Covid test

[esper10]

Can someone please tell me what kind of Covid test is required? We are fully vaccinated and boosted. How long before sailing? And were can I have it done

 

please help

[hapster85]

You don't say where you live, or where you are sailing from, so start here: https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/

[capriccio]

Start by looking at the FAQs on the Princess website:  https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/

 

As far as testing, there are remotely proctored tests available for purchase, some local governments do free testing, as do CVS and Walgreens (see their websites), plus an entire industry of for pay testing labs has developed. 

Edited April 11, 2022 by capriccio

[esper10]

14 minutes ago, hapster85 said:

You don't say where you live, or where you are sailing from, so start here: https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/

 

13 minutes ago, capriccio said:

Start by looking at the FAQs on the Princess website:  https://www.princess.com/plan/cruise-with-confidence/cruise-health/frequently-asked-questions/

 

As far as testing, there are remotely proctored tests available for purchase, some local governments do free testing, as do CVS and Walgreens (see their websites), plus an entire industry of for pay testing labs has developed. 

We live in California and cruising in California. My doctor office will do it but not sure when to do it. We sail on 4-23-2022 do we test PCR on 4-20-2022 please help I don’t need issues at the port. Thanks so much

[tonit964]

8 minutes ago, esper10 said:

 

We live in California and cruising in California. My doctor office will do it but not sure when to do it. We sail on 4-23-2022 do we test PCR on 4-20-2022 please help I don’t need issues at the port. Thanks so much

You can test on the 20th since you are vaccinated & boosted with either PCR or Antigen.

 

[Steelers36]

11 minutes ago, esper10 said:

 

We live in California and cruising in California. My doctor office will do it but not sure when to do it. We sail on 4-23-2022 do we test PCR on 4-20-2022 please help I don’t need issues at the port. Thanks so much

I think you should follow the provided links and get the info straight from Princess.  The ask here if you don't understand something.

Edited April 11, 2022 by Steelers36

[brisalta]

You can search for some test sites in California using https://myturn.ca.gov/testing.html

There are other test locations which are not listed.

There are many no charge sites for Covid-19 tests in California.

Edited April 11, 2022 by brisalta

[shopgirl151]

Also, where it says 1-2 days for a Rapid test and 3 days for a PCR test, I am assuming the day of embarkation at the pier is acceptable?

 

Anyone do the test at the pier?

 

Thanks

[hpeabody]

1 hour ago, esper10 said:

 

We live in California and cruising in California. My doctor office will do it but not sure when to do it. We sail on 4-23-2022 do we test PCR on 4-20-2022 please help I don’t need issues at the port. Thanks so much

I live in southern California.  If your Dr's office can not guaranty that you will have the results to meet Princess' requirements here is a possible alternative. I have used Curative service now twice.  They will take your insurance info and bill them directly, no out of pocket for you.  My results were emailed late night the day sample was taken.  It is a PCR test.  https://curative.com/

Edited April 11, 2022 by hpeabody