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We were on this year's Honolulu to Vancouver repositioning. As Deb says above, the weather, even at sea, was moderate. I took some heavier clothing and didn't need it. It was "sit out on the balcony" weather the whole trip, and pretty warm in Hawai'i. One thing to note: the embarcation in Honolulu was the worst by several orders of magnitude that we have ever encountered. It was disorganized chaos, with no attempt at helping from staff, and in an un-airconditioned warehouse of a building with no air circulation, and with several hundred people all swirling around in the heat and humidity. It took over two hours to get to the head of the line, when there even was a line, and most of us were drenched in sweat and dizzy from the heat and the tension. I would never, ever embark in Honolulu again unless I knew that the situation had been remedied.

We're on Quantum of the Seas next week for the last leg of the Transpacific, Hawaii to Vancouver. This is actually a separate cruise, but Solarium Bistro is available to book for us, and we're not Pins. Pat

Just got this no-testing required email with regard to our Hawaii to Vancouver cruise next month, April 28th. It's good news, but I just wish they could get their act together and keep it together! Pat

Well, that seems to answer the question, doesn't it?

Our TA still hasn't gotten back to us to verify, but it seems plain that it is required for the Hawaii to Vancouver cruises, and in fact they're specifically listed. Seems kind of unfortunate that it has been updated after final payment, and in fact, for our cruise, check-in opens March 14. I heard from someone on our roll call that he is part of a family party, and some are not vaccinated and will have to decide what to do. It sounded like they will be given the option to cancel, even after final payment. Pat

Transpacific Testing - Part 2. We just got an email today regarding our "Transpacific Crossing" and stating that testing is required. Others on the roll call also received it. I forwarded it to our TA and asked him to verify yea, nay, but not maybe. Pat

And the winner is ---- cruzndeb! My TA just got back to me saying that because this cruise originates in Honolulu, no testing is required. However, being the belt and suspenders kind of gal that I am, and having several home tests lying around, we'll probably take one the day before anyway. Thanks again. Pat

Thanks to all of you for your replies. I just sent off an email to our travel agent asking him to find out the answer from Royal. Pat

I have a related question. I went on Royal's website with updated health protocols yesterday, and it says that Transpacific cruises need a negative test to board. We are going on Quantum from Hawaii to Vancouver, which is in reality the last leg of the transpacific. Does anyone know if this cruise requires a test? Thanks, Pat

Card Player Poker Cruises are a separate company (and travel agency, meaning we are not allowed to mention them on Cruise Critic) with no connection to Royal Caribbean other than booking cruises on their ships. You should address your question to them on their website.

As in: a 747 just landed in our cabin loud.

We'll be there mid-August, and I sincerely hope the new terminal has a better layout than the current one. I've waited in line outside many times, and the heat and humidity was truly memorable. Pat