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30 minutes ago, irishjim said:

I cant get HAL to have my pcc contact me because the  keep  telling

me  my  phone number is  invalid its the same number  I  have used 

with  HAL  FOR 35 YEARS  I WAS  TOLD TO  EMAIL the mariner

 soity, does anyone   know  where to find the EMAIL

mariner_society@hollandamerica.com

14 minutes ago, leerathje said:

And for those who live in Canada, if you test positive, you may be able to quarantine on the ship, but you are not allowed to return to Canada immediately upon disembarcation, and must self-quarantine for 2 weeks before you re-enter Canada.  That's why the NHL has ended all cross-border games.

 

For those of us who still have to work, not to sure how the boss would feel!

 

L.

 

Bringing my work laptop - just in case! 

19 hours ago, Prairiegurl said:

Thank you. We are travelling from Canada, and the website says the tests are only available to be shipped within the US. We may try to arrange having them sent to our Airbnb in San Diego though.

Can you not order the Switch Health kit to be delivered to your home, and bring it with you to San Diego?  Set up your account before you leave, and you should be good.  

Looks more and more like I will need to cancel. Have to check if insurance is going to cover this, or if I can get future cruise credits.  Too worried about border closures.  (Driving to US, and flying to San Diego). My first solo cruise and am chicken about getting stuck on the wrong side of the border. 

Anyone want to talk some sense into me?  My cruise is Jan. 2…

2 hours ago, Fouremco said:

I think that every little bit helps, but I'm not sure that mandatory masks are the solution by themselves. Far too many poorly made, poorly fitting and improperly worn masks, with many US passengers unhappy with the concept of wearing masks. This news item if almost laughable with respect to the protagonist, but when others walked off in support, you know there's a greater problem: https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/florida-man-kicked-off-flight-after-trying-to-wear-women-s-underwear-as-a-face-mask-1.5713490 

 

FWIW, DW and I have recently switched to KN95 masks for daily use as a result of Omicron. If we don't cancel our March cruise, we'll be wearing them onboard too.

i have to wonder if they all knew each other?

13 minutes ago, *Miss G* said:

You don’t say what cruise line you are with but if they are like some others you will need to do the test within two days of boarding.

 

There is nowhere to book an appointment with Switch Health.  You just log onto their site and wait for a nurse to become available.

 

Good luck with your travel and testing!  I am sure you must be nervous with that timeline.

Hi @*Miss G*  I'm travelling with HAL, and very, very nervous!  Thanks for your response.  I appreciate you!

Hello,

I received the kit. Planning on cruising Jan.2 (maybe...)

When should I take the test, and do I require an appointment?  I don't see where I can book an appointment, and am nervous about testing too soon, or that they won't be open Jan. 1.

I'm driving to a US airport and flying out same day as the cruise...

I didn’t get an assigned boarding time until this week.  I cruise Jan. 2, 

*sigh*

I know not what to do.  I was looking so forward to my first solo cruise...

Ugh.  This is a huge wrinkle. Will be digging out my policies and doing a lot of reading.  

Looking forward to absorbing every word!  Less than 3 weeks to go for me! 

2 hours ago, zgscl said:

I think if you have group A boarding it should be no problem. I guess you can always reschedule the appointment if you end up with group D or E. 
 

It seems like if they are offering early spa appointments to embarking passengers they would make sure those folks can be onboard in time but that might be giving them too much credit. This would be a win-win as those first day appointments are the hardest to fill and as soon as the time passes the opportunity to earn that revenue is gone forever. 

I’m *thinking* I should be ok.  I booked through Flight Ease, landing mid-morning…

please let me know how it goes!  

3 hours ago, esimon said:

no it wouldn't and I am not sure they offer treatments that early - 

They do. I booked. We shall see how it pans out, I guess. 💁‍♀️

Hello,

I was looking at booking a spa appointment and there’s availability on embarkation day at 12:30.  Would that then automatically enable me to board early?  

16 minutes ago, Florida_gal_50 said:

I've been waiting for 10 days and not a peep.

Was waiting for about a week. Got the confirmation email today!

Wow. I can see there is definitely an issue there!

I'll trade you my large inside for your signature suite!🤣

Where can I find the number of ships in port on SD on any given day? 

Have ordered from them twice. Excellent masks - great quality.  If you order enough there's no shipping fee.  (My kids are getting masks as stocking stuffers!) 

3 minutes ago, kazu said:

 

Good for you!  that’s the 7 day, I believe.  If I’m wrong, just let me know.

 

Happy to add it for you 🙂 

Yes, sorry - 7 days! 

Fingers crossed tha Omicron doesn't mean that I have to cancel!

January 2, 2022, first solo cruise. Koningsdam. 

Always wanted to go to Mexican Riviera, DH is not interested! So going on my own! 😁

2 hours ago, AncientWanderer said:

 

I got really curious when I read your question and the exchange between @Sharon in AZand @lais.  We live in San Diego, and I never would have suggested that anyone walk from the airport to the ship, for the reasons Sharon gave, congestion and lack of pedestrian-friendliness.  But not long ago, DD and I walked all the way from Liberty Station in Point Loma to the cruise terminal, and I was amazed at how they have carved out a really beautiful walkway along the water, starting there at Liberty Station.   It was a very pleasant walk.  Long, but enjoyable.  

 

So then factoring in the airport, I did a little research to see if they've also improved pedestrian access from there, which is maybe at the halfway point from Liberty Station, since there has been sooooo much construction at the airport.  I came up with this info:  https://www.san.org/to-from/Walking-Biking

It tells where the crosswalks are.

 

The upshot is I think it can be comfortably done, crossing over to Harbor Island, provided luggage is really light -- no more than carry-on for sure -- and provided one is used to walking.  Just FWIW.   Most people have too much luggage to walk it.

Thank you so much @AncientWanderer!  That's a great link!  I haven't begun packing yet, but am going to try to take just my carry-on.  It's a very lightweight piece of baggage with good rolllers.  We shall see if I'm up to the packing challenge!  I love walking, particularly in new places. 🙂

6 hours ago, Ine said:

Like Paul already tells, a simple answer, donot do it. It is a very busy road with trucks, buses etc. and they often drive too fast. Besides you can expect some holes in the road too. 

OK - Thank you!    I'm an avid cyclist, but I don't want to risk anything in a foreign country!  Walking is OK though?

Is it safe to rent a bicycle in PV?  And ride from Cruise Ship terminal to The Romantic Town?