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30 minutes ago, Carebeau said:

So - I have been in touch with SS & my agent. 
Offer is for a full refund + 20% off a future 2024 cruise - refund will unbelievably take 30-45 days - but I guess it will come via the TA. 
Fortunately we booked flights etc as a package through SS - so it should be quite straightforward - sounds like if you booked your own flights & tours etc you will need to progress this through SS guest relations & provide receipts. 
This will all be clarified in correspondence from SS - directly or via your TA. 
Hope this helps - I rang SS direct to begin with 

best of luck 🤞 

Thank you, this is helpful 👍

1 hour ago, Jaco2 said:

From 7 pm today no alcohol on board until we leave Saudi Arabia. Including the mini bar in the cabin!! 

Not 7pm, midnight. 

2 hours ago, temerarious said:

Based on my experience, it's quite typical for conservative Muslim countries.  Men & women are expected to cover to knees and elbows.  Men were told they could wear long shorts.  Women were told they could wear dresses below the knee or capris.  Short sleeved shirts not recommended.  No head coverings required for women (although my understanding is if you want to visit certain religious places, that is a requirement).  I'm heading out on my first tour to Medina in about an hour.  I can post with updates when I return tonight.

Thank you that’s really helpful. Have a good day. 

Are these restrictions something new for Saudi or is this always the case cruising around Saudi.  We are joining this ship on the 6th?

Thanks for the update. We are really looking forward to this cruise