Mira28 Posted September 12, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Just checked into my Getaway cruise to Bahamas and Bermuda. Arrived at Pier 88 at 9:45, was checked in by 10:20. Very organized: 3 check stations, one for Bermuda travel authorization and passport, second for security, and third, check of vaccines and negative COVID test. There are signs advising which documents to show at each point. Staff was friendly and professional. Now waiting to board. Light(ish) crowd so far. I have seen people of all ages, younger to seniors. So far I have seen 3 children. The ship looks beautiful from this vantage point. Looking forward to a great cruise! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scgssny Posted September 12, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Glad to hear that all is going smoothly, I was concerned about the embarkation process being slightly disorganized and we board when you return. Have a great cruise, looking forward to following along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scgssny Posted September 12, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Glad to hear that all is going smoothly, I was concerned about the embarkation process being slightly disorganized and we board when you return. Have a great cruise, looking forward to following along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mira28 Posted September 12, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted September 12, 2022 40 minutes ago, scgssny said: Glad to hear that all is going smoothly, I was concerned about the embarkation process being slightly disorganized and we board when you return. Have a great cruise, looking forward to following along! Yes, it has been great. Having lunch now at O’Sheehan’s. Excellent. Staff member volunteered that there will be 1500 passengers on this cruise! Amazing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scgssny Posted September 12, 2022 #5 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Great news. So what time did they allow you to begin boarding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balconygirl9 Posted September 12, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Thank you for that info! if possible at some point please see if you are able to find out what numbers they are anticipating for the September 22nd cruise. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted September 12, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 12, 2022 30 minutes ago, Mira28 said: Yes, it has been great. Having lunch now at O’Sheehan’s. Excellent. Staff member volunteered that there will be 1500 passengers on this cruise! Amazing. Only 1500? Wow that's nice. How was traffic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mira28 Posted September 12, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted September 12, 2022 7 minutes ago, Laszlo said: Only 1500? Wow that's nice. How was traffic? I took Uber and it was quick. About 10 minutes from Chelsea area of Manhattan to the pier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balconygirl9 Posted September 12, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Have a wonderful cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dederee Posted September 12, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 12, 2022 53 minutes ago, Balconygirl9 said: Thank you for that info! if possible at some point please see if you are able to find out what numbers they are anticipating for the September 22nd cruise. Thanks. I second this! We are on this one as well @Balconygirl9😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorchinsky Posted September 12, 2022 #11 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Hope you have a wonderful cruise! With so few passengers the ship will fill empty. Did you make show reservations when you boarded? I was trying to figure out if Headliners still had it where you could book the shows and dining instead of having to go to different locations? We usually just use the screens to book shows but if we want to move dining around to it would be easier on my in laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmbitionatBay Posted September 12, 2022 #12 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Did the ship leave NYC yet? When I checked the map it said it was still docked. Did they move out your departure time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted September 13, 2022 #13 Share Posted September 13, 2022 23 hours ago, Mira28 said: Yes, it has been great. Having lunch now at O’Sheehan’s. Excellent. Staff member volunteered that there will be 1500 passengers on this cruise! Amazing. Wow! On Sept. 4th or 5th the Assistant General Manager (he's on vacation now, I think) told us there were 900'ish booked. It's amazing how many more book in the last few days before a cruise. Have an absolutely wonderful time onboard! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare wolft927 Posted September 13, 2022 #14 Share Posted September 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, cruiseny4life said: Wow! On Sept. 4th or 5th the Assistant General Manager (he's on vacation now, I think) told us there were 900'ish booked. It's amazing how many more book in the last few days before a cruise. Have an absolutely wonderful time onboard! We are on the 9 night on the 29th from port Canaveral, Following and excited!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mira28 Posted September 13, 2022 Author #15 Share Posted September 13, 2022 17 minutes ago, cruiseny4life said: Wow! On Sept. 4th or 5th the Assistant General Manager (he's on vacation now, I think) told us there were 900'ish booked. It's amazing how many more book in the last few days before a cruise. Have an absolutely wonderful time onboard! Thank you! It is wonderful! I’m not sure 1500 is accurate. Definitely seems lower than that. Just loving it all.😎😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted September 14, 2022 #16 Share Posted September 14, 2022 9 hours ago, Mira28 said: Thank you! It is wonderful! I’m not sure 1500 is accurate. Definitely seems lower than that. Just loving it all.😎😎 Thanks for sharing with us! Just wondering if the onboard shops are open? (Saw something on another site that said all the giftshops would be closed for awhile--remodeling?) Hope you have a wonderful cruise😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryZ Posted September 14, 2022 #17 Share Posted September 14, 2022 The concierge told us 1100. It was 900 for the start of your cruise, from the beginning of our 9/3 cruise. Then they got a few hundred more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mira28 Posted September 14, 2022 Author #18 Share Posted September 14, 2022 10 hours ago, Sand and Seas said: Thanks for sharing with us! Just wondering if the onboard shops are open? (Saw something on another site that said all the giftshops would be closed for awhile--remodeling?) Hope you have a wonderful cruise😊 Thank you! They are not open. I have heard they will reopen on Saturday, but cannot confirm this. Other than that, the cruise is wonderful! crew, service, Million Dollar Quartet, food, all great. 🌞 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mira28 Posted September 14, 2022 Author #19 Share Posted September 14, 2022 On 9/12/2022 at 2:24 PM, gatorchinsky said: Hope you have a wonderful cruise! With so few passengers the ship will fill empty. Did you make show reservations when you boarded? I was trying to figure out if Headliners still had it where you could book the shows and dining instead of having to go to different locations? We usually just use the screens to book shows but if we want to move dining around to it would be easier on my in laws. I just booked them in my cabin on the tv, but I believe you could book them at the box office. It doesn’t seem necessary on this cruise; lots of open seats! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted September 14, 2022 #20 Share Posted September 14, 2022 34 minutes ago, Mira28 said: Thank you! They are not open. I have heard they will reopen on Saturday, but cannot confirm this. Other than that, the cruise is wonderful! crew, service, Million Dollar Quartet, food, all great. 🌞 That Jerry Lee Lewis sure does steal the show! I'm glad all is well! If only I had more vacation days, I would have just stayed on board! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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