YankeesFan4Life Posted April 1, 2022 #1 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Traveling in a month, and was hoping to avoid having to spend $60 for tests when I can get them for free at my local Walgreens or CVS. Would the Rapid Test from these two facilities be acceptable to board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted April 1, 2022 #2 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Yes they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted April 1, 2022 #3 Share Posted April 1, 2022 16 minutes ago, YankeesFan4Life said: Traveling in a month, and was hoping to avoid having to spend $60 for tests when I can get them for free at my local Walgreens or CVS. Would the Rapid Test from these two facilities be acceptable to board? We did a rapid test at Walgreens in Galveston before our cruise last week. They were supposed to email us the results but apparently there was a "glitch" in the system. We had to go back to the store to get printed results. The paper copy of the results was accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgonquin Posted April 1, 2022 #4 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Be advised that the Walgreen's in my area (Chicago burbs) do not all provide the Rapid test option. CVS was the same and charged $100+ for each test. I defaulted to the RCI eMED versions to eliminate chasing and driving and stressing. Wish they would drop the damn testing already!!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted April 1, 2022 #5 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) While the CVS antigen rapid test is acceptable, the CVS's in the Philly area are no longer offering them. Walgreens is offering the rapid NAAT test, which is also acceptable, in our area. Both at n/c with insurance and with results within 3 hours.. Best to check on line or do a mock schedule to confirm if either test is available in your area. Edited April 1, 2022 by leaveitallbehind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted April 1, 2022 #6 Share Posted April 1, 2022 CVS cancelled on us. I've read of them doing the same to other people. Perhaps you should do a back up reservation just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nantes Posted April 1, 2022 #7 Share Posted April 1, 2022 We went to Walgreens and we did a NAAT test. No problem at all and it was for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 1, 2022 #8 Share Posted April 1, 2022 40 minutes later👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nantes Posted April 1, 2022 #9 Share Posted April 1, 2022 Just now, John&LaLa said: 40 minutes later👍 For us took a little bit longer, around 90 minutes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 1, 2022 #10 Share Posted April 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Nantes said: For us took a little bit longer, around 90 minutes. I was surprised, usually a lot longer. But it was only me this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted April 1, 2022 #11 Share Posted April 1, 2022 8 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I was surprised, usually a lot longer. But it was only me this time Do they say "Hi John good to see you again"😇 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 1, 2022 #12 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, molly361 said: Do they say "Hi John good to see you again"😇 No, but my bank teller in Cocoa Beach asks me where we're going when I stop by to withdraw small bills for big tips. Edited April 1, 2022 by John&LaLa 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted April 1, 2022 #13 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: No, but my bank teller in Cocoa Beach asks me where were going when I stop by to withdraw small bills for big tips. Had to laugh as I go through the same thing at our bank, although they more often wonder which "club" I'm going to..... And then the fun with my wife of having to determine whose wallet in which the $1's will best fit. Edited April 1, 2022 by leaveitallbehind 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 1, 2022 #14 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, leaveitallbehind said: Had to laugh as I go through the same thing at our bank, although they more often wonder which "club" I'm going to..... And then the fun with my wife of having to determine whose wallet in which the $1's will best fit. Maybe they can turn the old Lounges into clubs. Radiance Class has a stage Dazzles would be awesome Edited April 1, 2022 by John&LaLa 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted April 1, 2022 #15 Share Posted April 1, 2022 11 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Maybe they can turn the old Lounges into clubs. Radiance Class has a stage Dazzles would be awesome Just have to rename the RC ones..... Dazzles works as is! But we digress.....perhaps a bit to far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted April 1, 2022 #16 Share Posted April 1, 2022 1 hour ago, John&LaLa said: 40 minutes later👍 That's not all you get from them, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 1, 2022 #17 Share Posted April 1, 2022 1 hour ago, mafig said: That's not all you get from them, is it? Yep, but there is a link that has details you can print 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted April 1, 2022 #18 Share Posted April 1, 2022 4 hours ago, John&LaLa said: 40 minutes later👍 Yay! Is this the NAAT test? I'm not sailing until next month. Usually I get a PCR test from my GP (who usually gets my results to me in 24 hours). But, I'll be sailing out of Canada and need to get a test that's quicker to take with me. My Walgreens is closest to me, although can do CVS if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 1, 2022 #19 Share Posted April 1, 2022 46 minutes ago, graphicguy said: Yay! Is this the NAAT test? I'm not sailing until next month. Usually I get a PCR test from my GP (who usually gets my results to me in 24 hours). But, I'll be sailing out of Canada and need to get a test that's quicker to take with me. My Walgreens is closest to me, although can do CVS if necessary. Yes, the NAAT, the Cadilac of PCR tests😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 1, 2022 #20 Share Posted April 1, 2022 There needs to be a big flashing banner on the top of the page that says "yes you can cruise with CVS/Walgreens tests" for as often as it's asked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tennislvr8 Posted April 1, 2022 #21 Share Posted April 1, 2022 CVS canceled on us 3 times with no reason given. I schedule Walgreens for today and CVS for tomorrow as a back up. Went to Walgreens to, very easy and got results at about the 2 hour mark. I then canceled the CVS appointment. They have the audacity to ask reason for cancellation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted April 1, 2022 #22 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) 37 minutes ago, tennislvr8 said: CVS canceled on us 3 times with no reason given. I schedule Walgreens for today and CVS for tomorrow as a back up. Went to Walgreens to, very easy and got results at about the 2 hour mark. I then canceled the CVS appointment. They have the audacity to ask reason for cancellation. I see that you are in PA. As posted earlier in this thread all of the CVS's in a 50 mile radius of us near Philly have stopped giving the rapid antigen test. Was able to check to schedule one day at a few and none offered it the next day. Not sure what is going on with your CVS but it might be that they too are getting ready to no longer offer the test. We are now doing ours at Walgreens (rapid NAAT) as well as a result Edited April 1, 2022 by leaveitallbehind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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