wetcoast

I have the Pfizer/Moderna mix. I have an NCL cruise booked for November. Only 2 weeks left until final payment, hoping for a miracle- either BC allowing a 3rd dose or an announcement the US border will reopen Sept 21st so i can get a dose of J and J. I also have a deposit for an all inclusive in Cancun for the same dates as a backup-which seems  the most likely outcome. My next cruise booking is in March, hopefully things are sorted by then

MSC has just issued an update to their policies, mixed vaccines are not allowed. 

27 minutes ago, gmbhardy said:

The US has already stated that anyone crossing the border, when it does open, will need to show proof of full vaccination. They have not specified what constitutes full vaccination but if they follow the CDC guidelines,  anyone with mixed vaccinations will be considered to be not fully vaccinated and thus be denied entry.

" If two doses of different mRNA COVID-19 vaccine products are administered in these situations (or inadvertently), no additional doses of either product are recommended at this time. Such persons are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 ≥2 weeks after receipt of the second dose of an mRNA vaccine."

This is from from CDC's website. I had the Pfizer/Moderna mix

51 minutes ago, mrlevin said:

If one of your doses was Moderna or Pfizer you could also come down and get a second dose of that; I am sure American taxpayers don't mind paying for Canadians to get dosed in USA.

Id be happy to pay for the vaccine. 

4 minutes ago, gmbhardy said:

What makes you think you’ll be allowed to cross the border.

Im hoping it will reopen soon

I was just thinking today, that once the Canadian/US land border reopens, those of us with mixed vaccines could cross and get vaccinated with the one dose Johnson and Johnson. So long as its 2 weeks before the cruise. Am i missing any details, would this work for those of us close to the border?

9 hours ago, ColeThornton said:

 

That's not very many people.   Was the .6 person just a short guy from Toronto?   😉

I was also one of the unlucky Canadians with mixed doses. At the end of June there were 1.1 million of us

Looks like even with the Premium Extra package, no champagne is available. Upgrading from my included easy package to easy plus is $16 /day is reasonable for what you get.   $44 a day to premium extra is not worth it for me. Happy i upgraded to premium plus on my last cruise, i got my monies worth from that one.

5 hours ago, Ocean Cat said:

What do you mean Wetcoast?

On Encore they've taken away Spice H2O and replaced it with the laser tag. Only 20% of the upper deck is "Free" to lounge. Forcing everyone to pay $210 for a Vibe pass to be able to find an outdoor place to sit

I have the November 7th sailing booked from LA, im pretty concerned, Encore is a downgrade for warm weather cruises. 

9 hours ago, Trimone said:

Deadest bar on the ship, well it was on the Joy

During the day yes, but can be lively in the evenings

I'm booked on the April '22 LA to Vancouver on Bliss, everything still showing on NCL's website

23 hours ago, MidwesternCruiser2 said:

 

Only time will tell and I'm willing to risk booking since there really is no risk in making a change if the date arrives and it doesn't feel like a good idea.
A vaccine won't cure anything, just reduce symptoms, and masks or distancing aren't that much trouble for time on the water (IMO).

I love cruising, but looks like my next trip will be at an all inclusive resort. I booked 2 weeks in Cuba March '21

3 hours ago, nesila said:

I see this is still available... thinking of doing it.... cant beat the price. Never sailed MSC before. What do they do for solos if anything?

I sailed on MSC Meraviglia 13 nights this past October/November solo on the NY to Miami cruise. Had a great time, one of my top 3 cruises so far. They had solo meetings in the "sky lounge" each night, they were unhosted but i do prefer the location as there is a bar and its a wonderful venue. They also include other solos for your assigned tablemates. MSC's solo cabins are quite nice, and i actually prefer them over NCL.

I sailed also on Divina in a balcony December '18 as they don't have solo cabins. That cruise they only had solo gatherings every 3rd night.

I booked the solo insider, I will look into upgrading when it gets closer to sailing. 

5 hours ago, farmersfight said:

Yes, good to see that Virgin Voyages is keeping us solo cruisers in mind. I agree, quite a few solo cabins on Valiant Lady (I'm sure Scarlett Lady as well). More solo insiders than solo seaviews. Interesting to note that the solo seaviews are larger  - 130 sq.ft than the solo insiders - 105 sq.ft. Even VV's smaller solo insiders are larger than NCL studio cabins - 99 sq. ft.

Yeah, usually transatlantics (repositionings) are less expensive than regular sailings (like sailings in the Caribbean, as you pointed out). Glad you got a good deal.

14 night cruise is a great length for a cruise (I've set my minimum of at least 12 nights). Plus, with VV there will be no kids! Btw, did you book a solo seaview or solo insider?

Bon Voyage in 2022.

 

Solo Seaview:

 

I booked my first Virgin Voyages solo this week. I'm going on Valiant Lady for the 14 night eastbound transatlantic  May 1st '22. Its a really good deal as the price per day is about half of what I've seen for sailings in the Caribbean. Will be interesting to see what Virgin does for us solo's, I am happy they are including quite a large number of solo cabins on their ships.

Always O'Sheehan's/The Local for lunch and first drinks

4 hours ago, L2float said:

We upgraded YC drink package on Meraviglia to premium plus and there were many champagne options. Drink menus I've seen for Divina show very little champagne. Does anyone know if the selection is similar to Meraviglia? Loved the Cgampagne Bar. Has anyone be upgraded on Divina? If so, did you feel it was worth it? 

I was on Divina December '18 and Meraviglia Oct/Nov '19 both with premium plus. Divina's wine bar had a better selection of Red wines, but only Nicolas Feuillatte/Mumm's Champagne. Meraviglia had a large selection of Champagne, but  Oberon/Louis Jadot as the only Red wine Premium plus offerings

Thanks for sharing your experience. Im booked on this cruise for next year, im wondering what the weather was like, were you able to spend much time outside?

-Great value, last cruise was 50% of a similar NCL cruise

-Their Premium Plus Beverage Package includes room service drinks, as well as everything inside your mini bar

-In the Caribbean they alternate itineraries, so if you go B2B you'll see different ports 

-The "MSC for me" app is great, tons of information available

-Reasonably priced internet package

-All the ships ive looked into, have an indoor pool with retractable roof for those cool days

-And of course, the best Pizza ive had outside of Italy!

On 11/28/2019 at 8:41 AM, teacher/bartender said:

I am wishing and hoping that MSC will cruise to Alaska at some point. I’d love a west coast cruise! 

MSC is looking to partner with Royal and Carnival for use of Seattle's new cruise port coming in 2023 

7 hours ago, Beamafar said:

 

 

 

DH is in rude good health and is making up for missing his Johnnie Walker Blue on Seaview by enjoying one or two onboard here.  😁😁😁

 

 

 

Hope he leaves some for me to enjoy next week

6 hours ago, perakcruiser said:

No, it must be paid in advance. Better inquire. 

 

I would be very surpised if yes.

The Premium Plus package includes mini bar and room service drinks

$27 per person per day to upgrade to Premium, or $44 to go all the way to Premium Plus

Its great if you can find another Platinum Solo, then you get 4 specialty meals