Is NAAT no longer option for Pri-Trip COVID testing?

[britinva]

So, I'm unclear if NAAT is still an option for Pri-Trip COVID testing?

The official guidance only mentions NAAT in the recently recovered section:
https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/why-cruise-disney/experience-updates/before-you-leave-home-us/

Prior to our last cruise (that we cancelled due to COVID) we got NAAT tests at Walgreens 2 days before sailing (day before drive to FL)............. seems only option now is observed Antigen tests via Safe Passage or PCR test 3 days before from an independent tester.

Am I understanding correctly?

 

[lanejudy]

I see on the website that NAAT is acceptable, as well as PCR or antigen — for fully-vaccinated passengers, test no more than 2 days before embarkation.

Unvaccinated little ones need a PCR or NAAT no more than 3 days prior to embarkation.

https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/why-cruise-disney/experience-updates/us/
(Click on “read more” under Covid Testing)

 

[britinva]

So looks like Disney has conflicting information............ on that page, if click on COVID Testing ............ it indeed says "a negative COVID-19 test result (paid for by the Guest) taken no more than 2 days before setting sail" and that "A nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) or PCR test also is acceptable".

But if Click on link at top of page "Before Leaving Home" it does not indicate that NAAT is acceptable and says "PCR tests must be completed one to 3 days before your sail date. Antigen tests must be completed within 2 days prior to your sail date." and "Guests may obtain their PCR test from any independent testing provider." implying on Safe Passage OK for Antigens.

 

[lilsonicfan]

A NAAT test is, I think, a broad term that includes PCR testing, so it will be fine.

 

[Henlady]

If you are vaccinated against COVID the NAAT test 2 days before sailing is acceptable.
If you are NOT vaccinated then you must do the PCR test.

 

[britinva]

Thanks everyone, just confusing that DCL website has different requirements on different locations on their website - if you click on 'Cruise Checklist' in header its different again!

 

[britinva]

Fingers crossed this is all dropped soon seeing as "As of July 18, 2022, CDC’s COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships is no longer in effect."
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/cruise/index.html

Virgin have dropped pre-embarkation testing already, hopefully DCL will drop before my cruise (5th Aug)