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I’ve read that the bar has been removed from the the casino.  Is there still a seating area where you sit with a drink ? 

8 hours ago, greg_atlanta said:

I placed a low bid (slightly above minimum) to upgrade from inside to oceanview on Spirit Alaska sailing Sept 21 (5 days from now) and still haven't heard anything -- even though I hear the recent Alaska Spirit sailings are well below capacity.

We’re on this sailing and we’re notified our bid was successful about four hours ago

9 hours ago, abbydancer said:

It should be fine, since you get on in Canada, and off in the US. 

Thanks very much 

A TA here in the UK is selling this cruise. It’s obviously a B2B but is it in violation of the PVSA? 

Cruise embarks Vancouver then

Sitka

Tracy Arm Fjord

Juneau

Ketchikan 

Vancouver

Victoria

Astoria, Oregon

San Francisco 

disembark Los Angeles

I’m confused so any help would be appreciated 

Fair enough, just eager to read all about it as we’re on the ship in ten days time.  

Enjoyed reading this, where’s the next part? 

What’s the mask wearing situation on board please? 

18 hours ago, AQW said:

 

Do whatever makes sense to you for your personal level of risk acceptance, and ignore anybody who has an unsolicited opinion about it. 😉 

 

For me, I was masked at all times, indoors and out, with the exception of my own room and balcony, two outdoor meals in a clamshell on deck 11, and one indoor meal in a near-empty dining room. I attended one show in the main theater, sitting waaaaay in the back away from anybody else (theater was maybe one-third full). I spent the vast majority of my time on my beloved bowling-alley balcony, as well as people-watching on the open decks. 

 

I had a wonderful vacation. Again, it wasn't like pre-Covid at all, but it was a perfectly delightful, relaxing getaway. ♥️

I don’t understand why you’d cruise and avoid others. Not my idea of a holiday 

34 minutes ago, Maizie_Mouse said:

Seen so many masks blowing around on the pool  deck, found a dual use for my towel clips 😁

Is mask wearing mandatory still? 

12 hours ago, Pink-belle said:

Having seen an increase in onboard cases since the removal of masks required, I assume  that is the “May be required in select venues or situations”

pax who were positive were disembarked but not the crew,  with such high rates of infection currently in the UK,  it’s inevitable some embarked whilst incubating  Covid even though they had a negative test.  
 

Back to your original Post and advice to not Believe the website, why?The website actually says

Masks are recommended, but not required, in the majority of venues, though they may be required in select venues or situations. This will be clearly designated through signage and onboard announcements 

To me ‘recommended but not required’ means just that - not required. The ‘select venues’ Princess told me means the theatre and Princess Live (why?). Definitely not everywhere. I know Princess can change the rules but it doesn’t mean we have to like it. Sip and cover is different entirely and I’d never have booked if that was a stated rule. Mask yes but that no. 
 

In the UK we were told again this week by the health minister that we must live with Coronavirus and treat it no different to any other respiratory illness and I fully believe that. Sitting wearing masks isn’t normal living.  I think if I was so worried about catching it, I certainly wouldn’t book a cruise. 
 

Also I don’t think Princess help matters by letting untested passengers queue to embark alongside tested, negative ones.

10 minutes ago, cruiser419419 said:

It's specific to the ship, because there was a massive COVID outbreak on the previous cruise

Yes I understand that, but all those passengers aren’t on the ship any more and the ship has had a deep clean so why?

Currently on Sky Princess 

UK Princess protocols clearly state no masks required, recommended but not required.

Boarded Monday, must wear masks. Now the ridiculous ‘sip and cover’ (although mainly being ignored) in all bars. 
 

Totally not what we were expecting. Very disappointing. Can’t understand why website (updated on 31 March) still saying no masks but reality totally different. 
 

Not happy at all, last cruise with Princess for us

29 minutes ago, kevinyork said:

But P&O specifically said CPS users should use the drive through testing whereas Princess said all car driver. I’m just quoting what others have been told. 

Was on P&O Iona last month. Used Triangle parking and used the drive through with no problems. Nothing about only for CPS users 

5 hours ago, kevinyork said:

Yes that’s what I thought. I wonder why P&O limited drive through to CPS users only but Princess said it was for any drivers?

Not true. We sailed with P&O last month, didn’t use CPS but used the drive through.  

Princess finally announced their protocols for UK sailings. Masks recommended but not mandatory - yay, testing at port but now have to pay ☹️

11 hours ago, wowzz said:

About time they sorted out the protocols for European cruises.

Definitely! We board Sky in UK on 28th and want to know

4 hours ago, Zabba5 said:

Don’t know what time you can start booking but I expect you’ll be OK. Hopefully so will we - we don’t board until 1.30! 

Don't worry, think you'll be fine.  We boarded at about 2.00 last week.  Was able to book everything we wanted, although could only get to see an afternoon performance of We Will Rock You, but was OK with that 

1 hour ago, FamilyCruiserUK said:

Hearing about lots of restrictions on board and the phrase "due to covid" bein used an an excuse. I agree with some, such as masks indoors or packed places and all to have jabs to go, unless children or medically unable. I also agree with pre testing. But i dont agree with, restricted openings, such as kids club, no roller skating, some have even said booking slots for the pools etc. 

 

On top of these restrictions RCL have not even offered any compensation. Or a full explanation of what restrictions are on-board.

Pay full price for a cruise but only have a limited experience. Very very poor tbh.

 

Hopefully things will change soon

Just returned from 7 night cruise on Anthem.  Thoroughly enjoyed it, so good to get away after such a long time but did find some of the restrictions petty.  
 

For example many seats in the bars were not in use for social distancing, but totally inconsistent from bar to bar. This sometimes meant going from bar to bar to find a seat when there were loads unoccupied.  For example two sofas next to each other you could use but another one tucked away at the back, near no others, not in use.  Sometimes staff would allow you sit there, other times not.  
 

The problem can only get worse as more passengers are allowed, can see arguments happening and feel sorry for staff. 
 

I think we all were so happy to be on a cruise at long last so made the most of it.  Staff all fabulous.  
 

It hasn’t put us off as going on a P&O staycynext month but hoping will be a bit less restrictive by then.

Just announced Celebrity are allowing passengers to leave the ship independently at most UK ports. Captain announced it this morning.  It's on the Celebrity forum. 

Hopefully RCI will follow suit. 

21 minutes ago, Fabulous97 said:

Makes sense. Thanks for the clarification. Are you changing your cruise?

Yes, fingers crossed. Too good to pass up, seven nights for price of four!

26 minutes ago, Fabulous97 said:

Did you get the email.....? I interpret that as if it goes down you get a refund and whatever you pay the same.

 

What you’ll receive:

• Your original stateroom category will be price protected at the original cruise fare rate, excluding taxes, fees, gratuities, and other non-cruise fare items.

• • If your booking was already paid in full and your cruise fare rate decreases, we’ll provide you with a refund for the difference. You can expect to receive your refund to your original form of payment 45 days after we move you. Kindly note, refund times may vary depending on your financial institution.

• To sweeten the offer, you’ll receive $50 USD credit to spend onboard per stateroom.

I’ve just phoned RCI to make sure. Just have to pay extra port fees, gratuities etc. 

Where does it say same price? I can’t see it

1 hour ago, MX-Drew said:

I have now received a new endorsement letter for Staysure stating name, policy number and the level of cover etc. Basically giving all the information that P&O and others will require on one sheet of paper which should save a lot of time at check in.

Did you ring Staysure about the new endorsement? The one they sent me doesn’t have any policy details etc

Thanks

Ours on Anthem (UK coastal cruise) is £ 79.80 ($ 110)!!  Does anyone know if we still get 30% discount as we’re D+.  We did on last couple of RCI cruises but these were three years ago.

1 hour ago, Fabulous97 said:

As it's four nights they don't want it to become a big piss up! As it's at sea all the time a lot of booze can potentially be consumed.

 

We are booked in 49 and 50 as will have our second jabs beginning of June. We haven't been anywhere for over 18 months. Just looking forward to a break!

 

Don't forget in the UK we don't pay any gratuity on top of drinks packages, in Europe it is illegal. You pay for what you get nothing more. If we get "free" drinks packages no gratuities on either.

I can see that they don’t want a booze cruise but we’ve also booked a four night one on Princess and drinks, WiFi and tips are £30 pppn!  
 

Like you we’ve not been away for ages and had a few cancelled cruises so booked the Anthem, Princess and a seven night P&O - just hope we like this ‘new cruising’ .  Desperate for a break!