Inspire Diagnostics Embarkation Test at Port

[XBelle24X]

Since DCL is now requiring all guests to get tested at the port before boarding the ship, what is the test process like?

 

[JWelch62]

It's a nasal swab. I've had two already. I don't know why everyone makes a big deal out of it. It's an inconvenience.

 

[TheBigErn]

It's a nasal swab. I've had two already. I don't know why everyone makes a big deal out of it. It's an inconvenience.

I wasn’t commenting on the test itself. Just the huge problem it creates for any number of reasons

 

[Kwami]

It's a nasal swab. I've had two already. I don't know why everyone makes a big deal out of it. It's an inconvenience.

Because it's much more than in inconvenience if you aren't local and you test positive.

 

[XBelle24X]

It's a nasal swab. I've had two already. I don't know why everyone makes a big deal out of it. It's an inconvenience.

Thanks! I was wondering if it was a nasal swab or a saliva test or both.

 

[JWelch62]

Because it's much more than in inconvenience if you aren't local and you test positive.

I wonder how many people have tested positive at the port. I get that children under 12 are more at risk due to the unavailability of vaccines. If I had a child under 12 I would probably be more stressed than I am. I plan to do a rapid test a day or two before just to have some peace of mind.

At some point everyone has to make their own risk assessment and decide if they are comfortable with the level of risk.

 

[JWelch62]

I wasn’t commenting on the test itself. Just the huge problem it creates for any number of reasons

Gotcha. Misunderstood your question

 

[seasalt81]

Because it's much more than in inconvenience if you aren't local and you test positive.

I hope this comes across in the manner that it's meant, which is out of genuine curiosity... While testing positive at port would definitely be a huge headache, if you have COVID, wouldn't you rather know than get on the cruise ship and possibly become symptomatic and/or infect other people?

(I say this as someone sailing in a few weeks, so I definitely understand the logistics.)

 

[TheBigErn]

I hope this comes across in the manner that it's meant, which is out of genuine curiosity... While testing positive at port would definitely be a huge headache, if you have COVID, wouldn't you rather know than get on the cruise ship and possibly become symptomatic and/or infect other people?

(I say this as someone sailing in a few weeks, so I definitely understand the logistics.)

No

 

[starry_solo]

It's a nasal swab. I've had two already. I don't know why everyone makes a big deal out of it. It's an inconvenience.

Doesn't it tickle your brain?

 

[JWelch62]

Doesn't it tickle your brain?

I mean, you have to have a brain, so it doesn't tickle me.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

No

And this is why all the Caribbean islands are requiring tests for cruise ships to port.

 

[TinkerMouse]

No

I'm confused. Are you actually saying you'd rather get on a ship and spread COVID to healthy people than be sent home where you can't infect anyone else? You know you could always get better then go on vacation when you're healthy, right?

 

[MomOTwins]

I'm confused. Are you actually saying you'd rather get on a ship and spread COVID to healthy people than be sent home where you can't infect anyone else? You know you could always get better then go on vacation when you're healthy, right?

I see their point—if “home” is not driving distance to port, then you are stuck. Can’t rent a car, can’t board a plane, can’t ride an uber, can’t check into a hotel because all of those things require you to certify you are not covid positive. And if you cheated and did those things, you’d be infecting plenty of others along the way. In fact, if you took disney transport to the port, most likely that means your busmates will be carrying covid onboard anyway.

It’s a pickle for sure.

I wonder how many people have tested positive at the port. I get that children under 12 are more at risk due to the unavailability of vaccines. If I had a child under 12 I would probably be more stressed than I am. I plan to do a rapid test a day or two before just to have some peace of mind.

At some point everyone has to make their own risk assessment and decide if they are comfortable with the level of risk.

I’ve seen reports from recent disney cruises where they said hundreds of people were getting turned away. Some of that is not having the right documentation but I’m sure positive tests a pretty large number.

 

[tvguy]

Because it's much more than in inconvenience if you aren't local and you test positive.

Just part of the risk you take for cruising right now. Just like the risk you take cruising in the Caribbean during hurricane season.

 

[Kwami]

Just part of the risk you take for cruising right now. Just like the risk you take cruising in the Caribbean during hurricane season.

Those situations really aren't comparable, though. If a hurricane cancels my cruise, then I can still get a taxi or stay at a hotel or fly home. I can't do any of those things if I test positive for Covid.

 

[sethschroeder]

I'm confused. Are you actually saying you'd rather get on a ship and spread COVID to healthy people than be sent home where you can't infect anyone else? You know you could always get better then go on vacation when you're healthy, right?

So I will just say does everyone test each morning before leaving their house? Its the same concept with getting on the cruise except a larger percentage of people you see will be vaccinated, more people will be wearing masks, better cleaning protocols will be had, and its likely "safer" than a common public environment you will find in the US.

Additionally this testing is something Disney should have done from the start (instead of it being unvaccinated only), they should have required COVID19 insurance since the start (to cover quarantine or private transport home), and they should have worked with a private airline or car rental company to have on standby to refer you to if you test positive.

Getting on a cruise comes with an inherent risk you will get COVID. If you want to avoid that risk then you should be cancelling. Additionally the riskiest action everyone is going to do is get on an airplane roughly 6-36 hours prior to getting on the cruise ship. Which means they won't test positive until after boarding but will possibly be contagious while still on board.

Final note Disney should be push everyone to test 72 hours out from the cruise as well. NCL (if I understand correctly) as an example will cover all quarantine costs if you test 3 days prior to showing up and test positive.

 

[tvguy]

Those situations really aren't comparable, though. If a hurricane cancels my cruise, then I can still get a taxi or stay at a hotel or fly home. I can't do any of those things if I test positive for Covid.

I agree they are different. Other than anyone trying to cruise right now knows the risk of an issue is much much much greater. The cruise industry is working very hard in a constantly changing environment to not have to shut down again.

 

[Kwami]

I agree they are different. Other than anyone trying to cruise right now knows the risk of an issue is much much much greater. The cruise industry is working very hard in a constantly changing environment to not have to shut down again.

And that's fine. But I think we'd all feel a lot better if Disney explained what happens when someone tests positive. As it is now, I have no idea what I'll do if I unexpectedly test positive at the port.

 

[BlueBayou]

We are driving to the port a day before our December cruise on the Wonder. One kid will be flying to us 6 days before the cruise and the other will be driving home from college about a week before.

We have trip insurance.

And I think I'm going to pick up a couple two packs of Binax self tests and use them before we drive down. While there are chances of a false negative - I think it will ease our minds that there probably won't be a surprise at port. Plus - I have a mom in a care facility - so I get lab PCR tests on a regular basis. I'll probably time one in the days right before the cruise.