Rare Sthrngary Posted November 24, 2021 Author #126 Share Posted November 24, 2021 November 24, 2021: Four folks have taken Covid-19 PCR today at CVS. Results tomorrow. NCL sent email to watch safety video again. I got that email 12 times, no joke, 12 times. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruising sister Posted November 24, 2021 #127 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Do you know if you can bring a copy of your Covid vaccine card or need the original? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sthrngary Posted November 24, 2021 Author #128 Share Posted November 24, 2021 35 minutes ago, cruising sister said: Do you know if you can bring a copy of your Covid vaccine card or need the original? Not 100% sure but most things I read said "Original". Let me say one more thing. I cruised in Sept on another brand. I was nervous as all get out. When we were finally on the ship, it really was not all that bad. It is super rare anyone has a positive test at the pier. It happens but rare. On the cards, I personally did not want to have to take anyone opinion so I bring the original. Those are my thoughts. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exgman Posted November 24, 2021 #129 Share Posted November 24, 2021 3 hours ago, cruising sister said: Do you know if you can bring a copy of your Covid vaccine card or need the original? The NCL website says they prefer the original but will accept a photo of the original. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie murphy Posted November 24, 2021 #130 Share Posted November 24, 2021 in california you can get a QR code for your vaccine card. once you get the vac and the card all your info is registered somewhere in the ether and BOOM you get this code. I have not had to use it, but at events where presenting your card is needed ( sporting events , concerts ) the QR code suffices. I would assume the QR code would work at a CA port but not sure of other areas. Anyway, i am not close enought to a cruise to worry about such things. I appreciate all of you all and look forward to following your adventure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sthrngary Posted November 25, 2021 Author #131 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Thursday, November 25, 2021: Thanksgiving Day Two (2) days to my families first family cruise in close to 6 years. This cruise was cancelled four (4) times over the last two years. There is legitimately nothing else that can be done to insure the success of this vacation. I did do two (2) items I rarely ever do when we go on a cruise. The morning we leave our home base, I would usually drive to the airport and park or take a cab. With four (4) people, I don't think either one of those would work. So I hired a car service with a large SUV to pick us up at 08:45 AM. It was about double what I would normally spend. I did the same thing when arriving at the Miami Airport to the hotel where I would normally do a Uber. So many things on a vacation you simply can't control. This year it is testing positive for Covid at the port. We went for a PCR test yesterday (Wednesday) and hope the results come back today. However, Thanksgiving might be a day the labs take off. We can't control the results or the disappointment if that test is positive. We can control the Ground Transportation as outlined above. Control what you can control then chill. Many have suggested that when a person obsesses over vacation details as I have, it make the vacation stressful because expectations are not achieved. Not the way I feel. I believe one must do their due diligence and leave the rest for fate. The shift now is from due diligence to attitude. You see, I know if I did not schedule a specific Restaurant, or Show for a day and time; my family would skip it. We would use all sorts of excuses we were to tired, or not hungry or some other excuse. When it is booked, you are more likely to go. So it is time for our GRAND Thanksgiving Brunch. Cracker Barrell to the Rescue. Preparation to a minimum; lots of carbs to get off of our Keto Diet; wasted food to a minimum. To everyone on a cruise ship now, to those on the Joy that have been so kind to share there experience this week and to all those joining us next week. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Cruise well and enjoy every minute. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yinster Posted November 25, 2021 #132 Share Posted November 25, 2021 It is getting close Gary. Looking forward to your cruise. We were supposed to cruise two weeks ago but it was cancelled. Actually glad as I developed Covid so couldn't go even if I wanted to. Cruise well on my behalf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggTexasGal Posted November 25, 2021 #133 Share Posted November 25, 2021 16 minutes ago, Yinster said: It is getting close Gary. Looking forward to your cruise. We were supposed to cruise two weeks ago but it was cancelled. Actually glad as I developed Covid so couldn't go even if I wanted to. Cruise well on my behalf @YinsterWellness wishes from our home to yours! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yinster Posted November 25, 2021 #134 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 minute ago, ggTexasGal said: @YinsterWellness wishes from our home to yours! Don't want to hijack the thread but thank you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted November 25, 2021 #135 Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Sthrngary said: Thursday, November 25, 2021: Thanksgiving Day Many have suggested that when a person obsesses over vacation details as I have, it make the vacation stressful because expectations are not achieved. Not the way I feel. I believe one must do their due diligence and leave the rest for fate. The shift now is from due diligence to attitude. You see, I know if I did not schedule a specific Restaurant, or Show for a day and time; my family would skip it. We would use all sorts of excuses we were to tired, or not hungry or some other excuse. When it is booked, you are more likely to go. I believe it was Eisenhower who said, IIRC, the plan is nothing, the planning is everything. His point was no plan will ever be executed as planned, things happen. But when things happen, those who've planned can adapt much easier. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadeki Posted November 25, 2021 #136 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Thank you so much for this thread. I am the planner for our travels which always include extended family. I am thinking of making my itineraries a little more detailed now. It is exhausting to be the one with all the knowledge answering all the trivial questions. Have a great trip. Now you should be able to enjoy. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sthrngary Posted November 25, 2021 Author #137 Share Posted November 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, nadeki said: I am thinking of making my itineraries a little more detailed now. It is exhausting to be the one with all the knowledge answering all the trivial questions. Amen to Exhausting. LOL 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfer Posted November 26, 2021 #138 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Gary, just want to wish you a wonderful cruise vacation! I know it will be perfect. Thank you for this wonderful thread and for all of the excellent detailed information you have provided about the Haven and cruise preparation. Also, thank you for being so involved on the boards and answering so many questions. I'm excited to go on my first Norwegian cruise soon and it's due to folks like you who bring so much to this forum, that I know I will have a safe and fantastic vacation. I hope you consider starting a social media channel, so I can follow you as you prepare for future vacations. Your family has no idea how lucky they are. Many people here would be extremely grateful to have someone plan their trip the way you planned yours. Bon Voyage! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhtravels Posted November 26, 2021 #139 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Happy Day before the cruise Gary (and family)! Bon voyage! (and have a shot of tequila for me!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SliderNc Posted November 26, 2021 #140 Share Posted November 26, 2021 On 11/23/2021 at 10:09 AM, maryivo said: I'll just have to get myself there early and park it! We're on the April 9th sailing (Joy) out of Miami. Can't wait to be in the Haven and on the ship in general! This has been a 4-year in progress cruise with all the interruptions. Enjoy your cruise. We are also on this sailing with you in the Haven! It's been almost the same amount of time for us (4.5 years) since our last. cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero777 Posted November 26, 2021 #141 Share Posted November 26, 2021 enJOY the DOS on the Joy! above your bed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sthrngary Posted November 26, 2021 Author #142 Share Posted November 26, 2021 52 minutes ago, aero777 said: enJOY the DOS on the Joy! above your bed Wow, Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyLou97 Posted November 26, 2021 #143 Share Posted November 26, 2021 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sthrngary Posted November 26, 2021 Author #144 Share Posted November 26, 2021 November 26, 2021: Covid-19 Tests all Negative! Check Flights all on time! Check All luggage got here. Check Ground Transportation perfect. Check Hotel with bay view. Check Daughter Changed Resturant Reservation Time. Expected and I let it go folks. LOL Vacation Mode engaged!!!! Cruise well everyone. 10 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolinaMamma Posted November 26, 2021 #145 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Gary, if you have a chance to snap photos of the Haven restaurant wine list, I’d love to see it. Hope you and your family have a fabulous cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yesimapirate Posted November 26, 2021 #146 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Hope you have a magical trip! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted November 27, 2021 #147 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Have an wonderful cruise. Enjoyed reading your posts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sthrngary Posted November 27, 2021 Author #148 Share Posted November 27, 2021 2 hours ago, CarolinaMamma said: Gary, if you have a chance to snap photos of the Haven restaurant wine list, I’d love to see it. Hope you and your family have a fabulous cruise! I will do my best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debnjoe1438 Posted November 27, 2021 #149 Share Posted November 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Sthrngary said: November 26, 2021: Covid-19 Tests all Negative! Check Flights all on time! Check All luggage got here. Check Ground Transportation perfect. Check Hotel with bay view. Check Daughter Changed Resturant Reservation Time. Expected and I let it go folks. LOL Vacation Mode engaged!!!! Cruise well everyone. Hope you have a wonderful time. Enjoy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drews_Cruise Posted November 27, 2021 #150 Share Posted November 27, 2021 So excited for you and the family. Bon Voyage! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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