Mother27

How much wine can I bring onboard?

14 hours ago, sjmbruce said:

Any constructive opinions or thoughts for this anxious traveler? 

This helped me (a little) when considering our September cruise out of NYC on the Radiance. A member of our FB group for the cruise emailed John Heald. Here is her question and his response:

We have a group scheduled to sail on the Radiance Sept 27th out of NYC. The cruise has been taken down from the website but we still have access to our cruise planner. ANY information you could give us would be greatly appreciated.

From John Heald: Hello, at the moment we hope this cruise will go ahead as scheduled and once work starts again in Spain we will of course be able to let you know if there are any changes. But for now please keep your bookings and of course if we need to we will take great care of you.

Carnival just announced that their announcement is delayed until Monday, March 30th.

45 minutes ago, Psweets said:

I am booked on a July cruise on the Radiance.  Does anyone know when Carnival is suppose to make an announcement today?

The email I received last Friday indicating that Carnival would be sending an update today was emailed at 11:00 p.m. (central time) I suspect the announcement today will be sent out similarly late.

6 minutes ago, MsTabbyKats said:

No, the other ships leaving from NY are still showing as "bookable".  But, I can understand "people not wanting to leave from NY".

 

I'm in the heart of NYC....just got back from CVS & supermarket.  Streets are empty and everyone in masks.  It reminds me of the cold war days (1950s) when we all had gas masks...just in case.  Pictures you're seeing on TV is not false news.

That makes me sad - not just for me, but for NYC. One of the biggest draws to me for this itinerary was leaving from NYC. I was really wanting to see a little bit of the Big Apple. We were coming in the day before the cruise left, staying near Times Square, and were going to catch a Broadway show.

1 minute ago, jimbo5544 said:

I think you will be fine

Fingers crossed.

I have a feeling it's more of a porting out of NYC issue than a Radiance issue, but it could be a combination of both. I have a feeling my September cruise will be cancelled, and I'm (almost) resigned to that - even though I'm broken-hearted. I will likely request a refund, because I was really looking forward to the Canada/New England itinerary. (We're not big fans of the heat & sun. ) I'm not sure I can start another countdown for a 2021 cruise - I've already been counting down for a year and a half.

Probably wishful thinking on my part, but I'm able to "fake-book" for my September 27th cruise out of NYC on the Radiance. I'm crossing my fingers so hard I'm getting cramps!

3 minutes ago, ktn315 said:

Oh wow, my fellow Arkansans. I am originally from Rogers/Bentonville area. Where are your departing ports of choice?

We've only been on one cruise so far - years ago - out of Galveston. Enjoyed that one, but DH is not a fan of the heat, so this time we're booked out of NYC for the Canada/New England itinerary in September.

3 minutes ago, Wombservice said:

Could someone please paste the notice you received about cruises through September?  I’d like to know what my options are -  I looked at the website, but didn’t see anything there.  Thanks!

I haven't received an email yet, but this is on Carnival's website (under Travel Advisory).

Hey LHARTWICK, we're in Benton, AR also!!! Which cruise are you on?

11 hours ago, JohnSpo said:

Glad to see most people still want to cruise.  I like the positive vibes in this thread.

Me too. I have a suspicion that September cruises (MAYBE August) will be the first ones to actually set sail. I hope I'm wrong, but that's my gut feeling right now. We're currently booked and paid in full (including flights), so I'm crossing every finger I have that all goes well.

We're booked on the Radiance out of NYC for the Canada/New England itinerary in September. I have not canceled. I have also not received an email from Carnival offering that option. I have, however, seen the offer on Carnival's website and have decided - like others - to hold in place. Like so many others, we're in a holding pattern - still working (for now) and keeping as low a profile as we can.

12 hours ago, fyree39 said:

I have asthma and I fall into a risk category. We don't sail until October, so I'm going to go right on planning this cruise as if nothing is changing. If things are still completely fouled up in October, we probably have a lot more things to worry about than going on a cruise.

I hear you. We're cruising (maybe?) late September. Like you said, if there's still problems by then, there's bigger fish to fry.

13 hours ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said:

On a side note... if we do change cabins, do they move pre-purchased items seamlessly over (pixels package, excursions, cheers, etc.), or do they cancel all of them, and then we have to repurchase? 

I can answer this part. I upgraded from balcony to an Ocean Suite (no "deals", just decided to go for it). The water, etc. that I had already ordered didn't change - it all stayed as before with the room change.

I understand (per John Heald's post on FB) that there are itinerary changes planned for the Radiance Italian ports. No information yet as to what those changes are, but should be announced fairly soon I would expect.

6 minutes ago, 1kaper said:

the best part about not going until September is you should have a much better view of how things are handled, how big of a concern this is, etc.  You’ll have much more information by then. 

That's what is keeping me "sane".

48 minutes ago, amyotravel said:

This is also a first because of the abundance of real time social media discussion (like here! ha!).

Exactly! These days it's "all news-all the time" - including social media - like almost never before. Our cruise isn't until September, so I'm not worried - yet. It's hard, though, with "news" (and "advice") coming at you from every direction.

12 hours ago, embarkation75 said:

Proves what I also thought, my odds of catching covid-19 will be lower on a cruise ship then making a trip to Walmart!

Exactly. I watched a drunk coughing all over the orange juice in Walmart this weekend. We're in Arkansas and there's no virus here - yet - but I just couldn't make myself buy the OJ this time. Just goes to show - if we're gonna get it; we're gonna get it - no matter where we are.

13 hours ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said:

Thanks. Was the rate the same as the listed rate of passengers 1 and 2 of the 3 person rate? 

Our fare was - paid fare for two people.

I called and upgraded from a balcony to a 3-person Ocean Suite. The Carnival rep did tell me that if needed, Carnival could "boot" me if a party with 3 people requested a suite. They would have had to move me to a similar accommodation, but they "could" move me if needed. I think most - if not all - of the suites on my cruise in September are sold out, so I'm not too worried that we'll get booted.

Following.

We're doing the Canada/New England itinerary from NYC on the Radiance in September (27th). Recently started following Lee on FB, then saw the announcement that he will be the CD on Radiance. Looks like we're going to have a great time!

12 hours ago, new_cruiser_75 said:

Mother27: I just posted on his FB page that I was going (when and which room) and was excited to be skipping school and taking my SO on his first cruise 😎

Cool! I'll have to remember that when we set out in September on the Radiance. Thanks.

"When we got back to the room we found a lovely gift from John Heald!  It came with 2 of the charms(?) one I attached to my lanyard and the other we will engrave and make into a Christmas tree ornament"

Just curious - how does one rate a gift from "the man"?