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You are fine 😀

What happened to that thread? I am assuming that Covid happened. I had for a while been posting new concierge info, but not sure it is still a viable thread.

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We thought this one was much better than the emed - plus, their customer service is super fast and friendly 👍🏼 Semper Fi

On the topic of Explorer, does anyone know a concierge by the name of Belkis? Federico was onboard, but said he is leaving on 8/14/22 to be replaced by Belkis.

For the pregnancy status was there an option of “I don’t think so, did you see a very bright star in the east perhaps?” 😇

P.S. I just got another email from the Concierge on Explorer saying that reservations would not now be needed. So, things change quickly at RCCL LOL

I think the answers vary because currently it seems to vary by ship. We had a S2S in mid-late April where reservations were needed for all suites . The concierge on Allure was not willing to make them ahead of time, but while the symphony concierge was willing (Nadja is fabulous) the scheduled time/date for a few shows were different by the time we boarded (which apparently is why the concierges are hesitant to book for people ahead right now). We will be onboard Explorer for a b2b very soon and the suites concierge has indicated that reservations will be needed for all shows.

We don’t find the NCL does any more nickel and diming than any other cruise line (in fact maybe less since usually the drink package and some internet minutes comes with most fares). And, we have always thought that their food was quite good (particularly the Haven restaurant, I have never had that matched by any cruise line restaurant). The menu for the RCCLcoastal kitchens in April we’re virtually unchanged from the previous fall - didn’t bother me, it was delicious all times with plenty of options.

The chill island ones (the ones on the first inlet to the left from the dock) are ,very quiet every time we have used them. If you want to have a restful day that is the place to be.

The policy very recently published shows those sailing through 8/14 need a negative Covid test within the 3 days prior to the sailing date. No one yet knows with any certainty what the policy might be for sailings 8/15 or beyond.

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It is really not a simple fix. Different counties within states have different tax rates. This would be logistically impossible. Everyone always has advise about how someone can or should do things better without understanding that perhaps they are already doing it the best way they can. Is it a take it or leave it issue. Now on with more useful cruise topics 👍🏼

Oh Lord Twangster, PLEASE don’t tell us 😂

Yep - thought I was in Goundhog Day for a minute there 😬

I ask my patients to use masks and so does every single other healthcare provider that I know and use (including all Quest and Labcorp locations). It isn’t a political issue. Probably a shaman around somewhere who won’t care either way.

I would think so, but do email them through their customer service email at info@rapidtestandtrace.com - they get back to you very quickly.

They have extended the expiration date on most all brands, but I have never had a telehealth rep ever ask about the expiration date (not Optum emed or Raid test and trace). Here is a list of common tests and a link for all test extension dates below those: BinaxNOW Covid-19 Ag Card Home Test (Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc.): Extended to 15 months from 12 months BinaxNOW Covid-19 Antigen Self Test (Abbott Diagnostics Scarborough, Inc.): Extended to 15 months from 12 months CareStart Covid-19 Antigen Home Test (Access Bio, Inc.): Extended to 12 months from 9 months Flowflex Covid-19 Antigen Home Test (ACON Laboratories Inc.): Extended to 16 months from 12 months Celltrion DiaTrust Covid-19 Ag Home Test (Celltrion USA, Inc.): Extended to 18 months from 12 months Detect Covid-19 Test (Detect, Inc.): Extended to 8 months from 6 months iHealth Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test (iHealth Labs, Inc.): Extended to 9 months from 6 months SCoV-2 Ag Detect Rapid Self-Test (InBios International Inc.): Extended to 10 months from 6 months https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests?utm_source=CDRHTwitterD

I agree completely, it is a scary proposition just for a long awaited vacation! Since we sail on the 14th, it is inevitable for this cruise, but at least the second leg of the b2b won’t require testing and it seems this is likely our last “testing” cruise.

Both of ours are now changed over for Dec 2023 - same cabin. I didn’t notice our stock obc, guess I do need to check that.

Us too. But we are set up and ready, but honestly it isn’t half as bad as going through airport security and that is every flight, all the time.

In my view, investing is sometimes a science and sometimes an art. Our increased cruise line investments have been more the latter. The last time I did that I purchased Square during the initial offering period since I used in my private health practice and loved it - thankfully that was a wonderful investment. At age 62 now we moved 2 years ago to a more conservative portfolio, but I have some funds that I continue to use for “gut” purchases, Time will tell.

When I look at how much people are willing to spend on cruises and the extras, I don’t have any concern about the future of our RCL or NCL stock. I purchased more in the recent dips and will sit and wait this out as I have many times over the decades.

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I’m tired of this conversation. Feel free not to visit. We do it differently than you do it, in general our taxes are less than yours. What we do in the US isn’t wrong, it’s just different from Europe. Oh well @yogimax I agree it’s silly. I didn’t start it, I just tried to explain it and apparently it is a sore spot for a few. The things people gets upset about on cruise critic is astonishing at times.