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Thanks

Just confirming-no more signing waivers in advance?

13 minutes ago, mrsd2fan said:

Couple of weeks? when?

How old are they?

2/4-6,8,12 boys

Not sure-maybe someone will chime in

I know they are on Allure and Oasis

I am bringing my grandkids on the Symphony in a couple weeks-they are very competitive and I thought I can turn this into a competition. For those who do not know what I am talking about-the Oasis has telescopic 3-d art work throughout the ship 

I am interested in this too-we would like to snorkel from the beach-is it an option?

Do away with auto tipping-raise the wages of the employees- raise the cruise fare as needed and hand out envelopes and let us determine who gets tipped. Tipping has always been a bizarre mystery to me. 

Hoonah-is my favorite stop-it is a quiet town with great indigenous Americans-Do a tour with them and learn some of their culture. We used Gee Sta Hun for our land based wilderness tour-everyone calls it "a bear tour". We did see bear but the town and people are my highlights-the walk to town is great too-at least do it one way.

I had a great outcome using that email. I received emails and a phone call in 2 days-problem that was lingering for months finally

resolved

It goes to the executive office.

The woman who took my case was Tamika.

UPDATE 😀

I wanted to let you guys know-Royal made good and reimbursed us all we spent during our quarantine.

Alls well that ends well. Thank you Tamika from Executive office

I wanted to update my experience with getting reimbursed for quarantining from February. After submitting all my receipts and many attempts to get reimbursed we were paid $400 out of $1400(rounded numbers). We stayed well below their spending limits and Royal is being very difficult. Has anyone else had this happen?

No we got the prorated cost of the cruise returned 

I actually thought the way Royal handled everything was great up to now.

While sailing on the Odyssey in January my wife tested positive the second to the last day of a 8 day cruise and I tested positive the last day of the cruise(not departure day). Both of us had mild cases. We were told to quarantine for 4 days and Royal would reimburse us for our lodging and meals on shore in Florida-they gave very generous limits-$100 a day each for food and $300 a night for lodging. We were given a choice to make our own plans or have them find us a room-but they encouraged us to find our own lodging, so we did. We stayed in Pompano Springs for the 4 nights and mailed in our receipts for the hotel and the Uber eats, Door dash and the like. Its been 2 months and we received about 25% of the amount we submitted.  The amount we charged was nothing close to the limits they set forth and now getting the reimbursement is like pulling teeth. Has anyone else experienced this? 

Odyssey-had a great classic Rock band comprised of former members of  Black sabbath, Rod Stewart, Steppenwolf and the singer was from a band that I can not remember-but they were very good.

I would like to have crew unmasked and let the chips fall where they may. I cruised a few weeks ago-I followed masks mandates and still got covid. I had cold symptoms for 5 days and was back to normal. I also would like to see the crew  be allowed to go to shore again. Its the right thing to do.

The most I saw enforcement of masks was in the gym. The gym crew was just doing their job -I get it-they were constantly telling people to pull mask over their noses. I got Covid

Ive been in Florida for a month going to the gym maskless every day and no distancing of machines-no covid. 

Remove the mandates and let the chips fall. If people dont feel comfortable cruising without mandates let them cancel.

Just off Odyssey-We tested positive day 6(wife) and 7(Me) -Did not seem to be many others in "The Red Zone" while we were quarantining. Hats off to Royal and crew for the handling of this on and off the ship.

40 minutes ago, Jasukkie said:

Did you take your mask off to eat or drink in an inside space in the presence of other people? 

yes-according to the rules

IMO Masks do not work to prevent the spread-My wife and I are vaxed and did not wear masks before our 1/29 cruise-During the cruise we wore masks and washed our hands and we got Covid day 6 and day 7 of the 8 day cruise. Royal treated us great during the quarantine process on and off the ship.

I will go at assigned time…….I have 12-12:30 is there a chance that other earlier slots could open up….is it worth checking

i enjoy being early

Do Diamond plus still get the early embarkation? I was asked to select an arrival time when I checked in. It will be on the Odyssey next week.

Thanks 

13 minutes ago, BND said:

From many I know who have served there as missionaries and others who have worked there in other capacities. They may want to work, but until they figure out how to fix their problems, nothing is going to change.  And, they are very dependent on the US and outside organizations for many things.  

Agreed-lets hope Haiti can become a peaceful and stable country-that is my prayer!

6 hours ago, ONECRUISER said:

US State Dept. More detailed info on assistance from WH: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/07/13/fact-sheet-u-s-assistance-to-haiti/

Thanks one cruiser-The list is impressive. But the following story is common and goes to the fact help from our country does not get to the people. A couple days ago  a new generator on its way to a hospital was taken by gangs and the hospital had to close and people died.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article257331337.html 

Not sure if the US sent it but this is common-its not only gangs that block the aid ; corrupt and dysfunctional government plays their part too. Missionaries on the ground have paid the right people and have their own security and aid has a better chance of getting to where it needs to go.

34 minutes ago, ONECRUISER said:

Not that I agree with OP said but to answer you, assistance:  "The United States is the single largest donor of humanitarian assistance to Haiti helping to meet the needs of the most vulnerable Haitians through health care, shelter, food, nutrition, water/sanitation, protection and other relief. Another pillar of U.S.-Haiti bilateral cooperation is assistance for long-term development and institution building. The United States has invested nearly $6.7 billion in total assistance, including more than $1.8 billion in health in Haiti over the past 20 years"

Where is this information from?(not doubting it just want to know) Even if this is legit-there is a good chance the money never made to those in need because of the corruption and overall dysfunctional government. When I say they need help I mean they need help rebuilding their system from the ground up-I am not sure how-I just know the need. Royal Caribbean does great work there and its my hope that more companies can see the potential and take part in the rebuilding.