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    Checking Cabin Availability

    in Windstar Cruises

    Posted

    37 minutes ago, Mimi A said:

    156 total Cabins for yacht ships (lengthened). For our sailing, there are 4 categories with 7+ available, with some sold out, and all the other categories (including up to Owners, there are 14 total). At least 42 empty, so possibly have room for 84 pax to book to 100%. Windstar told me they would be maxing out at 80% availability for the first 4 sailings, but might be able to open up more cabins by August. 80% of 156 total cabins = 124 cabins approx. can be sold, leaving 32 needing to be vacant.

     

    More availability on 7/24 - 6 Cats w 7+,  all others add up to 12 cabins. More than 54 cabins available to 100% Cap or 22 to 80%.

     

    Anymore sailing dates you may wish to know? Or specific cabin category? 

     

    All cruise lines are being careful to follow CDC regulations and err on the side of safety. 

     

    As for pricing, the RT St. Maarten sailings have been on 7 for 7 multiple times in the last month, so they are doing their best to get them sold. It is highly unlikely anyone will receive an upgrade even if there are vacant cabins. If anyone is interested in upgrading, be prepared to pay the current list price for the category, unless you are at level 3 or 4. Lines have already lost so much money over the last 16 months and they are not giving anything away probably for the next two years anyway.

    Wow, good info.  How about the July 10th out of SXM.  Thanks

     

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    Star Breeze Underway

    in Windstar Cruises

    Posted

    23 hours ago, Donabq said:

    According to the VesselFinder site Star Breeze got underway yesterday in Lisbon bound for St Maarten.

    wooo hoo

    I had been watching that also.  Saw her go thru the Straits of Gibraltar on her way to Lisbon... now on to St. Maarten.....see her in July.

    When does check-in open on website

    in Windstar Cruises

    Posted

    15 hours ago, 6rugrats said:

    You can complete all your information in advance on their webpage.  You check in onboard.

    Well, that is what I am trying to do.  I click on "Manage Booking", then It shows "Emergency Contact Information" and shows I have completed that, but under "Immagration Information" is shows incomplete, but when I click on it, it just says "Loading"... never goes anywhere.

    Gift Form?

    in Windstar Cruises

    Posted

    I have seen where a couple of people who are cruising on Windstar this summer mention ordering a covid test to be administered while on ship for the flight back to the United States.  They mention "Gift Form".  I cannot seem to find that on the Windstar website.  Can someone point me in the right direction please.  Thanks

    Out of St. Martin and worried about the test.

    in Celebrity Cruises

    Posted

    1 minute ago, cruisestitch said:

    So what is your worry?

    Get the test in a timely manner.  We are traveling prior to going and have concerns about getting the test and getting it back and getting it submitted, and being near a printer to print the St. Martin form, and the possibility of a false positive....... and.... and... and...

    Windstar Will Require Vaccine

    in Windstar Cruises

    Posted

    5 hours ago, minidonuts85 said:

    Its the Safe Travels Voyager plan from Trawick. I bought it through Insubuy and spoke to a rep there before I purchased as many plans cover Covid medical now but quarantine (unless it takes place IN a hospital) is not a part of the medical. We had $300/pp/pday covered under travel delay which specified quarantine related lodging costs. You can adjust to cover more if you want to pay a little more on the premium.

    Thanks.  Going to Costa Rica in the fall, and they are requiring quarantine insurance.  I will look into them.

     

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    Windstar Will Require Vaccine

    in Windstar Cruises

    Posted

    15 hours ago, minidonuts85 said:

    If you test positive in the Caribbean, you’d need to follow the local guidelines there that will likely include quarantine as well.  
     

    We just returned from the BVI and purchased an insurance plan that covered quarantine costs just in case. 14-days of Q if you test positive while in the country. 

    What company did you get this insurance from?  Thanks

    Millennium arrives in Phillipsburg!

    in Celebrity Cruises

    Posted

    On 4/7/2021 at 10:02 AM, Sunshine2000 said:

    I just wanted to add some information from our experience(s) traveling to St Maarten from Florida.  We obtained the necessary PCR Covid test within the three day required period for travel.  These negative PCR test results we then downloaded to the stmaartenehas.com/application-form with all the necessary travel information they required, such as Airline and flight numbers, length of stay,  place of stay and payment of the required $30.00 for health insurance so that we could obtain the necessary Pre Approval form for our travel.  After submitting this document we received our "Electronic Health Authorization System "Authoriation Pre-Approved" documentation in approximately 20 minutes.  This document was checked by the airline during our physical check-in.

     

    The airport and our flight was well managed for social distancing and all passengers wore their masks.  The flight attendants provided a non-alcoholic beverage and snack service.

     

    Upon landing they have a ramp for passengers to walk to the tarmac where you are directed into the airport immigration area to present your three required documents. 1- Results of your PCR test,  2- St Maarten Authorization Pre-Approved document and  3- Passport.

     

    While inside the immigration area of the airport there are many officials reminding you of what documents you need to prepare to show for entry.

     

    We only had an approximately 20 minute wait, however, we talked with many others that experienced wait times of over 90 minutes.  The wait times differed due to the number of planes landing and the number of passengers.  Wheelchairs are available but they are limited in number.

     

    We had prearranged a taxi for our pick-up although many are readily available. 

     

    Overall, it was a great flight and an easy process.

     

    I'll be happy to answer any questions anyone may have.

     

    In addition, I'll be back to add information about our experience getting our Covid test on the island and the process to return back to the US.

    Thanks for the info.  Can I ask how you prearranged a taxi?  Thanks

     

    Will Windstar require the vaccine?

    in Windstar Cruises

    Posted

    On 3/24/2021 at 5:02 PM, Host Jazzbeau said:

    My feeling is that enough cruise lines have announced they will require the vaccine that it has become the 'best practice' and any cruise line that doesn't will be subject to major liability if anything goes wrong.  Since every cruise line has a lawyer looking a this, I'm sure they all got this memo!

     

    I hope so.  Have decided to dray my feet for a week. 

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