link to Celebrity and contact them if unable to get a test on your own. Scroll down to "International guests only" section. https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea/us-travel-requirements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie51 Posted January 24, 2022 #42 Share Posted January 24, 2022 Has anybody had any experience getting tested with Beeper MD? Apparently they’ll come to your hotel room and it says the test is free. Beepermd.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbury newbie Posted January 24, 2022 Author #43 Share Posted January 24, 2022 5 hours ago, papaflamingo said: Newbury Newbie... it's possible, in your situation, to get the test at the pier. Check this link to Celebrity and contact them if unable to get a test on your own. Scroll down to "International guests only" section. https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea/us-travel-requirements Yes, I’m aware of that option, thank you. But it’s $99, and probably more importantly, I wouldn’t want to find I’d gone positive at the pier (and so close to cruising again)!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaflamingo Posted January 24, 2022 #44 Share Posted January 24, 2022 2 hours ago, Newbury newbie said: Yes, I’m aware of that option, thank you. But it’s $99, and probably more importantly, I wouldn’t want to find I’d gone positive at the pier (and so close to cruising again)!! I'm guessing if you have a reservation through Celebrity it would be certain they'd have a test available. But I agree, I would only use that option as a last resort. Much better to get it a day or so prior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted January 24, 2022 #45 Share Posted January 24, 2022 6 hours ago, Marie51 said: Has anybody had any experience getting tested with Beeper MD? Apparently they’ll come to your hotel room and it says the test is free. Beepermd.com See the post linked below: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising in mn Posted January 25, 2022 #46 Share Posted January 25, 2022 If anyone in the US needs the approved test, I have a couple extra that expire in March. I'd be willing to sell. Let me know if you need a couple. They are the procotred ones. S a a j i at a o l . c o m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy888 Posted January 25, 2022 #47 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Optum has test kits back in stock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbury newbie Posted January 25, 2022 Author #48 Share Posted January 25, 2022 For any British cruisers still needing to sort their testing I’ve booked all our requirement with Qured.com today. Bought 4 x “Fit to Fly” supervised Antigen test kits for the wife and I to do the day before we fly out of LHR for MIA (on Friday) and then to carry two kits out to the US to repeat in our hotel supervised on the Saturday morning to satisfy the Celebrity pre-boarding requirements. If you use qured.com you can enter discount code BATRAVEL15 to get 15% off, with no need to be flying BA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outtoseacruise Posted February 2, 2022 #49 Share Posted February 2, 2022 On 1/24/2022 at 10:23 AM, Marie51 said: Has anybody had any experience getting tested with Beeper MD? Apparently they’ll come to your hotel room and it says the test is free. Beepermd.com I wouldn't recommend Beepermd.com . I made an appointment on 1/4 for today at 1:30 PM. Last night I get text and email saying they must change appointment to today at 10:30 AM. Finally at 1 PM after being a no show they text me to reschedule it for 2 PM. Told them to cancel this weeks test and next weeks tests for us. I then drove 4 miles to the city park and got my test done by Nomi Health https://testing.nomihealth.com/easy_registration/26/onsite . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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