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We loved 5205 last May!  The cabin layout makes it feel a little bigger than standard interior cabins.

Valiant Lady

Photos of 5205 (sideways cabin).  Definitely felt as though the cabin was bigger.  No noise from the Havana Bar, or ekevators

35 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

Been down at the bar "on vacation" for awhile. Johnny Walker Blue Label and some Veuve champagne. She's gone to dinner now, and I came back to the cabin to unwind from the day. Big day in Cozumel tomorrow, but wayyy too short. I'm going to have to edit my plans, as four and a half hours is much too little for my all time favorite island. I'm definitely hitting the East side bars, and hopefully a couple of places in town. At least we'll be parked right there in San Miguel, so I can make it back to the ship on time. 

 

I remember a few years ago, I was doing the Cozumel Bar Hop, and we got back to the drop off point. I wanted a bacon and lobster sandwich from Le Chef, but there was very little time. The girl Colleen from the bar hop called my order in and I ran over to the restaurant to pick it up. When I made it back to the pier I was about ten minutes till "all aboard". I sat there and finished my sandwich and ended up being the fourth to last person back on the ship. At least there were others who were later than I was...

We love Cozumel too - and have vacationed there 3 times!  If you ever want to spend more than a day there, I can recommend a great place to stay, right in Centro.  
 

It’s been way too long since I’ve spent time there.  I’ll be back in November, and bringing friends to the East Side.  Can’t wait 🙂

Buckling up my seatbelt for this ride!  Thanks in advance for what will be another awesome Sid-cation!

A little late to the party!  Freedom was our first ship back, last March.  Great ship and crew!  Looking forward to the rest.

Still not updated on the US site.  Seeing the Canadian site is.  Should I assume I will not have to test?  Sailing the Mera Oct 10th.

As far as I can tell, all you need is one of the following:  antigen/NAAT/PCR test 3 days before sailing.  

10 hours ago, preditor said:

Can someone please explain the drinks package on MSC.

we are interested in the Iceland/Greenland Cruise 2023.

the price per cabin says drinks package included…can someone explain what is included please?

Here’s a breakdown of the varois drink packages:  https://www.msccruisesusa.com/on-board/dining-drinks/drinks-packages

1 hour ago, dexddd said:

Maybe then ask Canada to drop the test for people cruising into Canada.

What you’re saying makes no sense.  

Huge disappointment!  I’m sailing MSC for the first time next month.  Thought I was done with testing.  Makes no sense to me.

Carnival mentions that they accept local QR codes.  May bring paper copies, just in case.  

47 minutes ago, intr3pid said:

I have no idea why we are discussing using Switch Health's RT-LAMP tests to board an RCL cruise.  Why won't you just get a free antigen test at a CVS or Walgreens on the day you arrive in the US with results in 15 minutes?

Canadians entering the US via air, need to provide a negative rapid test result before boarding the aircraft.

If all else fails, I would indicate a cash account, and then change to your CC when you arrive to check in at the terminal.

20 hours ago, macfam5 said:

Are you just planning on doing these tests after you disembark and are back in the US? I was looking at these as well, wondering if we will have our results back, we have a 2:45pm flight back to Canada 

Switch Health indicates that results will be emailed to you, within 45 minutes of uploading result reading for verification.

We will be buying RT-LAMP tests to use for our April cruise.

Thanks so much for a wonderful review!  Safe travels home.

Oh man!  I’d rather be there than here!  706 days since I boarded my last cruise.  205 (I think) until my next one.

Loving the review thus far, and looking forward to more!

Bon voyage!

Refresh!  Refresh!

Safe travels, Sid!

Honestly, I would take to social media to let them know how inept Virgin has been.  That may get their attention.

Here in Montreal, we say « bonne anniversaire » which may explain your cake saying happy anniversary (maybe 😃).

Following!  Looking forward this!

17 hours ago, mjox32 said:

Update ***  We were very successful with Blue Cross.  The lady my husband spoke with was very helpful.   Yes, Blue Cross insurance will cover cruise travel (we are in Ontario)  There is a special on right now until September 30 - travellers under the age of 75 can purchase a 17 or 31 day travel insurance for the cost of one trip insurance.   We have 3 cruises booked in the next 6 months so this was a bonus for us.  

It’s my understanding that Blue Cross will cover medical expenses related to Covid-19.  I don’t think they cover trip interruption/cancellation or quarantine, should you test positive on your way back to Canada.

4 minutes ago, K_e_short said:

It's so confusing as different cruise lines have interpreted CDC rules differently.

 

I know that Carnival does not state an interval limit between doses, as long as it's Pfizer/Pfizer, Moderna/Moderna, or Pfizer/Moderna OR Moderna/Pfizer.

 

I wrote to Christine Elliott and did not receive a response. I also wrote to my MPP (Merilee Fullerton) without a response. Doug Ford responded and said "we need a two dose summer blahblahblah".

 

I'm booked with Carnival and their November/December protocols will be announced next week. Thats good because my final payment isn't due until Sept 27th.

 

I honestly have no idea what I'm going to do. My annoyance as of today is based on the added cost to enter the US ($40 X 2) and enter Canada ($199 X 2). Right now the $150 fee (plus $160 since I'll need a PCR test, not antigen test) that Carnival will charge me to be "unvaccinated" is not even a concern for me.

 

 

 

I hope it works out for you and that they consider you vaccinated.  You’ll have to apply to be accepted as an unvaccinated guest, otherwise.  Have you found cruise insurance to cover your trip?