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@Redking that does look like the Waverley😀. My in- laws saw the Silhouette yesterday in Greenock. We meet them in Dubrovnik tomorrow. Happy memories of visiting last year on the Silhouette. Definitely the best form of transport to reach Greenock. Been on the Silhouette three times😀 P.S You asked me if I was a Kiwi previously. No, but we lived in Havelock North and I believe I used this handle for a couple of forums when we lived there. Bit daft now!

There is a thread on the Barcelona Port CC section. We are off in September. I can recommend Prenetics but as we are travelling with IT illiterate friends will likely book at a test centre in Barcelona.

Last time we visited Naples we used joe bananas for positano-sorrento-Pompeii and had lunch in a vineyard. Small group. Walked down into Positano too. Good tour although the lunch was not special, although enjoyed by most. https://www.joebananalimos.net/cruise-port-tour/all-inclusive-pompeii-sorrento-and-positano Am currently considering this company for a Messina tour this Summer but I see they offer Naples & Salerno too. https://www.italytours.eu/shore-excursions/salerno-shore-excursions/ I could probably book a weekend in Rome from London for the prices Oceania charge for their tours. The prices are unreal.

@sgmn I imagine you get a discount from working within the travel industry? I always wondered if my wife could access travel industry benefits. She works for a healthcare accreditation company but mainly audits Cruise ships medical centres (not RCI). Handy living in Southampton ?? Count for travel industry work?? Naturally she cannot get any discount with those lines as that is corruption😟. Any info would be great. We have just achieved elite and I do find the Elite breakfast attractive. DW heads to the healthy cafe for a smoothie whilst I find Blu or the MDR too slow and find the buffet too busy. What are the options for Elite breakfast on Edge class. Have a Beyond cruise booked and only sailed S-class

Deaths in Southampton Between 14 May 2022 and 20 May 2022, there have been 1 deaths within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test. This shows a decrease of -75.0% compared to the previous 7 days. From HM gov. Reassuringly the dozen or so ships porting from my home city seems to have had no effect on the University Hospital. I work in the local health community and there have been no concerns about sick cruisers. Average deaths are down. I agree we need to be pragmatic as likely as many people die with influenza or complications of getting a cold, as dying from current variants. The CDC may need to more realistic as is causing so much unnecessary angst for US travellers.