Jo89315

46 minutes ago, JP82 said:

Ben from the Cruise with Ben and David Youtube channel is on this cruise. So have been following it on his story also.

Great find -- I'll be sure to follow them.

4 hours ago, Bloodgem said:

Hi Jo89315 welcome to CC

It's perfectly natural to worry about your parents but there maybe an innocent reason why they have not been in contact with you.

On my parents last cruise my dad forgot his charger (and for course his battery was low) and my mum forgot her phone.  

Please let us know if they do get in touch with you.

Thanks! I finally heard back from my parents. They said they were too busy having fun to text us haha 🙂

36 minutes ago, Crism said:

Update:

 

2 separate issues:

 

1. Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas ports are closed.

2. 2 guests onboard reported sick. 1 with throat infection and 1 with gastrointestinal. Both are quarantined and being tested.

 

We're getting a full refund and if all goes well, we will be free to remain onboard until the scheduled end of the cruise.

I appreciate the update. Ugh feel so bad for you guys onboard but full refund is good news (and expected). Fingers crossed the person just has a throat infection and not COVID-19 so everyone can enjoy the rest of the cruise.

1 hour ago, maureencruiser said:

Cruisemapper.com shows it just off the coast of Dubai/

 

Thanks for checking! Next time I'll install a GPS tracker on their phone 😉

1 hour ago, maureencruiser said:

Does their texting plan work in Dubai?  What about email or Facebook.

They bought a SIM card with data. We normally communicate via Messenger or Whatsapp...but still haven't heard from them yet. I guess i shouldn't worry since the ship seems to be doing fine!

1 hour ago, Biker19 said:

Welcome to CC.

 

Search the other Jewel related threads - there are existing threads with info about her.

Sorry, newbie mistake! I didn't realize there were roll call threads. I already found some that are helpful 🙂

Just wondering if anyone is currently on the Jewel (or know of anyone on the ship). It set sail on March 9 from Dubai. My parents are supposed to be on it right now but I haven't heard from them (they are usually responsive and they promised to text me when they get on the ship). 

I read on a different forum and some media outlets that Dubai closed its ports to all cruise ships. But i also read from another source that the ports are open...and the Dubai/Oman 7 day itinerary just changed a bit (not stopping in Oman). But I'm not sure how reliable those sources are. I tried calling Royal Caribbean but can't get through (I'm guessing because of the influx of callers). 

If anyone has any information, that'd be great!!