Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 7, 2022 Author #276 Share Posted April 7, 2022 2 hours ago, DaKahuna said: Jim, I was just speaking with Laurence, the Luminae Maitre’d, and she informed me that a lot of new staff will be embarking tomorrow in FLL. They will have to undergo the five day quarantine/isolation and testing before they will start their jobs. At least they should be up to full staff for most of your TA. I was somewhat expecting that they would start rotating out some of their staff for the European Season. I've read on our roll call that a number of people had their cabins moved without any notice. Wonder if that was for isolation purposes. Some are not happy campers as they booked specific rooms 2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 7, 2022 #277 Share Posted April 7, 2022 11 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: I was somewhat expecting that they would start rotating out some of their staff for the European Season. I've read on our roll call that a number of people had their cabins moved without any notice. Wonder if that was for isolation purposes. Some are not happy campers as they booked specific rooms 2 years ago. I have not heard anything about cabin changes but I have talked with two crew members who have mentioned leaving in Lisbon and one that will be leaving at the end of your second leg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordylad Posted April 7, 2022 #278 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Jim We are staying at the Embassy suites in November. Is it an easy walk to the centre? G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisonfe Posted April 7, 2022 #279 Share Posted April 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Stopped by Whole Foods on the way back and had lunch. The skies started to get dark so went back to the hotel. Thank God we got back when we did. A huge deluge hit about 10 minutes after we got back. Hi there, we are also in FLL, having taken the redeye from L.A. last night. I was wondering where all that gorgeous blue sky and white cloud action was, because we woke up to the storm - just like this, with all the sound effects. We are still hunkered down but time to go out for dinner soon. See you tomorrow! BTW our Bermuda authorisations came in, very timely. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipeeinthepools Posted April 7, 2022 #280 Share Posted April 7, 2022 16 minutes ago, alisonfe said: BTW our Bermuda authorisations came in, very timely. Did you use the Emed self tests or did you use drug store or lab that sent results to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfinesq Posted April 7, 2022 #281 Share Posted April 7, 2022 56 minutes ago, alisonfe said: Hi there, we are also in FLL, having taken the redeye from L.A. last night. I was wondering where all that gorgeous blue sky and white cloud action was, because we woke up to the storm - just like this, with all the sound effects. We are still hunkered down but time to go out for dinner soon. See you tomorrow! BTW our Bermuda authorisations came in, very timely. You're experiencing what is known to us South Floridians as a Summer weather pattern. Rain every afternoon and steamy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 7, 2022 Author #282 Share Posted April 7, 2022 1 hour ago, gordylad said: Jim We are staying at the Embassy suites in November. Is it an easy walk to the centre? G. Yes. It is an easy walk - 2 miles about a 45 minute walk to top of Las Olas. Google maps for some reason shows a route that doesn't make much sense at 2.6 miles. I use the Apple maps --- last time we just took off walking and kept coming to dead ends with no way to cross the canals so used a mapping program on my phone this time. Most direct is Left on 17th right on Hwy 1 South Federal Hwy and you will end up at Las Olas. Totally flat except when crossing the canal which is a mild incline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 7, 2022 Author #283 Share Posted April 7, 2022 52 minutes ago, Ipeeinthepools said: Did you use the Emed self tests or did you use drug store or lab that sent results to you? We did the Emed monitored self test. Very efficient. They connected to an agent in about 20 seconds and had our results via e-mail within 2 minutes of the end of the Test. I thought it was weird that after all the protocols to watch the test they had us hold our card up to the camera to verify the QR code but then ask us if two lines showed or one and didn't verify. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted April 7, 2022 Author #284 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Just got a Call from Celebrity at 4:00 PM - They gave us a Gratis Upgrade to the same RS for the cruise departing tomorrow. Must have been a last minute cancellation or failed test as they rejected our Upgrade Bid yesterday. 59 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare groryjm Posted April 7, 2022 #285 Share Posted April 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: They gave us a Gratis Upgrade to the same RS for the cruise departing tomorrow. Must have been a last minute cancellation or failed test as they rejected our Upgrade Bid yesterday. 👍😎🍾🍷🥃🥂🎉 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipeeinthepools Posted April 7, 2022 #286 Share Posted April 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: We did the Emed monitored self test. Very efficient. They connected to an agent in about 20 seconds and had our results via e-mail within 2 minutes of the end of the Test. I thought it was weird that after all the protocols to watch the test they had us hold our card up to the camera to verify the QR code but then ask us if two lines showed or one and didn't verify. I though the same thing about interpreting the results from Emed. I wasn't sure if the proctor was also looking at the results in addition to the QR code. I am interested in your process for forwarding the results. When I go into my app I see my results but I'm not sure how I see to download the results to a pdf. Did you get the PDF from an e-mail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipeeinthepools Posted April 7, 2022 #287 Share Posted April 7, 2022 4 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said: Just got a Call from Celebrity at 4:00 PM - They gave us a Gratis Upgrade to the same RS for the cruise departing tomorrow. Must have been a last minute cancellation or failed test as they rejected our Upgrade Bid yesterday. Congratulations. I'm glad the upgrade fairy found you. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted April 7, 2022 #288 Share Posted April 7, 2022 That is just plain awesome; you two are on your way to a fantastic set of cruises. What a Royal way to cruise! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldsmip115 Posted April 7, 2022 #289 Share Posted April 7, 2022 Jim, Totally awesome and so well deserved. Fantastic. A RS for all 3 cruises with no moving/packing and the top suite perks. Hooray. Enjoy every moment. We are all so blessed with your daily posts and reports so full of helpful information but also allowing us to follow along. Thank you. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lola2013 Posted April 8, 2022 #290 Share Posted April 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Jim_Iain said: Just got a Call from Celebrity at 4:00 PM - They gave us a Gratis Upgrade to the same RS for the cruise departing tomorrow. Must have been a last minute cancellation or failed test as they rejected our Upgrade Bid yesterday. Wow...what luck. You should run out and buy a lottery ticket!!! Enjoy. Susan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted April 8, 2022 #291 Share Posted April 8, 2022 7 hours ago, DaKahuna said: Jim, I was just speaking with Laurence, the Luminae Maitre’d, and she informed me that a lot of new staff will be embarking tomorrow in FLL. They will have to undergo the five day quarantine/isolation and testing before they will start their jobs. At least they should be up to full staff for most of your TA. Ah, Laurence, my favorite Luminae maitre d'! Have sailed with her twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted April 8, 2022 #292 Share Posted April 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Just got a Call from Celebrity at 4:00 PM - They gave us a Gratis Upgrade to the same RS for the cruise departing tomorrow. Must have been a last minute cancellation or failed test as they rejected our Upgrade Bid yesterday. Great news! Moving is not that difficult but it always better to be able to stay in the same cabin. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 8, 2022 #293 Share Posted April 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, Happy Cruiser 6143 said: Ah, Laurence, my favorite Luminae maitre d'! Have sailed with her twice. She was wonderful and was doing everything she could to make sure guest were taken care of, even after loosing three of her ‘rock stars’ in Luminae. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAV Posted April 8, 2022 #294 Share Posted April 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Just got a Call from Celebrity at 4:00 PM - They gave us a Gratis Upgrade to the same RS for the cruise departing tomorrow. Must have been a last minute cancellation or failed test as they rejected our Upgrade Bid yesterday. Congrats! And some lucky souls are no doubt going to get your CS, and the domino upgrades continues... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Von & John Posted April 8, 2022 #295 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Woo Hoo! Congratulations 🙂 Enjoy! Enjoy!! Enjoy!!! 4 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Just got a Call from Celebrity at 4:00 PM - They gave us a Gratis Upgrade to the same RS for the cruise departing tomorrow. Must have been a last minute cancellation or failed test as they rejected our Upgrade Bid yesterday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Redking Posted April 8, 2022 #296 Share Posted April 8, 2022 11 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Just got a Call from Celebrity at 4:00 PM - They gave us a Gratis Upgrade to the same RS for the cruise departing tomorrow. Must have been a last minute cancellation or failed test as they rejected our Upgrade Bid yesterday. Lovely news to end my day. Enjoy every moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordylad Posted April 8, 2022 #297 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Thanks Jim...you guys enjoy your cruise will be following along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisonfe Posted April 8, 2022 #298 Share Posted April 8, 2022 14 hours ago, Ipeeinthepools said: Did you use the Emed self tests or did you use drug store or lab that sent results to you? We used Binax tests administered/proctored by Inspire Diagnostics - the ones linked to for U.S. citizens on Celebrity site. We used them for an RCL cruise March 5 and now for this upcoming April 8. We purchased and "registered" the tests while selecting a proctored (zoom meeting) test. The actual testing "stuff" then arrived quickly in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmoe38 Posted April 8, 2022 #299 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Jim When you get to Luminae, see about getting Vikash as your server. We had Marlon for most of the cruise and I could have spoken more about our experience with him, but he is currently in isolation as a contact trace and will not be back until Tuesday. Vikash took over cold turkey and we were very impressed. Just an option. Randy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisonfe Posted April 8, 2022 #300 Share Posted April 8, 2022 13 hours ago, Jim_Iain said: Yes. It is an easy walk - 2 miles about a 45 minute walk to top of Las Olas. Google maps for some reason shows a route that doesn't make much sense at 2.6 miles. I use the Apple maps --- last time we just took off walking and kept coming to dead ends with no way to cross the canals so used a mapping program on my phone this time. Most direct is Left on 17th right on Hwy 1 South Federal Hwy and you will end up at Las Olas. Totally flat except when crossing the canal which is a mild incline. There is also a little yellow Sun Trolley in FLL that takes you all around. https://www.suntrolley.com/how-to-ride/how-to-ride-the-trolley/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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