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On 6/16/2022 at 1:52 PM, ZoeyVictoria said:

Update:  We went to the doctor’s office yesterday with a screen print of Royal’s info and asked for a letter of recovery.  The receptionist repeatedly told us he had to have a negative test to get a letter.  We stood our ground and she agreed to show it to the doctor.  She called later and asked my SO to go back to the office this afternoon.  His vital signs were checked and the doctor used an app to determine if he qualified for a letter.  A lot of questions were asked regarding dates, and the app showed he did qualify.  He will go back tomorrow to pick up the letter.

 

I wonder if the online companies use an app to determine eligibility?

I’m guessing the online folks are mostly about collecting the fees and saying your good.  Given a telemedicine call is pretty difficult to actual check any symptoms directly. Even temperature. 

Typically lunch in one of the speciality restaurants on sea days. Last we were on, the menu was reduced over paying guests. 
 

Boarding up to one hour earlier or 30 min after your scheduled time. 
 

will get priority tags for leaving ships, but after self assist. 
 

food/drink in lounge during specific times.

See if you can find a lab that does the PCR test in house. We have a place near us that has same day results all the time (by 7pm). 
 

and it’s $85…. Less than CVS charges fir the rapid antigen test. 
 

I have found dining and drinks in the planner quite a long time before sail date. 
 

Have you found the pre-cruise planner and is anything populated for your trip?

If you search here you will find this a pretty common question.

Generally 4-14 days.  Mine took 10. 
 

1 hour ago, erinsmom03 said:

 

I don't know about the bigger balcony. The Grand Suite balcony on Voyager class ships seems much bigger than the Owner's Suite balcony.

Yes, you are correct. Sorry about that.  The bedroom section goes out more and uses that space. I was thinking the next larger class ship. 

Your biggest benefit is a great room with lots of space, a large balcony, and a large bathroom. I think the OS rooms are great, esp if you had 4 in a room. 
 

3 hours ago, tinkr2 said:

The point of storing them in the cloud or dropbox is that they are accessible from anywhere. I f you lose an entire backpack or purse which includes your phone, you can go to anyones computer and phone and still access them. 

As long as you don’t have two factor authentication enabled. Or as long as you remember one of the 10 digit special codes. 

Not many benefits, but nice room and can frequently find for a good price. We love the JS. 

Yes. 
 

Possible difference from GS would be escorted on ship by an officer. 

They tend to be quite strict, especially for an older that wants to “age down” as it can lead to liability if there are any issues like bullying. 
 

With low capacities they do combine the older groups. 

51 minutes ago, Lorey2007 said:

So I don't log on to the Navica app just emed.com?

Emed.com

it will prompt you to login to your navica account or create one if needed.  I did it all from a laptop. 

4 minutes ago, cookiersmom said:

So still need to create a Navica account? 

Yes. If I recall, it prompts you during the process to either login or create the account. 

12 hours ago, mom1965 said:

thanks for the help.  My husband gets free drinks in the casino - so I think we are good with 4 drinks each per day in addition to those.

And don’t be afraid to purchase an extra drink or 3 if you feel like it. Still cheaper than the package. 

It’s a pandemic. Be prepared for anything.  We cruised twice and still enjoyed it. 
 

Not sure they actually know what’s going to happen at any given time. Lots of optimism prior to the recent variant.  It also likely takes an army to make and finalize any decisions on changes like ports.

Optum tests are the exact same tests. Navica app for your demographics and to log the results. Emed.com for the actual test. 

4 hours ago, JohnScot said:

Was looking at suites for a special occasion cruise. In the benefits listed I could not see any suites, even the top ones where the deluxe drinks package was included. Is this true.

Depends on the class of ship. The majority of the ships do not have the very top class suites that include drink packages, etc. 

Btw - I was notified of changes for my Nov trip. Oddly, royal sent everything to my TA and she had to forward it.  A few items she admitted to forgetting to forward. 

Please find a reasonably priced cruise line that is meeting everyone’s expectations right now and let us know?

5 hours ago, NewYawkYankees said:

If I'm reading the D+ perk sheet correctly, I can get "50% off any two glasses of wine, beer or soda when purchased together" for the entire cruise if I'm D+?   

 

 

No. It’s worded poorly. See the lower right of the page -

It’s up 30 fold at the kids high school now too….

1 hour ago, imola said:

We also bought a refreshment package so can someone share when does that start and end? 

 

Also is the fresh squeezed OJ on the  voucher program?

 

Sorry for my questions it is just that will be our first RC cruise since this program started.

The fresh squeezed OJ would be part of the refreshment package.  The refreshment package is basically anything except booze and branded Starbucks. 
 

You can also get an OJ with a voucher. 

Travel with a passport. Super easy getting off the ship. Quick facial recognition scan for customs. 
 

Birth certificate folks had to be manually processed. 

On 1/1/2022 at 3:32 PM, topnole said:

Do they charge for it?   I assume not, but at what point do tests of convenience get in the way of the system testing those that are currently sick and need testing?  Just read a story about hours long lines and sick people losing consciousness waiting.  In a surge such as this you’d think priorities would go to those most in need and lastly for those needing it to take a vacation.  

They charged my insurance company around $137 for the test and the insurance company paid. 

Way overpriced IMHO.

Had a private lab PCR test with same day results for $85.  Had symptoms for a week and wanted to know if I had covid or a cold.  Turns out it was just a cold.