3kidsncats Posted August 16, 2021 #101 Share Posted August 16, 2021 7 hours ago, BecciBoo said: Counting on you for accurate info on boarding and the tests...right now booked for antigen at Walgreen's but will need to know if that changes, THX Definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted August 16, 2021 #102 Share Posted August 16, 2021 (edited) deleted - sorry - error on my part. Edited August 16, 2021 by Sunshine3601 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare exm Posted August 17, 2021 Author #103 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) Random observations after day 3 in The Bahamas: - A lot of places are closed, even if Google Maps says it’s open. For example, Senor Frogs - Covid decimated the Nassau economy according to locals. - People are super friendly. Really love the locals. - Am still exploring beaches (cabbage beach on Paradise Island is beautiful) - Went to Latitude for dinner - recommended. - Did the Pirate Museum: great for adults and kids. You need to call and make an appointment though. How lucky are we in Nassau with 3 Tropical Storms in the Atlantic ? Edited August 17, 2021 by exm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3kidsncats Posted August 17, 2021 #104 Share Posted August 17, 2021 So @internetwhiz shared some info she learned today but apparently hasn’t had a chance to share here yet. I don’t want to steal her thunder, so wont say much, but she has interesting deets on next weeks passenger numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3kidsncats Posted August 17, 2021 #105 Share Posted August 17, 2021 @internetwhiz Can you confirm that family members of unvaccinated kids are being treated as unvaccinated for venues, etc.? And if you have a chance, can you ask if AOS will be getting the silicone bracelets? I know it’s kind of nuts, but I don’t do well with the paper and adhesive style of event bracelet, at least not long term. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted August 17, 2021 #106 Share Posted August 17, 2021 7 hours ago, 3kidsncats said: @internetwhiz Can you confirm that family members of unvaccinated kids are being treated as unvaccinated for venues, etc.? And if you have a chance, can you ask if AOS will be getting the silicone bracelets? I know it’s kind of nuts, but I don’t do well with the paper and adhesive style of event bracelet, at least not long term. I don't think its nuts. I can't stand the paper type. When we use the water taxi in St. Maarten I can't wait to rip that thing off of my arm at the end of the day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare exm Posted August 17, 2021 Author #107 Share Posted August 17, 2021 8 hours ago, 3kidsncats said: @internetwhiz Can you confirm that family members of unvaccinated kids are being treated as unvaccinated for venues, etc.? And if you have a chance, can you ask if AOS will be getting the silicone bracelets? I know it’s kind of nuts, but I don’t do well with the paper and adhesive style of event bracelet, at least not long term. Afaik, all 12 and older get a bracelet and can enter vax-only areas when they are without unvaxed children. Did that change? Are you suggesting it’s possible parents with unvaxed children are permanently banned from areas? That would be news to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3kidsncats Posted August 17, 2021 #108 Share Posted August 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: I don't think its nuts. I can't stand the paper type. When we use the water taxi in St. Maarten I can't wait to rip that thing off of my arm at the end of the day. Thank you!! I feel so silly saying it but I do get an almost claustrophobic feeling with those paper ones. I’m usually good for the first few hours (most likely distracted by whatever the “event” is that the bracelet is for) but after that I go into serious “get it off” mode. I packed a small blunt scissors for that, but hoping, hoping, hoping that they get the silicone ones onboard soon. I really don’t want to be a pain in the ….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3kidsncats Posted August 17, 2021 #109 Share Posted August 17, 2021 2 hours ago, exm said: Afaik, all 12 and older get a bracelet and can enter vax-only areas when they are without unvaxed children. Did that change? Are you suggesting it’s possible parents with unvaxed children are permanently banned from areas? That would be news to me. I read something that made me think that it was possible, but no idea if I was interpreting it correctly, which is why I was asking @internetwhiz to confirm since she is on board. Hopefully just me reading more between the lines than was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyj Posted August 17, 2021 #110 Share Posted August 17, 2021 13 hours ago, 3kidsncats said: So @internetwhiz shared some info she learned today but apparently hasn’t had a chance to share here yet. I don’t want to steal her thunder, so wont say much, but she has interesting deets on next weeks passenger numbers Hi @3kidsncatsand @internetwhiz, I am still in suspense, please spill the beans on the deets regarding expected passenger numbers for the upcoming sailing. Beieve I read current sailing is about 730? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3kidsncats Posted August 17, 2021 #111 Share Posted August 17, 2021 54 minutes ago, wallyj said: Hi @3kidsncatsand @internetwhiz, I am still in suspense, please spill the beans on the deets regarding expected passenger numbers for the upcoming sailing. Beieve I read current sailing is about 730? It’s going to be a cruise with no crowds 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted August 17, 2021 #112 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 hour ago, wallyj said: Hi @3kidsncatsand @internetwhiz, I am still in suspense, please spill the beans on the deets regarding expected passenger numbers for the upcoming sailing. Beieve I read current sailing is about 730? It’s going to be between 500-600. It’s not a big secret like they are acting like. It will be one of the lowest, if not the lowest, of the Adventure sailings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph2017China Posted August 17, 2021 #113 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Well the summer is over, kids are back in school, college started in Florida and it is hurricane season, which everyone is afraid of. There is always a percentage drop of occupancy now anyway so this should be no different. However, it will be a little weird on 8/28 when I get on, but I'm still getting away, it is multiple beach days, the booze will flow, and the entertainment will happen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nich3cats Posted August 17, 2021 #114 Share Posted August 17, 2021 40 minutes ago, kruzerci said: It’s going to be between 500-600. It’s not a big secret like they are acting like. It will be one of the lowest, if not the lowest, of the Adventure sailings. Is this due to cancellations or is this all they allowed to book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3kidsncats Posted August 17, 2021 #115 Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 hour ago, kruzerci said: It’s going to be between 500-600. It’s not a big secret like they are acting like. It will be one of the lowest, if not the lowest, of the Adventure sailings. I wasn’t implying it was a secret — I was trying to allow the person who obtained the info to post it herself. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3kidsncats Posted August 17, 2021 #116 Share Posted August 17, 2021 38 minutes ago, nich3cats said: Is this due to cancellations or is this all they allowed to book? It’s most likely a mix. Some cancellations, but also as @Joseph2017Chinasays, school is in session in many areas, and the hurricane season makes it a riskier time to sail. The lower pricing that these last few sailings have had, were an indicator that sales were less robust. Happily, it is looking like we don’t have to worry about a hurricane 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kearney Posted August 17, 2021 #117 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Question: Given Grace's path.. is AOS still going to Cozumel or have they altered the itinerary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonMason Posted August 17, 2021 #118 Share Posted August 17, 2021 The captain just made the announcement, due to the landfall of Grace in Cozumel, we will be skipping Cozumel and after a day at sea, returning to CocoCay for a third day… I for one am NOT disappointed!! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kearney Posted August 17, 2021 #119 Share Posted August 17, 2021 43 minutes ago, JasonMason said: The captain just made the announcement, due to the landfall of Grace in Cozumel, we will be skipping Cozumel and after a day at sea, returning to CocoCay for a third day… I for one am NOT disappointed!! Enjoy, a truly novel trip.. not many can say they spent 3 days there. Now since I am not a beach person... since I burn thinking about the beach... I take comfort since I canceled this cruise... it was not meant to be. Ironically saturday morning I was deathly ill... not sure if food poisoning or what. I probably would not have made the flight and if it happened later... I would not have passed the health questionnaire ... so it turns out the universe was trying to tell me something.. glad I listened.... but Party on.,, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priszm Posted August 17, 2021 #120 Share Posted August 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Joseph2017China said: Well the summer is over, kids are back in school, college started in Florida and it is hurricane season, which everyone is afraid of. There is always a percentage drop of occupancy now anyway so this should be no different. However, it will be a little weird on 8/28 when I get on, but I'm still getting away, it is multiple beach days, the booze will flow, and the entertainment will happen. That's my plan for my November trip. Beach and pool time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3kidsncats Posted August 17, 2021 #121 Share Posted August 17, 2021 WooHoo —just got a Royal Up email 😊. OS here we come!!! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare exm Posted August 17, 2021 Author #122 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Big day for us tomorrow with Covid testing for our party of 5! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonMason Posted August 18, 2021 #123 Share Posted August 18, 2021 3 hours ago, kearney said: Enjoy, a truly novel trip.. not many can say they spent 3 days there. Now since I am not a beach person... since I burn thinking about the beach... I take comfort since I canceled this cruise... it was not meant to be. Ironically saturday morning I was deathly ill... not sure if food poisoning or what. I probably would not have made the flight and if it happened later... I would not have passed the health questionnaire ... so it turns out the universe was trying to tell me something.. glad I listened.... but Party on.,, It is definitely a unique sailing, sorry to hear things didn’t work out for your cruise, but like you said, it was probably for the best, given the circumstances - hope you are feeling better and can enjoy a well deserved vacation soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonMason Posted August 18, 2021 #124 Share Posted August 18, 2021 1 hour ago, exm said: Big day for us tomorrow with Covid testing for our party of 5! Good luck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted August 18, 2021 #125 Share Posted August 18, 2021 On 8/16/2021 at 11:59 PM, 3kidsncats said: @internetwhiz Can you confirm that family members of unvaccinated kids are being treated as unvaccinated for venues, etc.? And if you have a chance, can you ask if AOS will be getting the silicone bracelets? I know it’s kind of nuts, but I don’t do well with the paper and adhesive style of event bracelet, at least not long term. Yes, if you have unvaxxed members in your party, your dining is on deck 4, end in the theatre you must sit on deck 4 upper tier. The vaccinated all have a purple paper bracelet, and I noticed that some people people had a rubber one. I asked for one abs was told no. They did say when you are a b2ber you get a rubber bracelet on turn around say. We shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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