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It is crazy to me that you have to pay for PCR tests in Ontario. They won’t do asymptomatic testing? That is awful, catches lots of cases by doing that too!

In NS I was getting a PCR once a week during the school year because I was exposed to so many students. 

Anyone know how the public health emergency in Florida (2 confirmed cases in Tampa) might affect future sailings? 

Haven’t cruised this, but live in one of the ports. Weather here in Eastern Canada mid May is probably in the 55-60 degree weather range most days though we do occasionally see a random day or two in the 70’s.

Definitely not beach weather but still ok for sightseeing.

Thanks so much both of you! I don’t love (I absolutely hate) heights, and I HATED having to step off on the zip line on Allure, but I did It. I feel like this is going to be terrifying, but worth it haha.

Trying to decide whether I am going to join my husband on this in March. I’m just wondering:

How strenuous is it actually and in what way? 
Do you decide when to go or do they release you?

You can always book it and keep an eye on it in the next few weeks. If the price goes down cancel and rebook. 

Did anyone else find that the Deluxe Beverage Package didn’t change in price at all?

For my March cruise on Oasis it is currently bouncing between $81 and $86 Canadian a day. Last year on my Allure cruise (same week) we ended up paying $55 Canadian a day. (The value of CAD vs US dollar is pretty much what it was last year +/- a cent or two)

We were already booked when the $18 a day event happened but I was away and asleep when everything went down and my husband didn't bother to call and wake me up or book it himself. 🤦‍♀️

Needless to say we haven't booked a drink package so far.

I live about 20 minutes from Peggy’s Cove, it’s a great spot but is really not accessibility friendly. When you get of the bus there is a short path to get you onto the rocks, but then if you want to get up to the lighthouse you need to climb up the rocks which can be very difficult for some.

There is also the village but it is a walk down the hill, that’s where you see the photo of all the quaint little shops.

Many of the bus tours stop at Acadian Maple Products in Tantallon on your way by, this is a great store for local maple products (and some neat ones you wouldn’t expect).

Personally, when i go to Peggy’s Cove I usually only stay for a short period of time (but I also go usually during the off season when it’s cold, there have been times I’ve been the only one there).

It is very much a fair weather site to visit, if it’s wet and windy, rainy, or foggy it’s not nearly as enjoyable. 

1 minute ago, Host Clarea said:

 

Supposedly, but the policy of requiring a food purchase varies.

Thanks!

Is this on all ships that have JR? The fine print on my deluxe drink package mentions nothing about milkshakes?

Thanks so much everyone!!!

2 hours ago, kimala said:

Hi there..we have been on the Allure and the Oasis but its been a few years ago. Sadly I thought that the outside movie screen which is where the aqua theater is,was underutilized. I only remember them having a sing along version of that old John Travolta/Olivia Newton movie.

The Royal App should list it under entertainment. I’m on the Allure the week after you and I can see a showing for Tomb Raider (2018) and Solo - A Star Wars Story as well as an unnamed family movie for my cruise. I hope that helps!

These all sound delicious!!

Thanks so much!!

Heading out on the Allure in a few weeks and looking for recommendations on frozen drinks!

Allure last year, attended a St Patrick’s Day Trivia at the pub, drink specialty of the day was green, there were decorations, etc.

53 minutes ago, M-H-B said:

Just checked and my edocs now can't be accessed anymore, it says You have no cruise documents available at this time

 

Wonder if this means something is happening with my RoyalUP offer 😮

I also cannot view documents since I put in a bid on Friday. 🤔

I got a second email for my upcoming cruise on Allure (03/17). I received an offer back when RoyalUp first came out and decided not to participate. This time *some* of the minimum bids were significantly lower. We are currently in an interior and the first offer had a minimum bid of $135CAD a person for Oceanview. This time it was $70.

9 hours ago, molly361 said:

You only get a reduced deposit if you book a non refundable fare

Thanks!

11 minutes ago, gymgirl_nicky said:

When we booked with next cruise we got a reduced deposit and onboard credit that we could use as such or apply to our balance. From looking at sale prices, we also got the best price.

Thanks!

Sorry if this has already been asked and answered (I tried to do a search first). 

I am heading on my second ever cruise on Allure in March, and I’ve been scoping out cruises for next March. I have one picked (pending on if my husband enjoys the cruise- this will be his first) and am wondering what the benefits are of booking with nextCruise before we leave the ship?

I have always bought insurance (just in case) and never needed it until last March as we were leaving for my first cruise.

A blizzard hit on Friday and my flight was cancelled. The airline told us they couldn’t get us out until Sunday (we would be landing in Fort Lauderdale after we were scheduled to board the ship). 

This airline that shall not  be named would not do anything for us, we suggested flying us into Orlando, Tampa, even Atlanta and we would find our own way from there. The “best” suggestion they could give us was to drive to Montreal (a 12 hour drive in good weather- all of eastern Canada was being impacted by the storm) for a flight that left in 10 hours time. 

Ended up having to buy a $900 one way plane ticket with another airline for Saturday to get there on time. New flight was fully reimbursed. 

Good luck/well wishes to your husband on a speedy recovery! Hopefully you guys will be cruising again in no time.

And on that note, is there Uber in Halifax? We just went to Australia for a week and did not rent a car. We used a taxi for getting to & from the airport, but used Uber for everything else. The Uber drivers there were super helpful with suggestions on what to do and where to go. I love the cash-free convenience, especially in a foreign country.

Sadly, we have no Uber.

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First time cruiser, tons of questions. Currently wondering about food.

We are booked on Allure in March with my time dining. From my understanding the MDR is now 3 separate restaurants, and American Icon is the one for my time dining.

Are the menus the same in all 3? Are we able to go to the other two if not?

Anything else I should know about My time dining?

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