Star cruise Posted August 16, 2021 #1326 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Hi All Do you how many people will be on 29th August cruise Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleC Posted August 16, 2021 #1327 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, xxHadleyxx said: thanks, that is what we are on and I was hopeful it was after summer holidays but unsure. Generally speaking I am fine with kids...but I do want to avoid having more than a small percentage of unvaccinated passengers onboard, which right now means avoiding kids. As FamilyCruiserUK has said, the majority of English children will be returning to school during the week commencing 6th September. You should be ok on the 5th’s sailing, I’d be very surprised if the same numbers are on board as this month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Jo UK Posted August 16, 2021 #1328 Share Posted August 16, 2021 We will need to to book time off work to get tested. Anyone know if Eurofins is in the Cambridge area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted August 16, 2021 #1329 Share Posted August 16, 2021 41 minutes ago, Ms Jo UK said: We will need to to book time off work to get tested. Anyone know if Eurofins is in the Cambridge area. Sudbury or Ampthill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted August 16, 2021 #1330 Share Posted August 16, 2021 2 hours ago, MAGSMFC said: Covid Testing - Eurofins Does anyone have any info in where we can go for our Eurofins test as we have just booked on the Anthem today and I know RC will let us know nearer the date but anyone has a list of places I would really appreciate this. We live in West Yorkshire. Many thanks. Harrogate, Leeds or Crosshills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Jo UK Posted August 17, 2021 #1331 Share Posted August 17, 2021 12 hours ago, little britain said: Sudbury or Ampthill Thanky ou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiWilliams Posted August 17, 2021 #1332 Share Posted August 17, 2021 15 hours ago, Ms Jo UK said: We will need to to book time off work to get tested. Anyone know if Eurofins is in the Cambridge area. I believe there is one at Stansed airport. We went to one in Stamford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kernow Posted August 17, 2021 #1333 Share Posted August 17, 2021 Is there anyone else that is nowhere near a Eurofins and has arranged their own test? If so did you have any problems? We are thinking of using Boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabulous97 Posted August 17, 2021 #1334 Share Posted August 17, 2021 On 8/14/2021 at 1:09 PM, debsjc said: Apologies if this has already been covered, I have read some pages, but not all 53 🙂 I know RCCL are saying 'Vaccinated Guests must bring the negative result of a PCR test taken within 3 days of sailing. We will email instructions on how to register for your complimentary test approximately 14 to 18 days before your cruise' Could anyone let me know how this works, and if we have to go to a testing centre, is there one near Reading or Bracknell? ... thanks We did our at a small place off Junc 11 of the M4 heading down the A33. We are in Bracknell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyCruiserUK Posted August 17, 2021 #1335 Share Posted August 17, 2021 3 hours ago, DiWilliams said: I believe there is one at Stansed airport. We went to one in Stamford. We have ours booked in stamford next week, did you have any issues or have any advice please? Thankyou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted August 17, 2021 #1336 Share Posted August 17, 2021 23 hours ago, xxHadleyxx said: My goodness that is a lot of unvaccinated kids! Do you know when UK schools are back in session and the numbers of children are likely to drop back down? I was thinking probably by the end of August, but maybe not? As posted, different areas has different dates. They said it was due to cancelling Northern Europe cruises they have jumped on this one and the next one. Last week was 1200 inc. 200 kids. This cruise we have 1510 inc. 310 kids. 100 didn't make it and we have 1380 crew. Glad I'm getting off on Monday 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavvy Posted August 18, 2021 #1337 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Hi In regards to testing, if I am sailing on a Saturday, when is the earliest I can get the PCR test done, is it the Wednesday before. I know its 3 days but does that include the Saturday? I noticed Eurofins have opened a few more testing centres now, one being in Cardiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmn Posted August 18, 2021 #1338 Share Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, gavvy said: Hi In regards to testing, if I am sailing on a Saturday, when is the earliest I can get the PCR test done, is it the Wednesday before. I know its 3 days but does that include the Saturday? I noticed Eurofins have opened a few more testing centres now, one being in Cardiff My email for a Saturday departure said 1st choice Wednesday and second choice Thursday for the pcr test My boarding time is 1pm on Saturday so I booked the pcr for 1.30 on Wednesday Edited August 18, 2021 by sgmn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavvy Posted August 18, 2021 #1339 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Ok, great, I want to get it done as early as possible so hopefully be able to do the Wednesday. If they actually give you times on the email I suppose that avoids any confusion. I don't sail until Oct 9, so am over thinking things I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmn Posted August 18, 2021 #1340 Share Posted August 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, gavvy said: Ok, great, I want to get it done as early as possible so hopefully be able to do the Wednesday. If they actually give you times on the email I suppose that avoids any confusion. I don't sail until Oct 9, so am over thinking things I think. I'm sailing with Celebrity but I think they use the same system . You'll be sent a link 20 days before departure to book with eurofins. That link will take you through which dates and times are available in your preferred area 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavvy Posted August 18, 2021 #1341 Share Posted August 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, sgmn said: I'm sailing with Celebrity but I think they use the same system . You'll be sent a link 20 days before departure to book with eurofins. That link will take you through which dates and times are available in your preferred area Great, sounds idiot proof, which is what I need haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxHadleyxx Posted August 18, 2021 #1342 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Hi...I am looking for a recomendation for transfers between LHR and Southapmton. I would especially like any company who confirms they only use vaccinated drivers, or drivers who test negative that day (I don't know if this is even somehting that is being done, but it if it I would be very happy to patronize such a company...I figure that 90 minutes in a small vehcile with a driver is riskiest part of our whole trip). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodgem Posted August 18, 2021 #1343 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Hi @gavvy I just wanted to say 'Welcome to CC (Cruise Critics) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOR Posted August 18, 2021 #1344 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Hi I upgraded my room to Grand suite , though royalup for the coming trip in few days. Edoc and set sail pass confirm the new suite. However, I am having trouble getting the priority boarding. All of us are checking in at 3pm while my youngest 7 y.o is checking in at 1:30. Replied from emails and chat are pretty much useless. Effectively asking me to stick to the given time, and was told priority boarding was suspended. 1. Does anyone has any experience with priority boarding ? Do I not have a option of boarding earlier ? 2. Can I turn up earlier than check in time ? As I need to drive at least 3hours , will have to leave much earlier to avoid delay. 3. Any other useful email for RCI to get some help and support ? 4. I have not received any introduction email from concierge. 5 more days to go before cruise. I am wondering if upgrade means more money but don’t expect standard perks. Thank you for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 18, 2021 #1345 Share Posted August 18, 2021 (edited) 47 minutes ago, AOR said: 3. Any other useful email for RCI to get some help and support ? Welcome to CC. Don't expect timely replies via e-mail. They may reply more via social media. Read CC here for most info. BTW, what was the min bid and is that what you got the upgrade for? Edited August 18, 2021 by Biker19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twolittleboys Posted August 18, 2021 #1346 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Could anyone please point me to recent (ha, or what we think of as recent at this time) MDR menus and cruise compasses? We haven't sailed with Royal in several years so would like to see what food/activities are like now before deciding on which cruise to book. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sowhat Posted August 18, 2021 #1347 Share Posted August 18, 2021 1 hour ago, AOR said: Hi I upgraded my room to Grand suite , though royalup for the coming trip in few days. Edoc and set sail pass confirm the new suite. However, I am having trouble getting the priority boarding. All of us are checking in at 3pm while my youngest 7 y.o is checking in at 1:30. Replied from emails and chat are pretty much useless. Effectively asking me to stick to the given time, and was told priority boarding was suspended. 1. Does anyone has any experience with priority boarding ? Do I not have a option of boarding earlier ? 2. Can I turn up earlier than check in time ? As I need to drive at least 3hours , will have to leave much earlier to avoid delay. 3. Any other useful email for RCI to get some help and support ? 4. I have not received any introduction email from concierge. 5 more days to go before cruise. I am wondering if upgrade means more money but don’t expect standard perks. Thank you for your help We travelled over 7 hrs to get to Southampton, our time slot was 1 pm, but on arrival at 11.20 am no body checked our time and on board in cabin by 12.05. There was no priority boarding on our sailing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legospice Posted August 18, 2021 #1348 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Hi all, Does anyone happen to know how the price of the drinks package is if you wait until you are onboard to buy? I saw a post somewhere that said they were doing a buy one get one half price on board? We are undecided if we want/need it, we are used to the Diamond Lounge before covid *hic* lol and so not sure if with the 4 Diamond drinks per day at anytime would make the £47+ a day worth it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 18, 2021 #1349 Share Posted August 18, 2021 1 hour ago, legospice said: Does anyone happen to know how the price of the drinks package is if you wait until you are onboard to buy? It varies, though not as much as online. The list price invariably will be higher than online but there are discounts on board as well. You'd have to drink at least 9 drinks per day (4D drinks + 5 from package) to make it worth it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahbear666 Posted August 18, 2021 #1350 Share Posted August 18, 2021 2 hours ago, legospice said: Hi all, Does anyone happen to know how the price of the drinks package is if you wait until you are onboard to buy? I saw a post somewhere that said they were doing a buy one get one half price on board? We are undecided if we want/need it, we are used to the Diamond Lounge before covid *hic* lol and so not sure if with the 4 Diamond drinks per day at anytime would make the £47+ a day worth it or not. I have seen reports of $90 + $45 for the second person 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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