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Currently 213 passengers enjoying Quest's Caribbean Breezes Voyage. Presently the ship is COVID free. Things I've learned. For dinner only Prime C & Discoveries are open. In Prime C you can order off either the Prime C or Aqualina menu (which I like). Azamara shore excursions are limited, mainly due to operator cancellations (we had to re-schedule pre-boarding booked excursions in 4 different ports). Dominica and St Lucia are only allowing guests ashore booked on an Azamara shore excursion. When on the walking/jogging track, the head winds are not inversely proportional to the tail winds. Finally, any day at sea is still a good day.
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I know Azamara advertises gratuities included, but wonder what additional tipping folks provide? Thinking of butlers, speciality restaurants, room service, above & beyond service, etc. Thanks.
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5 hours ago, mihusker said:
Okay, I said I'd try to give updates as we go for all of you and this is what I know at this time. Testing at the pier for embarkation was quick and easy and was told everyone would be tested every 7 days. We did stop yesterday at Key West as per regular scheduled with no problems (except 2 people being late getting back for planned boarding time). We arrived at Cozumel today on time even though we had strong currents to buck getting here and expecting to leave at 10pm tonight as expected.
At last nights Captain's toast meeting, we were told that there are 160 passengers on board, although I got a breakdown at guest services this morning and it only adds up to 158 which might be explained by an earlier post that 2 people were apparently turned away at the pier for testing positive. Here's the breakdown: 55% from USA, 27% from UK, 8% from Canada, 5% from Norway (Captain is originally from Norway), followed by individuals/couples from Austria, Denmark, Malaysia, Mexico, Switzerland, and Uganda. 71% are repeat Azamara cruises which I guess includes us although this is only our 2nd one. I did meet at least 2 couples today whom are from the UK and this is their first time on Azamara.
The only known change to our itinerary currently is replacement of the Dominican Republic with Virgin Gorda which I know is not a problem for us, although we were looking forward to doing a whale watching tour at DR.
There are some crew and officer member changes coming up during the cruise and the replacements are already on board and going through quarantine protocols until they can start their duties upon completion.
We are definitely glad we are here on the cruise although it is a little weird with so few people on board. Here's to another great 14 days until completion!
Thanks for the detailed update. We were originally booked for the 4 B2Bs that would have circumvented South America. When the last 3 legs were canceled and then this leg changed, we debated canceling it too. We ended up keeping it - with one of the deciding ports being DR. But after the last voyage’s COVID issues, we debated quite a while, before finally canceling (could not chance being isolated to a non-balcony room). I hope you continue to have a safe and enjoyable cruise.
Anybody onboard currently?
in Azamara
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Definitely a bit windy and having a little up & down motion. Think my wife put on a patch this morning since it feels a little rougher today than yesterday. Had a quick Caribbean rain pass over earlier this morning; left us with some beautiful rainbows.
Masking are required indoors in public areas, including the fitness center, the cabaret lounge and on dance floors. Not required in state rooms, while dining or actively taking a drink, or in outdoor spaces where social distancing is possible.
Only time I've noticed some folks not strictly adhering is in the Cabaret during shows. Some seem to think as long as they have a glass in front of them (even if empty), they are exempt.