lesters Posted July 12, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 12, 2021 We don't cruise for a few months (and hoping things change more by then)... but curious how things are going now. Any issues with whatever card your province has issued for your proof of vaccination? Ours in Saskatchewan aren't exactly super official looking to someone outside the province I'm sure - names and dates handwritten on the card. I can show proof of vaccine on our EHealth Account with SaskHealth but again... if you aren't from around here I'm curious how our info appears the Carnival staff checking you in. Also - are you able to book/purchase a PCR test on board or are you staying a few extra days to get the test before heading home? Thanks all!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_e_short Posted July 13, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Not cruising until December but thank you for asking. I will be following to hear the responses. In regards to the PCR test most of the airports do the test for a fee and the results come back within an hour. The cost seems to be between $79 - $179. I would just google PCR test and whatever airport you are flying out of. To leave Canada and enter the U.S. you can get a PCR test at Shoppers Drug Mart and the cost is $199. So you don't need to stay later as long as you have time to get the test and board your flight the same day. I have been reading the Carnival section and it seems like they do not do testing but someone did post about Carnival giving them a PCR on a B2B, but I'm not sure if they are vaccinated or not. (Currently only unvaccinated passengers need a PCR test before boarding). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesters Posted July 13, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted July 13, 2021 This morning on John Heald’s FB page he indicated we are not able to arrange for testing while onboard. Hopefully by February this is no longer an issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_e_short Posted July 13, 2021 #4 Share Posted July 13, 2021 21 minutes ago, lesters said: This morning on John Heald’s FB page he indicated we are not able to arrange for testing while onboard. Hopefully by February this is no longer an issue. I watched John Heald's Facebook video and it seems like the CDC requires those cruising longer then 7 days to get a test half way through. He said that Carnival will be testing free of charge passengers on B2B cruises. But that doesn't help us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted July 14, 2021 #5 Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) You only need an antigen rapid test to enter the US from Canada, not a PCR test. To return to Canada from the US, it doesn't have to be a PCR test, you can also use a NAAT Rapid ID NOW test. There is a list on the Govt website of all approved test: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist/covid-19-testing-travellers-coming-into-canada#getting-tested Edited July 14, 2021 by ilovetotravel1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MStarzky Posted July 14, 2021 #6 Share Posted July 14, 2021 im going on a sailing sept 18 and am filly vaxxed, assuming they dont open up the border anytime soon I guess the only thing i need to worry about is the antigen test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_e_short Posted July 14, 2021 #7 Share Posted July 14, 2021 1 hour ago, ilovetotravel1977 said: You only need an antigen rapid test to enter the US from Canada, not a PCR test. Thank you for clarifying. I had read the website wrong. That test only costs $40. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted July 14, 2021 #8 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Also, you can get these NAAT Rapid ID NOW tests for FREE with same day results at Walgreens throughout the US post-cruise. I messaged both Royal and Carnival about on-ship testing for Canadians and Royal said they would assist with that (didn't mention fee or free) and Carnival said no they would not. I have heard that Carnival is assisting with it until August, so just for the start-up cruises. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted July 14, 2021 #9 Share Posted July 14, 2021 1 hour ago, MStarzky said: im going on a sailing sept 18 and am filly vaxxed, assuming they dont open up the border anytime soon I guess the only thing i need to worry about is the antigen test. And the test coming home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_e_short Posted July 14, 2021 #10 Share Posted July 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, ilovetotravel1977 said: Also, you can get these NAAT Rapid ID NOW tests for FREE with same day results at Walgreens throughout the US post-cruise. I messaged both Royal and Carnival about on-ship testing for Canadians and Royal said they would assist with that (didn't mention fee or free) and Carnival said no they would not. I have heard that Carnival is assisting with it until August, so just for the start-up cruises. Can you post a link to the Walgreens test? When I search for this information it indicated you need a U.S. driver's licence and the results aren't guaranteed the same day. https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing?ban=covid_vanity_testing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted July 14, 2021 #11 Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) On a WDW forum I belong to, many Canadians are using a taxi driver or uber driver for the drive thru option. They have al received their tests within hours. They just use their hotel info for their appointment. They were not asked for any information when they drove up. https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/testing Edited July 14, 2021 by ilovetotravel1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MStarzky Posted July 14, 2021 #12 Share Posted July 14, 2021 WDW is open to non americans now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted July 14, 2021 #13 Share Posted July 14, 2021 Just now, MStarzky said: WDW is open to non americans now? Not sure, I can only comment on Canadians, which have been going to Disney for a while now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MStarzky Posted July 14, 2021 #14 Share Posted July 14, 2021 well thats good to know, I'll be down in florida for a while before my cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3bouysandmom Posted July 25, 2021 #15 Share Posted July 25, 2021 I see that you can get a rapid PCR test at the Orlando or Miami Airport for $175. Results in less than 1 hour. This looks like the best option even if you are driving. The testing facility is before the security check in and you don't have to show proof of travel to have the test. Hoping by the time my cruise is over January 8th this testing will not be required for fully vaccinated travellers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_e_short Posted July 25, 2021 #16 Share Posted July 25, 2021 18 minutes ago, 3bouysandmom said: I see that you can get a rapid PCR test at the Orlando or Miami Airport for $175. Results in less than 1 hour. This looks like the best option even if you are driving. The testing facility is before the security check in and you don't have to show proof of travel to have the test. Hoping by the time my cruise is over January 8th this testing will not be required for fully vaccinated travellers. That is a good point to remember. Currently you need to show proof of the test to the airline which is why it would be before security. That means that you could get a pcr test at any airport in the U.S if you are driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petuniaflower Posted July 25, 2021 #17 Share Posted July 25, 2021 I recently found this company too.. https://covidtestingllc.com/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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