Testing Requirement for Boarding Ship in Vancouver

[GlennG]

With recent changes in testing expectations, could some kind person clarify testing requirements for those Canadian citizens who are fully vaccinated and wish to board a cruise ship in Vancouver?  

[Woody14]

you need to test to get on the ship but not to get off, or go to any ports.

[Fouremco]

The announcements today didn't change the existing regulations for embarkation in Vancouver:

• Passengers must take a COVID-19 molecular test within 72-hours before boarding a cruise ship or take an antigen test within one day of the scheduled departure.
• Before their cruise departs, a traveller will need to enter their trip information into the ArriveCAN website.

What has changed is the deletion of the requirement to be tested prior to disembarkation in Vancouver at the conclusion of your cruise.

 

 

 

[abby1257]

So do i even need to download ArriveCan when returning home from Florida?

 

[Fouremco]

12 minutes ago, abby1257 said:

So do i even need to download ArriveCan when returning home from Florida?

 

ArriveCAN reporting still a requirement for the time being, but with the option of using the online version instead of the app if you prefer.

[GlennG]

Thank you, Fouremo and Woody14.  I appreciate  your willingness to share this important information.

[drakes2]

2 hours ago, Fouremco said:

The announcements today didn't change the existing regulations for embarkation in Vancouver:

• Passengers must take a COVID-19 molecular test within 72-hours before boarding a cruise ship or take an antigen test within one day of the scheduled departure.
• Before their cruise departs, a traveller will need to enter their trip information into the ArriveCAN website.

What has changed is the deletion of the requirement to be tested prior to disembarkation in Vancouver at the conclusion of your cruise.

 

 

 

The antigen test has to be done the day before cruise now? Thought it was 2 days. I'm flying into Vancouver the day of cruise first flight early morning. 

[Fouremco]

40 minutes ago, drakes2 said:

The antigen test has to be done the day before cruise now? Thought it was 2 days. I'm flying into Vancouver the day of cruise first flight early morning. 

Yes, the GOC regs currently call for antigen testing within 1 day of boarding, or a PCR test within 72 hours. As you are flying in on the day of the cruise [I'll skip the lecture on why you shouldn't 😇] you can still take your test the day before.

[broberts]

1 hour ago, drakes2 said:

The antigen test has to be done the day before cruise now? Thought it was 2 days. I'm flying into Vancouver the day of cruise first flight early morning. 

 

It has never been 2 days in Canada. It has always been "within 1 day of scheduled departure" for an antigen test. https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/domestic-travel

 

If you can't get a test where you live, they are a number of options available in YVR. http://www.yvr.ca/en/passengers/travel-planning/takecare/covid-19-testing

[Dave from Ont]

3 hours ago, Fouremco said:

The announcements today didn't change the existing regulations for embarkation in Vancouver:

• Passengers must take a COVID-19 molecular test within 72-hours before boarding a cruise ship or take an antigen test within one day of the scheduled departure.
• Before their cruise departs, a traveller will need to enter their trip information into the ArriveCAN website.

What has changed is the deletion of the requirement to be tested prior to disembarkation in Vancouver at the conclusion of your cruise.

 

 

 

Thank you for the clarification on the testing. At first I had read only the one day prior antigen test was to be used. There is still a long time till we get to our June Alaskan cruise so there may be further changes upcoming.

[lovecruzin]

21 hours ago, drakes2 said:

The antigen test has to be done the day before cruise now? Thought it was 2 days. I'm flying into Vancouver the day of cruise first flight early morning. 

I think you are on 4/23 Eclipse? Celebrity current requirements are Antigen 2 days prior for cruises departing the US, however they have not come out with Canada departure rules. My understanding is they will match the Country of departures requirements. We plan to do a rapid Molecular NAAT test on the 21st before flying to YVR.

[Fouremco]

3 minutes ago, lovecruzin said:

I think you are on 4/23 Eclipse? Celebrity current requirements are Antigen 2 days prior for cruises departing the US, however they have not come out with Canada departure rules. My understanding is they will match the Country of departures requirements. We plan to do a rapid Molecular NAAT test on the 21st before flying to YVR.

Yes, if they want to cruise from Canada, Celebrity will have to abide by the Canadian regulations. The requirements aren't optional.

[Senga]

Thanks Fouremco!  Thrilled we can get the more economical antigen test the day prior.  👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[dog]

Is there a Shoppers Drug Mart offering the antigen test required for boarding ship near the terminal in Vancouver? If so, link, address, please post 

[drakes2]

Just now, dog said:

Is there a Shoppers Drug Mart offering the antigen test required for boarding ship near the terminal in Vancouver? If so, link, address, please post 

Try a local Costco $17 or Walmart $20. You can register 2 weeks in advance on both sites.

[dog]

4 minutes ago, drakes2 said:

Try a local Costco $17 or Walmart $20. You can register 2 weeks in advance on both sites.

Staying at hotel by Vancouver cruise terminal for 2 nights prior to cruise. Ned test for Princess board on a Saturday. What location is closest to Fairmont Waterfront hotel?  Link?

[everbeentoseabilly]

28 minutes ago, dog said:

Staying at hotel by Vancouver cruise terminal for 2 nights prior to cruise. Ned test for Princess board on a Saturday. What location is closest to Fairmont Waterfront hotel?  Link?

We are getting our tests at the airport.  Here is a site with a list.  I believe the fairmont vancouver, a couple blocks from the fairmont water front has a testing site.  

http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/testing/where-to-get-a-covid-19-test-in-bc

[Fouremco]

48 minutes ago, drakes2 said:

Try a local Costco $17 or Walmart $20. You can register 2 weeks in advance on both sites.

Neither Costco nor Walmart offer testing in BC according to their websites.

[drakes2]

43 minutes ago, dog said:

Staying at hotel by Vancouver cruise terminal for 2 nights prior to cruise. Ned test for Princess board on a Saturday. What location is closest to Fairmont Waterfront hotel?  Link?

There's a Costco pharmacy at 605 Expo Blvd in Vancouver but don't see antigen tests offered there.  If you want to save some money try a Walmart store in the area. 

[d9704011]

45 minutes ago, dog said:

Staying at hotel by Vancouver cruise terminal for 2 nights prior to cruise. Ned test for Princess board on a Saturday. What location is closest to Fairmont Waterfront hotel?  Link?

I'm sure price is not an issue....

https://fast-test.ca/shop/

 

[drakes2]

8 minutes ago, d9704011 said:

I'm sure price is not an issue....

https://fast-test.ca/shop/

 

Well just go for the one at the Fairmont for $125 plus GST.

[DHP1]

Posted Wednesday at 12:18 AM

@DHP1 try these for test site in Vancouver:

Bon Voyage Medical

price: $70 to $110 (varies by location)
locations: Vancouver airport, Richmond, Coquitlam
website: https://www.bonvoyagemedical.com/#nHdWPs

 

Iridia Medical

price: $90
locations: Vancouver, mobile testing available
website: https://www.covidconcierge.ca/contact-us

 

Midtown Medical Clinic

price: $99
locations: Richmond, Vancouver
website: https://www.midtownmedical.net/

 

Canadian Travel Clinics

price: $115
locations: Vancouver
website: https://www.canadiantravelclinics.ca/Clinics/1056-/Travel-Clinic-Vancouver-Downtown

 

Covid Travel Vancouver

price: $119
locations: Vancouver, Burnaby, Kerrisdale, Surrey
website: https://covidtravelvancouver.ca/

 

Fast Test

price: $125
locations: Vancouver at the Fairmont
website: https://fast-test.ca/

[d9704011]

If the pre-boarding testing requirement is still required when cruising begins in earnest out of Vancouver, I expect we'll see sidewalk testing tents sprouting up like dandelions within two blocks of the cruise terminal.

[broberts]

6 minutes ago, d9704011 said:

If the pre-boarding testing requirement is still required when cruising begins in earnest out of Vancouver, I expect we'll see sidewalk testing tents sprouting up like dandelions within two blocks of the cruise terminal.

 

Is that what it is like at POM and other US cruise departure areas?

[dog]

2 hours ago, d9704011 said:

I'm sure price is not an issue....

https://fast-test.ca/shop/

 

 

2 hours ago, drakes2 said:

Well just go for the one at the Fairmont for $125 plus GST.

of course price is an Issue. Why would you say otherwise?

 

assuming I pay exorbitant price to stay at Fairmont?

 

I have Accor points built up with discounts at Fairmonts. 
not stupid