eltigre Posted November 14, 2021 #1 Share Posted November 14, 2021 (edited) Arriving March 3, 2022 but don't cruise until 5th. Pre Flight Covid test on the 1st or 2nd will have expired by cruising time. This is getting not only expensive but logistically difficult as well. The tests in BC are $150-$200.pp. I hear Walgreens on Esplanade, not far from airport, is free but need a State drivers licence and it is drive through so we could use an Uber I guess. Trying to time flights and their operating hours is also another concern. Final cruise payment coming due and unless I can get ducks in a row, may just have to cancel. Edited November 14, 2021 by eltigre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgmpuma Posted November 15, 2021 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2021 There are several places. Do a Google search for "New Orleans COVID testing." You will find locations, hours, etc. and ID requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton123211 Posted November 15, 2021 #3 Share Posted November 15, 2021 On 11/14/2021 at 2:53 PM, eltigre said: Arriving March 3, 2022 but don't cruise until 5th. Pre Flight Covid test on the 1st or 2nd will have expired by cruising time. You could also have a test sent to you ahead of time and take it/mail it upon arrival in New Orleans to comply with the testing requirements. LabCorp in the US has their Pixel branded test they will mail to you ahead of time for $119 USD. Once you arrive you just do the swab and put it in the mail and you'll have results within 1-2 days. Overnight postage is included and you get a preprinted label and mailing material with it. We have used them for several travel related needs and its very easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrednole Posted December 28, 2021 #4 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Does NCL accept the Abbott BinaxNow tests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton123211 Posted December 28, 2021 #5 Share Posted December 28, 2021 58 minutes ago, bigrednole said: Does NCL accept the Abbott BinaxNow tests? Until Jan 31st I believe they will, although they prefer a lab based test. After Feb 1 you will have to do a medically supervised test within 2 days of embarkation. If you cant do that they will have tests available at the port for $99 per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigrednole Posted December 28, 2021 #6 Share Posted December 28, 2021 56 minutes ago, princeton123211 said: Until Jan 31st I believe they will, although they prefer a lab based test. After Feb 1 you will have to do a medically supervised test within 2 days of embarkation. If you cant do that they will have tests available at the port for $99 per person. I should have specified, thanks. I was talking about the proctored online tests where you do it through video with an eMed medical staff member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltigre Posted January 4, 2022 Author #7 Share Posted January 4, 2022 I am very Sorry to say we have cancelled this cruise. Just not ready to take on the flying & cruising yet and sister had an accident over the Christmas season so our meet up is not in the cards either. Wishing everyone FUN Times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniversary35gal Posted January 4, 2022 #8 Share Posted January 4, 2022 On 12/28/2021 at 1:33 PM, princeton123211 said: Until Jan 31st I believe they will, although they prefer a lab based test. After Feb 1 you will have to do a medically supervised test within 2 days of embarkation. If you cant do that they will have tests available at the port for $99 per person. I am curious where you saw that tests will be available at the port after Jan 31st? And who is providing them? Would like to look into that for a cruise in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton123211 Posted January 4, 2022 #9 Share Posted January 4, 2022 19 hours ago, Anniversary35gal said: I am curious where you saw that tests will be available at the port after Jan 31st? And who is providing them? Would like to look into that for a cruise in March. It's on NCL's website. I get the impression its not a service they are trying to promote-- more like an option of last resort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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