macaroni Posted December 12, 2021 #1 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Have people used or plan on using any testing sights in the Miami downtown area that are free? Staying at the Hyatt Downtown. Will be in Miami a few days before our sailing so will need to test there…or we will use the Binax proctored test…thanks for any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted December 12, 2021 #2 Share Posted December 12, 2021 (edited) 11 minutes ago, macaroni said: Have people used or plan on using any testing sights in the Miami downtown area that are free? Staying at the Hyatt Downtown. Will be in Miami a few days before our sailing so will need to test there…or we will use the Binax proctored test…thanks for any info. The executive concierge at the Miami Intercontinental (minutes from the port and used by many premium/luxury cruise lines) recommends the City of Miami testing site on the not-too-distant Salvation Army property. Currently, no cost and very rapid results on Antigen tests. BTW: if you’re going to use the proctored Binax test, buy extras just in case you screw it up. Edited December 12, 2021 by Flatbush Flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni Posted December 12, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Thank you….looks like it’s a short taco ride away…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni Posted December 13, 2021 Author #4 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Taxi….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davencl Posted December 13, 2021 #5 Share Posted December 13, 2021 3 hours ago, macaroni said: Taxi….. I liked Taco better. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted December 13, 2021 #6 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Tacos make you jet propelled, so no taxi needed! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marieps Posted December 14, 2021 #7 Share Posted December 14, 2021 On 12/12/2021 at 5:13 PM, Flatbush Flyer said: The executive concierge at the Miami Intercontinental (minutes from the port and used by many premium/luxury cruise lines) recommends the City of Miami testing site on the not-too-distant Salvation Army property. Currently, no cost and very rapid results on Antigen tests. BTW: if you’re going to use the proctored Binax test, buy extras just in case you screw it up. Or in case the reagent bottle is dry, which is far too common according to posts on other forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted December 14, 2021 #8 Share Posted December 14, 2021 13 minutes ago, marieps said: Or in case the reagent bottle is dry, which is far too common according to posts on other forums. Plus “pilot error” (I.e., “nose” pilot), phone/internet disconnect.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebels82 Posted December 15, 2021 #9 Share Posted December 15, 2021 For those staying close to airport, there is testing at the EB Hotel parking lot. The testing is run by Good Hearts Testing. I just stayed at the EB Hotel and HIGHLY recommend it. Check out Trip Advisor reviews….5 star. The pictures on their website are correct. It is beautiful. You can also leave your car there, if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suemiks Posted December 17, 2021 #10 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Testing site in FLL? We’re there pre-Cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted December 17, 2021 #11 Share Posted December 17, 2021 49 minutes ago, suemiks said: Testing site in FLL? We’re there pre-Cruise. Many CVS and Walgreens locations. Just search on their website for Covid testing sites. [Choice of PCR or Antigen, both free.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisingxpert Posted December 19, 2021 #12 Share Posted December 19, 2021 On 12/17/2021 at 5:16 PM, suemiks said: Testing site in FLL? We’re there pre-Cruise. Lab Doctors on 17th in same plaza as Ross and across from Embassy Suites 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff-FLL Posted December 23, 2021 #13 Share Posted December 23, 2021 If you're planning to use the free, government-sponsored testing sites in Miami-Dade, please be aware that they're swamped. Everyone who is going somewhere for, or having folks come in for, the holidays is trying to get tested. The local news is showing hours-long lines of cars that are filled with people who don't appear happy. Also, I'm not sure if they're doing PCR, RAT, or both. If you're in FLL, Holy Cross Rio Vista (S Fed Hwy & SE 11th) is doing RAT and PCR. RAT results are available in 15-30 minutes and PCR's take a couple/few days. Also, they're not cheap so, if you don't have health insurance that covers covid testing, you might want to check out other options for testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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