Biker19 Posted June 13, 2021 #301 Share Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, cruzeluver said: May sound odd, but could I pay for a soda at lunch and save my vouchers for wine later? That was possible pre-COVID and should be now as well - you just need to tell the servant. Edited June 13, 2021 by Biker19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 13, 2021 Author #302 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Our waiter was excited about being assigned to work on the island today. We asked him why, since the ship is air conditioned and will be empty. He said that to preserve the COVID bubble, crew as not allowed ashore when the ship is in port. So, while the ship has been in port in the Caribbean and the US, he has not put his feet on solid ground for over 4 months when he signed on. And since they can’t go ashore, they can’t run to Walmart for personal items… they are restricted to what is in the crew store… at crew store prices. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RG306 Posted June 13, 2021 #304 Share Posted June 13, 2021 11 hours ago, sailor05 said: Have any links to the vlogs? TIA! Go to you tube: Royal Caribbean Blog, Griff & Alyssa, The Ship Show, La Lido Loca, and so many more are on board and running into each other so mentioning others. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeTec Posted June 13, 2021 #305 Share Posted June 13, 2021 9 hours ago, Sea Dog said: BirdTravels had said that the Captain had gone on the intercom to say that there were still people who had not gone through their muster drill. Could be that there was a cut off time and some did not make it. Another poster said it could have been a medical emergency also. Hard to really know what it was. Possibly they tested positive for covid & not allowed on? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forgotmyCCname Posted June 13, 2021 #306 Share Posted June 13, 2021 35 minutes ago, patty29 said: All the talk about the drinks added to your seapass, we are staying in a GS and are Diamond plus. We'll have 5 drinks added to our seapass but do we have to use them in the SL or do we get additional drinks in the SL If you can find out that would be great! Thanks!! The Suite drinks do not require any coupon. You can use your D+ coupons at other venues. We had the D+ coupons and suite drinks on our last Freedom cruise, there is no relationship between the two. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toad455 Posted June 13, 2021 #307 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Can wait to see your pictures of CocoCay!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 13, 2021 Author #308 Share Posted June 13, 2021 For a quick bite, Cafe Promenade has a quick complimentary breakfast including regular coffee (specialty coffees extra). 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 13, 2021 Author #309 Share Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, JoeTec said: Possibly they tested positive for covid & not allowed on? For this cruise, everyone was rapid tested at check-in and not allowed out of the testing center until you got negative results. For future cruises, everyone will need a negative PCR test. Edited June 13, 2021 by BirdTravels 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasukkie Posted June 13, 2021 #310 Share Posted June 13, 2021 I'm curious to know if the new vegan menu RC put out right before Covid is still available in the dining room? I'm thinking it may not be in the QR code set up but by paper menu by request? Thank you for any info, looks awesome out there! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmommy08 Posted June 13, 2021 #311 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Good morning! Do you know if they switched out Seattle’s Best for Starbucks under the drink packages? In December 2019 Starbucks was still extra on Allure. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted June 13, 2021 #312 Share Posted June 13, 2021 45 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: Our waiter was excited about being assigned to work on the island today. We asked him why, since the ship is air conditioned and will be empty. He said that to preserve the COVID bubble, crew as not allowed ashore when the ship is in port. So, while the ship has been in port in the Caribbean and the US, he has not put his feet on solid ground for over 4 months when he signed on. And since they can’t go ashore, they can’t run to Walmart for personal items… they are restricted to what is in the crew store… at crew store prices. Guess that crew member has not had the vaccine shot yet, if he hasn't touched solid ground in 4 months, that's interesting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 13, 2021 Author #313 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Royal is really pushing their app as the sole source of information. They do not leave paper copies of the Compass in your stateroom. Hard copy is available for the technology challenged. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted June 13, 2021 #314 Share Posted June 13, 2021 1 minute ago, Jimbo said: Guess that crew member has not had the vaccine shot yet, if he hasn't touched solid ground in 4 months, that's interesting. The entire crew got vaccinated a few weeks ago. Probably just part of the very overcautious approach the cruise lines are taking to get things started again. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 13, 2021 Author #315 Share Posted June 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jimbo said: Guess that crew member has not had the vaccine shot yet, if he hasn't touched solid ground in 4 months, that's interesting. The crew is vaccinated. They have had to stay on the ship to minimize the chances of infection. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted June 13, 2021 #316 Share Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: The entire crew got vaccinated a few weeks ago. Probably just part of the very overcautious approach the cruise lines are taking to get things started again. Yes , I heard that, I'm just going by what the crew member said to Bird. But maybe the crew member got their shot on the ship and didn't go ashore to get the shot. Edited June 13, 2021 by Jimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kearney Posted June 13, 2021 #317 Share Posted June 13, 2021 2 minutes ago, Jimbo said: Guess that crew member has not had the vaccine shot yet, if he hasn't touched solid ground in 4 months, that's interesting. I am pretty sure ALL crew have been vaccinated. In fact... if you go search through youtube you will find several crew members who had to quarantine in a hotel room for 14 days then... if I recalled... they were vaccinated and then quarantined again for 14 days on board ship. I might have the vaccine order mixed up..but it was essentially a month in isolation. Now the process may vary depending upon when they signed up...but odds are is someone has been in the presence of a crew member... they have been vaccinated and isolated... I was surprised at just how rigid the process seemed to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandc4e Posted June 13, 2021 #318 Share Posted June 13, 2021 THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! So nice to see some "normalcy" coming back. Have a great cruise! S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 13, 2021 Author #319 Share Posted June 13, 2021 The rain has stopped and the cruise director has annoyed that the gangway is now open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted June 13, 2021 #320 Share Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, pspercy said: Someone boarding with a dog. I found this interesting too. Drug sniffer? Covid sniffer? Security dog to help get the people off? 12 hours ago, Sea Dog said: Interesting watching the port cam, and it looks like some people with suitcases are leaving. Wonder what that is about? I wonder if the dog played a role? LOL, so many questions. Bird, take us ashore please. 😁 Edited June 13, 2021 by A&L_Ont 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ukigirl Posted June 13, 2021 #321 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Great review and looking at your pictures, almost seems like you are the only passenger! What is the capacity limited to? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted June 13, 2021 #322 Share Posted June 13, 2021 19 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: For a quick bite, Cafe Promenade has a quick complimentary breakfast including regular coffee (specialty coffees extra). Speaking of specialty coffee, is the machine available in the Diamond Lounge? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kearney Posted June 13, 2021 #323 Share Posted June 13, 2021 Question: are there any passengers with wheelchairs or scooters aboard? Is so... did you notice any issues for them getting an elevator...given capacity restrictions? Also in boarding... did they have any wheelchair assistance at the Hotel for check in? Just wondering if you noticed any crew or Bahamian port workers pushing people in chairs. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare EllieinNJ Posted June 13, 2021 #324 Share Posted June 13, 2021 I have just booked my first Royal Caribbean cruise in 25 years and am thrilled to be following along with you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted June 13, 2021 #325 Share Posted June 13, 2021 13 minutes ago, BirdTravels said: Royal is really pushing their app as the sole source of information. They do not leave paper copies of the Compass in your stateroom. Hard copy is available for the technology challenged. Hopefully, they keep the info in the app updated better than they did in Jan 2000. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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