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If you don’t have luck on roll calls, google ‘Sym cruise compass’ and search there. We’ve had success getting the latest compass doing that.

Sure is. Helps eliminate some of the playing field.

Agree. We were early for the Mariner, and probably weren't the only ones. Wait wasn't that bad tho...certainly worth it to get onboard a bit earlier.

Makes it fun to harass the busybodies.

Thanks for stating the obvious. I don't care how I'm perceived either, but in a much different manner.

Perfect example of how most Pinnacles hope to not be perceived.

If Carnival decides to enforce this, they’ll be out of debt in record time.

I'll second that...it was last month when we were there. Cancun has them everywhere. Feel safer in Labadee than we do in NYC or Portland.

Push em back, push em back, way back.

Can't be...poster above insists it's $20 and they're never wrong 🤣

NCL, RCL and Celebrity...we are loyal to the best deal at the time lol. Just love cruising, and enjoy each line for what they are. Can't help you on the liquor questions tho, as we aren't big drinkers. Others are likely to chime in. Al the best.

Thanks for the tip...must be for selective users. I have done exactly that for years and never had an issue.

Here’s the email for Symphony concierge. Not sure if Jennie is back from leave, but this should get you what you need. After the crown loft, pretty difficult going back to any other IMO. Enjoy! sy_concierge02@rccl.com

Maybe, maybe not, as that certainly isn't the only factor. Bottom line remains: if one is concerned about getting covid, .cruising (or sporting events, concerts, restaurants, malls, wallymart, airplanes, busses, etc) are not for them.

Love the signature….retired from same (MIA).

I would agree

I can’t fathom the potential pain and/or stress 😃

Absolutely. Very similar to when cruising started back up here. Testing on B2B's was certainly risky here in the beginning as well.

I apologize…did not mean to be insulting what-so-ever. That’s simply what I refer tech as….and yes, I’m on a tech device (pacifier) right now. I could have said same about your post….friendly until the end (active), but I have no real idea how you meant the comment. Again, I apologize if you can accept it. If not, you’ll have to get over it.

That's awesome that you are so active that you need a phone. Kinda funny...we're extremely active, and don't need one. I agree it gets more challenging as the world becomes more dependent on technology. That being said, we've survived on the dozen or so cruises in the past year....hope we make it another year w/o carrying our pacifier.

Sorry that the rules for testing apparently changed while you were on the first leg. (I assume they became more strict while you were already cruising, or you would have known the risks ahead of time). Can only weigh the +/-'s and make a travel decision based on current protocols, and a change can certainly disrupt your plans.

No way I'd want to be in your position! Nor would I have put myself in that position. I understand your frustration. Knowing the requirements for B2B testing, the risk would have been way too high for me to take that far from home. I've done a couple B2B's relatively close to home, knew the risk/reward, and accepted it. The risk/reward in your situation would be well beyond my comfort level, and knowing the required protocols for testing, I would have never taken it. Hope that answers your question.

Not too worried about what if’s. Been cruising for 40yrs and never needed it. Guess I’ll figure it out if the need ever arises. As far as tires go, we carry a spare; as for no cell phone, I've paid for many cruises by not having one (have an old freebie for emergencies...probably works).

Not possible….phone stays home. I’m on vacation.

Yes Sir. And let's all hope it works for Carnival as well. It's certainly a desperate move, but not like they had much choice.