WesternBroncoCruiser Posted September 30, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I called Oceania about our test requirements for our cruise and all they could tell me was that the test had to be medically administered. I specifically asked if I could use the Binax Now Emed test and the rep said that she was just reading off the script that it has to be medically administered. She could not tell me if they accept the E-med medically monitored test. We will be embarking in Montreal on 10/31. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS&JW Posted September 30, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 30, 2022 If you need a covid test the Binax Now tests where they watch you do the test over zoom/ internet will work. We used these tests on our Italy cruise this spring when testing was required. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfapair Posted September 30, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I have also used the Binax Now tests to return to the USA from Spain. Make sure you get the type that is proctored by a live person. Binax has a couple of different types. The proctored ones cost a bit more. We used our cell phones to do the tests. Just scan the QR code, and it links you up with a person. They check your ID (we used our drivers licenses), and watch you open the test and take it. Then they put you on a timer, and check back with you in 10-15 minutes to view your results. Very easy & quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 30, 2022 #4 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Do you still need to have a test before boarding the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternBroncoCruiser Posted September 30, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted September 30, 2022 What Oceania is sending me says that it needs to be a medically administered test, and yes still required on literature, but I am watching to see if there are updates. I have done the BinaxNOW Emed test probably 12 times in the last year for lots of cruise lines, but not Oceania. Technically it is self administered and medically monitored, and when I call reservations, they just read off the same PDF that I already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 30, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 30, 2022 13 minutes ago, WesternBroncoCruiser said: What Oceania is sending me says that it needs to be a medically administered test, and yes still required on literature, but I am watching to see if there are updates. I have done the BinaxNOW Emed test probably 12 times in the last year for lots of cruise lines, but not Oceania. Technically it is self administered and medically monitored, and when I call reservations, they just read off the same PDF that I already have. Maybe they will update the requirements as Canada no longer requires pax to be tested prior to boarding & I think it is the same in the USA ports https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/news/2022/09/government-of-canada-to-remove-covid-19-border-and-travel-measures-effective-october-1.html it is all very confusing with different rules for different Countries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternBroncoCruiser Posted September 30, 2022 Author #7 Share Posted September 30, 2022 We are visting Bermuda which might mean we still have to test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted September 30, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 30, 2022 27 minutes ago, WesternBroncoCruiser said: We are visting Bermuda which might mean we still have to test. Bermuda has eliminated the testing requirement effective October 25 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emd138 Posted October 1, 2022 #9 Share Posted October 1, 2022 We used the Binax test where they watch you over the phone for our Oceania cruise to Bermuda in July, and it was fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricka47 Posted October 18, 2022 #10 Share Posted October 18, 2022 On 9/30/2022 at 8:55 PM, emd138 said: We used the Binax test where they watch you over the phone for our Oceania cruise to Bermuda in July, and it was fine. That's good to know. I have used that one and it was an easy process. I am vaccinated but, due to medical concerns, my wife is not. I note on the O site that they refer to Inspire as the online service to use. But, unlike Binax/eMed, they require registration. Has anyone had any issues getting slots for the online testing with Inspire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhD-iva Posted October 18, 2022 #11 Share Posted October 18, 2022 1 hour ago, ricka47 said: That's good to know. I have used that one and it was an easy process. I am vaccinated but, due to medical concerns, my wife is not. I note on the O site that they refer to Inspire as the online service to use. But, unlike Binax/eMed, they require registration. Has anyone had any issues getting slots for the online testing with Inspire? I scheduled my 2 November test date this morning. When I opened the page to schedule, today’s date showed LOTS of openings. Looks like plenty of availability. Enjoy your cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricka47 Posted October 18, 2022 #12 Share Posted October 18, 2022 2 hours ago, PhD-iva said: I scheduled my 2 November test date this morning. When I opened the page to schedule, today’s date showed LOTS of openings. Looks like plenty of availability. Enjoy your cruise! Good to know - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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