Rare Saint Greg Posted February 28, 2022 Author #51 Share Posted February 28, 2022 I scheduled my COVID test for lunchtime on Wednesday at Walgreens. I can do Wednesday now since I had my booster in January. If I recall correctly in the past Walgreens was only taking appointments two days in advance. Now they're taking them seven days in advance. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ninjacat123 Posted February 28, 2022 #52 Share Posted February 28, 2022 9 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: I scheduled my COVID test for lunchtime on Wednesday at Walgreens. I can do Wednesday now since I had my booster in January. If I recall correctly in the past Walgreens was only taking appointments two days in advance. Now they're taking them seven days in advance. Is there a window of time that after having a booster you can't get tested three days out? I thought having the booster was enough to qualify for the three day test. Please let me know because I will be scheduling tests for me and my mom in the next 2 weeks. TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeyVictoria Posted February 28, 2022 #53 Share Posted February 28, 2022 11 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: I scheduled my COVID test for lunchtime on Wednesday at Walgreens. I can do Wednesday now since I had my booster in January. If I recall correctly in the past Walgreens was only taking appointments two days in advance. Now they're taking them seven days in advance. Our Walgreens (Florida) was taking reservations seven days in advance, then down to three for a while, now up to seven again. My SO’s sister in New York had an appointment for March 1, but Walgreens canceled it on February 26 because they will no longer be doing the tests. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted February 28, 2022 Author #54 Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said: Is there a window of time that after having a booster you can't get tested three days out? I thought having the booster was enough to qualify for the three day test. Please let me know because I will be scheduling tests for me and my mom in the next 2 weeks. TIA! I would've guessed 14 days but it doesn't look like there is any requirement for the Wednesday test other than you have your third shot. They recommend you have it at least seven days before cruising. Here is the information for anyone who wants to read it. https://www.carnival.com/legal/covid-19-legal-notices/covid-19-guest-protocols Edited February 28, 2022 by Saint Greg 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted February 28, 2022 Author #55 Share Posted February 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, ZoeyVictoria said: Our Walgreens (Florida) was taking reservations seven days in advance, then down to three for a while, now up to seven again. My SO’s sister in New York had an appointment for March 1, but Walgreens canceled it on February 26 because they will no longer be doing the tests. I have had good luck with Walgreens my for my past two cruises. CVS was a problem in August. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted February 28, 2022 Author #56 Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) I get Costa Maya and Belize. I like it. At first I read the pride itinerary and thought I was getting to dump Cozumel for mahogany bay which would’ve been even better. But I’m happy with this itinerary. Edited February 28, 2022 by Saint Greg 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelGirlinDallas Posted February 28, 2022 #57 Share Posted February 28, 2022 I'm glad they finally notified you! Sheesh! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted March 1, 2022 Author #58 Share Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) It’s like there’s a rule out of Galveston, New Orleans, and mobile. Every cruise must stop in Cozumel. Unless you go east or Panama Canal. Edited March 1, 2022 by Saint Greg 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasicSailor Posted March 1, 2022 #59 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Jeepers man, get on the ship already 😉 All this ed-u-ma-ca-tion stuff is getting boring. At least show us some more pub -N- grub stuff 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted March 1, 2022 #60 Share Posted March 1, 2022 @BasicSailor...if you don't like it just skip on by......negativity not allowed...TY! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted March 1, 2022 Author #61 Share Posted March 1, 2022 29 minutes ago, BasicSailor said: Jeepers man, get on the ship already 😉 All this ed-u-ma-ca-tion stuff is getting boring. At least show us some more pub -N- grub stuff 🤣 Jeepers? What is this scooby-doo? Check back Thursday evening for New Orleans. Saturday for Glory. 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasicSailor Posted March 1, 2022 #62 Share Posted March 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said: @BasicSailor...if you don't like it just skip on by......negativity not allowed...TY! Thank you, future moderator for your concern. most people can see the smiley reactions and notice it merely poking in fun 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasicSailor Posted March 1, 2022 #63 Share Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: Jeepers? What is this scooby-doo? Check back Thursday evening for New Orleans. Saturday for Glory. Yes, I know it's just that those damn oysters had me at the edge of my seat for more 😉 Edited March 1, 2022 by BasicSailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted March 1, 2022 Author #64 Share Posted March 1, 2022 47 minutes ago, BasicSailor said: Yes, I know it's just that those damn oysters had me at the edge of my seat for more 😉 Yeah those are old pictures. Lots of that and more on the old review links I posted. The dragos ones are from my 2019 Glory. The Dons ones could be on my 2019 vista. I know my trip to Tabasco was covered in that one and that’s the same week I had those jacked up oysters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvcruzing Posted March 1, 2022 #65 Share Posted March 1, 2022 I’m here, too. Looking forward to another LIVE by Saint Greg. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted March 1, 2022 Author #66 Share Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) Happy Mardi Gras! Its also Election Day which means the commercials will stop soon! This one was a debate between sheriffs. One was in favor of cruise ship buffets while the other was against them. Edited March 1, 2022 by Saint Greg 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BasicSailor Posted March 1, 2022 #67 Share Posted March 1, 2022 19 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: Happy Mardi Gras! Its also Election Day which means the commercials will stop soon! This one was a debate between sheriffs. One was in favor of cruise ship buffets while the other was against them. I don't understand. Which one is for buffets, and which one is not? 🤓 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted March 1, 2022 Author #68 Share Posted March 1, 2022 1 hour ago, BasicSailor said: I don't understand. Which one is for buffets, and which one is not? 🤓 The one on the left For. The one on the right Against. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted March 1, 2022 Author #69 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Excursions aren't available for the new ports yet. I have seen a couple people post that you can use OBC before boarding now. I don't see that option myself. But I'm going to book this one for Cozumel. https://www.carnival.com/shore-excursions/cozumel/best-of-cozumel-culture-sights--bites-304163 Probably this one or something similar in Belize. https://www.carnival.com/shore-excursions/belize/altun-ha-mayan-ruins-with-lunch-509048 Costa Maya is the real question. There seems to be several ruins sites you can see. I'm thinking the cruise line only offers two of them. Chacchoben seems to be four hours. Kohunlich seems to be about six hours. Then there's Dzibanche which I'm thinking is only offered by an outside vendor (the native choice). They also offer a Dzibanche and Kohunlich package that's 7.5 hours. The two sites are very close. Then the question is do I go with the native choice who everyone is recommending or Carnival? The OBC doesn't really matter at this point because I'm going over the 900 even without this excursion. I think I definitely want one of the longer excursions. I'm coming back on the newer ships so I want to save the 4 hour one for a time when I have something better to come back to. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted March 1, 2022 Author #70 Share Posted March 1, 2022 A good day for a classic. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted March 1, 2022 Author #71 Share Posted March 1, 2022 28 minutes ago, Saint Greg said: Excursions aren't available for the new ports yet. I have seen a couple people post that you can use OBC before boarding now. I don't see that option myself. But I'm going to book this one for Cozumel. https://www.carnival.com/shore-excursions/cozumel/best-of-cozumel-culture-sights--bites-304163 Probably this one or something similar in Belize. https://www.carnival.com/shore-excursions/belize/altun-ha-mayan-ruins-with-lunch-509048 Costa Maya is the real question. There seems to be several ruins sites you can see. I'm thinking the cruise line only offers two of them. Chacchoben seems to be four hours. Kohunlich seems to be about six hours. Then there's Dzibanche which I'm thinking is only offered by an outside vendor (the native choice). They also offer a Dzibanche and Kohunlich package that's 7.5 hours. The two sites are very close. Then the question is do I go with the native choice who everyone is recommending or Carnival? The OBC doesn't really matter at this point because I'm going over the 900 even without this excursion. I think I definitely want one of the longer excursions. I'm coming back on the newer ships so I want to save the 4 hour one for a time when I have something better to come back to. It looks like we're going to be in Costa Maya with Mardi Gras. The Native Choice has the Dzibanche and Kohunlich package for Mardi Gras listed as sold out. It seems risky anyway. The individual tours look to be available. It is tempting to try to only make that two hour drive once though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenoNanaOz Posted March 1, 2022 #72 Share Posted March 1, 2022 Yay! Looking forward to another one of your reviews. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted March 1, 2022 Author #73 Share Posted March 1, 2022 uhhhhhh...no. 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted March 1, 2022 Author #74 Share Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) I tried. Edited March 1, 2022 by Saint Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zencruisers Posted March 1, 2022 #75 Share Posted March 1, 2022 I finally got to one of your live reviews before is started. I am looking forward to following along. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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