Blizzard54 Posted July 30, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 30, 2021 My plan is to post from the ship during this 5 night voyage. It has been 537 days since we disembarked the Allure and are looking forward to board the Ovation in a few hours. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted July 30, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 30, 2021 But what are the pre boarding protocols ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard54 Posted July 30, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Must be vaccinated. This is the test cruise for the CDC to evaluate all protocols to resume regular sailings. I will report on how things go at the terminal and boarding. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorey2007 Posted July 30, 2021 #4 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Following have a great time. Pictures please we will be Ovation August 2022. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard54 Posted July 30, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I expect that the passenger mix with be similar to the Allure test with a mix of travel agents, media, Royal execs, pinnacles and they may have invited some other C&A members. Along with everyone needed to show proof of full vaccination, within 24 hours of sailing we needed to fill out a health questioner. Masks will be required to enter the terminal. I expect they will chose some pax to be randomly tested before boarding. We have a 12:30 boarding appointment and my understanding is the time are enforced. We will arrive at the pier a little early to allow time to park our car and shuttle or walk to the terminal. If I can figure out how to post pics from my phone I will do that as we go along. Otherwise I will post them with my laptop from time to time. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JessyCruises Posted July 30, 2021 #6 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Enjoy your trip!! Can you do me a huge favour and post the onboard prices for the 1 & 2 devices pages for surf & stream? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vplsh Posted July 30, 2021 #7 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Can you please check and see if there's a future cruise desk open for sales? On board Independence for a simulation cruise Sunday and thinking about booking if there is someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BSR Posted July 30, 2021 #8 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Enjoy your cruise. Looking forward to reading your review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted July 30, 2021 #9 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Thank you for doing this. Since we don't cruise till December (or later), I love reading these live threads! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard54 Posted July 30, 2021 Author #10 Share Posted July 30, 2021 17 minutes ago, Canadian Disney Mom said: Enjoy your trip!! Can you do me a huge favour and post the onboard prices for the 1 & 2 devices pages for surf & stream? thanks! That should be easy enough. Since C&A benefits are not allowed, we will be purchasing a package. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard54 Posted July 30, 2021 Author #11 Share Posted July 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, vplsh said: Can you please check and see if there's a future cruise desk open for sales? On board Independence for a simulation cruise Sunday and thinking about booking if there is someone. I am pretty sure they will be open. I will check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JessyCruises Posted July 30, 2021 #12 Share Posted July 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, Blizzard54 said: That should be easy enough. Since C&A benefits are not allowed, we will be purchasing a package. Thanks! It’s great they are giving you 50% off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vplsh Posted July 30, 2021 #13 Share Posted July 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Blizzard54 said: I am pretty sure they will be open. I will check. Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnM&E Posted July 30, 2021 #14 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Excited for you! Thanks for sharing your experience. Looking forward to seeing your pictures. Makes me even more excited to be coming on board in September. Yippee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsai3s Posted July 30, 2021 #15 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Thank you for taking the time...safe and happy sailing! Looking forward to a few things: * Traffic into Pier 91 and embarkation. * Test to all prior to boarding? * DL and CL concierge. (List of bar drinks with prices. We know the drink vouchers are for drinks $13 or less...we wanted to make sure we know what to order. 😁) * Loyal Ambassador. * Captain Henryk Loy onboard? * Lastly, what is the anticipated passenger capacity for the paid sailings? Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmercies Posted July 30, 2021 #16 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Thanks @Blizzard54 Love following the simulation cruises. See you in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
long4acruise Posted July 30, 2021 #17 Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) *Traffic into Pier 91 was a breeze at 10:40 today. *Embarkation was good, but didn't board til 11:30-ish as first group time slot wasn't until 12 noon. Must have SetSail doc readily available, along with passport and vax card. *Loyalty Ambassador is Nicol Torcende. *Interesting, the 2nd folks I met were a couple who've never cruised before! Said they weren't sure what to do. And several others mentioned they'd only cruise several times prior. RC probably planned it this way. Edited July 30, 2021 by long4acruise 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janabelle61 Posted July 30, 2021 #18 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Thanks for doing this! I'll be on Serenade in a month, rather than Ovation, but I don't think anyone posted about their test cruise and protocols seem to be changing almost daily. Will really enjoy hearing about ports - what's available, what restrictions do you run into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard54 Posted July 30, 2021 Author #19 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Some of the offerings in the windjammer. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The sea calls my name Posted July 30, 2021 #20 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I can easily eat 5 pounds of crawfish by myself ( yes I grew up in Louisiana). They would need an extra big pot for me . I have never seen them offered before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted July 30, 2021 #21 Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) It looks really good, but those are odd looking clams? Edit: Okay, they are New Zealand green lipped mussels. (I would prefer steamed clams ) And the crawfish look good! Edited July 30, 2021 by Coralc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baowen Posted July 30, 2021 #22 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Wow - The lobster looks amazing. Can you tell me what time sail away is? I plan on being there to watch the ship and take some photos/videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckishpixie Posted July 30, 2021 #23 Share Posted July 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Blizzard54 said: Some of the offerings in the windjammer. I found the lunch to be better than normal at the Windjammer. Did you? Also, I'm the one with ridiculously pink hair. Wave to me when you see me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckishpixie Posted July 30, 2021 #24 Share Posted July 30, 2021 48 minutes ago, The sea calls my name said: I can easily eat 5 pounds of crawfish by myself ( yes I grew up in Louisiana). They would need an extra big pot for me . I have never seen them offered before. My grandma is from Baton Rouge and she would have been disappointed in these. A wee bit over cooked but yhe liquor in the heads was still good and the warm butter helped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floatn Posted July 30, 2021 #25 Share Posted July 30, 2021 If you just boarded today, how does she have an orange status for COVID cases already? Isn't this the first sim cruise for this ship? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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