mrlevin Posted September 16, 2021 #1 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Still no word from RCI regarding Cayman Islands. Initially I thought they would replace Cayman Islands with Costa Maya or Belize; however, I am not sure if the transit times would work. Any thoughts of possible replacement? If they just cancel Cayman Islands and replace with sea day, will RCI give us shipboard credit in lieu of refund of port fees and taxes for Cayman Islands? thanks, Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted September 16, 2021 #2 Share Posted September 16, 2021 8 minutes ago, mrlevin said: Still no word from RCI regarding Cayman Islands. Initially I thought they would replace Cayman Islands with Costa Maya or Belize; however, I am not sure if the transit times would work. Any thoughts of possible replacement? If they just cancel Cayman Islands and replace with sea day, will RCI give us shipboard credit in lieu of refund of port fees and taxes for Cayman Islands? thanks, Marc The prevailing unofficial thought is the entire itinerary will be swapped for Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagle Rancher Posted September 16, 2021 #3 Share Posted September 16, 2021 54 minutes ago, not-enough-cruising said: The prevailing unofficial thought is the entire itinerary will be swapped for Cozumel, Costa Maya, Roatan Agree. That’s what they’ve done with Independence. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlevin Posted September 16, 2021 Author #4 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Thanks; wife not going to be pleased as Jamaica will remain one of the few countries that I have been to and she has not been to. And, I would prefer shipboard credit rather than go to both Cozumel and Costa Maya. At least I will get my Dunn's River Falls excursion refunded. 😃 Thanks for the insight! Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfganghowell Posted September 16, 2021 #5 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Yep, we're still waiting for the 10/31 itinerary to update. Not sure what the hold up is - they announced the Roatan itinerary for the 10/17 sailing two months ago. We all know Cayman isn't happening and I sure would like to get our excursions booked. They actually still allow you to purchase shore excursions for Cayman which is the height of stupidity - they are just creating more work for themselves when they have to cancel all of them and credit the people who don't do their research on the itinerary. Not everyone is an experienced cruiser. I'm checking every day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzingal#9 Posted September 16, 2021 #6 Share Posted September 16, 2021 We're on the 10/3/21 sailing and we were informed months ago that Grand Cayman is not allowing any cruise passengers until 2022 at the earliest. Itinerary was changed to Cozumel, Costa Maya and Roatan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster Posted September 16, 2021 #7 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Our 10/30/21 sailing originally on Brilliance and then swapped with Serenade was suppose to originally go to Grand Cayman. GC was changed to Costa Maya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising to Retirement Posted October 1, 2021 #8 Share Posted October 1, 2021 10/3 Itenerary- Full day at Sea, Cozumel, Costa Maya and Roatan, then two consecutive days at Sea...sailing in two days- negative COVID Test Results... Bon Voyage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted October 1, 2021 #9 Share Posted October 1, 2021 I just checked the Liberty is scheduled for 7 cruises to the Caymans this year starting October 31. We are booked on a Carnival cruise mid November that was scheduled for the Caymans and Jamaica. Carnival has changed it to Cozumel, Mahogany Bay (Roatan) and Belize some time ago (without notifying us☹️). Carnival seems to have already adjusted their itineraries so why hasn't RCL? Seems a disservice to those who booked wanting to go to either Caymans or Jamaica particularly those who have already booked excursions in those ports. Luckily our next three cruises on Liberty are all destined for the Cozumel-Roatan-Puerto Costa Maya destinations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSocial Posted October 1, 2021 #10 Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) I just received an email from Royal, with itinerary change for my February 2022 Liberty cruise. Dear Guest, The government of Grand Cayman is not accepting cruise ships so, we’ve replaced George Town with Roatan, Honduras. Regrettably, this impacts our visit to Falmouth, Jamaica because of its distance from Honduras. Instead, we’ll visit Costa Maya, Mexico. We know how much time and effort go into planning your vacation, and we’re sorry for any inconvenience caused by this. We’re excited to take you to new ports and know you’ll have an excellent time! Below, please find our revised Liberty of the Seas itinerary. Day Port of Call Arrive Depart Sun Galveston, Texas 4:00 PM Mon Cruising Tue Cozumel, Mexico 7:00 AM 6:00 PM Wed Roatan, Honduras 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Thu Costa Maya, Mexico 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Fri Cruising Sat Cruising Sun Galveston, Texas 6:30 AM It was nice to receive the notice so far out. Edited October 1, 2021 by BSocial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfganghowell Posted October 1, 2021 #11 Share Posted October 1, 2021 October 31st itinerary is now officially Cozumel/Costa May and Roatan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSocial Posted October 1, 2021 #12 Share Posted October 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, wolfganghowell said: October 31st itinerary is now officially Cozumel/Costa May and Roatan sounds like they are sending many itinerary updates today, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted October 1, 2021 #13 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Someone posted a letter I think for march 27, .. my march b2b, one of the last 2 dates, so march of 2022 is also changed unless it's a fake letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awestover89 Posted October 1, 2021 #14 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Still waiting to hear anything about our November Jewel or January Odyssey, both of which are scheduled to visit Grand Cayman still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrikeEagle Posted October 1, 2021 #15 Share Posted October 1, 2021 March 13, 2022 Liberty of the Seas. Just got this email regarding that cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted October 2, 2021 #16 Share Posted October 2, 2021 My December on Jewel is still showing Grand Cayman and still selling excursions, too. I adore the Royal Caribbean shipside experience, but their landside and cyberside service is abominable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinCruise Posted October 2, 2021 #17 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Nov 21 liberty is still showing cayman. Are they working backwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildwanderer Posted October 2, 2021 #18 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Thanksgiving cruise is doing Belize, Roatan, and Cozumel. Got email today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinCruise Posted October 2, 2021 #19 Share Posted October 2, 2021 48 minutes ago, wildwanderer said: Thanksgiving cruise is doing Belize, Roatan, and Cozumel. Got email today. Liberty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted October 2, 2021 #20 Share Posted October 2, 2021 (edited) 7 hours ago, AustinCruise said: Nov 21 liberty is still showing cayman. Are they working backwards? I still havent gotten a letter. It was posted by someone on my roll call for march 27 and then removed is why I questioned the letter. Then later someone else posted the same letter. Those getting these letters seem very selective. .. though rcl has been the worst about sending me emails. I've had to find out here on cc I'm cancelled. Maybe my ta gets them and so rcl doesnt send them to me. My TA just forwarded my letter, so I guess its official. March 27 liberty is changed. Edited October 2, 2021 by firefly333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormySeas Posted October 2, 2021 #21 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Liberty sailing for November 14 is officially changed. As part of the guidance received from the CDC, we’ve implemented new boarding protocols and as a result, we’ll need extra time for check-in. We’ll depart from Galveston, Texas at 5:00 PM, instead of 4:00 PM. Separately, the government of Grand Cayman is not accepting cruise ships so, we’ve replaced George Town with Costa Maya, Mexico. Regrettably, this impacts our visit to Falmouth, Jamaica because of its distance from Mexico. Instead, we’ll visit Roatan, Honduras. We know how much time and effort go into planning your vacation, and we’re sorry for any inconvenience caused by this. We’re excited to take you to new ports and know you’ll have an excellent time! Below, please find our revised Liberty of the Seas itinerary. Day Port of Call Arrive Depart Sun Galveston, Texas 5:00 PM Mon Cruising Tue Cozumel, Mexico 9:00 AM 6:00 PM Wed Costa Maya, Mexico 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Thu Roatan, Honduras 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Fri Cruising Sat Cruising Sun Galveston, Texas 6:30 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewaldcruiser Posted October 2, 2021 #22 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Anyone seen a letter for the Liberty cruise for November 7th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ofmyheart Posted October 2, 2021 #23 Share Posted October 2, 2021 I'm on the Serenade on 12/31, I haven't seen anything yet either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooneyCruzer Posted October 2, 2021 #24 Share Posted October 2, 2021 10/31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMG2014 Posted October 2, 2021 #25 Share Posted October 2, 2021 So far no letter of change and the website for Liberty's Thanksgiving cruise has not changed locations. I know it is going to change and so I am hesitant to make excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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