JacqueO

4 minutes ago, robyn206 said:

Did you click on each of your other bids?  You have to click where it says upgrade type (the room)

 

You are a genius.  I wasn't doing that.  Just saw that I could change the top one and the others said pending and I got ALL excited. lol  Oops.  Yes you are correct if i pick the others they then populate to the top and I can modify.  Whomp Whomp (sad trombone) lol

We sail in August on Ovation in Alaska.  Just checked the site and we bid on 5 upgrades. 4 say pending and it allows me to modify only one- not the other four.  Any clue what this means?

We will be in Juneau, Skagway and Sitka for our august crews. My husband would love to get on halibut. Was wondering if anyone had a great experience with a fishing guide in any of these locations?  Thank you!

We will be in Juneau, Skagway and Sitka for our august crews. My husband would love to get on halibut. Was wondering if anyone had a great experience with a fishing guide in any of these locations?  Thank you!

Just got off the last sailing on the Harmony.  We did the Royal up bid and ended up with a 2 bedroom grand suite!  LOVED the suite perks.  Now booked on Navigator of the seas and was wondering what the perks are on that ship.  I see they don't have coastal kitchen - is there still a suite lounge?  Is there a special area by the pool for suite guests?  I would appreciate any help you could pass my way.  thanks!

So We were just upgraded to the Grand two bedroom suite for our Sunday sailing. Is it still only two bottles of wine for the whole stateroom or bc it’s now two bedrooms can it be four?  

We sail on the 8 as well. With all the cancellations they are still giving out upgrades for bids. We got ours yesterday. Hang in there. Right now they are trying their best to get money where they can

Well!  I had given up hope as we sail tomorrow (Sunday) and yesterday we got the email that our royal up bid was accepted!!  We moved from an ocean view balcony to a 2 bedroom grand suite!  Cannot wait!

We will be sailing this Sunday in a 2 bedroom sky class suite.  It mentioned that there are certain activities that are only for suite members and it shows someone on the surfing/wave thing.  Anyone know what these are referring to?  I read somewhere that it's ship tours etc but can't seem to find it anymore. 

Thanks!

28 minutes ago, TNcruising02 said:

I am leaving for a cruise on Harmony of the Seas this Sunday.  If there are any issues, I will post about it.

We are on the same cruise!!

15 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

Not sure what you mean but bids can be accepted at any time (likely to happen during Miami business hours). The cc being charged seems to come about a day after the winning e-mail.

WHOAH!  What?  A day after?  I've been reading it comes out before!  Ok then there's hope. lol  When I go to the royal up bid page I tried bidding on another room that we had not bid on (we bid on 4 of the 5) and it won't let me.  Gives me a "we're sorry but you can't do that now".  I CAN adjust the price of the current 4 bids though. 

Two people on my roll call (march 8  ) have already received their acceptance email.  Our CC hasn't been charged and we still have the option to change our bids... Does anyone know if they roll this out slowly? Or is it done all at once?

Jacque

11 hours ago, kruzn63 said:

Yes.  We were on Harmony last fall and used Starbucks gift cards.  No issues.

Thank you!

Anyone know if the Starbucks on harmony will take Starbucks gift cards?

Have they said anything about cancelling people who have been in contact with or have been around people from Italy?  With open boarders on the European front this is going to be a nightmare to control as far as who is boarding the ships.  Anyone have a clue how they are going to handle this?  Have they said?

Thank you all for your thoughts on this situation.  I was able to talk my mom down last night after she spoke to their doctor.  The doc told her "I've told you since he (husband/dad) has gotten sick to avoid busy enclosed spaces... which would be like a cruise.  HOWEVER - that's also like a grocery store, costco, etc.  So I am not going to tell you not to go on the cruise."  We have convinced her to come along on the cruise!!!  So happy - as is my 9 year old that was looking forward to spending quality time with her grandma.  Thank you guys again for all your info - It was used to help dispel the misinfo that she was thinking. 

Looking at cruises to Alaska and seeing a slight difference in cost from one side of the boat to the other - I'm assuming this is bc of the view?  The more expensive side beign the better view?

Update on worried mom - So I squelched her initial fears and now she is just "making sure it'll be ok".  Interestingly enough her primary concern was my grandmother and the quarantine - even though my father is slightly immune compromised. lol  So now she is focused on that.  They have cruised several times since he has been diagnosed and have always been OVERLY vigilant about disinfection, handwashing, etc and have been ok.  They had a dr. appt today and will be talking to the dr about his thoughts on "allowing" dad to travel on a cruise (i know i know - even though they've done it tons of times before).  So fingers crossed this dr. isn't an anti-cruise fear monger. lol  

16 hours ago, trivia addict said:

I always bring a corkscrew onboard the ship, no problem.

However, be careful if you are flying with one. Check your airline.
Back in the day, I had one in my carry on  at Heathrow, and they took it away from me.

Now, I make sure it is in my checked luggage.

I borrowed my husband's suitcase (carry on) that he used on his last work trip (driving) when I flew last.  I got stopped by security.  They asked if I had anything sharp - I was like NOPE.  Then proceeded to tear apart my bag... the dumb corkscrew had ripped the inside lining of the little zipper pack and was INSIDE UNDER the lining.  I felt so stupid - I don't even drink wine!  I could have killed him. 

57 minutes ago, Jzx1103 said:

 

We're on the same Cruise, In laws are already forfeiting their money and canceling (they didn't buy travel insurance). We will not try to convince them to go any further. 

HA! If it were mine I wouldn't either. HAHAHAHAHA 

38 minutes ago, Colorado Babe said:

I understand that she is freaking out.  It is her option to cancel and there is nothing you can do about it.  However, in the meantime, honor her reasoning and decision but I do hope that you are still going. 

 

Yes we are still going (my husband, myself, and my 9 year old).  I sent her a message after reading everyone's posts about being realistic with the threat but that I'd understand if she ultimately cancels and hope that she changes the cruise vacation to another one bc she needs time to decompress and relax. 

14 minutes ago, Fa-Li said:

 

OP, it's hard when someone is already anxious to get through to them with reason.  Can you offer a back up plan in case there is an unforeseen delay, like someone on call to check on your grandmother?  (obviously, there won't be quarantine, but sometimes it helps to address the fear, no matter how unrealistic)

She makes it sound like my grandmother is on an island all alone.  She's in capable hands and although she doesn't speak the language she's been in this home now for about 5 years and does well as the nurses/staff all know her and her communication trends.  She has dementia so my mother goes to visit her daily - I told my mom that one of her friends (who also speaks Portuguese) could go visit her if that would make her comfortable.  It didn't help. 

1 hour ago, Snit13 said:

Suggest to your mother that she stop watching the news but if she insists on watching buy her an atlas so she can see that the major issues are not even in this hemisphere.  As others have suggested wash hands frequently with soap and water and use the paper towel to open restroom door.  Just sailed Harmony in November and she is an awesome ship.  I also seldom if ever eat at the Windjammer when cruising as I don't know who touched the food/spoons/glasses.  Have seen people pick up cookies/bread and then put them back down in container.  At least the employees wear gloves when they touch food.  I also hear on news that flu is rampant in USA so I guess she does not go to grocery store or other public place.  She probably has a better chance of catching the flu when visiting the nursing home.  Tell her to relax and live and enjoy life.

Here's the funniest thing I've ever heard from my mom - "I don't watch the news bc all they do is not post things.  They don't tell the full story bc THEY DONT WANT TO SCARE THE PUBLIC".  I'm like "mom - seriously - they salivate over a story like this to fear monger the viewers.  They love a story that scares people so if anything they are making it MORE than it is.  

Oh and you've just convinced me never to eat at Windjammer lol

I should add that she isn't worried about getting it but about the quarantine.  My grandmother is in a nursing home and she's afraid that if we are stuck on a ship for 2 weeks she won't have anyone to go visit/take care of her. 

So my mom is freaking out about our cruise on Harmony out of Port Canaveral on March 8 - going to the eastern Caribbean.  She is worried that we will be quarantined as she keeps hearing everything on the news about the people being stuck and unable to get off the ship for a few days/weeks.  I am trying to explain that the boats affected were out of asian cruises and that Harmony has only been to and from US/Caribbean.  Am I wrong?  She purchased the insurance but I'm also trying to explain that she may not get her money back as the insurance is if you get sick and have to cancel - not if you just decide not to go.  Hoping someone can shed light on this.  She needs a break - she has been so stressed out with work etc - but now this is keeping her up at night as she is afraid.  Again I tried to explain that if anything the washy-washy people will be out in full force as they will be hyper vigilant about prevention.  Am I wrong on my points?  Thoughts?  Anyone else freaking out like this?

Hey all!  Cruising on a March 8 and doing some amazon shopping today for things that are must bring items. Was curious as to what hacks you guys suggest - such as over door hangers, magnet hooks etc. traveling with my husband and 9 year old daughter 🙂. Thanks guys!  You e am been a wealth of info!

Whew thanks guys. This makes me feel a ton better. It was a gty room and we bid on a few upgrades but being a sold out ship I’m not holding my breath (and have realized I wouldn’t have been able to switch to another floor anyways). But now with all the positive reviews I’m thrilled to be on deck six. Thanks guys!  Maybe having the gym down the hall will make me at least THINK of going! Hahaha 

Reading some other threads and people that got their gty assignments on deck six (not just in harmony) have called to ask to move up to a higher floor. This got me wondering if i should do the same for harmony?  Is six a bad deck to be on?