Biker19

Did you look at the last page of that thread? The list of perks is from last month.

There are no grats on the C&A perk drinks. Drinks covered by the drink package already include grats, so there are no grats billed on those either. The only time you should see grats is if you outright buy a drink or the drink you get is above the limit of the package/perk.

Welcome to CC. The RCI web site has the rules listed by port.

Some European ports require that so RCI is recommending that your are "up to date" which means at least one booster.

There were no refunds before either - just time limited FCCs.

Have not seen it reported recently and certainly no wins, but RCI did advertise the possibility of bidding on two cabins via Royal Up.

A small party for GS and up with some finger food and drinks with some upper-level ship staff. Don't recall anyone reporting these (or the others you mentioned) being available since COVID.

That and a positive PCR test should work.

Yes, usually.

No.

Biker , who is puzzled by folks having calendar math issues.

Only you can decide if the cost is worth it. If you can get by with only checking things while in port, you can skip it - cell service data will likely be better in all the ports than the on board wifi.

Welcome to CC.

Pretty sure Labadee (like CocoCay) has special dispensation when it comes to COVID rules since they are a private destination - you usually can ignore country rules there. That port list probably has not been updated in a while - some of those ports don't require any testing at all to enter.

That may have something to do with the destination requirements of the second sailing.

Forget talking to RCI - check directly with the airline.

Can't get any more normal on CC than a tipping thread, right?

They may get some commission on part of the Royal Up bid.

Just as the summer cruise travel season begins, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has elevated its COVID-19 warning level for three popular Caribbean island destinations, placing them at Level 3. Anguilla, Jamaica, and Turks & Caicos have all been moved to the “high” risk category. The CDC revised the travel warning level for Anguilla, Jamaica, and Turks & Caicos on May 31, 2022. This new advisory recommends that travelers who are not up-to-date on their vaccines – a full initial vaccination series plus a booster shot when eligible – avoid travel to destinations classified as Level 3. Furthermore, travelers who are considered at higher personal vulnerability due to a weakened immune system or other health risks should avoid travel to Level 3 regions. Anguilla is part of the British Virgin Islands east of Puerto Rico, and is a less common call on Eastern Caribbean itineraries as well as exotic cruises exploring lesser-known destinations. Seabourn, Windstar Cruises, and Silversea Cruises occasionally offer calls in Anguilla. Jamaica is one of the most popular ports of call in the Caribbean, with all major cruise lines offering visits to either Ocho Rios or Montego Bay, with smaller ports on other parts of the island often servicing smaller cruise lines as well. Turks & Caicos is another very popular Caribbean port of call, and Grand Turk is a cruise passenger favorite. All major cruise lines visit Grand Turk, which is ideal for snorkeling, diving, and other water sports, and the island has already received more than 170,000 cruise guests in 2022. At this time, no cruise lines have altered itineraries or changed port visit plans due to this change in CDC travel warning level. Such changes may be possible should conditions worsen or if the ports opt to implement more rigorous health protocols that may make cruise visits less practical, such as requiring additional COVID-19 tests for cruise travelers. About CDC Warning Levels Level 3 is now the highest standard warning of COVID-19 risk on the CDC’s travel health notices. To be classified as Level 3, a region must have at least 100 confirmed cases of COVID-19 per 100,000 population in the past 28 days. Other metrics, such as recent changes in case trajectory and test-to-case ratios, are also considered when assigning warning levels. There is a Level 4 designation that is more severe than Level 3, but it is classified as “Special Circumstances” and is reserved for extreme changes in cases, new variants of concern, local healthcare infrastructure collapse, and other mitigating factors. There are currently no areas anywhere in the world designated as Level 4. In addition to Anguilla, Jamaica, and Turks & Caicos, other popular Caribbean cruise destinations that are currently listed as Level 3 warnings include Belize, The Bahamas, Barbados, Grand Cayman, and more. Other popular cruise destinations worldwide listed as Level 3 include Italy, Greece, Singapore, Canada, Norway, Spain, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. Many destinations listed as Level 3 have been under that warning advisory for several weeks, and cruise visits have continued with appropriate precautions and protocols. CDC Elevates Travel Warnings for Popular Cruise Destinations (cruisehive.com) Biker, who wonders how many other articles don't mention the context of the last paragraph.

RCI IT keeps you on your toes.

Probably just too early. You could ask others on your sailing if they have the same limitation.

Very unlikely.

There are probably too many variable to say for sure, but they are supposed to get you on the ship somehow. Biker, who would get some more detail and confirmation of the outgoing flight.

They'll find out when they get on board.

Human psychology and finances are a weird mix.