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Did you find a transatlantic that goes to Canaveral and then onto Lauderdale or Miami? Just wondering as I don’t think I’ve ever seen that. 

Looked at the page after seeing your post. It looks like something new they’re trying. I’ve been on a lot of their cruises solo and celebrity wasn’t exactly solo friendly. The only thing was a solo meet up at a bar but I never saw more than a couple solos there. I cruise in October so guess I’ll find out what’s different then.

Four cruises last year, last in November. Three were 14 days plus. I saw lots of cases the first half of the year but on my last one in November (a transatlantic) hardly any. Definitely think it’s improved. There are still some people wearing masks so if you wear one, no one cares. 

1 hour ago, jimdee3636 said:

Occasionally I'll see zero single supplement offers. When you have such an offer, is there anything that would prevent a married couple (or any two people who would normally share a cabin) from each booking a separate cabin, thus doubling their space and allowing, say, one person to get up early without disturbing the other person who likes to sleep late? In the case of a married couple, I'm wondering if cruise lines automatically reject such bookings from people with the same last names and addresses. If not, it would seem crazy not to do it, if for no other reason than to get more space and some occasional "alone time." Has anyone had any experience with this kind of booking?

There was a couple on a carnival cruise I was in who did this. Two cabins, adjoining so you could open the door between. They each paid the normal Carnival price a solo pays. Basically paid for 4. A lot of people were questioning their rationale as that's a lot of money but that's how they cruised. 

I just did Carnival Spirit in May and it was the opposite. You could do alone or they’d put you with people.

2 hours ago, luvsboozecruises said:

Looking to do a Solo land tour to Ireland from my, anyone have any suggestions..

I did Vagabond Tours of Ireland tours (their 11 day Driftwood tour) in May 2019. It was one of the most memorable tours I’ve ever been on. We toured both Irelands. I never felt rushed, great accommodations, wonderful tour guide. Small van tour with maybe 16 people (2 solos, one couple, older family of 4, and friends who were solo traveling together). I made great friends who I am still in contact with. I’d honestly do the tour again. Something to think about. I did a TA from Fla to Dublin, then did the land tour 2 days later. Another small group did an Iceland cruise from Ireland the week before. 

3 hours ago, DevonfromAcme said:

 

We just got off this ship (January 8-20) and there were maaaaybe a handful of kids on board-- less than 20, I'd wager, and no teenagers that we saw.  All the kids were really little.  I don't think Adventure Ocean was even open.

 

As for children's activities?  Unless Adventure Ocean is open, none.  Literally.  I'm serious. 

 

Don't know when you are sailing, but fair warning, have your kids be prepared to make their own fun-- games, puzzles, devices, whatever.  The Enchantment is not a ship geared for kids.  It's a small ship, and there is really nothing for kids to do (except for the rock wall, which may not even be open).  The crowd skews very much older, and if you're sailing in Covid times with greatly reduced capacities, they could easily be the only kids of their age on this particular ship.

Adventure Ocean was open on the 8-20 cruise. When I walked that's the door I went out. It was open day and night but it usually only had a couple kids (2-3) in it. They were young, too, maybe 5 at the most. I remember sending my son a text telling him how empty it was. He started cruising around 8 and loved the kids programs. 

I did mine this morning. Took just a few hours to approve it.

I bought the kits but made reservations at the Covid testing not far from the port and my hotel as backup. You have to pay ahead but can cancel. It says drive up but I contacted them asking if they did walkups, too.

https://www.covidclinic.org/san-diego/

We just got back. We didn't use it. When I called to make reservations, the only available pickup time was 11am which was too early for us.

Great info, thanks! Have you used this before?

We park there all the time when we fly but we've never done the cruise parking. We have a cruise in a few weeks and are going to try it. We only live 10 minutes from the parking so it's convenient.

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If you want to save money and don't mind taking a shuttle, here's some alternate parking for the port.

http://econoparkexpress.com/cruise/default.asp

BALTIMORE CRUISE TERMINAL PARKING

Now offering parking and transportation to and from the

Baltimore cruise terminal for all cruises!

6 day cruise for just $69.00

7 day cruise for just $79.00

8 day cruise for just $89.00

10 day cruise for just $99.00

Express Auto Wash available for $25.00

Have a freshly washed car waiting for you when you return. Includes:

• Hand Car Wash

• Towel Dry

• Carpets and Mats Vacuumed

*Weather permitting

We just got back from the same cruise. There were ALOT of Spring Breakers; quite a few were hurting pretty bad as we walked off the ship today. The bars were kept pretty busy. This was the first cruise where we've ran into a guy urinating off the 4th floor walkway. Interesting cruise!

Thanks. I've found a couple reviews outside Cruise Critic. After reading them, I've sent them several emails but no response.

Has anyone used St. Croix Safari Tours (http://www.gotostcroix.com/safaritours/) recently? We're looking for a tour and stumbled upon this one. Thanks!

We did try to use Sicily Travel for our September trip to Messina. I made reservations in the Spring and reconfirmed before we left for Europe. They were a no show. I called and they informed me they had no record of my reservation. I sent them the entire email trail which showed I did have reservations........never heard an apology or anything. Our group of twelve had to fend for themselves with the taxi drivers to get to Taorimina. Sicily Travel ruined our visit to Messina as it's one of those ports you have to have something planned ahead of time.

Has anyone used Sicily Travel (http://www.sicilytravel.net/)? I haven't been able to find many reviews of them.