Covid Testing On Date of Departure Not Accepted

[jwlane]

The one-day (not 24 hours as many state) testing requirement (unique for Spain---don't blame Celebrity) has been widely discussed on the Reflection TA Roll Call.  Several have reported their ability to schedule rapid tests in FLL on Easter.

[CHEZMARYLOU]

I don't understand. According to the email you can test on embarkation day. 

[jwlane]

3 minutes ago, RichYak said:

what then is the issue

Testing must be done on Easter.  I think he's mistaken stating "no public or private testing center open on Easter Sunday."

[lexmiller]

26 minutes ago, 67Miner said:

Further information.  This is the communication I received from Celebrity that's specific to my cruise date>. Very clearly it shows collection date from 4/17 to 4/18.

 

Vaccination Required   AstraZeneca, Covaxin, Covishield, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Novavax, Pfizer, Sinopharm, Sinovac   We accept a mixed vaccination series consisting of doses from different approved manufacturers. Mixed vaccines may not be accepted at all ports of call. Guests who are vaccinated with a mixed series may not be allowed to go ashore at these ports, or may need to undergo additional testing if they wish to go ashore.     Pre-Arrival Negative Test Required   COVID 19 PCR TEST , or COVID 19 ANTIGEN TEST   Collected from: 04/17/2022 - 04/18/2022     Embarkation Negative Test Not Required   COVID 19 ANTIGEN TEST Sail Date: 04/18/2022     Debarkation Negative Test Not Required   Debarkation Date: 05/03/2022

What you've posted above shows pre-arrival negative test collected from 4/17-4/18 for your cruise which departs 4/18.  SO therefore, isn't everything actually ok for you??  You CAN take your test on 4/18.

[Redokie]

Another person in our group says he is having these people come to his hotel on Easter Sunday :

 

We are using Beepermd. They are coming to our hotel Sunday morning at 7. Check it could be free.

https://www.beepermd.com

 

[wrk2cruise]

There are some very specific testing requirements for the TA sailings leaving the US.    Your testing requirements may vary.

[67Miner]

3 minutes ago, jwlane said:

Testing must be done on Easter.  I think he's mistaken stating "no public or private testing center open on Easter Sunday."

I  live in Ormond Beach, Fl.  The primary testing sites are Walgreens and CVS.  Neither are available on. Easter Sunday.  Although the stores are open, the testing services will not be available.   Local government testing sites are never open on Sundays.  The point of my post is that I have received  conflicting information -- one says no testing on day of departure and another that clearly states collection date of April 17 and 18. 

 

[RichYak]

3 minutes ago, 67Miner said:

The point of my post is that I have received  conflicting information -- one says no testing on day of departure and another that clearly states collection date of April 17 and 18. 

Ok, it wasn't clear that you received 2 conflicting set of instructions. You only posted one that I assumed you misread because I didn't know about the other.

[lexmiller]

3 minutes ago, 67Miner said:

I  live in Ormond Beach, Fl.  The primary testing sites are Walgreens and CVS.  Neither are available on. Easter Sunday.  Although the stores are open, the testing services will not be available.   Local government testing sites are never open on Sundays.  The point of my post is that I have received  conflicting information -- one says no testing on day of departure and another that clearly states collection date of April 17 and 18. 

 

Could you be interpreting the "no testing on day of departure" perhaps incorrectly - maybe it means that Celebrity itself will not test you on the day of departure - as has been reported, some cruise lines will test passengers on departure date for those that had issues getting tested.   But that you can take your test the day before as per the communication which you posted above.  

[goofysmom99]

8 minutes ago, 67Miner said:

I  live in Ormond Beach, Fl.  The primary testing sites are Walgreens and CVS.  Neither are available on. Easter Sunday.  Although the stores are open, the testing services will not be available.   Local government testing sites are never open on Sundays.  The point of my post is that I have received  conflicting information -- one says no testing on day of departure and another that clearly states collection date of April 17 and 18. 

 

I just dummy-booked at 09:30 appt in the Walgreens on Beville Rd in Daytona for Sunday, the 17th.  I think you should check again.

[RichYak]

This language is pretty clear for upcoming TA's. I would ignore the one-off email. Test on Easter Sunday or on Monday departure.

 

* For itineraries that have port of call OR end in Spain, Italy or Amsterdam, pre-arrival test must be within one day of sailing regardless of homeport.

[Ex-Airbalancer]

6 minutes ago, RichYak said:

This language is pretty clear for upcoming TA's. I would ignore the one-off email. Test on Easter Sunday or on Monday departure.

 

* For itineraries that have port of call OR end in Spain, Italy or Amsterdam, pre-arrival test must be within one day of sailing regardless of homeport.

The email we received from Celebrity last week states 2 days for the TA to Amsterdam, so what do you believe 

PRE-ARRIVAL COVID-19 TEST

Our boarding requirements include that, in addition to documentation of full vaccination, all guests must present at embarkation a negative COVID-19 test result. This test can be either an Antigen or PCR test, conducted within two days* of boarding the ship. Pre-arrival testing must be completed by an authorized provider at your own expense.

* For itineraries that have a port of call in Spain OR that end in Spain, the pre-arrival test must be taken within one day of sailing, regardless of homeport.

[jwlane]

 

21 minutes ago, 67Miner said:

 Walgreens and CVS.  Neither are available on. Easter Sunday. 

 

I'm on the Walgreens site right now, and can select NAAT testing on Sunday at both locations on W Granada.

Edited April 11, 2022 by jwlane

[JeanieC,Aston]

Hi

I assume this is a transatlantic stopping in a Spanish port.

Rules for some in the UK going on a cruise that stops in Spain,,the one I am going on on 21st April stops in Spain need a LFT (Antigen) in the 24 hrs before sailing.

If this applies to the US the OP is right,,they will have to find a test on Easter Sunday.

 

Take a look at the Roll Call for Silhouette on the 21st this lack of protocol information for European cruises is creating a lot of bad feeling towards Celebrity.

 

[Bo1953]

1 hour ago, 67Miner said:

I  live in Ormond Beach, Fl.  The primary testing sites are Walgreens and CVS.  Neither are available on. Easter Sunday.  Although the stores are open, the testing services will not be available.   Local government testing sites are never open on Sundays.  The point of my post is that I have received  conflicting information -- one says no testing on day of departure and another that clearly states collection date of April 17 and 18. 

 

I, then, recommend that you go with the 'date' you are most comfortable with.

 

I would recommend that you go with the date which X has posted to its' website or official communication... if both are official from X, then call to have them clarify which is the correct date.

 

In health and bon voyage

[RichYak]

1 hour ago, Airbalancer said:

The email we received from Celebrity last week states 2 days for the TA to Amsterdam, so what do you believe 

The website. Always.

[Jim_Iain]

Just now, catspaw1 said:

I thought COVID testing must be done 48 hours in advance?

For many of the TA's and European Sailings require 1 day testing depending on countries the ship will visit.

[67Miner]

1 hour ago, jwlane said:

 

I'm on the Walgreens site right now, and can select NAAT testing on Sunday at both locations on W Granada.

 

1 hour ago, jwlane said:

 

I'm on the Walgreens site right now, and can select NAAT testing on Sunday at both locations on W Granada.

Here is what I found on the CVS and Walgreens websites:

[Cruising89143]

Have you looked into ordering these with expedited shipping? You can test from the convenience of your home. This is the brand suggested by Celebrity and their proctored. 

 

https://store.optum.com/shop/products/abbott-binaxNOW-COVID-19-ag-emed-at-home-test-kit-2-pack/
 

[delondin]

2 hours ago, Bo1953 said:

From X's UK website here.

 

Under the heading 'Testing & Screening'.

 

In health and bon voyage

 

Thank you. That has only been put up today so just read it thank you. Weirdly the op has just posted test collected 17 or 18 April which is including the boarding date of 18  so I’m even more confused that he’s not allowed to test on boarding 

[jwlane]

28 minutes ago, 67Miner said:

 

Here is what I found on the CVS and Walgreens websites:

Click the Rapid NAAT from Walgreens---it's acceptable!!!

[ORV]

29 minutes ago, 67Miner said:

 

Here is what I found on the CVS and Walgreens websites:

Just take the NAAT test, it's a Rapid Return. I don't believe any Walgreen offers the Rapid Antigen test. 

[TFree]

34 minutes ago, ORV said:

Just take the NAAT test, it's a Rapid Return. I don't believe any Walgreen offers the Rapid Antigen test. 

Yes, I have noticed in scoping out pre-cruise testing that Walgreen's generally seems to have only Rapid NAAT tests (when they have rapid tests at all), while CVS generally only has rapid Antigen (when they have rapid tests).  I use the word "generally" only because I have obviously not checked this in all locations, just a small handful of locations.

 

Tom & Judy

[5waldos]

Try this- https://www.azova.com/travelvideo/

 

They will observe and verify a home test. I haven't read all the ins and outs but I have seen it recommended here on CC. It costs $20 per observation.

[Ex-Airbalancer]

1 hour ago, RichYak said:

The website. Always.

My thinking is an email sent directly to you would override a website