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52 minutes ago, IrishWhisperer said:

We have just been told the cruise is cancelled. We disembark tomorrow.

I'm sorry.  And for the people who flew in I hope RCI is helping figure all that out.

15 hours ago, LadyZolt said:

Thanks -- I'm glad I have been able to upload some to this site, but someone else will have to take over in a few weeks because we recently had a family situation arise back home, so we will have to leave the ship in Dubai and head home, and we won't get to finish the world cruise.  We hope to be able to plan a future cruise that will sail through the Suez Canal, and we'd like to also see the Norwegian fjords and other things that we'll be missing now.  Maybe Royal Caribbean will offer another world cruise in a few years and we can book that.  🙂

@LadyZolt thank you so much for all the pictures and commentary.  I'm so sorry that you have to leave the cruise and hope everything at home works out in the best possible way.  Travel home safely and I hope you are indeed able to have your future cruises wishes come true.

5 hours ago, CSHS1979 said:

John left the ship in Seoul to spend time with Bella and I. He should return in Singapore

 

 

 I know all three of you are eager to spend time together!  Is Singapore when you get back on also?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beautiful photos Lady Z! The bridge is so colorful all lite up.

I wondered if the ship felt any effects of the earthquake and am glad you all were far away.  

Not going, but it was nice to dream for a few days.  Thanks for sharing the information.  🙂

Coming from North Carolina I'd never chance arriving the day of or even the day before this cruise.  I've been to Vancouver but the flight times back home probably mean spending a night after the cruise.   Still shopping airfare.  🙂

pricing airfare!

Trying hard to remind myself that people have posted on that other site that there might bot be internet  for a few days and not allowing myself to stress that this thread was on page FIVE of CC.  Hope all aboard are well and looking forward to hearing from you in the not distant future!

Thanks Andrew for sharing your vacation with us!  Hope there's not a lot of snow accumulation.

@CSHS1979, I was just thinking of you last night and hope you're doing well.  Thank you and John for posting the photos.  They're beautiful!

Both the interior door and the balcony connecting door have to be unlocked by housekeeping however the interior connecting door also has a deadbolt to use if you don't want that door open at some point.   The room balcony doors have a curtain so if you're concerned about family members from the connecting balcony room peering in at night, the curtain will block that while still allowing daytime access.   In our case, we simply have the connecting doors unlocked at the beginning of the cruise and then knock on the interior doors if it's closed.  (each room has a separate door on the ships I've been on).

8 hours ago, CSHS1979 said:

 

John is campaigning for option #2

I'm curious why if you feel like sharing his reasons.  I've seen very few people wanting that option although if I were onboard that would be my choice as well.  

Also, want to take the opportunity to thank you for sharing John's photos and wish you well for whatever is happening next week.  Check in when you're able.

14 hours ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Sorry to hear this.   I wish them a favorable recovery.  

Someone I follow on FB who is on the cruise said it was their friend who boarded in LA (healthy) and will be hospitalized in Hawaii after the ship's arrival.   I just tried to find their post again but wasn't able so can't give you their Fb name.  

Thank you to all of you who have been posting and are now leaving the cruise!  I've enjoyed reading about your experiences and hope you have a safe journey home as well as an easy re-entry to your daily life!

2 hours ago, Jimbo said:

I know I was hoping to find out what they got to see in place of MP but not much on here or FB about what they did or any pictures that I can find?

Passing on a link     https://mattichan.com/2024/01/29/uwc-day-051-cusco-peru-exploring-the-incan-capital/   He's very photo heavy. 

Oh no!  If I was traveling around the world I'd be so upset not to get to Machu Picchu!  I'm sorry for any of you missing this once in a lifetime stop.

I wonder how RC will reimburse full cruisers for this missed excursion.  

Pat2 and Patricia, thank you for sharing those photos!  What wonderful memories you all will have.

Patricia and anyone else who wants to chime in, I'm curious if you feel you know everyone on board or if you're still meeting new people.

On 1/14/2024 at 9:37 AM, cruise1957 said:

I hope it won't go poof.

I've already been thinking of how I'll adjust to not seeing this thread once the UWC is over.  It's such a part of my life and I too am very grateful to all onboard who post here.

Patricia, it worked!  As much as I'd love to be on the ship with you all, it's a good thing I'm not.  I doubt even the patches worn on one's ears would help me thru the Drake Shake.  Stay safe!

2 hours ago, Jimbo said:

How come we aren't seeing any pictures of the IGUAZÚ FALLS ? on this thread yet? That was todays highlight wasn't it?

There's been a bunch posted on that other site.  Look for Cruising Around the ....in....days

Sticking my two cents in. 

Families that would be on a Yeshiva Cruise would be sending their children to a Yeshiva and would for the most part be dressed as Orville99 said two posts above.  In addition to the covering clothes, the woman would have a scarf or other cover on their hair and men would be wearing a hat or yarmulke.  They would NOT eat non kosher food and would be highly unlikely to eat anything prepared in a kitchen that has not been completely kashered (the process of making the kitchen acceptable for kosher food prep).  I am not saying they wouldn't eat in the MDR or Windjammer but if they did, they'd have one of the pre-packaged meals.  As for washing hands, whomever said that about being a religious ritual was correct plus there would be prayer before and after eating --- almost definitely while still at the table.  

If someone was not observant enough to observe all those restrictions, it's highly unlikely that an average person would be able to tell by looking that someone was part of Yeshiva week.  

10 hours ago, jldev said:

We just booked on the Singapore to Dubai cruise because, even though not having a balcony will be hard (we have become very accustomed to having one), the itinerary is fantastic as it ticks off several new places for us.  It will be strange boarding a ship where all the passengers already know each other! 

My sister and I were discussing that last night.  She thought by the time partial cruisers came on board, the others might be glad for new people to talk with.  We're still in talks if we'll cruise or not.

Glad you're safely home, thank you for a wonderful trip report!

I can't find it listed on Royal either but  https://cruisesheet.com/royal-caribbean-enchantment-of-the-seas-14-night-ft-lauderdale-to-los-angeles-april-03-2023-166b93