ricflyer

We had 1040 on the Edge Nov 14-20. So less then 50% But enough that it did not feel empty.

My cruise for Feb13-20, 2022 still showing discounts.

You will be fine, unless something happens to the ship. I have taken flights as early as 9:30 am and had plenty of time to make the flight if you do self disembarkation.

I just completed this email. Just click on the the blue arrow next to "November 2021"  and change to your birthday. 

1 hour ago, brooker said:

That's so nice of you.  i did see were CVS offered a rapid result test, but it kind of scares me because it says " not accepted for all purposes".  And also, what about the brand name of the test.  That concerns me too.  Can someone please set my mind at ease.  

And also with regard to the results and my vaccination proof, does Celebrity accept the documents on a phone, or do we have to have a piece of paper in our hand as well as the actual vaccine card?  

The CVS results are accepted. Some countries require PCR Celebrity does not.

The following is directly from the Celebrity Cruise site:

The answers to many of your questions are on the Celebrity website: 

https://www.celebritycruises.com/health-and-safety

https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea/faqs

@brooker I looked up the zip code for Montgomery County PA . There are several CVSs that offer free "Rapid-result test (antigen)" These results are accepted by Celebrity Cruises. I see nine locations in your area. Hope this helps! CVS test are free FYI.

I think they would be fine. But again the easy answer I think is, at home test ordered off Celebrity site or CVS or Walgreens. I know they accept both of these.

You should also know that you will have to pay for the test at testhere.com. They do not accept insurance, CVS will bill your insurance. 

As always have a back up plan too. I have the CVS appointment and I have the at home test from Celebrity. Like a boy scout be prepared. 😉 

The easy answer is to order the test directly from the site recommend by Celebrity (if you want a at home test.) This way you know the test is accepted by Celebrity. It will require you log-in and have a observer watch you take the test and see the results. The company will then send you you the results to upload for Celebrity and for you to print a copy to bring. https://store.optum.com/celebrity-cruises/

If you want to go and have the test done at a location aka CVS or Walgreens just tell them you need a Rapid Antigen test. I highly recommend you make your appoint in advance. CVS allows appointments 13 days in advance (in in VA). For my my Nov 14 cruise I booked a test at CVS on OCT 30 13 days in advance. Hope this helps.

Below are the links directly to Celebrity site with a Q&A.

https://www.celebritycruises.com/healthy-at-sea/accepted-covid-tests

Quick question, on the Edge's Nov 14 sailing. Was there a line to get into to Blue on most nights? Knowing they are sailing with less people did not know how many on your cruise were in Aqua

Here is an article also:

Royal Caribbean Cruises announced it will dedicate two ships to "humanitarian efforts in Australia and California" to support those affected by recent crises in both areas.

Both the Spectrum of the Seas and Celebrity Millennium, which are out of service due to the coronavirus outbreak, will redeploy for these sailings. 

https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/22457-royal-caribbean-to-sail-free-cruises-for-crisis-responders-with-displaced-tonnage.html

@freshjive1479 I leave at 11:10am to CLT #248. It was warm here today. Hope you have a great flight over the pond.

21 hours ago, freshjive1479 said:

Where are you staying? We rented an apartment in Wilton Manors just off Wilton Dr. 

 

@freshjive1479 we ae staying on the beach at the W. FYI it has warmed up in RIC Tuesday it will be in the 60's. You know RIC weather...lol

@freshjive1479 when are you flying down to FLL for the cruise??? I am leaving on Friday, Feb 8 on AA.

On 1/24/2019 at 5:04 AM, freshjive1479 said:

I just came back from a work trip to Miami. It wasn’t hot but definitely warmer than here! I saw some ships leaving and was excited to know that it will soon be our turn.

 

ricflyer - My vacation has unexpectedly been extended to the whole month and I’m going to be in RVA the week before the cruise. Small world!

Just saw this post. Hope you have fun here in Richmond!! Tomorrow Januaury 31 the high is 32. So looking forward to the cruise!!!

Thanks so much for posting. I leave on Feb. 10th!!!!

I will be on the Edge on Feb 10th. Looking forward to the cruise. I booked it the first day it was avialable and got a great rate with all 4 perks. Less then $2000 for Aqua Class.

I agree the "new ship smell."  Hard to believe that is is so close.

OPPS... you are correct I cannot not get the Access Tour to work either. I keeps saying I have to be on the ship.

I dowloaded the app several weeks ago and have used it to check-in for Feb cruise. The only thing that it will not let me do is "room controls" , that requires a conection to the ship's wifi. Otherwise working for me. I am using IOS.

There will be no changes to the balconies. 

No not crew but fly alot for my job. I am follow the airline industry for "fun."

Great to hear you are going to be onbaord! I am sailing with one of my best friends from Dallas. 

Two of us will be on the Feb 10th sailing of the Edge. Wondering if anyone else will be on board?

Thanks so much!!! Beautiful!! 

The Bliss is now headed on out the channel. But all the ships are late except the Seaside which leaves late.