bigbeergut

Sounds like you got lucky.

21 minutes ago, nocl said:

Data clearly shows that the viral load is orders of magnitude higher with Delta, even in asymptomatic cases.  With the other variants the data indicated that vaccination prevented transmission even in break through cases.

 

With Delta that is not the case the viral load, even in breakthrough cases in vaccinated individuals can infect others.  Thus the change in the mask guidance.

 

 

You need to look at the data from Singapore not the 400+ cases from Massachusetts.   The Singapore data shows high viral loads only exist for a very short time.

20 minutes ago, terrydtx said:

I have suggestion for you, stay home locked down until the virus diseapears, then maybe you will feel safe enough to cruise.  

You must have misunderstood me.  I don't think the pre-cruise testing will really accomplish anything.  I plan to board the Equinox next wek.

2 hours ago, graphicguy said:

I believe that's the entire reason for the "testing everyone" before check in process.  That virtually eliminates anyone over 2 years old who is infected with the virus, asymptomatic or not.

Many of us will test at home before we fly to Florida.  The pre-boarding test will not pick-up any inflections we pick-up traveling to Florida or in Florida before the cruise.  I'm not sure the pre-boarding test will help much for cruises leaving from Florida or other hot spots (re Texas).

4 minutes ago, terrydtx said:

Where do you know this from, what is your source? No one currently on the Edge or Equinox are reporting any new cases this week on CC.

If you don't test the general population you'll never know.  There are plenty of asymptomatic people in the general population, those people also get on cruise ships.

9 minutes ago, cantstopingcruising said:

Using your logic, asymptomatic people with positive results will be allowed on the cruise ship.

 

I don't think so.

Guess what?  There are asymptomatic people already on the cruise ships and there will still be asymptomatic people even with pre boarding testing.  Those people aren't hurting anyone.  

1 hour ago, cantstopingcruising said:

What? And spread it to all the other passengers?

If you do not have symptoms, it's unlikely you will infect anyone.  Even for the Delta variant, its unlikely you will have enough of the virus to harm anyone.  If you have symptoms, you will need another plan for a few days.

19 minutes ago, TeeRick said:

Yes I am looking for a test arriving in Seattle.   But concerned about what happens after we get there and if we test positive for some reason.  We could not board the ship.  We would need to quarantine somewhere.  How would we arrange that last minute?

Or you just get back on the airplane and fly home if you are not showing any symptoms

1 hour ago, kokopelli-az said:

We board the Equinox on Aug 8.    Is Celebrity still calling passengers before their cruise?   I know they did when they started cruising again.    I'm waiting for my call.....

I'm a week after you, August 15 on the Equinox, but I haven't heard anything either.

4 hours ago, graphicguy said:

Thanks.  I get it.

 

I’ve traveled a lot for my previous job (now retired).  Not bragging, more like reminiscing, but I was stuck away from home in KS when 9/11 grounded me…for a week (ended up finally finding a rental car available which cost me well into 5 figures).  I was at work when I suffered a heart attack in the back woods of IL, by myself.  I’ve was in San Francisco during their last big earthquake and could not leave the city (for a whole host of reasons).  

 

 

I'm glad things turned out well for you but please remind me not to cruise with you.  😉

23 hours ago, Cg52 said:

In response to your second question…I don’t think you will be able to board the plane if you don’t have the test done. The ArriveCAN app requires all the information. A family  member recently went to the US on business. Needed test done before leaving for airport, had another administered at the airport all prebooked, then required one to come back and had to do another on arrival. All at her own expense. 

Are you sure you need to pay for 4 tests?  I thought Celebrity did complimentary tests before you left the ship and that should be good to fly and let you enter Canada.

1 hour ago, paulajj said:

UPGRADE YOUR EXISTING WI-FI PACKAGE AND/OR ADD MORE DEVICES BY CALLING 1.800.722.5941 (US/CANADA).

PRE-CRUISE DISCOUNTS NOT AVAILABLE ONBOARD.

VIEW CONTACT NUMBERS OUTSIDE OF THE US

Thank you

1 minute ago, paulajj said:

Mine says I have to phone to upgrade. 
 

kinda feel bad that I started the never ending elite benefit argument tho lol 

 

Also, I wondered just how bad the surf wifi is? 
 

So who do you call?   Captain's Club?  Any reservations agent even if you used a TA?

Has anyone actually gone into their cruise planner and tried to upgrade the wifi?  I've tried but don't see any options for an upgrade.  Any help would be appreciated.

1 hour ago, Real NHDOC said:

Looks like Celebrity has reconsidered one of its policies.  The email I received had this sentence:

 

"Should a guest be unable to complete the testing requirements, a 100% refund or Future Cruise Credit will be offered."

 

which was also what was on their website yesterday but now their official website policy has been revised to read:

 

"Should a guest be unable to complete the testing requirements, a Future Cruise Credit will be offered."

 

LOL, I wonder who was fired because they included the "R" word in the policy initially.

 

Maybe it's time to bring out the lawyers.  If I purchased the cruise with the option of a 100% refund, I'm not sure they can change it.

2 minutes ago, Julma said:

I received this at 10:15 Sunday morning regarding my 8/21 cruise.  Nothing about the 72 hour test, which I received in an email yesterday.  I'll be getting tested regardless.  

 

 

 

We’re counting down the days to your sailing from Ft. Lauderdale. Here’s important information on testing and health screening requirements.

US ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• All non-US residents must present a negative NAAT or Antigen test taken with 3 days of travel.

• Be sure to save a copy on your phone and bring a printed copy. Name on test results must match those on government issued identification.

VACCINATION POLICY

Following CDC guidelines we will sail with all crew vaccinated and at least 95% of guests will be fully vaccinated.

All guests 16 years and older must be fully vaccinated with all COVID-19 vaccine doses administered at least 14 days prior to sailing. As of August 1, 2021, all guests age 12 and older must be fully vaccinated.

Acceptable proof of vaccination must be in the form of the original vaccination record document issued by the country’s health authority or healthcare provider that administered the vaccination.

All unvaccinated children 6 months to 15 years old (6 months to 11 years old as of August 1st) will require a complimentary Covid-19 test at the terminal. Registration is required prior to arrival at terminal. A link will be provided via email to the unvaccinated guest.

Guests that do not meet the testing and health screening policy requirements will be denied boarding.

WHILE ONBOARD

• Following CDC Guidelines, masks will not be required for vaccinated guests.

WHILE ASHORE

Shore excursion guidance listed by itinerary below. We will continue to monitor and evaluate and update as any changes to local requirements occur. Families with unvaccinated children are required to take a Celebrity curated tour to go ashore. Southern Caribbean: • On your own tours are permitted in Aruba and Curacao. • Celebrity curated tours are required in Barbados, St. Kitts & Nevis, Tortola and St. Lucia. Eastern Caribbean: • On your own tours are permitted in St. Croix, St. Maarten*, St. Thomas and Nassau. • Celebrity curated tours are required in Tortola. *The St. Maarten government requires all unvaccinated guests age 10 and older, be tested 2 days prior to disembarking and visiting St. Maarten. Test will be provided onboard. Western Caribbean: • On your own tours are permitted in Nassau. • Celebrity curated tours are required in Costa Maya, Cozumel and Roatan.

TRAVEL HOME

• Unvaccinated children are required to take a PCR test for Covid-19 prior to re-entry for voyages 4 nights or longer.

• Tests required for home country re-entry will also be administered onboard. Testing will be provided free of charge to our vaccinated guests prior to debarkation. Additional details and registration provided once onboard.

I got the same e-mail for my 8/15 Equinox cruise.  It will be interesting to see if they have to correct this e-mail or if they are dropping the testing requirement.

13 minutes ago, cangelmd said:

CajunHeavyCruiser and I are about to check out of hotel, wish us luck!

Good Luck

2 hours ago, ipeeinthepool said:

Ok, what is the best way to get the discount applied to an internet upgrade?

Farewell Pee  R.I.P.

Thanks for the report.  Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

I'm sure Canada was doing the best they could but it's all about safety on the cruise ships.  The mix of effectiveness of  a mix of vaccines has not been verified by rigorous studies.  Until this is complete, Celebrity needs to hold the line and require fully vaccinated people to have 2 shots (or 1 for J&J) of an approved vaccine to be considered vaccinated cruisers.  Anyone with a mix of vaccines can still sail as an unvaccinated cruiser.  It's all about safety.

5 minutes ago, wrk2cruise said:

On the 7/3 sailing which was 58% capacity the suites were 100% sold.   A concierge told me that 30% of all passengers on the ship were suite guests.

 

This was the third sailing so kinks should have been worked out on the prior 2 sailings and thing should be getting better, not worse.

 

If you are going to arrive before your assigned time you are going to be waiting outside.  The whole issue is they are not allowing people to congregate in the terminal.  They are not letting people into the terminal before the ship is ready for boarding.   You get checked in as you enter the terminal and go straight onboard the ship.

Sounds like a great system.

10 minutes ago, vswan said:

While I understand the OP frustration, there are fewer people staying in suites than in "regular" cabins. This issue needs to be resolved for future sailing for all who are boarding the ship.

Absolutely true.  Celebrity needs to enforce the arrival times to keep the entire process moving smoothly.  Even for the suite guests.

On 5/25/2021 at 6:16 PM, tserface said:

The last cruise we were on the waiters were selling tables in the lounge to the highest bidders and putting drinks on the tables to reserve them.  Some people didn't show up until 20 minutes later and just went right to their reserved tables while other people stood up.  I thought it was a pretty poor practice, but the concierge said it's how they make extra tips.  So, in a sense, they are starting to charge for use of the room anyway.

 

Tom

I’m sorry, I think I have to call BS on this one.  Never seen or heard of anything like this.

I’ll join the chorus,  

Pee was right 

So I need to have someone clear this up for me.  If I fall asleep in the Solarium,  am I using the Solarium in a legitimate manner?  What are the legitimate use for the loungers in the Solarium?  Are the only for use immediately before and after I use the pool or hot tubs?