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39 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Well apparently the schedule was wrong. 

For sure! Guess their new Interns thought 7 day cruises were considered  long  cruises ?!  I thought long cruises were 8+ days?
 

Glad they released early!

25 minutes ago, Blue Eyed Belfast Belle said:

Longer Cruise available to book Winter 2023-24

 

I might have accidentally booked an aft balcony on Voyager for over Christmas 2023! 😉🎄

 

What a wonderful accident.   Perfect Christmas gift. 😀

Harmony starts out with a 4-night, then 7 nights. 
 

Holiday cruises leave Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve for those interested. 
 

On 2/26/2022 at 12:10 PM, firefly333 said:

Anyone know when we can book harmony from texas and the dates? Will it be back early next week to book? I'm ready. 

@firefly333 Harmony cruises up now.   Starting November  1, 2023.

Enjoying your pics!  Thanks for the glimpses of the new Terminal, too! 

24 minutes ago, chengkp75 said:

And, to clarify further (I've since retired, so I've put some of the day to day stuff we had to do on ships out of mind), you were required to wear masks outdoors as well.

Thanks, Chief, and Happy Retirement !!

Ok, for those who voted on either the gray or grey status in the poll, indoor masking would be required.  So I’m confused why so many voted for that option?  
 

 Here’s a quote from @Ourusualbeach, quoting @chengkp75 in CLIA vs CDC thread, post 38. (Sorry I tried but unable t make a link for just that one post.).   So copy and paste it is:

“ ….  Opting out means they have to follow Federal government guidelines that class them as general transportation and mask must be worn indoors at all times.

Here's a quote from chengkp75 on another thread

"Apparently, the CDC has informed cruise line executives that if they opt out of the voluntary CSO program, by eliminating mask mandates, they will fall into the category of "general transportation", which is covered by an Executive Order, in place since last February, that covers all ships, of all types, of all nations, that wish to enter the US.  While this order does not require testing or vaccination, and specifically says it does not take into account the vaccination status, it does require masks at all times when indoors (except in cabin). “

1 hour ago, 2chiefs said:

I'm confused. Is it grey or gray? 

either or 

8 minutes ago, ticketsunlimited said:

Numbers that make a lot of sense. Hopefully within 6 months we can put a lot of it in our rear view mirror 

Then I don’t understand what grey status is (opted out).     Does that mean still have to comply with masking - or does it mean free of any restrictions?  I thought at one time Chief said cruise ships without CDC plan would have to comply with the restrictions for other maritime vessels.   @chengkp75 ?

Seems like putting a link in each cruise line’s forum would have resulted in a better response, and potentially different percentages.   (Gosh,  I don’t even think I still use the email I had at the time I signed up for CC.  )

2 minutes ago, Funky Fusion FoodsJ said:

I'm not sure, all I know is I never really saw any other posting, I just received an email with a link.

thanks!

2 minutes ago, Funky Fusion FoodsJ said:

I received an email to participate in the poll.

 

Thanks! So it was a by invitation only poll?

I thought it was a strange amount.
 

Wouldn’t grey mean masks forever (oh! maybe Ace answered multiple times!, LOL)

just kidding, @Ace

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/environmental-health/cruise-critic-poll-58-would-cruise-gray-ship-cdcs-new-program
 

where was this CC poll?  I only read a few forums.  I never saw it. 

Your title drew me in.  Nice!   Thanks for posting your comments, and glad it was a great cruise for you

6 hours ago, trey420 said:

Hello all. I'm going on the liberty out of Galveston this May with a bunch of family. My uncle has a birthday that week. Is there a way to celebrate that on the ship as a group?  

 

How many people in the group?  A couple ideas we have done, based on the family size and budget.

1.  Book a meal together (lunch on sea days, or dinner) (even Johnny Rockets if lots of kids). 

2. Bring decorations from the dollar store to hang in cabin.

3. Buy cupcakes from Liberty’s cupcake shop to celebrate together in the cabin, or elsewhere on the ship where you can round up family. 

4.  Same as other suggestions … waiters bring cake at the table for dinner

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Liberty still has a game room with tables and chairs.  We used it a lot with last multi- family spring break cruise,   Perfect place to get family together with cupcakes and celebrate!

1 hour ago, Tree_skier said:

We’re just packing up at the Hilton Garden Inn now. We’ll have a light breakfast and then Uber over to the port.  I’ll check back here in few hours and let you know how it all is going.

Have fun!  Thanks for doing this!
 

Enjoying your review.  So glad staff helped you with the Chef’s Table!

Thanks @chengkp75.    
 

Appreciate your insight. 
 

3 hours ago, SeaHunt said:

Per NCL board beginning March 1 they are also changing the "100% vaccinated to allow "unvaccinated children under 5":

 

Wait -are you saying  NCL requires vaccine for 5 and up beginning next month ?

14 minutes ago, Pandamonia said:

 

Omicron is now just a bad cold. Not even a Flu. I know because half my family has it right now and yet im still negative and likely totally immune to it. Its no longer a respiratory infection its more like a throat infection as most times there isnt even a cough. 

 

Even the nut cases will eventually come around to the fact that its just a cold now….

@Pandamonia, all cases are not comparable to your family’s cases.   Hopefully you won’t catch it!   Part of my extended family in other states had mild cases such as you describe. 
 

 The current cases in our household are definitely flu-like, with much coughing.  Could we have CoVid along with the flu?  Maybe.  It’s possible you are right, and we have a strain other than Omicron. 
 

I have to say I am thankful to have caught this at home,  where I can wrap up in a hoodie and blanket and make hot tea whenever I want.   Having had fever and chills for 3 days, I would not be comfortable in an isolation room on a Caribbean cruise with just summer clothes packed.  
 

now that I have had “it”, I am really looking forward to my next cruise, where I can freely enjoy the cruise! 

Hope everyone stays well, and has mild cases like @Pandamonia describes. 

On 2/3/2022 at 8:52 AM, Cruising4theFirstTime said:

Hi, does anyone know if they will let members of your party (same stateroom) check in separately at the port? Half of our party is already there, and the other half is on a delayed flight. We'd love for them to not have to wait for us. Thanks in advance!

As long as at least one is 21 or over, no problem. 

14 minutes ago, 3eaglesfam said:

Everything is paid on full and i was checked in as well. Paid in full in November 2021

Gosh, good luck!  Can you call TA and request them to add Royal to the conversation, so you can hear and ask questions?  

2 hours ago, 3eaglesfam said:

Got up this morning to 8 emails about cancelled prepurchases.  Then I logged into my account and my cruise # no longer exists.  Its still listed with my travel agent.  The cruise itself is still going. The people we are linked to are still listed.  I am so incredibly angry.  No one asked for a cancellation.  I have been waiting on the trip for 3 years!!!!!!

 

I am calling corporate after 8 am.  Already emailed and called my travel agent.  Heads are getting ready to roll.

 

Good luck!!

Edit:  Noticed you had a March 5 cruise booked in your previous posts.
 

Question -   Did your TA pay final - that would have been due I think yesterday (30 days).    Could it be Royal canceled for non-payment?.  I hope you can get the cruise back !!

21 minutes ago, Pandamonia said:

…, i was exposed for 4 hours total and 90 mins in the car with someone who tested positive that same night after they started aching and coughing. Both me and my partner are not positive or sick and we are 36 hours later so far. 2 vax and no booster over 5 months ago. If i dont get sick after that then im never going to get it. 

 

Currently going through it.  Don’t think 36 hours is enough to suggest  you won’t get it.   DD was exposed like you - took her 5 days for symptoms, and didn’t test positive until day 7.   I didn’t have symptoms from her exposure for 7 days, and tested positive day 8.  And we live in same house.