1 minute ago, Book bug said:

Thats a shame, ( for the missing out not for being on a cruise😆) . Keep looking out have had others added at later dates

Will do 👍

10 hours ago, Book bug said:

There's a 2 night one from Southampton next May, sometimes there is 3 night ones too - usually May or August Bank holiday

We saw this but we'll be on a cruise then out of Venice.  

Many thanks for the swift replies.

Hi,

could anyone tell me how long it takes for your cruise points to be added to your C&A membership. 

Thanks

We'll be 2 points short of Diamond after our next cruise but as we live in the UK we don't get the option of 3 day cruises. ☹️

We were in Miami recently and a couple from Georgia left their luggage in the car overnight in the hotel carpark before a cruise. They were then were beside themselves next morning as all their luggage was stolen.

They had a rant on another forum about the hotel, which I think was unfair.

Again, why would you leave luggage in your car!

Unfortunately, it can happen anywhere.

Many thanks for the swift replies.

Strawberries With Brut Champagne St Michelle

I saw this in gifts and gear and wanted to know is this for a bottle or glass of  American sparkling wine along with the strawberries?

The wording is not very clear, one would assume it was for a couple to share.

Thank you.   

4 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

We live about an hour east or north of MCO. 

 

Definetely booked through MIA to save $1000 a ticket twice now.

As we don't live in the USA we would incur some additional expenses such as car hire/ gas plus we'd have the boring drive up from Miami.
Where as, flying to Orlando we could just stay overnight at the airport hotel and book a transfer to the port.  Cheaper than hiring a car.

We're now looking at all inclusive such as Sandals, flights and transfers included.

12 minutes ago, sgmn said:

Presume you're looking at business class?, BA is showing under £500 for YCL and around £1000 for prem economy. 

I was checking MIA though so maybe MCO is more 

Thank you for the info,

The flights are PE with Virgin Atlantic, we don't use BA as we have been let down in the past.

The cruise is out of Port Canaveral, so not really worth flying to MIA for the extra hassle. 

We're now looking at other options rather than a cruise. 

We were looking at a Caribbean cruise but have decided not to book it as the air fare from the uk is more than the cost of the cruise ( balcony 2d). Next may return flight London Heathrow to MCO is £2573.12 which is approx. $3345.00.

Madness..... 

Yes, less people standing around smoking in the smoking room....oops I meant Casino 😜

Hi Marc,

sorry I don't have any helpful information but I hope someone is able to assist you soon.

I hope you get some assistance soon from Royal Caribbean.

I would also inform my travel insurance company if you haven't done that already, they may be able to offer some help and advice. 

Many thanks for the quick replies.

Hi,

hopefully a quick question!

Has anyone purchased alcohol ashore in a port the day before disembarking?

Next May we are due to visit Split in Croatia the day before we disembark, so will they still take the alcohol away , if so when do they return it as we leave the ship early next morning?

Thank you for any info.

1 hour ago, Mark_UK said:

I was referring to 2022 sailings, they may offer the same next year. The below says March but they have extended it for the full season. 

 

 

Thanks 👍

1 hour ago, Mark_UK said:

I've gone $60. Most European cruise lines charge about £40 ($55-60), and infact that is what Royal chose to offer for all Med cruises in 2022. Clearly they can make it work at that price, beyond is just profiteering amongst a captive market. 

The current price on offer for the deluxe drinks package for Mediterranean cruise May 2023 was £60.75 pppd yesterday and today its jumped to. Not much of a special offer as its £12 more per day!

£72.85 GBP£91.06 GBP(20% OFF)

I just checked this morning and WOW, really!

It was £60.75 yesterday which we thought was excessive so its now approx. $95 a day as a special offer.

Our drinks offer for next May is £60.75 a day which is about $79-80 (dependant on exchange rates)on a 7 day cruise. 😱

I'll keep checking the prices offered as others have mentioned.

We are from the UK and would not have a proof of vaccination, only a reminder card for boosters.

We don't think we will get the vaccination until late spring early summer and there is one other group after us. At the moment anyone under 50 years old are not being advised about when they will be offered a vaccination. Children are not even being considered for vaccinations at the moment.

I can't see how proof of vaccination can be checked for global passengers coming from outside the USA even if the USA have some method. 🤔

2 hours ago, TeeRick said:

Really not sure about this.  The whole point of a preventative vaccine is to give immunity to a population and prevent infection.

Well she is head of the UK vaccine task force. You can also read her interview with the UK Financial Times dated the 29th July.

Two days ago on the UK BBC news, the head of the UK covid vaccine task force ( Kate Bingham) said they didn't think a vaccine if found against covid would give immunity, but would lessen the severity of illness if infected.
 

I think its still too early to believe that an effective vaccine will be found soon.

Everyone has their own thoughts and opinion about vaccines, this is just a different slant on the hope that some sort of vaccine will be found.

Two days ago on the UK BBC news, the head of the UK covid vaccine task force ( Kate Bingham) said they didn't think a vaccine if found against covid would give immunity, but would lessen the severity of illness if infected.
 

I think its still too early to believe that an effective vaccine will be found soon.

Everyone has their own thoughts and opinion about vaccines, this is just a different slant on the hope that some sort of vaccine will be found.

 

1 hour ago, K.T.B. said:

By the way, people will really have no excuses for not getting a vaccine.  Its cost?  $0.

 

LINK

There will always be people who are unable to have some vaccinations due to medical reasons.
Lets hope that an effective vaccine is found and that most people can have it.