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8 minutes ago, Shorewalk Holmes said:

Thanks.  This is my first topic start.  Maybe I should have put some sort of poll up at the top...

No problem, I wish as a Canadian I could get there (and back) without having to isolate

Yes they will cruise, all passengers vaccinated/tested. Not CDC controlled.  

29 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Icon is a Mega Ship😉

Sure but 200,000 gt vs the 225gt? of Oasis and the 155?gt of Freedom, still curious if they will be 'standard' layout vs the Oasis neighbourhooods.  

I guess maybe the Icon class could fill a spot when they start coming out, without being a Mega-ship give you an option from being on the big boys

If it’s San Juan vs Fl and 7vs 6 I take Explorer and the 7 night.

If you mean you have unused FCC cert just get the number and apply it, processing in my experience has been almost instantaneously done

I was a little perplexed when I realized this too.  
Freedom class have a lot to offer and i too would love to do 14 day B2B in southern Caribbean.  Have done Liberty and actually don’t mind Galveston departure but still limited in ports. 

Also have been on Liberty multiple times and having been on Oasis class the only thing my wife missed on occasion was Central Park, but we have found that leaving from TX has had us meet many  genuine people(not saying other embarkations haven't been great) 

On 11/7/2020 at 12:19 PM, seasickchris said:

Wow!  Never gave a thought to the great questions raised above 😂. Thanks for all the responses! We are a couple who were enjoying (early - my partner told me to say) retirement until COVID hit. 
 

 

 seasickchris I know you haven't been back in a while so unsure if you have booked anything.  I wanted to add my .02.

When checking flights, check on flights to San Juan over Florida.  Can do 2 weeks and see some of the iconic beaches in Aruba, Barbados, the picturesque houses in Curacao, etc.   If price sensitive would look at MSC out of Martinique/Guadaloupe.  MSC is agressive in the Caribbean but the product is not for everyone-check some reviews here no matter what airline you choose.

As others have mentioned-take care of you.  i have a daughter in the ER and she after a year has had to take a little more time for herself to recharge alittle bit

I am also hopeful for end of this year for any kind of cruise.  

10 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

No directs to Orlando?

Only Spring through Summer, so if I’m cruising Sep-March, not available and now during COVID it’s worsening 

Long ways away from going anywhere.  Would book an AI in Curaçao or St Maarten or Jamaica, still have hope on a cruise in December.

8 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

That's why I like east bound TA's

 

Leisurely trip to Europe, arrive fresh, stay a few days. Not much jet lag coming home, and if it does wipe you out, recoup in your own home

It’s a connecting flight for anywhere that we fly, Galveston is usually 1-200 less per person for flights.

Also agree that if going across the ocean I look at Itinerary first, pricing, ship.

Caribbean is a whole different discussion, we factor in flights/shuttles as well

10 hours ago, firefly333 said:

Cayman islands says no cruise ships until 2022 but you can book a cruise to there this year. There are a lot of ports still up in the air rcl sells, key west just one more. Until cruises actually resume it doesnt matter where you are booked to visit.

I have read the links too for Grand Cayman that were shared in other threads and my take is that the gov't official is giving a date and using the words crucible for Covid-vs the regular 'petri dish' analogy.  It reads more like a blanket statement.  Once cruise lines can show they can cruise safely and what that looks like, they will be in along with everybody else.  

Hmm, I’ll take your crystal ball gazing,  projections nationally for 100million vaccine timeline?  Looks like 6 months ish?

On 1/16/2021 at 6:01 AM, Ourusualbeach said:

The room is nothing special but you used to get access to the suite lounge and free I’ve cream daily at Ben and Jerry’s

It is the same price as every other Promenade, with at least a couple of extra included perks so it is a little bit specal 😁

Haven’t given up. Booked Greek Isles in 22, Princess for Feb 22 and Harmony for Dec this year.  I will book as far out as I can, knowing that when cruising resumes the pent up demand will keep prices high.  

4 hours ago, cloud_nine said:

1. I wish the Windjammer would stay open a bit later in the evenings or there was a late night place doing food other than pizza.

 

 

Not that I’m ever up late, but yes, I can see this ^^^^^^ as a minor tweak at a venue that is across all ships, maybe not the Jammer, but as they add lime and coconut maybe that’s the place..

Room 6305 on Liberty, Freedom , Indy, have had it and it was fine, enjoyed the ice cream, sweet lounge(misspelling intended)

Last week of Feb 2020 on Liberty, got back to Canada day before provincial lockdown. 

West coast cruises,,

Different  more pool food options

Better RFID tech like Princess

I like many here have some credits, I too use air2sea for international and I have used them for domestic and for this new current reality will do so again. 
I also will book 11 month’s out when I can, even now because of the flexible cancellation policies in place.

Looking at 14 day Caribbean circle, OBC 250pp plus the usual 30 pp from the TA, which as a %age is less than 10% but I’m ok with taking it what else am I going to spend the OBC on now? Specialty dining Or excursions ?

VIP Express shuttle, used 2 or 3 times , excellent Call Manuel,(Manny)  409 888 0520,

The glimpse into MSC at 70 %, obviously very curious about the whole process and how it turns out, the large ‘cohort’ approach for passengers and the fact that the cruise line kicked off a family for not following protocol shows how serious an endeavour this is.