Cruising to Retirement

Just got an upgrade on Mariner of the Seas for 2/12, to Cabin 1866 (Deck 12) Category 1L  Spacious Panoramic Oceanview-  Is that classified as a Suite Class Cabin?  Got it for $100. for a 5 night cruise.. 

Sailing Mariner of the Seas on 2/12, just got an upgrade at $50. per person ($100. total) for a Spacious Outside cabin on 12th deck from an small Inside Cabin on the Deck 8... Now I would like New Updated Luggage tags-  Any chance ??  Thank You and Stay Safe... 

Just got an upgrade from a Small Inside Cabin (160 sq. ft. on Deck 8 to a Spacious Panoramic Outside on Deck 12 with floor to ceiling windows - 280 sq. ft for just $50. per person..($100. total). Mariner of the Seas 2/12 Sailing  (5 Night)--- Do Not over Bid- Not Necessary,  $50. was the absolute minimum... 

On Mariner next Saturday- 2/12  Can't wait.. How were the Shows, entertainment and Activities?

Wanted to know if the Ship's wifi works on the resort and if any specific areas- Thanks. 

Does the WIFI Zoom/Surf work on Labadee also-  Thanks

Going on the Meraviglia for a short three night cruise on 2/17 after getting off Mariner of the Seas from a five night-  Never cruised MSC- Any suggestions, tips, Activities, all are appreciated. 

We are Diamond on Royal- is there some type of Match status or reciprocity with that status on MSC Cruises?  Thanks.   Stayt Safe All

7 hours ago, mscdivina2016 said:

Once you get off 5 day cruise, you will need to go get tested somewhere, then get tested again in the terminal.

So if you get off 5 day and on 3 day, the same day, then you would be tested twice.

I hope you have a way to get to a testing place. Your other option is to get a test on royal that they probably will charge you $80 a person

We have Abbott Supervised Telehealth tests we are going to do the day before we finish the 5 day cruise-  Thank you

On 1/24/2022 at 4:42 PM, ChattTenn said:

MSC tested you again even though you already tested at Walgreens before boarding or they tested you because you are on B to B.

We are doing a 3 night on Meravaglia after getting off a 5 day with Royal on 2/17-  we are sailing from Port Canaveral- is that where you sailed from?  They COVID test you prior to getting on the Ship? 

How is the process and timeframe-  Thanks and Stay Safe... 

Leaving on the Mariner of the Seas on 2/12 (Saturday) out of Port Canaveral- Getting a PCR Test from CVS prior- What is the earliest day of the week (date) that we can be tested in order for it to be valid for the Cruise protocol for a negative test- Thanks

4 hours ago, MS52 said:

Right now, I am on the Gem cruise to nowhere.  Having an amazing time.  We are stopped by the Star right now and transferring crew.  I haven’t heard of any covid outbreaks among passengers or crew but we have had four room stewards in six days so I am drawing my own conclusions.  
update:  51 crew transferred from the Gem via tender.  Guys with hazmat suits on board the tender.  Hope they recover quickly

Did any new crew come on the Ship? 

14 minutes ago, JIMESOPUS said:

maybe, will be interesting if the Gem stops for a while.

Per Cruise Mapper- Gem due to dock at GSC at 1900 hours.... ??

1 hour ago, Av8torcrj said:

Utterly exhausting. 

That is why I just took the POM option... Way too many questions and not enough truths... If they cancel our 1/19 Cruise- they will extend the Future sailing date to May or take the full refund cash option... Sad. 

2 hours ago, WYB! said:

I’m on the gem and we will be arriving back to NYC on the 19th of Jan.

 

There is no outbreak on board and I’ve been having a great time.

 

The destinations are worried and have closed their ports to cruise ships.

 

safe travels,

 

wyb

Has there been any info about future Sailings-  We are on the next cruise on the 19th...have there been regular procuction shows,  activities, any passenger restrictions for dining or poolside issues-  Stay Safe.. 

27 minutes ago, CruisingComumbus said:

They cancelled the last two ports but they are scheduled to be traveling back to NYC over 4 days, so it's still going to be nearly a full length cruise (arriving back the 18th rather than the 19th).  Kind of weird.  They spent two days at St. Martin and missed the other four ports (St. Thomas, Grand Turk, Tortola and Puerto Plata, DR).

Cruise Mapper now indicating that the Gem will arrive on 1/19 at 8am ??

Cruise Mapper now indicating that the Gem will arrive at NYC on 1/19 at 800am ?  It has not left St. Maarten as of yet... 

But if you want to cancel a Cruise that was not cancelled by NCL and you chose POM, is the FCC mandate that you must sail by the end of 2022?? About to take POM option for our Gem cruise next week....Thanks.. 

Eleven months is not reasonable-  it should be an 18 month window to take your cruise.. Brutal

18 minutes ago, Eastcoastwanderer said:

Magenta dining room hasn’t been open, but other than that all seems to be functioning as usual.

Any entertainment or production shows been cancelled yet-  how are the Seas... 

https://www.cruisehive.com/norwegian-cruise-line-cancels-two-caribbean-ports-for-norwegian-gem/63610

Thinking of Cancelling our Norwegian Gem 1/19 Cruise-  Not sure we want 7 Days at Sea.... ???

Per Cruise Mapper- Gem now heading to St. Maarten and will visit on 1/13 at 9:30am-  Dropping Grand Turk and St. Thomas..  Is anyne on the Gem currently?  Would love Live updates, going on the 1/19 Sailing out of NYC

Per Cruise Mapper- Gem now heading to St. Maarten and will visit on 1/13 at 9:30am-  Dropping Grand Turk and St. Thomas..  Is anyne on the Gem currently?  Would love Live updates, going on the 1/19 Sailing out of NYC

Gem now diverted to St. Maarten-  Arriving 1/13 at 9:30 am, per Cruise Mapper  Dropping ST. Thomas and Grand Turk...

Please keep posting-  leaving on 1/19 on Gem-  Curious about Port Cancellations, Production Shows cancelled and any other unusual issues while on Board- Enjoy and Stay Safe

Were there any Production Shows that were cancelled or any other activities due to COVID issues. How about capacity- plenty of deck chairs, etc.  Thank you for any info-  going on the 1/19 Ten night sailing..