kirian

I truly do understand that this is for safety reasons, but I'm so bummed. Switching from NE/Canada to Florida and the Bahamas is a pretty massive change. Trying super hard to look at the positive and remind myself that I love sea days.

Fabulous review and great pics!!! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your wonderful trip with us 🙂

I was able to purchase an at home iHealth antigen test from my CVS. However, you must also purchase the proctoring service separately online if you need the test to be valid for the cruise. I plan to have this as my backup if I'm unable to get a rapid test done in person and have to resort to a PCR which may or may not get back in time (I have noticed less and less of the drugstores in my particular area are offering rapid NAATs or antigens). I chose iHealth over eMed because I can get the test right at the corner drugstore, they are reimbursed through my insurance (they only cost $20 for a two pack), and if I don't need the proctor service, then I'm not out any extra money. If I need it, I can easily go online and add it for $25pp (and they seem to have tons of next day appointments available). Just wanted to toss out another option in case you find it helpful. Enjoy your Med cruise!!!!

LOL! That was the mantra my mom and I had on our last cruise, "We'll never see these people again." It helped to remind us that it was ok to re-wear the same outfit, take part in silly games, etc. I drop off my bag as soon as possible, tour the ship if I haven't been on it before, grab a snack wherever it's not a madhouse and then grab a glass of bubbly for a sail away toast.