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That shows that testing is very effective at filtering out positives if that is the objective, 6 day gap was probably too long allowing too much transmission within the group. How many got filtered out by the first test leaving 72? The issue is while there is quarantine people will avoid testing. This is in line with the cruise line strategy, don't test you don't have a problem. One you go to voluntary testing you need to go to voluntary isolating. Same logic being used to justify dropping all testing applies to isolating

They probably couldn't justify the prices for Emerald, the 2023 UK cruises were in some cases double the 2022. Maybe back to the old price model of start high and discount closer to sail dates.

Noro is very different many are physically incapable of leaving their cabins as projecting both ends. People will do the same as they are now and always have done with respiratory illness. Ignore unless needing medical assistance. Will happily carry on wandering around the ship coughing sneezing with poor hygiene standards. When the next level of relaxation happens good chance the FCC for volunteering to get tested and isolated will also get dropped. Dropping testing will probably increase bookings but many cruises are already selling out at current capacity. Filtering out any positives is beneficial to numbers Currently testing is the option as many won't self declare symptoms at check in.

Emerald 14-26 June. Beef was variable. The fillet in the Wellington and following night surf turf was good. (End of cruise) The prime and other cuts not so good in MDR. There was a decent bit of brisket in the buffet one day. Big carvery joints on buffet tasty. No excuses to not have decent pork it's a very cheap meat.

this one? should be on the ship for lunch. Atlanta · Fri, 1 Jul Departed 18:30 Originally scheduled departure: 17:50 17:50 Terminal I Gate E14 Barcelona · Sat, 2 Jul Arrived 09:38 Originally scheduled arrival: 08:45 08:45 Terminal 1 Gate E77

Pincess is a member of ABTA and often in breach of their code of conduct. UK booking package travel regulations apply they cover failure to perform, satutory provisions are an implied part of the contract that cannot be overridden by other terms.

Table sharing is still not recommended with European guidelines, cruise lines seem chose to ignore that and encourage it.

Will try to keep up with this one. These Regal trips were on our short list and bargain prices for the early ones, most are now selling out or overpriced. be good to read about what we have missed. Interesting flight strategy, since the restart we have added day(s) each end of a cruise for flights and these are relatively local flights(LHR<->Athens|Rome|Copenhagen), others have been drive to Southampton and we still add day(s) on at the beginning just in case. We have done the eat early to have max evening time but on summer cruise with long days we have gone late eating around 8pm after the MDR rush to get max outside time and see sailaways in daylight a couple of days on our last UK cruise 8pm was still a bit of a rush.

On sky earlier this year a late complaint got a refund(on P+ refund at the elite $5day rate). No better on Emerald Internet managers approach was this is as good as it gets, don't like it we can remove the package(cut you off) for a refund. (suspect they have revenue targets or no refunds targets) Might take a different approach next time but there comes a point where its not worth the time. They should just set the price point lower(auto adjustment in regions it does not perform) reset expectations lower for a lower price.

In the UK we pretty much have to get private(paid) dr recovery notes unless you get sick enough for treatment and get PRC by the NHS. Those providers say check if it needs to be a PCR(NAAT) test for your destination. I did not look into it further as we have no visible requirement to test and any cruise which may require the note/test is going to be 60+ days and we can go with the antigens if required(cheaper than getting a note). Might be cruise lines will accept a positive letter from the NHS for a registered (self administered) antigen (wide open to abuse to get round testing costs) Not going to try, maybe someone could take one and ask at the terminal.

UK a lot of Princes cruises this year have a lot new to Princess passengers not all the CC community is back cruisin. A lot of people are migrating to other place for general discussion and roll calls. It's pretty obvious what some are fed up with.

Each country can make it own rules there are EU heathy gateway guidelines that cover most but the cruise lines are not following all the recommendations https://www.healthygateways.eu/Portals/0/plcdocs/EUHG_Operational_guidelines_CoV_June2022.pdf?ver=2022-06-10-140149-413 Might explain why some are sticking with upto 5% unvaccinated as the testing requirement if they go over(7.5) are much more stringent.

The wifi on the ship is fine and fast, Its the connection to the internet that has the issues.

The cabin TV video may get linked to the current location of the medallion. Be surprised if they can track the location of your phone accurate enough The ships wi-fi has quite a reach get connected if there is any wait time in the terminal and watch it there. NCL send links in the days before you board so you can get that out the way before getting on the ship.

Emerald was in Club fusion(5pm-7pm) never popped our heads in except the Captains night(5pm OR 7pm) for the numbers. There was a status letter for each of us in the cabin with the details and times of our perks.

2 princess cruises using them, looked today gone upto £20.65pp they do a 5 pack with separate test fee and cetificate(s) fee which can be cheaper. create an account I think the 30% discount kicks in if not all over the usual code places. got wind of a cheaper option but limited locations. https://conceptoclinic.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=23608687

Dochq by video in your own home £19.25

Depends on terminal... Ocean is to the right of the main entrance.

You get directed outside at the entrance to the terminal to the test area. looked like it was on the ground floor to the right.

UK bookings will be covered by package regulations. As this was a princess failure totally within their control they should cover your extra costs to get you home.

Depends on terminal where the test will be. They are close.

We have done same day changeover 4 times. One got scary, ship late after a TA and massive backup with US immigration at Fort Lauderdale still needing a transfer to Miami to get the next one. The biggest risk is your first ship is late and second on time. Look at the Sky yesterday into Southampton good chance if swapping to any of the other ship leaving that day you could have missed it.

I can answer questions but these days it's cruise to cruise never know what will carry over My main takeaways. You can still social distance at these capacities except the theatre, we did find space for rock opera 10pm show. Staff levels can result in odd venue options, bar hours and restaurants availability. Food is getting there, buffet was a bit repetitive. Entertainment is running on the 45min no overrun when the place is rocking. Ship shuts down 11:45pm We will monitor for improvement before committing to our next one.

The only thing I have for the disembark is the schedule The first announcement was 7:15 Did not hear any others. We were Navy blue 2 Our toilet broke and overflowed the bathroom which upset our schedule to be out of cabin by 8am in the end it was 9am (No plumber available they were doing luggage) Mayflower terminal can be a bit chaotic as quite cramped, no idea what it was like between 7and 9 fine when we were collecting our bags probably a couple of hundred bags left. Taxi to car(£8 Sunday rates) on our way by 9:20, home 11:30 roads busy but no hold ups the airport coaches should have made good time.

I was too slow to get 3rd. (Days cruises) 2. 1033 34? 1. 1611 126 238 Elite 435 Platinum 2461 pax (1054 new) 1028 crew