TwizzlersAddict

I did my lift and shift online and the options were 

6/13/2022

6/20/2022

6/27/2022

Original sail date was 6/21/2021

21 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said:

 

I am doing a l&s now.  The price for 2022 is more than double the price I have for 2021.  

I also submitted my L&S request. Couldnt resist, they had the same solo balcony cabin available. 

Im glad they did this well before final payment. I didnt have much faith in this cruise taking place. Think I will just take the refund and not lift and shift. 

1 minute ago, Cru1s1ng2009 said:

CWC?

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-with-confidence

Im booked mid June and cautiously optimistic. Really hoping the border is open, since Im driving to Seattle and had planned to see Banff, Jasper and drive the Icefields  Parkway post cruise. Got a great price on a solo Balcony, so keeping my fingers crossed.

15 hours ago, nelblu said:

I 'm looking at #7652,  Any feedback?

This is a video of 7252 on Anthem

On 7/1/2020 at 2:46 PM, travelingman said:

 

I emailed Celestyal asking the question and they confirmed what you said.  Have to go through the travel agent.

Did you see where Celestyak has ceased any sailings until March 6 2021?

 

Stan

Yes, that caught me off guard, but in reality I dont think any line will be sailing until then. I see they bought a Costa ship, so they must be sound financially, which is a good thing. Im sure they probably got it at a great price, since Carnival Corp is desperate to sell/scrap a few ships to get capital. 

1 hour ago, livingonthebeach said:

 

Also there were reports that as more people stayed home more, fewer coins made their way to coin machines and banks.  Wonder if I can get a premium for mine LOL 🤣

This Wisconsin bank is paying $5 for every $100 you bring in. 

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2020/07/17/milwaukee-area-bank-buy-coins-above-face-value-during-coin-shortage/5458324002/

I just submitted a lift and shift online for my 11/1/20  Anthem TA. I was in a Studio Balcony, so curious to see how this works out. SB are sold out on 2 of the 3 ships I picked and the other doesn't offer them. Should be interesting.

2 minutes ago, travelingman said:

 

I booked with a TA also but have not been told I would not be able to see anything on Celestyal's website on my booking.  Will have to follow up on that.  Celestyal US told me an update was being done on the Celestyal website and that is why I couldn't access my booking.  I would think we would at least have access to book excursions.

We went to Santorini on a Viking Cruise in May 2019.  It was a mad house with 4 cruise ships in port and all of the passengers wanting to be in the same spot.  I would think in November it would not be as crowded.

Even if it is crowded in the day time, when all of the cruise ships leave it it will be a lot less crowded and enjoyable.  We did have a terrific lunch at one of the restaurants overlooking the caldron.

 

Stan

This is the email they sent me in December,  

Hello,

Thank you for your email. Please note that because you are booked through xxxxx.com, access online is not possible.

Also, as this is an unique 14 night sailing – and as well complete 2021 addition items are not fully in our system/available.

If you wish to add shore excursions – these are available on board as well.

6 hours ago, travelingman said:

 

Hi Jeff.  Good to hear from you.  We are in the Richmond, VA area.  Both retired.  We are going to arrive in Athens several days early to try to get over the jet lag and to do a few thing.  This will be my 3rd trip into Athens and my wife's 2nd trip.  We were there about 4-5 days previously and saw a lot.  We plan on doing a trip to Delphi one day.  Will stay in the Plaka area probably in an Airbnb.  For Israel I am thinking there will be a lot of people on the bus to Jerusalem at what appears to be a relative expensive trip.  The one I posted looks like a good deal.  However, we have to have a total of 8 people for the tour to run.  Can have up to 16.

Will probably look at some independent excursions in some other ports to get a comparison of the prices and see if they might be better.

I have noticed we will be in Kusadasi twice with the same excursions.  I am trying to figure out other options.

I think we will hit all of the major attractions on the first port call.  Let me know if you come up with any other options for it.

After we finish the B2B we are going to 3 or 4 Christmas Markets before heading back to the US.

 

By the way, have you been able to get into your Booking summary on Celestyal's website?  I haven't.

 

Stan

 

Hi Stan

I really haven't looked at tours other than making a few notes when I booked several months ago.

Planning to arrive a few days early. Wondering if I can do Santorini or Mykonos. Will be looking at ferry schedules to see if it makes sense to do it pre or post cruise 

I booked with a online TA and Celestyal said I wouldn't be able to see my information on their website. So anything I want to add to my booking has to go through my Ta, seemed strange, but I'm sure it will work out.

On 5/25/2020 at 2:34 PM, travelingman said:

 

Hi TwizzlersAddict.  Just read this post and am curious as to when in 2021 you are doing your 14 day cruise?  We are booked on a back to back with the new "Steps of St. Paul" and the "3 Continents" departing Athens on November 13, 2021.

 

Stan

Yes, I'm booked on that same cruise!! Really looking forward to it. I'm not sure why they dont offer it as one cruise on their website. 

Will look at some private excursions for Isreal 

Jeff

Previous thread

I wonder how much can a cruise line get when scrapping a ship. I see CC did an article a few months ago on details of the process, but curious how much can a line get for a scrapped Fantasy or Sovereign class ship. Any insight Chief?

https://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=5212

5 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

This morning when I checked, nothing was coming up for Allure for Jan-April 2022 from Ft. Lauderdale.

I'm only seeing 6 night sailings so far. 

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruises/itinerary/6-night-western-caribbean-from-fort-lauderdale-on-allure/AL06FLL-2770783997?sail-date=2022-04-10&currency=USD&country=USA&dates_maxDate=04%2F30%2F2022&dates_minDate=01%2F01%2F2022&ecid=sl_mdt_shrdln__4645

4 minutes ago, ptf2009 said:

I just looked on the RC site and clicked on the covid update and it was dated May 5...maybe I read it too fast and was looking for the information posted here and didn't see it. I will check RC's site again. Thank you.

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-with-confidence

6 minutes ago, Jimbo said:

and how long will I have to use it?

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-with-confidence

Concerned about traveling? Looking for flexibility in your plans?

http://crew-center.com/royal-caribbean-use-three-australia-based-cruise-ships-repatriate-crew-members-home

28 minutes ago, baldilocks said:

 

I got a reply from RCI about my question on the doctor's note. It was almost all about cancellations and FCC. Not one word about a doctor's note. Just more of the same script that everyone has heard already.

I really wouldn't expect anyone answering phones, would have the ability to get an answer about what will happen when cruises resume.

That's something, hopefully, all cruise lines/ health organizations will figure out and have a 

Uniform requirement.

They stopped "voluntarily" but my guess, and it's a huge guess, but when they resume the CDC/WHO will get involved in issuing guidelines or at the very least suggestions for the cruise lines. 

2 hours ago, pentiumvi said:

Interested to see whether Carnival or NCL follows with same extension.

 

And if so, who will be the last one to announce it.

3 hours ago, chief30 said:

Carnival Cruise Lines will be making an announcement this week. 

1 minute ago, not-enough-cruising said:

I am curious why the title of this thread states “MOST”cruises. Aren’t ALL cruises cancelled?

 Ships sailing out of Singapore, and ships sailing through Canada have all been impacted differently due to port closures.

◦ Canadian ports will remain closed until July 1^st, 2020.

◦ The Port of Singapore will remain closed through May 2020.

It makes sense to do it in 30 day increments. if for no other reason, to help reps handling refunds in a timely manner. 

3 minutes ago, Eastern flygirl said:

Where do I find his video?  I have seen days 1–5, but not the others. 

Thank you in advance.

8 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

"Suspending our entire operation, while an extremely hard and stunning decision to make, was the clear choice. "

 

That line kinda scared me, ..the 30 days already in place? What ....

The use of the word "was" indicated to me. They are referring to the current suspension.