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Do Viking or Princess cruise ship land extensions give you the  opportunity to climb up to Cidadel in Machu Picchu?

Thank you!

Would like to book the sanctuary for turn around day on B2B.  Do I do this on first leg of cruise or on first day of second leg (turn around day).Is someone posted at Sanctuary in the morning of turn around day so I can book and enjoy while others board?

I received an offer on 6/2 for my 6/18 cruise. 

Regent has also dropped testing for vaccinated starting in Sept.  Unvacinnated will still have to test.

YUM!

I was told today by two different HAL agents that although my cruise embarks in Copenhagen, Denmark, which requires no test to enter, Holland still requires me to get a test before boarding.  I mentioned their own website says no test required for boarding ships in Europe but they said it was still required. And none of the countries we visit on this cruise require testing to enter.  
 

Will there be periodic Covid testing when on a 18 day cruise? Not a back to back. This was done when cruising restarted but not sure if Holland is still doing this.

On 3/6/2022 at 8:17 PM, GulfShoresCruiser said:

What about those of us in steerage obstructed view balconies?  

 

(That has to be standard along with complimentary toilet paper, right?)

We are in regular balcony on Sky and yes there is a cloths line in shower 

Keeps my $$ in my pocket😀

48 minutes ago, sergel02 said:

Wearing it outdoors it was like 50% because St. Thomas requires them, regardless of vaccination status. I only glanced at the beach and not many seemed to be wearing them.
 

Admittedly not every resident was wearing one  either but most seemed to be so I figured I wouldn’t be a stereotypical tourist and follow the rules. 

I walked in port area only today in st Maarten and masks were only “required” indoors. 

7 hours ago, Eglesbrech said:

Can I ask where the quarantine cabins are on Sky at the moment. Thanks

Deck 9

47 minutes ago, Eglesbrech said:

Do you happen to know where on deck 9?

For sure the aft

1 hour ago, Eglesbrech said:

Can I ask where the quarantine cabins are on Sky at the moment. Thanks

Deck 9

The service on Sky has been much below what we experienced on Enchanted in February.  Maybe it is because many crew are out sick

There are 2 “shows” per night on Enchanted.  Mostly comedians. Rock Opera one night.  They got a crew person (think that is who he was)to sing with some musicians tonight so we had some fun dance music

5 hours ago, FritzG said:

Do the televisions have On Demand?  Are there music stations, too? 

Yes on demand movies and some old TV shows and live tv.  Did a nice job with super bowl.  Much better tv than the choices on celebrity in October. Also music stations but not ones I care for. I stream pandora. Internet has been great

58 minutes ago, MissP22 said:

I'm assuming that it was limited in size due to the reduced numbers onboard but not in selections available. 

I personally think selections aren’t that great. But always find something to eat 😀. Gone to all islands but late getting into St Kitts because of medical emergency while ship in Barbados.  Like the Ap when working. Can order food and drinks from anywhere   But with so many crew around, they usually approach and take my order before I finish doing it on the Ap 

On Enchanted now. Buffet is limited. Musical entertainment limited. Steel drums in piazza ALOT. But having a great time. Crew is wonderful 

Enchanted - on now- deck 9

Sip and cover is ridiculous when allowing people to blow air and smoke out of their mouths in the casino!!  No health concerns there! Also, if this is a health protocol why is eat and cover not implemented too? I have no problem wearing a mask indoors,  but on and off with my mask while drinking is stupid.  I have one cruise booked with friends for February and would cancel if not for them.  I will not book any others with Princess until this sip and cover is dropped.  

5 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

Getting off the Ship -

 

Been advised that in each of the restricted ports passengers will be permitted off the ship into a restricted shopping area inside the port.   This will be the same in the next two ports.

 

St Lucias is fairly restrictive.    You can only go ashore between 11-3:00 and recommended to be back on ship by 3:00.     At 4:00 pm they have a HARD CURFEW and all business must be closed and people off the streets. 

Are ship tours allowed in St Lucia?

Just now, Jadn13 said:

It's a Rapid Antigen Test- Which is the quick test.

I would look over the CVS website, it lists all the details along with payment info. 

 

Well, thanks! I feel much better is it’s a rapid one. There should be no problem getting quick results with those. Maybe even the Monday before Tuesday departure.

Again (and I realize we are not doctors here), when Princess says Antigen test, is that a rapid antigen test? Or is there another antigen test like the PCR that takes 2-3 days to get results back?

3 minutes ago, Jadn13 said:

You don't need a PCR test if you are in the US you can use the Rapid Antigen Test.

 

https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing/?icid=coronavirus-lp-nav-general-testing

 

Should be free

CVS said tests for travel are $139. Free test only if you have symptoms or been exposed.  Are all antigen tests rapid? “Rapid” wording not used by Princess—

Yes, effective with cruises departing on August 15th, we will require ALL fully vaccinated guests to produce a negative, medically-observed viral COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) taken within 3 days of their embarkation on all Princess sailings.