jbpcalifornia Posted March 9, 2022 #1 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Excuse the redundancy, but I can't find if HAL changed to the 3 day window for covid testing for embarking passengers. If not, why haven't they changed to the 3 day window? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted March 9, 2022 #2 Share Posted March 9, 2022 They have not updated and still require 2 day. I don’t know why they haven’t elected 3 day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted March 10, 2022 #3 Share Posted March 10, 2022 14 hours ago, Mary229 said: They have not updated and still require 2 day. I don’t know why they haven’t elected 3 day One reason COULD be the ports. I just saw on a Santa Barbara new release (which we are visiting by ship soon) require the ships to use the 2 day rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedIguana Posted March 10, 2022 #4 Share Posted March 10, 2022 14 hours ago, jbpcalifornia said: Excuse the redundancy, but I can't find if HAL changed to the 3 day window for covid testing for embarking passengers. If not, why haven't they changed to the 3 day window? E-mail attachment I received this morning for my March 13th departure is still at 2 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted March 10, 2022 #5 Share Posted March 10, 2022 We're stuck with the 2-day rule. Grrr.... I wonder if the people who make these rules have ever traveled. It's so inconvenient. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victory2020 Posted March 11, 2022 #6 Share Posted March 11, 2022 On 3/10/2022 at 6:26 AM, DaveOKC said: One reason COULD be the ports. I just saw on a Santa Barbara new release (which we are visiting by ship soon) require the ships to use the 2 day rule. But I could drive up there from LA & not be vaccinated or tested - insane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted March 11, 2022 #7 Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) It is sounding like we are a day early, our cruise starts April 17. Rumor has it that the CDC’s short term renewal of the travel mandates to April 18 will likely be the end of the current set of mandates. Maybe we will get lucky and not have to have a test to go home Edited March 11, 2022 by Mary229 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinpasco Posted March 12, 2022 #8 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Leaving in April and hoping HA joins in the 3 day testing rule with its sister ships. Testing is getting harder to find as places are closing. We can ( as of today) drive 45 miles one way to get a test but who knows in April. I know there are home tests but I was never any good at taking tests and don't trust myself .😵😵 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted March 12, 2022 #9 Share Posted March 12, 2022 1 hour ago, jinpasco said: I know there are home tests but I was never any good at taking tests and don't trust myself There is another discussion about testing at CVS or Walgreens. It is very informative and seems like the easiest option especially if they go to 3 day testing. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2835919-has-cvs-just-changed-its-free-covid-testing-policy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinpasco Posted March 12, 2022 #10 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Mary 229, Yes, in the past ( we have taken 3 cruises since Aug) we have done it at a CVS Testing site with rapid test availability but it is closing as of this Sunday. It was over an hour drive but worth having the peace of mind. If they change it back to 3 day any CVS should work. It's the 2 day timeframe we don't feel comfortable with in receiving results. We have backup plans . One CVS fairly close does a rapid test but we can only book that morning , PCR tests can be booked 14 days ahead with a 1-3 day turnaround. Then again that's this week . No idea what April will show. Oh how we look forward to the good old days. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_gal_50 Posted March 12, 2022 #11 Share Posted March 12, 2022 If you think its difficult when you live in the USA you should see how much "fun" it is to travel back and forth from Canada. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbpcalifornia Posted March 12, 2022 Author #12 Share Posted March 12, 2022 19 hours ago, Mary229 said: It is sounding like we are a day early, our cruise starts April 17. Rumor has it that the CDC’s short term renewal of the travel mandates to April 18 will likely be the end of the current set of mandates. Maybe we will get lucky and not have to have a test to go home I can't find a reference to the April 18 date. Could you elaborate on that (wonderful) rumor you mention about the CDC ending the mandates for cruise travel? Just really curious. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilboman Posted March 12, 2022 #13 Share Posted March 12, 2022 On 3/10/2022 at 10:56 AM, Roz said: We're stuck with the 2-day rule. Grrr.... I wonder if the people who make these rules have ever traveled. It's so inconvenient. It's antigen you can do remotely anywhere with an internet connection You can do proctored tests with your own test kits 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted March 12, 2022 #14 Share Posted March 12, 2022 @gilboman, I've read that here on CC but I'm confused as to what antigen tests are acceptable and which are not. Don't know if the tests I have at home can be proctored or not. Do they guarantee results by boarding time? I must be the only person who doesn't understand all this stuff. ☹ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted March 12, 2022 #15 Share Posted March 12, 2022 1 minute ago, Roz said: @gilboman, I've read that here on CC but I'm confused as to what antigen tests are acceptable and which are not. Don't know if the tests I have at home can be proctored or not. Do they guarantee results by boarding time? I must be the only person who doesn't understand all this stuff. ☹ Roz, unless you purchased the special tests though the website(s) your tests cannot be proctored. These are alot more expensive, cost about $35-40 each as I recall. You get the results immediately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted March 12, 2022 #16 Share Posted March 12, 2022 57 minutes ago, jbpcalifornia said: I can't find a reference to the April 18 date. Could you elaborate on that (wonderful) rumor you mention about the CDC ending the mandates for cruise travel? Just really curious. Thanks, https://thepointsguy.com/news/mask-mandate-extended-again/?utm_source=TPG Daily Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3868126&utm_usr=485a4493762ed21cdad6a4991c590dbba34ed267f2da5489d2845c3bb9146ad0&utm_msg=103bf591b8cf49a6ae7faa28e3ef516c&utm_date=2022-03-12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted March 12, 2022 #17 Share Posted March 12, 2022 Before omicron the proctored test was available in stores and may now be. https://www.afar.com/magazine/cdc-approves-at-home-covid-tests-for-international-travel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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