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2 minutes ago, restasured said:

We did basically the same thing.  Called Walgreens, explained the situation and they said to make an appt for the next available appt and when we get the confirmation of it, to just come to the Pharmacy Drive up window and they would send the swabs out and we actually did the test ourselves and gave them back to them.  They said we had to make the appt first so we could get on the slot for the lab.  We got our results about 2 hours later.

each walgreens and CVS here is booking for Friday. too late

2 minutes ago, luckyinpa said:

 

amen there. my new gf (another covid positive event) talked me into getting a passport finally and we went to cancun and spent a week on an oceanfront penthouse with 2, yes 2 pools. it was 3 levels and spectacular. i never had flown internationally so it was all new to me. i went to OC MD 2 or 3 times because it's such a fun place. atlantic city isnt much but it was fun to gamble. got a nice suite to spoil us. (not as nice as crown loft suite though lol). did 2 cruises in october in 2 weeks, had a great time. love the oasis. going back on in may.  been working at home almost 2 years. this is probably the best 2 years of my life. but there's enough to see in the good ole USA especially on the east coast so anyone that has sucky vacations must not have looked hard enough. 

LOL. we went to OC MD also. We get there after I had already paid their 3rd party vendor and the front desk said it hadnt gone thru so they would have to charge my card again. Well there went all my vacation money because the hotel wasnt cheap. And of course it took till the last day to get the money back. I really need a cruise...

5 hours ago, retiredgram said:

If you have an Expresscare urgent care center near you, go there.  We went to the one near us in Nov. as walk ins and got tested.  Was billed to our insurance, Medicare, and they cover it in full. We were there when they opened the doors. They do the Rapid Antigen test and we left with a copy of our negative results.

Yes, i am going to UNI urgent care tomorrow morning after the drive thru line. someone is going to give me a test and results tomorrow. OR ELSE!😛

2 hours ago, Race Watcher said:

I was disappointed with the customer service at Optum.  I ordered test kits on 12/22.  Delivery was to be 12/23-24.  No tests came.  I called 12/26 the person could not help and had no idea of when delivery would be coming.  They said it was a weekend and there was no one in the warehouse.  I called 12/27 11:00 am eastern.  The person apologized and asked when I needed the test.  I explained I was leaving at 6am on the 29th .  She said there was nothing she could do the tests were not shipped.  Offered a refund.  12/28 1:30pm I get home and the tests were on the front porch.  I would have slept a lot better had I known they were in route.  This was not a good experience with Optum.

 

P.S.  Negative

I am hoping this still happens for me as well. I ordered mine the same day. And if I get a refund still i am not giving it back. I feel justified because i am so stressed out over this. 

5 hours ago, cruisin from florida said:

Just ordered 6 this morning, and it's already shipped. It shouldn't matter, but these were ordered for a Celebrity cruise. 

that is what mine said. I hope it works out for you. 

4 minutes ago, Meem47 said:

Oh wow! I’m so sorry to hear this…so the eMed Royal approved tests are out of stock? Yikes!? Are there any appointments near you at local pharmacy/CVS/Walgreens? With many places not even accepting testing appointments for a long while, this is concerning for the cruise industry.  We sail 1/28…

sold out. 

i am going to the drive thru testing tomorrow am at 430. The line is over 2 miles long. luckily my DD works at the hospital and i am an emergency manager so we will get our results in time HOPEFULLY. But i am not going to mention they are for vacation. ok, i am going to LIE. 

well there are no tests coming. supplier/carrier issue. Refund is incoming. 

Those of you in the same boat should work out a back up plan. this sucks...

8 minutes ago, megr1125 said:

They're in Central time, not Pacific according to the image, they're already open.

 

7A  central is 8A Eastern.  😄  

thank you. i saw they were shipping from CA so I just assumed...

1 hour ago, BSocial said:

Maybe they can overnight to you.  looks like this is the Optum Store phone number :

 Email us at support@store.optum.com or call us at (855) 946-4463.

Our team is available 7 days a week via email or phone. Monday-Friday (7am-9pm CST), Saturday and Sunday (9am-6pm CST).

 

 

I am calling them when they open in 9 more minutes. 

10 minutes ago, mek said:

I really feel for anyone who is in this situation.  We have to fly to cruise and having to deal with the pre-cruise testing requirement and the possibility of glitches was the deciding factor in us canceling our 1/23/22 Oasis cruise.

Not directed to anyone on this thread because this has to be so stressful, but I'm not sure why anyone would think getting on a ship right now is worth any of this crap.

 

2 years of crappy vacations makes it worth it. I am trying to keep in mind that most things do work out in the end. But I get what you mean.

I am FREAKING out. I dropped $200 on tests for 3 of us because the FAQ recommended two per person. I ordered them last monday and it said they would arrive on 22 or 23. Well they arent here and i went on their website and they havent even shipped from Cali and I am in Maryland. I have to take these tests tomorrow or Thursday at the latest. 

Is anyone having the same issue? I have no other options because the testing here is taking days/weeks now. 

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i am so sorry! I feel the same way. my DD has a sore throat and headache so I am freaking out. might get a test today so I can mentally prepare to not go next week. 

the MDR had this risotto with tiny scallops app but stopped around 2009. it was so good. 

I cant decide so I am looking for opinions. My DD and i are grown. I like shade and she likes sun. I do like to play in the water like a kid tho. 

18 hours ago, lovelife said:

Cory Rogers is on Allure currently. He wore an elf outfit last night!

I love him! He is so much fun. I like the 80's sing along. 

12 minutes ago, CFIGuy said:

Feel free to let me know what questions you may have. I personally think things are going fairly well. They have had some occasional closures in the solarium, and the second outdoor pool has been under renovation. Coco Cay today was surreal with 280 cruise passengers. The water park was complimentary. Coco Beach Club was $34 I believe and overwater cabanas $400. Only other thing of note is that some stock in the shop was significantly discounted to make room for new product.

OMG I cant wait to get on her!! I love a good sale. save me something. 

1 hour ago, reallyitsmema said:

 

There is a statement in the beverage policy that says you can bring beverages needed for medical purposes.  I would still contact the special needs department so it is noted in you reservation.

 

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/food-drink-onboard-policy

 

Milk and distilled water brought on for infant, medical, or dietary use are permitted. 

awesome, thank you!

ok this leads to my question. I have to drink protein shakes daily for medical purposes. Can i affix a luggage tag to a case of them and hope for the best since it is technically a medical supply?

20 hours ago, The Grumpus said:

Bobby. He said he was at one time the CD on Enchantment before the pandemic 

Do you know Bobby's last name?

what a beautiful sight!

1 minute ago, BillOh said:

She will be there till Saturday afternoon, she is doing a 6 day test cruise.

If i can get there, i will head out. 

21 more days for me. I cant wait. I wish I was going on the previously scheduled 12 nighter leaving tomorrow but hey, we have learned to go with the flow these last two years. It is so nice to see people arguing about tips and chair hogs again. 

i wanna drive down and see her but i have to work😒

On 12/8/2021 at 7:44 AM, BillOh said:

This is what I came in here looking for today.  We board her in May, but she is on her way to Baltimore, arriving Thursday into early Friday for her first TEST cruise that leaves on Saturday for 6 days I believe. 

I was supposed to be on her Dec 11th for a twelve day adventure. i hope those on board have a good time. 

10 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Had one last night. Training for our trip to Brazil. Taste was OK, but the smell was horrible 😱

 

 

What is in this? I had a drink at Boleros the first time i was on En or Ex (cant remember which one has a Boleros) and the waiter keep telling me 'Chipirosca' so i wouldnt forget but no one ever knows what I am talking about when I ask for it.