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As the previous post indicates, though you have reservations for a particular time, you still have to wait in line, some days longer than others. Then when you get to the desk you will be seated more quickly than those without reservations, but not necessarily at the exact time you requested. For example, though we had a 7 pm reservations, we stood in a long line for about 1/2 hour before getting to the desk, and were not seated until close to 7:30....to be fair, that was at the beginning of the cruise and we generally did not wait that long.

We ate there two weeks ago and absolutely loved it....no buffet in sight

the onion rings I had on the buffet were outstanding!

My husband, who has pretty good allergies, answered "yes" to congestion/runny nose....not sure how it was worded. This got him several little interviews and finally a new covid test. He tested negative, so we got on board a little after 2pm. Given the number of covid cases on that cruise (Equinox, May 6), I'm sure many people were not so honest.

My husband and I were also aboard the Equinox last week....both negative so far. We wore masks all the time, except when eating, and were greatly disappointed at the vast majority who chose not to, even after the captain advised us of covid aboard. So we limited our contact with folks, and still enjoyed this beautiful ship. With the exception of chaotic first and second night of any time dining that tried to function with very limited staff (noting some frustrated passengers who behaved like two year olds with abusive language and threats to staff), things worked more smoothly than I thought they would. We all know covid is here....plan for it.

Thank you for your caution....hope you find a magnificent cruise in the place of this one.

sounds like we are out of luck on this one!

Able to currently get HAL gift cards with 10% extra ....anything like that here? Cannot find info. Thanks

all three of my major credit cards initially refused the transaction.....until I got in touch with them. subsequently I ordered and received a $500 card by email, and 2 for $25. Yesterday I ordered the same, and got my $500 card and only one for $25, despite my receipt indicating that I would get two. So my job today is to try to have that fixed...(sorry about the underline, messed up!)

I think you should too!!

Ok to wear shorts?