3Shelaghs Posted August 7, 2022 #101 Share Posted August 7, 2022 On 7/3/2022 at 12:37 AM, ShelbieE said: We are sailing to Alaska on Celebrity and they require tests to be FDA approved, so would the free Canadian tests still be acceptable if they are supervised by lifecenters or such? From my research... no they are not FDA approved. Can someone link us to the site that says these green Rapid Response Kits (free ones in Ontario) are FDA approved?? My take is, if you are going to use these kits, then you should use a Cdn proctor site for test ie Lifecenters.ca otherwise I'm not taking the chance of refusal of test results. Here's the FDA site https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edrussell Posted August 7, 2022 #102 Share Posted August 7, 2022 7 hours ago, katiecat said: Would this test be acceptable for entrance to Bermuda on cruise as well? Thank you Yes, no issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkbr Posted August 7, 2022 #103 Share Posted August 7, 2022 (edited) Would RCCL accept the green BTNX box (Ontario) and done through lifecenters.ca? And can we do the testing in the US in the hotel room? We plan to get to the port several days before and tour around, so was wondering what options we have. Its for August Oasis of the Seas leaving from NJ. Also can I use the phone to do it? Or do I need an iPod or computer? Edited August 7, 2022 by parkbr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BULLOCK Posted August 17, 2022 #104 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Presently in Amsterdam, just completed my test with Life Centers, Proctor was in Calgary. Used my IPad, phone would work just as well. Received test results in about 5 minutes. Thumps up to this company, going on a cruise now. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted August 17, 2022 #105 Share Posted August 17, 2022 1 hour ago, BULLOCK said: Presently in Amsterdam, just completed my test with Life Centers, Proctor was in Calgary. Used my IPad, phone would work just as well. Received test results in about 5 minutes. Thumps up to this company, going on a cruise now. 👍 We have an appointment booked for Aug 26 in Copenhagen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JessyCruises Posted August 18, 2022 #106 Share Posted August 18, 2022 I just used lifecenters.ca today for a cruise we board on Sunday (RCL Oasis) The tests we used were the green freebies from the govt (I am in NB). I will report back if we have any issues but I am not anticipating any. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dismomx5 Posted August 18, 2022 #107 Share Posted August 18, 2022 On 8/17/2022 at 1:25 PM, BULLOCK said: Presently in Amsterdam, just completed my test with Life Centers, Proctor was in Calgary. Used my IPad, phone would work just as well. Received test results in about 5 minutes. Thumps up to this company, going on a cruise now. Which cruise line? My fingers are crossed that Holland America will accept the tests, since they are proctored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BULLOCK Posted August 18, 2022 #108 Share Posted August 18, 2022 Royal Caribbean, we board tomorrow. I am not expecting any issues, if I do, I will report back ”No news, is good news” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimpil Posted August 19, 2022 #109 Share Posted August 19, 2022 i emailed btnx, they said rapid response tests are not FDA approved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare broberts Posted August 19, 2022 #110 Share Posted August 19, 2022 1 hour ago, grimpil said: i emailed btnx, they said rapid response tests are not FDA approved This has been discussed in other threads. It comes down to one's risk tolerance. No one has reported a proctored BTNX test being refused for boarding. Several have reported successful use. Given recent developments the subject is rapidly becoming moot for all but the unvaccinated on some itineraries. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted August 19, 2022 #111 Share Posted August 19, 2022 RCL doesn’t indicate for sailing in EU that test have to be FDA approve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCS2cruise Posted August 19, 2022 #112 Share Posted August 19, 2022 We did our virtual tests this morning from home for our Alaska cruise. Used the free green boxes and my iPad, for 2 of us at the same time. Very easy & efficient. Nurse Andrew walked us through the process and couldn’t have been nicer. We received an email with the negative (yayyy) results within 20 minutes. Saved & printed out the certificates, so now we’re ready to cruise! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BULLOCK Posted August 20, 2022 #113 Share Posted August 20, 2022 No issues checking in with RCCL. The certificates were checked to ensure they were in our name, the test was taken within 48 hours, negative results. We used the BTNX kits issued in Ontario. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimpil Posted August 21, 2022 #114 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Wondering what experience people had with appointment times. I would like to test on Sunday oct 9 in Rome but there are only early AM appointments available. Checking other sunday times and there seems to be more times available. Do appointment times open up closer to the actual date? Just want to test as early as possible after transatlantic flight so dont want to wait until oct 10. Also did anyone have success entering result with carnival (verifly app). I know they are very particular as we had a test refused from our local pharmacy because the form was filled out hand written and required "computer generated" results, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimpil Posted August 21, 2022 #115 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Just noted @maryann2 had success with carnival, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted August 21, 2022 #116 Share Posted August 21, 2022 27 minutes ago, grimpil said: Wondering what experience people had with appointment times. I would like to test on Sunday oct 9 in Rome but there are only early AM appointments available. Checking other sunday times and there seems to be more times available. Do appointment times open up closer to the actual date? Just want to test as early as possible after transatlantic flight so dont want to wait until oct 10. Also did anyone have success entering result with carnival (verifly app). I know they are very particular as we had a test refused from our local pharmacy because the form was filled out hand written and required "computer generated" results, thanks Did you put in the Rome’s time ? Also by October there may not be any testing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimpil Posted August 21, 2022 #117 Share Posted August 21, 2022 yes... i did put in rome time, i believe that is why there is only appts very early, hopefully there is no more testing (this is for a Greece cruise) or more appts become available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdn_tbird Posted August 21, 2022 #118 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Kicking myself for not having booked them sooner. I went to book our appointment yesterday for our Alaska cruise and there were no appts available on the 26th or 27th. Luckily enough I checked again this morning and found that a couple of spots opened up on Sat. evening. Not the greatest timeslot in my opinion but at least I won't have to get robbed for nearly $300 for a family of 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffin Posted August 21, 2022 #119 Share Posted August 21, 2022 You can also phone them if there is nothing available. They will do their best to fit you in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkbr Posted August 22, 2022 #120 Share Posted August 22, 2022 On 8/18/2022 at 1:31 PM, JessyCruises said: I just used lifecenters.ca today for a cruise we board on Sunday (RCL Oasis) The tests we used were the green freebies from the govt (I am in NB). I will report back if we have any issues but I am not anticipating any. We're going on Oasis the week after! So I assume that is after you come back, I will be on this boat! 🙂 I am so excited about our cruise! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted August 28, 2022 #121 Share Posted August 28, 2022 The testing was quick and easy will be getting on the Voyager of the Seas in about a hour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaineyNotl Posted September 1, 2022 #122 Share Posted September 1, 2022 Still need test for transatlantic along with being vaccinated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted September 2, 2022 #123 Share Posted September 2, 2022 2 hours ago, LaineyNotl said: Still need test for transatlantic along with being vaccinated! That may be the case for your upcoming cruise on the Reflection, but tests are not required for all transatlantic cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Airbalancer Posted September 2, 2022 #124 Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, Fouremco said: That may be the case for your upcoming cruise on the Reflection, but tests are not required for all transatlantic cruises. Probably a RCL thing we need a test to get on Voyager of the seas northern Baltic cruise but don’t need one on the TA that follows it as we doing a b2b Edited September 2, 2022 by Ex-Airbalancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprocket Posted September 4, 2022 #125 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Used them twice in the last 3 weeks using the BTNX tests for Princess. No issues at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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