CELEBRITY Covid testing. Help please

[FeelingCruisy]

First time going back on a cruise since COVID started. I am having trouble trying to figure out what type of pre -embarkation COVID test I require. We are all fully vaccinated and boosted. But I understand that you still need to get a negative COVID test prior to embarkation. But the COVID test that they recommend sounds a little strange. Here is the write-up from their website as an attachment.  Our cruise is 14 nights long. Does that mean I can actually go out and buy myself a test kit or use one of those free ones available in Canada and do it myself and then simply take a photograph? Sounds a little strange but what do I know. Can anyone who have sailed recently please confirm. Thank you.   

Edited October 30, 2022 by FeelingCruisy

[CHEZMARYLOU]

We haven't sailed since they changed the procedures but you are correct.  You can buy an over the counter test kit, test at the required time and show a dated photo of the negative result, or even take the negative test with you to show on embarkation. This could vary based on the cruise itinerary. 

[FeelingCruisy]

Basically, the honor system, that they are assuming you're not going to take a negative test 3 months before that and take a photograph of that or bring that test with you?

[stellarose]

this is until Nov 1 right?

[dlh015]

3 minutes ago, FeelingCruisy said:

Basically, the honor system, that they are assuming you're not going to take a negative test 3 months before that and take a photograph of that or bring that test with you?

Correct.

[FeelingCruisy]

Our ship goes from fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean islands and ending in Rio sometime and of November I think

[Arizona Wildcat]

Thus as of next week the rules might change again.

At least the rules are finally very clear