Pre cruise covid test - where is the best?

[Lottoguy]

According to Royal Caribbean we will need a negative antigen test for Covid. This is the one with the fast result in less then two hours. This must be done 48 hours before our cruise in June. Where is the best location in The Villages? Thanks in advance.

[NECHFalcon68]

According to Royal Caribbean we will need a negative antigen test for Covid. This is the one with the fast result in less then two hours. This must be done 48 hours before our cruise in June. Where is the best location in The Villages? Thanks in advance.

In your home, using emed.com and the Abbott binax test kits

[bilcon]

CVS or Walgrens. They both take most insurance so it costs nothing.

[Keefelane66]

It’s Ground Hog day again

[Stu from NYC]

We used Walgreens

[Aacosner]

In your home, using emed.com and the Abbott binax test kits

I just took a Royal Caribbean cruise. They stated that they would not accept a home test that was not witnessed by a health professional. I got my test at the Walgreens near the Rohan rec center. It was quick and easy, and was accepted by Royal Caribbean.

You need to schedule an appointment with most places. Make sure the one you choose does the 2-hour test -- not all do.

[NECHFalcon68]

I just took a Royal Caribbean cruise. They stated that they would not accept a home test that was not witnessed by a health professional. I got my test at the Walgreens near the Rohan rec center. It was quick and easy, and was accepted by Royal Caribbean.

You need to schedule an appointment with most places. Make sure the one you choose does the 2-hour test -- not all do.

The Abbott test is proctored on line using your computer or cell phone. They send you a QR code thru the Navica app. Well controlled.
We used the test both for flying and entrance into Italy. And for getting onboard a ship. RCL has the website link.

[frose]

on 466a. a small urgent care. near dollar tree. 100 bucks per test, answer in 15 minutes

[La lamy]

CVS on 466 west of the school. The antigen rapid test was free 1 month ago. Need to set up appointment on line.

[thevillager1988]

I just returned from an international trip, planning to use the proctored at home test for my re-entry. I had used one successfully last Sept. I do not recommend the proctored at home tests at this time. Due to the volume of people who are now traveling and using them, the proctored at home facilities do not have the capacity to support call center operations for these tests. I recommend using Walgreens. We were able to make appointments for our Walgreens tests a week prior to departure - ensuring the appointments were set within the 48 hour window. Enjoy your cruise!

[NoMo50]

Walgreens does the antigen tests, but by appointment only. If you can't book an appointment, or if they mistakenly order a PCR test (as they did for my wife), there is an option: Villages Discount Pharmacy, on 44 Hwy West of Brownwood, offers the rapid antigen test on a walk-in basis. Results in 15 minutes, and they give you a certificate of results that is accepted by the cruise line. The test will cost you $40.00, but we were reimbursed by insurance.

[Sandy and Ed]

According to Royal Caribbean we will need a negative antigen test for Covid. This is the one with the fast result in less then two hours. This must be done 48 hours before our cruise in June. Where is the best location in The Villages? Thanks in advance.
Have had my last three cruise covid tests done at the villages discount pharmacy on Rte 44 off Buena Vista. Cost $40 and results with written results on 15 minutes. Had mine done on Saturday and leaving this morning for Panama Canal cruise. Bob Voyage!!

[Malsua]

I use Walgreens for my recent trip to Germany. Made an appointment, got tested, had results in about 90 minutes. Also as mentioned, there are two types of home tests, one proctored one not. I was prepared to use the proctored to return from Germany but was having trouble getting a connection. I ended up just getting a test locally, no fuss. Was able to upload the results on my phone app and got my flight back. Yes, I realize, not quite the same as a cruise if you're not flying, but the process was easy enough.

[Aviator1211]

RC accepted our Rapid NAAT test three weeks ago. Free at walgreens drive through. Results in 2 hours. Make an appointment online.

[Carolynphelps]

Walgreens!! Fast and easy but you must get the appointment on line through their app. No cost! I just got back from a cruise. Easy!

[BobbyM46]

Just returned from an international trip. Had our test done at Walgreens at Pinellas shopping. Made appointment online, had the test via drive-thru and had results within two hours for both my wife and I. Insurance paid for everything.

[rherb55]

According to Royal Caribbean we will need a negative antigen test for Covid. This is the one with the fast result in less then two hours. This must be done 48 hours before our cruise in June. Where is the best location in The Villages? Thanks in advance.

Paramount Urgent Care off of 466…..address….. 805 County Rd. 466, Lady Lake or you can make an appointment on line at Walgreens ( Near Rohans rec. center )…

[asiebel]

We recently went on a cruise and had our covid test at Village Discount Pharmacy. We made an appointment and got our results while we waited.

[waverly51]

I have been to CVS on 466 Wedgewood Lane. You must make an appointment for this. Just go on-line CVS. Pick your time and then fill out a form. That's it. Test is done in their drive-thru lane. Never had any problems.

[Zenmama18]

According to Royal Caribbean we will need a negative antigen test for Covid. This is the one with the fast result in less then two hours. This must be done 48 hours before our cruise in June. Where is the best location in The Villages? Thanks in advance.

We went to the Walgreens on 466A and Powell Rd.

[CindyL]

I just took a Royal Caribbean cruise. They stated that they would not accept a home test that was not witnessed by a health professional. I got my test at the Walgreens near the Rohan rec center. It was quick and easy, and was accepted by Royal Caribbean.

You need to schedule an appointment with most places. Make sure the one you choose does the 2-hour test -- not all do.

We just went on a Princess cruise. You can take an at home test, it just has to be proctored. We ordered it through the Princess web site. I’m sure Royal Caribbean has the same thing.

[Hacker1]

According to Royal Caribbean we will need a negative antigen test for Covid. This is the one with the fast result in less then two hours. This must be done 48 hours before our cruise in June. Where is the best location in The Villages? Thanks in advance.
Paramount Urgent care on 466 just west of Rolling Acres Road (North side of 466). No appointment, just walk in. Results in a couple of hours.

[richinfl]

According to Royal Caribbean we will need a negative antigen test for Covid. This is the one with the fast result in less then two hours. This must be done 48 hours before our cruise in June. Where is the best location in The Villages? Thanks in advance.

Royal Caribbean and Celebrity offer on their websites at home Covid tests. You must connect with a camera via your phone or laptop and you will be guided through taking the test and the results are provided in 15 minutes. You are given a printable copy of the certified results and they are sent to your cell phone via text. Easiest way to do it. Costs about $

Your travel agent should have provided this information. I would ask why they didn't!

[LovingTVLifestyle]

According to Royal Caribbean we will need a negative antigen test for Covid. This is the one with the fast result in less then two hours. This must be done 48 hours before our cruise in June. Where is the best location in The Villages? Thanks in advance.

Hi, I’m not sure if you’ve decided where to go yet for your Antigen tests. However, I wanted to mention that my family goes to Paramount Urgent Care on Hwy. 466 near Rolling Acres Drive.

The center takes insurance. They don’t take appointments but the lines haven’t been too long and you get the results in about 30 minutes. They email you the results; and if you want they will print them out for you.

Good luck no matter where you choose to go… and safe travels.

[Jolson]

Royal Caribbean and Celebrity offer on their websites at home Covid tests. You must connect with a camera via your phone or laptop and you will be guided through taking the test and the results are provided in 15 minutes. You are given a printable copy of the certified results and they are sent to your cell phone via text. Easiest way to do it. Costs about $

Your travel agent should have provided this information. I would ask why they didn't!
Not everyone uses a travel agent. We don’t. Our friends paid for the at home test from RCCL. It was $69.99 for 2 tests.

[SunnyH]

We typically purchase two self-tests for $69 from the cruise line who uses emed.com, an online verification company. They are open 24/7 and available to watch you take your test when you are. Easy and very convenient.

[yankygrl]

According to Royal Caribbean we will need a negative antigen test for Covid. This is the one with the fast result in less then two hours. This must be done 48 hours before our cruise in June. Where is the best location in The Villages? Thanks in advance.
I just got back from a cruise, I got my FREE test at walgreens on Burnsed Dr. you have to make appointment and with that much time before your cruise should be no issue. I went at 3:30 pm on a Thursday and had results by that night both in email and txt msg.

[tonycirocco@me.com]

In June, 2023?

[frose]

According to Royal Caribbean we will need a negative antigen test for Covid. This is the one with the fast result in less then two hours. This must be done 48 hours before our cruise in June. Where is the best location in The Villages? Thanks in advance. there is a small urgent care near dollar tree on 466a. we had ours done there for a royal cruise a few months age. results in 15 minutes, 100 bucks

[Stu from NYC]

Went on a cruise in July made appt with Walgreens and got a call the day before that it now costs $ 129 and Medicare will not pay.

Went to Village discount pharmacy and paid $ 40 and had results within 15 minutes

[coffeebean]

on 466a. a small urgent care. near dollar tree. 100 bucks per test, answer in 15 minutes

We use Village Discount Pharmacy near Brownwood for our pre-cruise Covid tests. He charges $40 per test and you have a result in writing in less than 15 minutes. No appointment necessary; just walk in. He doesn't accept insurance for Covid tests. Royal Caribbean accepted the result from his tests.

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[Bilyclub]

Royal will be going to no testing for cruises less than 6 nights and 3 days before for longer ones. They might be done with testing all together in a few months.

[Altavia]

They need to also disclose what happens if you get COVID during the cruise.