BobNoxious

Was just on HOS.   I wore no masks on the ship, airport, or plane - but washed my hands often and tried to stay away from any really crowded elevators.  2 shots + 2 boosters.  Covid negative and happy (and grateful).

was just on HOS and the internet went DOWN for 4 hours on boarding day: (~12:00pm - 4:00pm).   Fortunately we had boarded by 11am and had everything booked by then.   Many passengers had to wait in line at On-Air bar for manual booking by staff.

Was just on HOS.   $15 tables were there and plenty occupied.   Could still find a seat.  Regardless, for Blackjack, always buy in 10x what the bet you are planning for (if $15 then $150) so you can handle the streaks.  Play solid - no "feeling the hit card is good/bad" - just play by the book (The dealers will help you if you ask).   Think of the bet as just chips not cash.    Have 2 walk away numbers:   The amount you walk away if you lose and the amount you walk away if you win.  In the end, you can get it down to ~49%you : ~51%them 

4 minutes ago, livingonthebeach said:

The Bahamas has a myriad of shark species, but the most dangerous are the tiger and bull sharks. If you see any of those RUN....or SPEED SWIM!!  IIRC, shark attacks in the Bahamas average around 4 or 5 per year and most of them are unprovoked. 

Do not speed swim.

  https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/shark-attack-how-to-survive/index.html

Thanks all.  

Does Royal have restrictions on amount/size of carry on liquids like the airlines?  My wife is checking a bunch of makeup, hairspray, sunscreen, etc. for the plane, but would like to carry these items with her in the carry on when boarding the ship.   Is that allowed?

Thanks all.  Wish me good testing vibes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Going on a Sunday cruise out of Port Canaveral.   I am in NY (same time zone).   Can I do my eMed test tonight at 12:01am (officially Thursday) - which is 3 days.    Has anyone ever done theirs in the middle of the night?

Where in the app is there a spot to reserve shows once onboard oasis class?   I don't see an Entertainment button yet.   Leaving this Sunday on HOS.  Thanks in advance.

I have an upcoming cruise on an Oasis class ship that I will need to reserve spots for shows.    Do other classes require reservations like Quantum class?

How soon after the test do you get your emailed results from eMed?    

i went on at midnight, right when it opened, and got 10:30am boarding no problem.

First timer at Magens Bay Beach.  Is getting a return taxi at Magens Bay difficult?  What is the process - do they have a taxi stand and is it full of available taxis?   

Please reply with your experiences.  Thank you!

LOVE her reviews!!!!

18% on each $13 drink is plenty.  For my wife and I our tip for our upcoming drink package is $171 - which is very generous.  You will see a lot of the Diamond Plus folks don't tip more than $1 on their free drinks that don't include tips.

Be careful answering these.  On another forum, some 73yo guy accidentally answered YES to the pregnant question, got a reply stating cannot board, and it will not let him change his answer!

the website still says 

• 1 Day Before: All guests must complete our Health Questionnaire on the Royal App.

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/the-healthy-sail-center/getting-ready-to-cruise  (florida departure)

In my app, the Health Status part of the check in is open (before it said to complete day before cruise).   Our cruise is not for a  couple more weeks (Aug 28).   Anyone know what is going on?   Should I still wait?

So, the Deluxe Beverage Package adds 18% gratuities on the drinks (which we pay for when buying the package).   Do Diamond drink vouchers not include a tip?    If not, a $13 drink has an 18% tip of $2.34.    Tip 2 singles, not just one.

ooo. I like that CruisePlum ... thanks!

I don't see them starting this up for a while.  Perhaps the bras increase the risk of Covid.

Temp Check! - What's the difference between an oral thermometer and a rectal thermometer?

the taste.

1 hour ago, RedIguana said:

An R naught of 18, with a 5 day incubation, would produce 18 cases per infected person at day 5-10. That is not the same as the permutations of how many exposures there could be in an unlimited set.

Exactly!  Which is why 5 day cruises it is not required.  If people catch it after 5 days incubation, they are off the boat.  Not RCL's problem any longer.    On days 6 and 7, people are getting it from day 1 and 2 on the boat.

Waiting for Carnival to announce as all cruises 7 days or less... to try to gain market...   then Royal matching that.   Then all is well.   Meanwhile, can I wear shorts to dinner in the MDR?

1 hour ago, teacha50 said:

This is my plan for taking us (a party of six) from MCO to a Port Canaveral hotel (yet to be determined).  What limo companies have you used or recommend?  We are not sailing until April 2023.  Cruise paid for so now focusing on a good hotel and transportation to and from port.  Was thinking of using Disney shuttle for return to MCO from port (at cost of $39/person) but depending upon cost of limo may use limo for return as well!

aceluxury.com is getting good reviews in the area.