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It depends how far out from the sailing you are. The balconies might be reserved or might be cancelled later. Sold out on-line does not mean they are sold out and will necessarily stay that way. As far as how much to bid. I think it is how much you feel comfortable paying and still feel happy with. 

On a seven day cruise if the service is good I usually tip $40 to the waiter and $20 to the assitant waiter. And yes  I leave the auto gratuity also. I also make sure to mention them by name in the survey. 

I don't know. It seems pretty clear it is for new bookings between July 1st and 31st.

On 7/1/2022 at 9:20 PM, John&LaLa said:

Saw a YouTube video for Utopia. It was listed as largest cruise ship in the world

Plus, it is YouTube so they can say anything without proof or facts.

I think that this more of an attention grab on Vikings part. Lots of talk and publicity for them and no signifcant change as many of their cruises and all out of the US still require testing. Gets lots of people on their side. Also stirs up a lot of confusion though. 

I think a big reason is they are bringing all the meals to the room and they can't be going all over the ship with the food in disposable containers, gloves and all.

Thank you fsjosh.

2 hours ago, Jumping Cruiser said:

Just to note that in an interview today, Michael Bayley confirmed that Icon’s homeport would be Miami.

I don't see that he said that? He mentioned going to the UK first but nothing about a home port. Where did you see this?

2 hours ago, coffeebean said:

IMHO, those under 5 SHOULD be counted in the 5% unvaxxed. They breath the same air as everyone else.

The air they breathe is closer to the ground LOL

There will still be 5% allowed to be unvaccinated. Under 5 years old does not count towards this figure. 

On 2/18/2022 at 2:30 PM, ymsc said:

I didn't say it would the ONLY test, just that my TA said they might start accepting them.   Considering you can get 8 tests per month per person you can test before flying and then do what ever is needed at the port.

I don't think there is any way they would monitor people taking tests at the terminal. Boarding day is busy enough without trying to do testing as well. I would also like to think that they would like to know a day or two ahead that a person tested positive. 

On 2/1/2022 at 10:28 AM, ReneeFLL said:

Do most CP balconies only have one nightstand? We are booked in one on the Oasis in 2023 and if that’s the case I’m going to change it.

Oasis cabins do not have this closet arrangement. They have one larger closet next to the bathroom. The newer ships have the two smaller closets.

Has anyone heard anything about when bookings for Icon will open up? I heard they were opening up later sailings soon.

I think they figured having you wear the covid band was enough for now. Wearing both could have been too much. 

From my understanding of it your travel agent does not get invlved in Royal-Up. 

17 minutes ago, cruisingguy007 said:

 

Guess I should have known by the proper swim cap hair cover, the typical cruiser would have a bucket of budlights and definitely not be wearing a swim cap lol. 

Until you are close to it you really can't tell it's not real. Even then it takes a close look. 

10 minutes ago, cruisingguy007 said:

 

Looked like a photo to me. Even if true, hogs don't need any visual reminders. Terrible idea if marketing materiel. I get that it makes it "look bigger" but you just know someone is going to see that and go "great idea" unfortunately. 

It is actually an amazing piece down to water droplets on her legs. The whole thing is solid including the "inflatable.  Nobody is bringing pool toys because of that art piece. 

7 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

Thanks. That is likely the minority in the fleet- few ships have that menu set up. 

We have been on most of the newer ships and Odyssey is the first one we could stream to the TV.

Did you have symptoms and they tested you? If that is the case, Thank you for being responsible.

5 minutes ago, flamingos said:

We have a cruise on the 9th, and both my tests expire on the 5th.  😞   

We have two test that expire on 01/03 and our cruise is 01/07

16 minutes ago, njkruzer said:

It came last week. It had a card in the box showing how to determine expiration date on box and then to add 3 months.   Our new expiration date is 3-8-2022. So it would be ok for your 1st cruise but not your March cruise. 

Thank you. How long did it take you to receive the test from when you ordered it?

Has anyone recently received an order of Covid tests from Emed? Trying to see what expiration dates are on their latest shipments. We have a cruise coming on 01/07/2021 and one on 03/11/2021. We need six tests to cover both cruises so we are trying to not waste money on the six pack if they expire before the second cruise. 

Our balcony table was about 12" across on Odyssey last week. I don't think a tablecloth would be necessary or available. 

On Odyssey last week some had the cloth and some had the latex. Luckily we had the latex.

On Odyssey last week only Crown and compass, Boleros and the casino bar allowed people at the bar.