Punxybill Posted June 16, 2022 #1401 Share Posted June 16, 2022 3 hours ago, nini said: Which website says 72 hours? I thought the Princess website states 2 or 3 days. They also give an example: if your cruise leaves on a Monday, then you can test on Friday for 3 days ahead orSaturday for 2 days ahead. Princesses own . It lists the window as 2 or 3 days for USA departures but for Canada PCR test it lists 72 hours. CruiseHealth FAQ page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punxybill Posted June 16, 2022 #1402 Share Posted June 16, 2022 9 hours ago, Punxybill said: We are cruising to Alaska out of Vancouver 6/25 on Princess. Vaxxed and boosted, plan on getting the PCR test at home. What is the testing window? Website says 72 hours, is that from departure time, boarding time or simply 3 days prior to departure date. Would like to receive our results before flying west on Friday morning but within the window required to board the ship. Hoping to test Wednesday if that is possible, if not Thursday morning. Thank you Found the testing info on the Canadian gov. Website. The rule for PCR test is 72 hours from scheduled embarkation time. So for us any time after 10:30 am on Wednesday is fine and should have results by Thursday eve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcishot Posted June 16, 2022 #1403 Share Posted June 16, 2022 I noticed princess has 2 medically observed virtual tests listed on their site. Do they accept other virtual appointments or only those companies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadn13 Posted June 16, 2022 #1404 Share Posted June 16, 2022 As long as it’s an accepted type of test, medically monitored/observed and the results include all necessary information you can use your brand of choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kml246 Posted June 16, 2022 #1405 Share Posted June 16, 2022 12 hours ago, Tedferg said: Two questions about proctored tests: 1. Does the proctor observe the test card during 15-minute wait time? I had the impression you reestablished contact after 15 minutes, but obviously you could substitute another test. 2. Several sites offer to proctor the free government test kit, OnePoint as low as $9.99. Are these accepted by Princess? I can answer the first question. On the BinaxNow tests we've done, you need to keep the card visible to the camera for the entire time. The proctor will come back on after the fifteen minutes, but the card had to be visible the entire time. I can't tell you whether someone watched it continuously, but they can check to see if the card has been swapped. No honor system here. Can't help you with question 2. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelhound Posted June 16, 2022 #1406 Share Posted June 16, 2022 1 hour ago, kml246 said: I can answer the first question. On the BinaxNow tests we've done, you need to keep the card visible to the camera for the entire time. The proctor will come back on after the fifteen minutes, but the card had to be visible the entire time. I can't tell you whether someone watched it continuously, but they can check to see if the card has been swapped. No honor system here. Can't help you with question 2. Kevin You should also make sure that you have adequate bandwidth. We had some connectivity problems in our hotel room when taking the test. If you lose the connection, you have to start over with a new test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted June 16, 2022 #1407 Share Posted June 16, 2022 2 hours ago, kml246 said: I can answer the first question. On the BinaxNow tests we've done, you need to keep the card visible to the camera for the entire time. The proctor will come back on after the fifteen minutes, but the card had to be visible the entire time. I can't tell you whether someone watched it continuously, but they can check to see if the card has been swapped. No honor system here. Can't help you with question 2. Kevin That answers my question, I had not thought of using a Proctor until I saw comments about CVS etc. no longer testing. We need a test on Saturday in Sept and our Kaiser only has one facility open Saturday, the one that is furthest from us 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted June 16, 2022 #1408 Share Posted June 16, 2022 8 hours ago, nini said: Which website says 72 hours? I thought the Princess website states 2 or 3 days. They also give an example: if your cruise leaves on a Monday, then you can test on Friday for 3 days ahead orSaturday for 2 days ahead. Recheck the FAQ’s. Any cruise embarking from a Canadian port if using OCR test the time frame is 72 hours. For the proctored antigen test it is 2 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye10640 Posted June 16, 2022 #1409 Share Posted June 16, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, kml246 said: I can answer the first question. On the BinaxNow tests we've done, you need to keep the card visible to the camera for the entire time. The proctor will come back on after the fifteen minutes, but the card had to be visible the entire time. I can't tell you whether someone watched it continuously, but they can check to see if the card has been swapped. No honor system here. Can't help you with question 2. Kevin Our cards had a scannable code, possibly they recheck it when they come back to be sure it matches? When I tested I wondered if there was someone out there with screen whose job it is to 'watch' a bunch of cards, like a Zoom meeting with test cards! Edited June 16, 2022 by Buckeye10640 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyMarvie Posted June 16, 2022 #1410 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Is it the type of test or the medically observed that is the issue? I'm wondering if we'd be OK taking an antigen test in front of our local (non-US) nurse or doctor, and having them sign off that we didn't do anything sus with it, or if we should book the full PCR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted June 16, 2022 #1411 Share Posted June 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Buckeye10640 said: Our cards had a scannable code, possibly they recheck it when they come back to be sure it matches? When I tested I wondered if there was someone out there with screen whose job it is to 'watch' a bunch of cards, like a Zoom meeting with test cards! Good point, it was just an idle thought I had while reading about a person who had taken the test. Seemed like too big a flaw in the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted June 16, 2022 #1412 Share Posted June 16, 2022 Medically observed fall under two categories: 1. Taken at a pharmacy like CVS/Walgreens where the test is observed by a medical professional AND processed (either in house or sent out). Results are returned via email document. 2. There are a few at home tests that are "monitored" via online with a medical professional from start to finish and results are sent via email. I am not sure a "home test" taken in front of a nurse or doctor will qualify. I don't think they have the ability to produce the required document that proves positive/negative results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miagirl Posted June 16, 2022 #1413 Share Posted June 16, 2022 this is the company I'm using for my medically observed test. And they work with those "free" Covid tests that the government has been sending out this year. https://rapidtestandtrace.com/product/observed-test-for-travel/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare insidecabin Posted June 16, 2022 #1414 Share Posted June 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Tedferg said: Good point, it was just an idle thought I had while reading about a person who had taken the test. Seemed like too big a flaw in the process. It's the next step that flawed. Anyone can create a test certificate you don't even need to take a test They don't get checked. Same with vaccination paperwork. EU UK went to a lot effort to stop forgery but cruise lines don't use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willwils Posted June 17, 2022 #1415 Share Posted June 17, 2022 We were planning to get the rapid NAAT COVID test at Walgreens on Sunday July 3, 2022 for Princess cruisetour land July 5th arrival in Fairbanks, for their newer requirements. This because Walgreens are closed on July 4th. We are hopeful that it's acceptable vs similar PCR test, which is acceptable for ship boarding per Princess web. Also, since it's too early to schedule hoping they don't discontinue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kml246 Posted June 17, 2022 #1416 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Rapid NAAT Test is treated as a PCR test. We used them for Princess in April. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted June 17, 2022 #1417 Share Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/16/2022 at 3:28 AM, Punxybill said: Princesses own . It lists the window as 2 or 3 days for USA departures but for Canada PCR test it lists 72 hours. CruiseHealth FAQ page. Thank you to @Punxybill and @memoak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyMarvie Posted June 17, 2022 #1418 Share Posted June 17, 2022 I'm not in the US so it would be a very long commute to a Walgreens/CVS. 🙂 My biggest worry is that the laboratory we use here only provides results in the local language which is not English (and not close enough to fake it) and I'll end up in 'certified translation' hell. I'll check in directly with the cruise line and find out what they will accept and see if I can get a lab that will give me results in a reasonable timeframe and in English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nini Posted June 17, 2022 #1419 Share Posted June 17, 2022 For others; here it is from: https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/marine-safety/ship-safety-bulletins/measures-support-safe-cruise-travel-canada-ssb-no-18-2021-modified-may-6-2022 Pre-Embarkation Testing Requirements for Passengers To fulfill the above requirements, passengers requiring a pre-embarkation test will need to provide one of the following: Evidence of a negative COVID-19 molecular test (e.g. PCR test) – performed on a specimen collected from the person no more than 72 hours prior to their initial boarding of the cruise ship. Evidence of a negative COVID-19 antigen test (e.g. RAT) – performed on a specimen collected from the person no more than 2 days before initially boarding the cruise ship. Evidence of a positive result for a COVID-19 molecular test that was performed on a specimen collected from the person at least 10 days and no more than 180 days before the person initially boards the cruise ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted June 17, 2022 #1420 Share Posted June 17, 2022 OnPoint Testing - Rapid Antigen and PCR Testing Specialists (onpoint-testing.com) here is another site that proctors using Fed Free kit. Anyone know if this is accepted by Princess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcishot Posted June 17, 2022 #1421 Share Posted June 17, 2022 3 minutes ago, Tedferg said: OnPoint Testing - Rapid Antigen and PCR Testing Specialists (onpoint-testing.com) here is another site that proctors using Fed Free kit. Anyone know if this is accepted by Princess? Sure hope so! Have an appointment next week! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted June 17, 2022 #1422 Share Posted June 17, 2022 23 minutes ago, ktcishot said: Sure hope so! Have an appointment next week! Let us know if Princess accepts it. I would think they will, they don't do an exhaustive check when they look at the document. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutumomickey Posted June 17, 2022 #1423 Share Posted June 17, 2022 According to Let's Go Travel Trips they have confirmed first hand experience of acceptance by Princess. Hope so because that is what my daughter used for this Sunday's cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted June 17, 2022 #1424 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Can we bring a test kit with us and take it at the embarkation pier in front of a crew member. NCL is doing tests at the pier (San Pedro) and it's only 20 minutes until they read the results and let you board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted June 17, 2022 #1425 Share Posted June 17, 2022 1 minute ago, cruzsnooze said: Can we bring a test kit with us and take it at the embarkation pier in front of a crew member. NCL is doing tests at the pier (San Pedro) and it's only 20 minutes until they read the results and let you board. Are they medically trained? Unless you are sure I would not count on it. Do you know if the NCL people are medically trained or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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