shipgeeks

Where did you sail from? How was the boarding process, with the additional Bermuda requirements?

Ours, next week, is scheduled to sail at 3pm as well. I believe boarding times start at 10 or 10:30; you will be able to choose a time when you do your checkin. They seem to be pretty strict about the boarding times; you won't be allowed to join the line until your time slot. I don't know about the traffic. The port arrival process is quite streamlined, so that aspect of it should not be a problem. If you get dropped off, just say so when you arrive, and they will direct you to that line. It's easy.

2BA, I do love those shoes! Having the straps makes them so flattering (and since mine always have a strap, I know that they can be just a bit loose, for comfort, and not slip off!). Good find. Nice color, too.

Re Manhattan, I read that NCL had (erroneously) told their passengers to not begin the Bermuda application process until within two days before departure. This, of course, overwhelmed the system, and led to the big delays. Those pax who didn't even know to do it added to the delay, and if some were unwilling to do it (incl pay their $40), they could certainly be left behind. RC has informed pax to apply well within 30 days. Some could still arrive unaware and unprepared. But I still find it hard to believe that 200 were just dumped at Baltimore. The only answers I get are "I was on the cruise, I know it's true", but then "No, I wasn't dumped, and I don't know anyone who was". I gather the unprepared were taken out of line to wait for separate processing. I guess I will find out next week!

#5 is the best answer. Please don't do it.

Yes! That is the end part of my fantasy cruise: Board when she leaves Baltimore (actually, she is starting in Florida), stay aboard through the Canal, up to Alaska for a season, then across the Pacific. And of course, since it is my fantasy cruise, I will stay aboard for her Australia season.

In 2023, RC Enchantment of the Seas will be sailing from Vancouver on 9-24, arriving Auckland 10-18, Bay of Islands on 10-19, and then on to Sydney on 10-22. Not much time in NZ, but it's a start.

Can anyone confirm that there are Bermuda officials at the Port of Baltimore to assist with any problems with applications? Apparently some passengers are not aware that an application must be done. Others might not have received a final confirmation before traveling to the port. Rumors are again popping up that hundreds are just being left behind.

We have received Viking brochures in the mail for years, presumably because we do sail on other lines. I have tried to unsubscribe, to no avail. What's the trick?