thepla Posted August 2, 2021 #1 Share Posted August 2, 2021 We had 8am and left Hyatt regency at 7:15, arriving 7:30. Several people here. By time 8 arrived there were maybe couple hundred people here. They were a tad late getting started. We were inside at 8:40, lines once inside were fast. We were in our room by 9:45 to 10. We were first on ship. Covid screening was fast and put into bullpens by a number. Our number was first. One family pulled, I guess to a positive COVID-19 test. Once in board booked butchers cut for diamond benefit. Booked a couple shows and walking around ship. Room was ready when we boarded, like I posted in another thread. One benefit of being first cruise out Looking forward to a great cruise. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCGuy64 Posted August 2, 2021 #2 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Thank you for posting, have a wonderful time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logan25 Posted August 2, 2021 #3 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Are any venues designated “vaccinated only”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules815 Posted August 2, 2021 #4 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Thanks for the update. Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepla Posted August 2, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted August 2, 2021 11 minutes ago, logan25 said: Are any venues designated “vaccinated only”? We're both vaccinated and they mentioned there were some. I just did not experience. No welcome or diamond reception in daily planner. I could understand in an attempt to avoid a large gatherings. No self serve at buffet, which I think make sense. It's still early so it makes sense that it would appear to be a little light in terms of people. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngcruiser1994 Posted August 2, 2021 #6 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Have you been provided with paper planners or whatever they are called on msc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepla Posted August 2, 2021 Author #7 Share Posted August 2, 2021 13 minutes ago, Youngcruiser1994 said: Have you been provided with paper planners or whatever they are called on msc? Yes. Daily planner. Typical advertising etc also in room. People here could not be any nicer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alyssamma Posted August 2, 2021 #8 Share Posted August 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, thepla said: Yes. Daily planner. Typical advertising etc also in room. People here could not be any nicer. What is the mask situation like? What are the rules, and are people following them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaretealexander Posted August 2, 2021 #9 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Any and all updates welcomed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geobugs Posted August 2, 2021 #10 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Which terminal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepla Posted August 2, 2021 Author #11 Share Posted August 2, 2021 2 hours ago, alyssamma said: What is the mask situation like? What are the rules, and are people following them? Masks required so far everywhere but it was raining, so I've been inside. Unfortunately you see people not wearing masks properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepla Posted August 2, 2021 Author #12 Share Posted August 2, 2021 10 minutes ago, Geobugs said: Which terminal? Terminal c. I thought it was going to be f but someone in cc said c and it was clearly noted as driving in to be c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepla Posted August 2, 2021 Author #13 Share Posted August 2, 2021 22 minutes ago, Margaretealexander said: Any and all updates welcomed I must say for as weird as customer support can be prior to cruise their onsite staff is wonderful. Their announcements make it clear to wear masks except eating or drinking and some areas (I do not know what that means yet) for vaccinated people. No room service menu for breakfast need to scan qr code. Qr code needed for everything for menus etc I seemed to remember our last msc cruise from Italy had many more non alcoholic drinks. Maybe I'm wrong but only like five or six generic one. I guess I'll ask later for suggestions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alyssamma Posted August 2, 2021 #14 Share Posted August 2, 2021 6 minutes ago, thepla said: Masks required so far everywhere but it was raining, so I've been inside. Unfortunately you see people not wearing masks properly. Thanks for this. So, a few more follow ups if you don't mind... 1) When you say "everywhere" does this just mean when walking inside, or masks in bars, etc. 2) Are crew members telling anyone to put their masks on or is it kinds of a free for all? 3) Even if mask protocols aren't being followed, are people social distancing? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepla Posted August 2, 2021 Author #15 Share Posted August 2, 2021 17 minutes ago, alyssamma said: Thanks for this. So, a few more follow ups if you don't mind... 1) When you say "everywhere" does this just mean when walking inside, or masks in bars, etc. 2) Are crew members telling anyone to put their masks on or is it kinds of a free for all? 3) Even if mask protocols aren't being followed, are people social distancing? Thanks again! We've been to almost every deck without cabins and everyone is wearing masks. We tried to enter buffet are and we're stopped to wash our hands, they had sinks in entrance. So they stop you. Many crew members have bottles of sanitizers cleaning all sitting areas by bars, buffet, etc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alyssamma Posted August 2, 2021 #16 Share Posted August 2, 2021 13 minutes ago, thepla said: We've been to almost every deck without cabins and everyone is wearing masks. We tried to enter buffet are and we're stopped to wash our hands, they had sinks in entrance. So they stop you. Many crew members have bottles of sanitizers cleaning all sitting areas by bars, buffet, etc Thank you very much! I'll be there in 2 weeks and trying to figure out what to expect 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickpat Posted August 2, 2021 #17 Share Posted August 2, 2021 3 hours ago, alyssamma said: Thanks for this. So, a few more follow ups if you don't mind... 1) When you say "everywhere" does this just mean when walking inside, or masks in bars, etc. 2) Are crew members telling anyone to put their masks on or is it kinds of a free for all? 3) Even if mask protocols aren't being followed, are people social distancing? Thanks again! Mainly transiting. You don't need a mask while sitting eating or drinking. No mask at pool. I'm told there are vaccinated events, depicted by a v on the dailies where it's only for vaccinated and no mask required. Crew is enforcing mask if it's not worn or not appropriately. They've sectioned off chairs for social distancing with xs but people are sitting their anyways. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alyssamma Posted August 2, 2021 #18 Share Posted August 2, 2021 9 minutes ago, slickpat said: Mainly transiting. You don't need a mask while sitting eating or drinking. No mask at pool. I'm told there are vaccinated events, depicted by a v on the dailies where it's only for vaccinated and no mask required. Crew is enforcing mask if it's not worn or not appropriately. They've sectioned off chairs for social distancing with xs but people are sitting their anyways. Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepla Posted August 2, 2021 Author #19 Share Posted August 2, 2021 45 minutes ago, slickpat said: Mainly transiting. You don't need a mask while sitting eating or drinking. No mask at pool. I'm told there are vaccinated events, depicted by a v on the dailies where it's only for vaccinated and no mask required. Crew is enforcing mask if it's not worn or not appropriately. They've sectioned off chairs for social distancing with xs but people are sitting their anyways. You are correct. There are three occurrences of a show tonight. One we're taking is for vaccinated only. I did not know that but turned out they way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted August 3, 2021 #20 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Have a great time. I love MSC. Sailed on the Divina twice, are booked on the Seashore for next May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepla Posted August 3, 2021 Author #21 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Did butchers cut diamond Benny. Outstanding. Delayed cruise until 9 local time. We're seeing two activities tonight. One vaccinated one quiz your activity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjenaz Posted August 3, 2021 #22 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Watching the Miami Cruise Port Webpage and it looks like the Meraviglia is still there. The Freedom pulled out just after 7 on schedule. Any update why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Até Posted August 3, 2021 #23 Share Posted August 3, 2021 How are they identifying you are vaccinated for the vaccinated only events? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geobugs Posted August 3, 2021 #24 Share Posted August 3, 2021 V on the daily program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted August 3, 2021 #25 Share Posted August 3, 2021 What time does she leave? I'm watching o the Miami web cam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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