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Just now, Jim_Iain said:

 

I had received a letter from them on the ship that they would cover up to $250 day for housing and $100 pp for food.    I chose a REALLY NICE AirBnB for about $265 a night and had to submit actual receipts for meals.

I just called room service  or ordered through an app.and they sent what I wanted to my room. There were maybe2-3 receipts  but they were just order print outs.

17 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

Sorry to hear.  That is exactly what I did and they said they would pay for 5 days.   I haven't seen it yet but they asked me for a Credit Card to have it sent to.    From previous refunds from Celebrity they usually batch them and they go out on Thursday evening and are usually broken down into many small transactions.   Not sure what they will do with a full cruise.

 

At the same time I cancelled a cruise I booked in error and the deposit came back in this weeks batch as i received it on Friday.

 

I have no idea how we were infected but I think it may have been one of our two butlers, 2 room attendants or sommelier that tested positive.    We didn't do any Celebrity Tours and were pretty well distanced and wore masks all the time.  Oh well.... Things happen.  

 

I'm also sorry we didn't get to see the Norwegian Fjords -   I saw some wonderful pictures. 

Thanks for the quick answer. With mine, The food was included in the hotel "Quarantine package" 139 pounds for lodging and food for one person. I just sent the letter the hotel gave me that stated food was included.

@Jim_Iain I tested Positive when I was testing to come home to the US ( This was the same day I came off the Silhouette from the Norwegian Fjords cruise.) I sent my husband home as he tested negative. I was in self quarantine for 10 days at Sheraton Heathrow. I called Celebrity and the lady gave me an email to send the required docs to. I have done this and as they told you she said they would pay for 5 days. Does this sound like what you had to do? 

Hubby tested positive the day after he got back to the US. We were coughed on by a lovely American couple that were back to back on our cruise. Not covering their mouths ,  no masks and Obviously sick. 5 days later ....yep...I test positive.

I am sorry you did not get to do this Fjords with us. They were gorgeous.

17 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

I haven't been on the roll call for awhile.   Any talk about the passenger load.   I still don't have a number for this cruise but defiantly feel the difference in passenger load.  Also the demographics have changed.

 

Age -  TA 80% 60+       This cruise about 80%  less than 60

Ta -  80% US   This Cruise at least 80% British

 

 

I know that all the rooms are sold out except Insides and Ocean views. And they moved folks with a deck6  room out of their cabin. I expect to have mostly British onboard.

We will see everyone on the 30th. Can't wait to be onboard.

OP thanks for posting this thread. I just checked the dates on all 4 of my packs that are packed for Europe. 2 of the 4 were expired. I just ordered 2 more for our trip.

1 hour ago, Laurab23 said:

My cruise is May 13. When will I be able to choose my boarding time?

 

Laura

My cruise is 4/30 and March19 is when we can choose. So I am guessing about 6 weeks or so before your cruise.

We have decided to not go on the Baltic cruise. We have instead, booked a Norway cruise.

18 hours ago, CatLadyFemme said:

We are scheduled on Voyager of the Seas May 22nd (also hitting Sweden, Finland, and Estonia). I wonder if they’ll switch to a different port (and which one!), or just cancel the SPB day.

We are scheduled for the May 1, 2022 Voyager of the Seas. If I get any info I will post it here.

linbobky,  Thank you for posting this review. I have booked NCL for the first time for a Baltic area cruise in June of 2024. I had not heard positives about the Dawn but am happy to read your review.  

Hello. We have just booked a Cruise leaving from Oslo on Norwegian Dawn. The Cruise leaves on 16 June 2024. I know it is a ways off but I have a couple of questions to help me plan. 

I wondered where NCL usually docks? I also wondered if there were  recommended hotels near the dock? We plan to fly into Oslo the day before. Any info would be appreciated. 

Thanks, Julie

On 2/12/2022 at 6:18 PM, tring said:

We needed to.lay our balance by next Wednesday for our late May cruise departure, so paid up yesterday.  Looking forward to the cruise even if SPB Is replaced by other ports, in fact I think at this stage we would prefer that it is changed, since the news is starting to sound scary.  

 

Perhaps we should just stop looking at the news......

 

We have a Copenhagen Royal Caribbean May 1st departure to the Baltics. I am watching the news but still plan to go. If SPB is not a part of our itinerary, then we go another time to SPB. We will still go to the Baltics in May. IF for some reason the cruise is canceled, I do have a backup cruise to book. I am hoping we go as scheduled.

10 hours ago, aryavibhu said:

I'm in a similar situation. Traveling from US to Copenhagen on May26. Not sue if I will need to get another covid test before boarding the cruise on May 29th?  also, while returning I have a day to catch the flight after disembarking the cruise from Copenhagen on June 5th  to US? 

I'm worried. I called Royal Caribbean and they said they dont have the test protocols yet. But i need to finalize the flights now 😞

We have the tests that are proctored by a live person via wifi. These tests are what Royal Caribbean are promoting. I have purchased and used them. Very easy. Check out Royal Caribbean app. or website you will find the tests link.

As far as when you get off ship tests. You can use these same ones, IF Royal does not test you onboard the ship. We sailed on the second cruise 2021 June FROM Nassau to Bahamas on the Adventure of the Seas. Royal did our tests as  we needed it to get back into the US.  They gave a us a copy of the test and also it uploaded to our phones. Go ahead and book your flights.

If you are considering Norwegian Cruise Line, I just booked a 2024 cruise yesterday for parts of the Baltic..

Our hotel is Motel One Copenhagen ( Formerly H27) on Longangstraede 27 . Anyone know of places to eat around this hotel? I am not picky about the type of food, except no Curry.

From the airport to H 27 * now known as Motel one Copenhagen* Longangstræde 27 ,1468 Copenhagen. How does the bus or train work? Or should I just get a taxi? Also from the hotel to Ocean Kaj  Bus Train or taxi?

We changed from our OV to a balcony on deck 8.

I 

7 hours ago, kdr69 said:

Yay got one of the last Balcony cabins before they all sold out like two minutes after i booked.  Only a Deck 4 Balcony but will take it.  

Balconies were  already sold so I got the last OV available. It sold out in 40 minutes! I really wanted Deck 4 , 4229 but not available. 

We got to book an OV today. It was all thanks to my TA being on the ball. We are very excited to be going to Greenland!

I have booked  hotel H 27. I am looking forward to walking around seeing Copenhagen.

On 1/2/2021 at 6:13 AM, hallasm said:

Unfortunately not - M4 is currently only running to Orientkaj - still 3 km from Orientkaj to Ocean Kaj by bus. 
 

Orientkaj is where Cromwell Copenhagen Portside is located . Is it safe to walk to Ocean Kaj from the hotel?

And off topic, I read your Northern lights blog. I loved it.

16 hours ago, hallasm said:

For a beer lover, you have come to the right place.  Copenhagen is full of breweries, including lots of independent microbreweries that have entered the scene in recent years. This is a list with the most popularitet Beer breweries and bars. a kind of ranking, but tastes are different:

Mikkeller & Friends, Stefansgade 35, 2200 Copenhagen

Taphouse, Lavendelstræde 15, 1462 Copenhagen 

Brus, Guldbergsgade 29 F, 2200 Copenhagen

Mikkeller Bar, Viktoriagade 8 B-C, 1655 Copenhagen 

Fermentoren, Halmtorvet 29 C, 1700 Copenhagen

Koelschip, ‪Stefansgade 35, 2200 Copenhagen‬

Nørrebro Bryghus, Ryesgade 3, 220 Copenhagen

Vesterbro Bryghus, Vesterbrogade 2B, 1620 Copenhagen
 

the one that is bolded is the one that has the sour beers. I am seriously considering staying at Comwell Copenhagen Portside so I can see the ship come into port. Also I see on the maps that the subway/ train is right beside the Hotel. ( I know the hotel is under construction, but I won't need it until May2022). Would it be hard  to get to any of these breweries? Especially, Mikkeller and Friends? Via the train/ subway? Or should we take a taxi?

12 hours ago, NancyIL said:

Hotel Bethel in Nyhavn was great. We are staying in an Airbnb before our cruise next August.

 

Be sure to get the Copenhagen Card for your sightseeing and transportation: https://copenhagencard.com

I really appreciate this card information. I will definitely be purchasing one for each of us. Also I will check out Hotel Bethel.

14 hours ago, hallasm said:

Copenhagen is nice and easy for ‘DIY’ - canal tour is a must and Tivoli Garden must be visited in the evening - if you want to have a dinner in Tivoli Garden you must book a table.
You can also visit ‘Runde Tårn’ and Rosenborg Castle and see the change of the guard at Amalienborg Castle (Royal Castle) at noon. Also Kastellet, The Little Mermaid and Langelinie.
Another option is the castles in North Zealand - Hamlet's castle Kronborg in Elsinore and Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød - can be reached by train in one day - also Fredensborg Castle but not so easy to get to. Also many museums like Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek and Thorvaldsen's museum.
Tivoli Hotel is 1.5 km from the city center - Marriott is a little closer.  Other options in the center are Villa Copenhagen, Plaza, and Radisson Royal.
 Cruise terminal is ‘Ocean Kaj’ north of Copenhagen - take a public bus or taxi.

 You can also find very useful information in this Topic:

 

 

Thank you so much! I have a question on sour beer. I found a place that has it on a trip sight.  I am curious if this is something other places would have or not. I am beer lover and of sour beers especially. 

Hubby and I are sailing on the Voyager of the Seas May 2022.  We will be there 2-3 days ahead.I have a few pre-cruise questions:

Pier Royal Caribbean usually sails from?

What hotel should we look at? I have looked at Tivoli Hotel, but not sure. 

What not to miss? I know I want to do a canal ride. And the Tivoli gardens. 

Thank you for the help : )