[Ronnies]

We used Santos urgent care on 466A. The airline let us know what time would be acceptable and we had the results within 24 hours. They were great, and e-mailed the results so that we had them for our trip, which required the PCR test within 72 hours.

[Bab3590]

Check out Village Discount Pharmacy in Freedom Plaza CR 44 in Wildwood. There were folks in there last week getting tests for their cruise, it was a rapid test, but not sure which kind but apparently it is valid for travel. At the time there was no wait.

[Bhighley]

Originally Posted by La lamy

Vaccinations do not prevent you from being a host for Covid. You can carry it and transmit it, it just helps you from getting deathly sick for the most part.

That’s what she though too.

Fully vaccinated woman reportedly dies of COVID-19 after taking cruise to Belize

[angloam]

Originally Posted by NJSonja

I appreciate everyone's help. However, there is a difference between a rapid test and a rapid PCR test. I cannot just have the rapid test. My cruise line will not accept it. Thank you for your help. Much appreciated and stay safe.

not the rapid test, the PCR rapid test....there used to be one on 441 near WAWA that is now permanently closed...I would have to go down to Orlando for this particular test where I can get the results in an hour.

any information for this test that you might have would be helpful..

thank you,

sonja

Paramount Urgent Care 850 County Rd. 466, Lady Lake.
No appointment necessary.
Get there early

[NJSonja]

could you give me a phone number please? my understanding is that they do not do RAPID PCR TESTS anymore...and i'd like to chat with them...I would very much appreciate it...

[Topspinmo]

With all that’s going on with Covid and what have to go through to cruise I rather go back to work than go on cruise out of country. Just too much hassle for me.

[duffysmom]

Princess Cruises accepts this test…

https://www.walgreens.com/images/ada...6_BinaxNow.jpg

Description
A simple solution for COVID-19 infection detection, with rapid results in the convenience of your home. This test has received FDA Authorization for self-testing without the need to ship samples to a lab or for a prescription from your healthcare provider.
This 15-minute test can be completed anytime, anywhere.
Prepare for the test
Collect nasal sample
Perform the test
Interpret results

[FredJacobs]

Antigen test (frequently referred to as a rapid test). This test detects protein fragments specific to the Coronavirus. It can be done in a clinic, doctor’s office, or hospital. Turnaround time for results is usually very quick and in some cases, results can be reported within 15 minutes.
PCR test. PCR testing is considered the “gold standard” in SARS-CoV-2 detection. This test actually detects RNA (or genetic material) that is specific to the virus and can detect the virus within days of infection, even those who have no symptoms. The test can be done in a clinic, hospital, or even in your car. Turnaround time is longer, generally in the 2-3 day range but results can be in as little as 24 hours. When demand is high, results can take a week or longer.

[JudyLife]

We sailed with Princess in august from Southampton in the U.K., a 4 night mini cruise, and they included the rapid PCR test in the fare & it was done at the port before we could even park. Ask your cruise line.

[NJSonja]

Originally Posted by angloam

paramount urgent care 850 county rd. 466, lady lake.
No appointment necessary.
Get there early

they do not give a rapid pcr test. Not as of this moment. Ty

[NJSonja]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

With all that’s going on with Covid and what have to go through to cruise I rather go back to work than go on cruise out of country. Just too much hassle for me.

ty for your opinion...I believe masks will be in place for years to come...i've lost 1.5 to 2 years already...best of luck to you

[NJSonja]

Originally Posted by JudyLife

We sailed with Princess in august from Southampton in the U.K., a 4 night mini cruise, and they included the rapid PCR test in the fare & it was done at the port before we could even park. Ask your cruise line.

Not when you sail out of the USA. Only in Europe. Thank you.

[donfey]

Originally Posted by maggie1

So, if you can present evidence that you've received vaccination against COVID, must you still provide COVID test results? That seems unreasonable, but then I don't do a great deal of sailing.

Yup. Doesn't speak well for the efficacy of the "vaccine," does it?

[HORNET]

Where I came from, it was called plan ahead!

[NJSonja]

Originally Posted by HORNET

Where I came from, it was called plan ahead!

I have been researching this for 2 days...interesting what I come across for sure...