kw1816 Posted July 21, 2021 #1126 Share Posted July 21, 2021 I think the July 19th update allows domestic cruises to sail at 50% capacity, previously it was limited to 1000 pax. A quick search doesn’t reveal anything official, but I did find this: https://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/cruise-news/cruise-ship-passenger-capacity-limit-department-for-transport-cruises-covid-vaccine-news 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6MonthsHere6MonthsThere Posted July 21, 2021 #1127 Share Posted July 21, 2021 6 hours ago, sgmn said: I would also be interested to know if they have increased their permitted load (think it was 1000 before 19th July) or were they selling full anyway after 19th in anticipation of everything opening up? Does anyone know of they are going by UK government rules for next couple of months or are their covid regulations stricter ? The 19th July sailing was due to have only 890 guests onboard, so we were informed when we disembarked 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevio Posted July 21, 2021 #1128 Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, kw1816 said: I think the July 19th update allows domestic cruises to sail at 50% capacity, previously it was limited to 1000 pax. A quick search doesn’t reveal anything official, but I did find this: https://www.worldofcruising.co.uk/cruise-news/cruise-ship-passenger-capacity-limit-department-for-transport-cruises-covid-vaccine-news Up to July 19 the department of transport website gave limits on domestic cruises of 50% or 1000 whichever the lower... Under step 4 after 19th it was stated that all social distancing rules and capacity limits aboard ship were to be removed. The Gov' site now no longer references these numbers but also does not give any limits either. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-cruise-ship-travel However I think Royals protocols will remain as they are for the time being as they are currently working without problems. Edited July 21, 2021 by Stevio 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted July 21, 2021 #1129 Share Posted July 21, 2021 6 minutes ago, Stevio said: Up to July 19 the department of transport website gave limits on domestic cruises of 50% or 1000 whichever the lower... Under step 4 after 19th it was stated that all social distancing rules and capacity limits aboard ship were to be removed. The Gov' site now no longer references these numbers but also does not give any limits either. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-cruise-ship-travel However I think Royals protocols will remain as they are for the time being as they are currently working without problems. The big question is whether we will be allowed to enter the UK without a 10 day quarantine for our October cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigRoger Posted July 21, 2021 #1130 Share Posted July 21, 2021 12 minutes ago, njkruzer said: The big question is whether we will be allowed to enter the UK without a 10 day quarantine for our October cruises. We feel your pain…. Same applies to Mr Biden letting us in after TA in November and for Caribbean at end of year! Just hoping these case levels drop and transatlantic holidaying can restart…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedley_odwin Posted July 21, 2021 #1131 Share Posted July 21, 2021 We are on the 1st August cruise, someone posted in a group on the 'other place' that it's limited to max 2200 pax 50% 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevio Posted July 21, 2021 #1132 Share Posted July 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, njkruzer said: The big question is whether we will be allowed to enter the UK without a 10 day quarantine for our October cruises. Very good question... Currently the UK Gov' advises against international sea-going cruises and even if they were to relent on that rule, if the cruise was call at France under current ever changing regulations a UK citizen would have to quarantine on return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted July 21, 2021 #1133 Share Posted July 21, 2021 At this point almost everything I've booked is refundable. Crossing ny fingers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_19742000 Posted July 21, 2021 #1134 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Has anyone on any of these Anthem cruises had any problems with the precruise PCR test, we are too far away from a local Eurofins test centre so we have had to book a local independent one, we've booked it right at the start of our 72 hours to boarding, if, however, the test results are not received by the time we are due to board what happens?? Any ideas?? Im sure there won't be an issue, but, Im a worrier so just trying to cover all the bases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6MonthsHere6MonthsThere Posted July 22, 2021 #1135 Share Posted July 22, 2021 11 hours ago, james_19742000 said: Has anyone on any of these Anthem cruises had any problems with the precruise PCR test, we are too far away from a local Eurofins test centre so we have had to book a local independent one, we've booked it right at the start of our 72 hours to boarding, if, however, the test results are not received by the time we are due to board what happens?? Any ideas?? Im sure there won't be an issue, but, Im a worrier so just trying to cover all the bases? They do have a Eurofin team at the ship so wouldn’t worry as they can do it before you board. It will take around 15 minutes to get the results, we know this as we had to have the test between our B2B Cruises of the 11th and 15th July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_19742000 Posted July 22, 2021 #1136 Share Posted July 22, 2021 29 minutes ago, 6MonthsHere6MonthsThere said: They do have a Eurofin team at the ship so wouldn’t worry as they can do it before you board. It will take around 15 minutes to get the results, we know this as we had to have the test between our B2B Cruises of the 11th and 15th July. Thank you, I was just worried that if our results didn't come through from the independent tester then we might of been snookered, seems RC have that covered as well just in case 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aarrmuch Posted July 22, 2021 #1137 Share Posted July 22, 2021 The Anthem is in Greenock Scotland today does anyone know if the passengers have been allowed off and if so on thier own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw1816 Posted July 22, 2021 #1138 Share Posted July 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Aarrmuch said: The Anthem is in Greenock Scotland today does anyone know if the passengers have been allowed off and if so on thier own. I'd be interested to hearing if they're any change as well - RC's website for the Southampton sailings says: Shore Excursions All travel parties that wish to go ashore must purchase a local tour through Royal Caribbean. We have worked with local tour operators to ensure they follow health and safety guidance that aligns with our Healthy Sail Panel recommendations. Shore Excursions are available at a variety of price points and may be purchased in advance on Cruise Planner or once onboard using the Royal Caribbean App. This policy is subject to change as we continue to evaluate circumstances around the globe. All guests are subject to local restrictions and requirements in the ports we visit, such as local mask ordinances. We're on the 15th sailing - hoping to do our own thing in Liverpool 🙂 I'm intrigued as to how the walking tour will be contained as a 'Bubble' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokey01 Posted July 22, 2021 #1139 Share Posted July 22, 2021 How in windjammer working? I know waiters put food on your plates and make your tea/coffee etc but can you just walk in and find your own seat or do you have to queue up at the entrance and be shown to a table? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyCruiserUK Posted July 22, 2021 #1140 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Is the windjammer open for evening meal? If not is the MDR dress code been relaxed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted July 22, 2021 #1141 Share Posted July 22, 2021 3 hours ago, kw1816 said: We're on the 15th sailing - hoping to do our own thing in Liverpool 🙂 I'm intrigued as to how the walking tour will be contained as a 'Bubble' 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw1816 Posted July 22, 2021 #1142 Share Posted July 22, 2021 God I nearly spat my tea out - that’s so funny. 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool1054 Posted July 22, 2021 #1143 Share Posted July 22, 2021 So I seen on Cruise with Ben and David that on their Anthem sailing the drinks package was cheaper onboard 😮 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted July 23, 2021 #1144 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Just wondering who is cruise director and hotel director on board. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindypops Posted July 23, 2021 #1145 Share Posted July 23, 2021 On 7/22/2021 at 1:28 PM, kw1816 said: We're on the 15th sailing - hoping to do our own thing in Liverpool 🙂 Spoke to my TA on the same subject and they said it will probably be quite a while until they will allow guests to do their own thing on the UK seacations , maybe September or October but things change on a daily basis . The last thing they want is cases being brought on the ship. As for Europe the TA thought probably next year at the earlyest ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighlandBoy Posted July 23, 2021 #1146 Share Posted July 23, 2021 2 hours ago, njkruzer said: Just wondering who is cruise director and hotel director on board. Thanks. The CD is Jeff Eaton and the events manager is Aysy, never caught the name for the HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted July 23, 2021 #1147 Share Posted July 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, HighlandBoy said: The CD is Jeff Eaton and the events manager is Aysy, never caught the name for the HD Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleys8 Posted July 24, 2021 #1148 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Hi anyone know when formal night would be on 7 night sailing 29th aug anthem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool1054 Posted July 24, 2021 #1149 Share Posted July 24, 2021 8 minutes ago, shirleys8 said: Hi anyone know when formal night would be on 7 night sailing 29th aug anthem Normally night 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleys8 Posted July 24, 2021 #1150 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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