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14 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

I'm curious what the more than 1500 dead people would think?

 

With respect dead people can not think

5 hours ago, Miamiwarrior said:

I think Royal Caribbean should be prioritizing immediately rebooking passengers who have been canceled, rather than treating them as second class citizens!!!

shame on you Royal Caribbean!!

Even if Royal did prioritise rebooking passengers, who have had their cruises cancelled, who would Royal prioritise first: Those guests in suites; Guest in disabled cabins; Those who booked their cancelled cruise first and lets not forgot crown and anchor levels. Where would Pinnacles members using their free cruise voucher be placed in the rebooking list? 

Good luck to all who are going to book a cruise today. I hope you all get the cruises and cabins you want.

You won't have any competition from us as work commitments and cruises don't match up. 

1 hour ago, BigRoger said:

Be interesting if the maths is as per this.... always great to have the ultra sunny disposition.....by the way Anthems maiden season (unless I’m wrong and stand corrected) was in 2015..... 6 years ago.... happy distant memories....

You are right Anthem's maiden season was in 2015

I don't think some people have changed their attitudes. They just feel they can now voice their opinions without getting lynched or trolled.

I also think that the comments of some nurses on certain supermarket FB pages upset other posters. The nurses were complaining about the NHS discount being too low; having to queue to get in to the store even though it was 'NHS only hour' and they did not get the free bouquet of flowers for joining the supermarkets NHS scheme.

You need to check with your insurance company but I always thought that if you travel to a country against FCDO advice then your insurance is automatically cancelled.  I would assume it would be the same with cruising, if it's against FCDO advice .

Hi welcome to CC ( Cruise Critics).

Royal Caribbean have connecting rooms. These are the ones we have stayed in: Anthem Deck 8 8674(HC) & 8676; Explorer Deck 10 1544(HC) & 1540; Independence Deck 10 1628(HC) & 1630. I know that Adventure, Navigator and Oasis have them but I don't know the decks or cabin numbers. I think you just need to go through deck plans or ask a travel agent, as some agents have lists of accessible cabins.

4 hours ago, Vera/Lee said:

 I'm also thankful for the essential workers that have done their jobs so that we would have the things we need like food and medical supplies.

Thank you for mentioning other workers. In the UK it's always medical staff and teacher who get the praise. People seem to forget that supermarket workers and bus drivers etc never stopped working and they rarely get praised for risking their lives.    

4 hours ago, little britain said:

Ben has another Coffee Morning chat next Friday. I'm expecting an update then.  He did say 12 weeks to get a ship ready.  Clock is ticking! 

Anyone know why 12 weeks

If Royal does not sail out of Southampton this summer they will lose potential new cruisers who are willing to book short cruise in case they don't like cruising  

8 hours ago, compman9 said:

 This will be an opportunity to answer any questions you may have and also to update you on our plans for Anthem of the Seas’ return to Southampton."

This could just mean that RCI have decided that the Anthem will sail from Southampton in 2023

27 minutes ago, little britain said:

I’d be very happy to do a round Britain cruise... would see places in Scotland I’ve never been to.... or cruise to nowhere ... the fjords are best seen from the sea after all! 
 

I agree as long as it's a 7 night cruise

1 hour ago, HBE4 said:

 

A doctor that for reasons that escapes me, seems annoyed that a CC member got a vaccine for which they are entitled to.

 

Weird. Most would be encouraged.

A doctor who is overworked; stressed out and tired and just snapped.

8 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

 

Thank You

Where can I find the ships codes?

1 hour ago, onlyslightlymad said:

How do you define fit and healthy?  For example, are you aware that 40% of all people in the UK aged between 50 and 59 years are considered to have a "Pre-existing condition".  Should the deaths of those people not count?

 

I think you will find that compman9 means fit and healthy working age people with no pre-existing condition of any kind. I'm not sure if this includes people with disabilities like blindness etc.

Manaus in Brazil may provide you with a reason to wear a mask after April.

It was thought that Manaus had already hit herd immunity in October 2020 but in January 2021 they had a massive second wave of Covid. This wave has left doctors questioning if natural herd immunity will work.

6 hours ago, Tree_skier said:

I don't believe that it has anything to do with their ability to consider the truth.  She is a prosecutor and he is a cop.  They regularly see and are exposed to the worst of society.  They just want money.  Their actions and behavior are inexcusable in my opinion.  And before some chooses to flame me about  me not knowing what that kind of trauma is like... you no nothing about my experiences. I know what extreme trauma and loss is.  Nobody is that irrational this long after the event when the evidence is this conclusive and they are paid to analyze and pass judgment on evidence.

Is it possible that they cannot afford to drop the law suit now? 

11 hours ago, DandDM said:

Attended a 'family friendly' comedy show (on Princess) a few years ago and thought the guy was hilarious.  So went to his late night, adults only show, and he basically re-used the same jokes, throwing in the f-bomb and other colorful language...the adult version was so bad, ended up leaving early.

We had the same experience on RCI, once. We went to the adult show first, which was bad. The kid's version was a lot more funnier, even though he used the same jokes.   

Encouraging news about the Pfizer vaccine being recommended to the FDA for emergency approval.

I hope the FDA do approve Pfizer for you guys/gals. 

13 minutes ago, yogimax said:

Saving EVERY life is impossible.  We want to save many lives as possible.  How?

 

- Wear a mask when in public

- Socially distance

- Follow basic rules of cleanliness

- avoid crowds

- Listen to the scientists and experts

- Take the vaccine when it is available

 

Nice list but some people believe the rules don't apply to them. 

In the UK both  Rita Ora and Kay Burley have both hosted birthday parties which broke lockdown rules

We are spending Christmas alone. This will be the first Christmas in 28 years without my parents.  One of my son's is vulnerable and my parents are worried they may inadvertently pass Covid on to him. 

5 minutes ago, BND said:

Nope.  The plan is that once they get through the healthcare workers, elderly and front line workers and then onto over 65 and with co-morbidities, they will offer to anyone over 12 who wants it.  

Thank you

12 minutes ago, TheMastodon said:

 

Quite miraculous that they have delivered vaccines so quickly (under a year).  Cannot wait for my mom & dad to get the vaccine this winter (hopefully)  I'm a bit far down the totem pole for the vax but will gladly accept it once I am able.  

In the UK the government is considering not vaccinating under 50's, with no underlying health problems. Do you know if the US is considering something similar?

On 12/8/2020 at 12:31 PM, molly361 said:

I'm probably going to get flamed for this but just saw in the UK the first person to get vaccinated was a 91 year old woman.  Certainly don't wish her harm but I would think the first to be vaccinated should be health care works or even those over 60 that have a greater life span left (hopefully)

No flame from me either but the majority of older people who were vaccinated, on the 1st vaccination day, where already attending the hospital for other appointments.