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ummm ... no! Why don't we test everyone on domestic flights, or checking into a hotel, or going into a restaurant? Bottom line is, get vaxxed, get on with life and stop worrying about the sky falling!

How about utilizing The Haven empty any positive cases? 🤣

Just returned from my third cruise since October (1=masked, 2=unmasked) I've never tested positive, nor did I hear of anyone onboard who did. At this point I don't care if I get it. I've had four jabs and I'm not going to be afraid of catching a cold. We've got to stop overreacting like it's the plague. Omicron is no Delta.

I agree completely. It was my third cruise since the pandemic and they've all used it. It is at least 3 times slower than scanning the keycard.

The kids' pool was closed. Most shows had two showtimes per night, but some nights there wasn't a show in the theater.

Good morning all. Got home yesterday from a 7 day Caribbean cruise on Breakaway, my first time on BA, second on NCL. Our cruise had 3,000 passengers. I was very apprehensive because of the many negative reviews I've read, but overall it was better than I expected. The good: The ship was beautiful and in great shape. It looked brand new. Food in the MDR was good, but not great. Six and Burn the Floor were fantastic. No masks required for passengers! We were constantly being told that masks were required in ports and on excursions, but that was not the case at all. The "meh": Service was just okay. I experienced a lot of fake smiles and indifferent attitudes. Not nearly as friendly as my recent cruise on the Gem. I was concerned about that infamous smoke stench in the atrium. It wasn't really an issue. Just a slight stale cigarette smell. The bad: I was shocked there was no poolside grill! This forced everyone into the over-crowded buffet. Large areas of the buffet were constantly roped off making it a crowded zoo most of the time. Just like on the Gem, O'Sheehans was a joke with the constant din from the overcrowded atrium. The open floor plan doesn't really work. Disembarkation was chaotic with only one staffer managing hundreds of people in line.

Just got off my first-ever cruise on Breakway with 3,000 passengers. Like the OP, I was concerned about the smell of smoke in the atrium. My experience is that it was not an issue! There was a slight stale-cigarette smell, but nothing too strong. It smelled worse on my balcony sometimes! 😡

I completely agree with you, but it could be worse. A few years ago my wife and I were spending a relaxing holiday at a resort in Mexico, when midway through our vacation, a temporary stage was set up, followed by busloads of "fans", and the entire resort was transformed. I wish that our rooms were cancelled in advance, instead of being inadvertent participants in a "partial charter" music festival. We never saw it coming.

There's just so many variables these days to completely 🤬 up a vacation. I'm beginning to think that planning ahead can be more stressful than waiting for a last-minute deal.

They're still alive?!

Does anyone have an aft balcony cabin they would recommend on Jewel of the Seas? Thanks.

Good morning, A couple of days ago I booked a Celebrity cruise, but didn't receive a booking confirmation PDF. I tried calling them twice but I was either on hold forever or got disconnected. I know Royal has an automated request via phone, but apparently Celebrity doesn't. Any tips on how I can get my cruise confirmation? Thanks.