Galveston COVID testing

[mnkauf]

Does anyone know if Carnival is conducting COVID testing before boarding the ship in Galveston?
 

[TexasJohn82]

We just got off the Vista on Saturday.  I didn't do the test at the port (Walgreens beforehand which was simple and easy and still free) but here is the email I got from them prior to the cruise with testing options if that helps:

 

Dear Carnival Guest,

We are looking forward to welcoming you on your upcoming Carnival cruise. 

CDC requires vaccinated guests to present the negative results of a pre-cruise COVID-19 test before boarding.  For your convenience, a limited number of antigen tests for vaccinated guests only will be available at the cruise terminal on the day of sailing for voyages departing through April 30, 2022.

Advance reservations are required, and availability is on a capacity-controlled basis.  A non-refundable payment of US$100, per person, will be collected by the testing provider at the time the reservation is made (major credit cards and debit cards accepted).  Guests who schedule their test for the day of sailing must still arrive at their arrival appointment.

To make a reservation, please use the link designated below for your departure port.

 

Embarkation Port	Reservation Link
Baltimore, Galveston, Long Beach, Mobile and New Orleans	Reserve now
Miami, Port Canaveral, Tampa	Reserve now

 

 

Since capacity is limited, we kindly ask this option be used only by those guests who have been unsuccessful in making other testing arrangements. This program is being offered on a trial basis and if successful, will be expanded for future sailings.

Before scheduling testing at the terminal, fully vaccinated guests may consider using self-administered telehealth COVID-19 tests, which have been approved by the CDC for vaccinated guests to satisfy the pre-cruise testing requirement.  The selected test must have Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA and the self-test process must happen under live supervision on a video call with a telehealth representative. The telehealth provider must issue a result document that includes all the necessary information. The result document must be presented at the time of check-in.  

Fully vaccinated guests may consider using one of the following self-administered telehealth tests:

• Abbott BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test. Test kits ship to all 50 states and arrive at your door in three business days or less. Order now.  
• Radeas Inspire Diagnostics At-Home Health Test. Test kits ship to all 50 states and free 5-7 business day shipping is available (expedited shipping can be purchased at checkout). Order now.  

These include a viral antigen home test and the services of an eMed telemedicine professional who will supervise the administration of the home test and provide your results in 15 minutes.

Guests may also schedule testing with Quest Diagnostics at more than 1,500 locations, including Quest Diagnostics patient service centers and select Walmart and other retail pharmacy locations throughout the U.S. Appointments are required and may be scheduled online via Quest Diagnostic's website. 

Guests may also contact their nearest health center, pharmacy, state health department, or transiting airport to learn more about their availability for COVID-19 testing.

Please visit our Have Fun. Be Safe. page for complete information on pre-cruise testing requirements.