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On 10/20/2021 at 1:33 PM, publicpersona said:

 

Mostly good advice, but no, you don't need to stay on camera while waiting the 15 minutes. In fact, the test proctor will change.

 

While I echo the advice to have spare test kits and/or alternate plan, I would be inclined to save money and buy the same test without monitoring for the spares. I've seen the unmonitored Binax test as low as $7 (Walmart pack of two for $14). If your reagent bottle is dry, there is no reason to pay twice for the monitoring.

Thanks for this info!!.. do you know, will the proctor accept the extra parts from the standard at home test?

I am a going a bit crazy trying to navigate this.. and have solid back up plans. 

I am not quite sure what the no-sail order means in this - part of the cruise lines' plans to resume is to do test cruises with staff as guests to work out kinks..... would this count and not be able to start this part of the process until November 1st?

14 hours ago, Arzeena said:

I hope you have not had to take asprin after reading this! 😉😁

Thank you so much for the detailed information. Our FCC is enough for at least 3 cruises if done well, and I wanted to start shopping for deals, but have been hesitant.  I appreciate you taking the time! 🙂  Happy Sailing!

47 minutes ago, Arzeena said:

Used part of the FCC to pay for an existing booking (with Agent B), and the remainder to pay for yet another existing booking (with Agent C). We still have some left over FCC. Took a bit of time, but it was done.

How were you able to do this? All at once?  If I understood right the FCC remainder would not be reissued until after you sail. I've been holding off on even looking at future cruises, waiting for my Dec 6 (to either sail 🤞 or be cancelled).  Thanks for your help 😉

2 minutes ago, brenderlou said:

Our check in time is 2:30. No difference with key purchase. If we sail (November) I presume we will be notified when we can board.

 

 

 

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 Thanks!  That is the same time I had available - hoped The Key would be better 😉   The ships are def planning to leave late, if we go - the port arrival time options were late! I am happy to see these changes, though - it means their planning and prepping - and will have ample time to clean the ship 🤞

Question for those hopeful out there 🥰 - The check-in is somewhat different, with later (much later) port arrival times - To anyone who has The Key who has checked in for a late 2020 cruise - what port arrival times were available to you. I think that may be a 'changed' perk for The Key??!! 

My aunt booked a 10-day cruise out of Fort Lauderdale and they live in Pinellas County. We did not realize at the time that shuttles only run on the weekends back and forth. She leaves on Saturday, which is fine, but comes back on a Wednesday. 😞  

Do you guys have any ideas?  They are older and while the option of renting a car and driving home is possible, it is really not something they are comfortable with. Sadly, we live in central Florida, so it would be about 9 hours total for us to pick them up, take them home, and get home ourselves - another option we would rather not do. 

Thanks in advance!!

1 hour ago, LICruiser61 said:

 Is anyone else having this problem?  Maybe I can't actually get the deal until Black Friday??

It took forever to load, but did finally - the prices across the board, though, are nothing better than I've seen over the last 3 months 😞  (Harmony 5/2020 sailing)

Does anyone know - Is the clearance the same for T1 - Royal Caribbean (Harmony)?   Thanks! 🙂

On 8/25/2019 at 6:38 PM, vidsmart said:

Absolute breeze. I don’t recall embarking at another port where your luggage is taken in the parking garage. We were through the document check process in 15 minutes or so. Granddaughter took 3 rides on the Boardwalk Carousel—she was the only rider. Since we were right there, we went up to our Boardwalk Balcony room and luggage was already there, perhaps 30 minutes after embarkation.

Thanks for your review!  Do you know about what time you arrived to the port?

Does not quite answer your question, but you could always make your own 😉- Tito's and club soda with those flavored water enhancers (Stur is my fav) - They're small and easy to carry and you can control the amount of flavor!  Last cruise I brought a few different ones and switched them up throughout the week.

First day I just ask the room steward for lotion - they've always been able to provide a couple small bottles - more than enough for the week! 

I do, however, bring my own shampoo/conditioner -  I also always bring a liquid Dial antibacterial soap for handwashing 🙂

I reached out to RC about the BOGO for our cruise next month also - this is their reply on what is covered:

A BOGO 2 Night Dining Package can be used all reservable specialty dining restaurant for dinner on the first and second night of your sailing. However, these packages do not include premium experiences such as Chefs Table, Mystery Theater Dinner, Wine Pairing Menus, Izumi Hibachi and up charges for special food selections. As a note, some specialty dining locations have a la carte pricing and so guests with a package will get a $35 credit towards the food portion. Any cost in addition of that credit will be charged at our normal a la carte rate.