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Good morning! We are going to CoCo Cay with our granddaughter soon. My question is can she snorkel (with her own equipment) without paying a fee? I was looking at the excursion email I received and it offers snorkeling for 39ish and I was wondering if that is for rental equip or if it is also for just being able to snorkel there? She and her dad want to snorkel and if they need to pay to be able to do so, they will. I just want them to be prepared. Thanks so much for any help, I really appreciate it! Any additional info about snorkeling there is greatly appreciated! Have a great day! EJ

Any signs of SpaceLink being installed? I know they are working to install on all ships soon, just wondering if you saw any evidence of it? Thanks!

We sailed on Anthem from NJ to New England and Canada….it was an amazing trip! When booking this year we were disappointed to see Anthem wasn’t offered, but….we love the Adventure too. We are also on the Oct 13th sailing.

I looked at their website but can't find any rates for a tour or cab for a few hours. When you get back would you please post a review of your trip with Woody, and the rate if you don't mind? Thanks so much! Have a wonderful cruise, we are going in Oct. Cheers, EJ

Will not travel without one!!! Know exactly where your bags are…

Other cruise lines already are! And some airlines also…

I actually loved HAL! It is or seems so, to be for a more mature crowd (not necessarily all seniors by any means, but not a rowdy crowd for sure) and there were very few children onboard and they were well behaved children at that. We had a blast, 50’s music one night…think “at the hop” dancing, etc. The food was excellent, impeccable service, entertainment too…can’t fault them in any way. That was pre Covid so I am sure, like all lines, they are doing their very best with what they have. That being said, we are “loyal to royal”…..

My cruise disappeared also and our sailing (goes into Canada) testing is still on. My 🤞🏻are still crossed for my RoyalUp, but I feel chances are very slim for acceptance. We’ve won before and it was wonderful! We are almost D+ and in all those cruises were never visited by the “upgrade fairy” so I am very happy with the RoyalUp program that at least gives me hope and a chance for an upgrade. That being said, we always book the minimum cabin category we would be happy with…so either way, it’s gonna be a great trip! Funny tho, we sailed many years ago with friends on Holland America to Alaska..our first and only time on HAL…we were given a free upgrade to a suite! It was a wonderful surprise!!! Wonders never cease….😅 Good luck everyone….

No, if you get a FCC, they will not pay. I am unaware of any cruise insurance that will…they ask when you file a claim if you are receiving compensation of any kind from the original source. They will only pay for your actual losses. Say, you have to reschedule and the cruise line charges you a fee, they will refund the additional fees, etc.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions, etc. I purchased the same type insurance we always buy. If we had to cancel, it would only be for a reason that would be covered anyway.

Steve, my husband had said he did not want another cruise credit! I finally convinced him that we should just buy the insurance we always do that covers medical cancellation and medical evacuation if needed. Among other reasons also. So, that’s what I did. Thanks for your reply!

Hi everyone! Any suggestions for “cancel for any reason” insurance companies? Anyone bought it recently? Thanks in advance for suggestions, just hoping to find it in a fairly reasonable range.

Thanks so much!

Thanks so much!!! This is his post… I just attempted to check in for my flight to Rome tomorrow. Flying from the US - switch planes in Paris then off to Rome. I couldn’t check in because I don’t have a Visa for the Schengen Area? I was told by the Airline to call the Italy Consulate in Boston. They are closed now, so I will try tomorrow. Has any other US Residents ran into this problem?

Cruisemom42….this is not a Turkey question, but a Rome question. I appreciate the information you provide, it has helped me so much with my travel plans, etc. Thank you! We have been to a Rome previously and did not need a visa. A fellow cruiser on my upcoming cruise next week, just posted on FB that he tried to check in for his flight to Rome tomorrow (Air France) and it would not let him check in because he didn’t have a Visa. I thought if we were traveling through a Schengen country, with a valid US passport that doesn’t expire within 6 months and are not staying longer than 90 days we did not need a Visa. I searched and the way I read it, we still don’t need a visa? Would you please clarify? We fly out on Thursday and if things have changed I need to get on the ball! 😂. Thanks so much! EJ

I will be anxiously awaiting your posts next week! We board the following Monday! Safe travels!

You will all use the same login, but each have wifi for their device. And, today it’s on sale for 50%off!

Thank you so much for the reports! It is good to hear! We are only doing private excursions for our group of 4 to avoid being jammed in the cruise ship excursion buses. With numbers on the rise, not worth the extra risk to ruin a trip that’s been delayed 3 summers already. Glad to hear your DS and family are in small groups also. Look forward to any more news you will share! Thanks again Yoshi!

Same with me… credit card alert 1st.

Thank you for the report! If you get a chance would you ask about the food/service in the main dining room? Can’t wait for Santorini!

Thanks Hank! I have done lots of research for our visit to Santorini and appreciate your insight. We do want to go to the ruins and see as much of the island as we want. Getting up to Fira is a concern. I try to avoid ships excursions most of the time as I had rather plan what we want to see vs a planned out itinerary in which we have no control. Do you know if the boats are running from the pier below Fira to Oia currently? I haven’t been able to find any up to date info on it.

Good morning! Has anyone booked a tour with Santorinitravel.com ? We are looking for a tour for 4 ppl within a reasonable range (500 E or less) for 5-6 hours. This one looks to fit our needs but I am hoping to hear from others that have booked with this company. Or, any other suggestions for private tours on Santorini? Thanks in advance for your help!

Enjoy!

Thank you!

Thank you, that is what I was hoping to hear!