deepcman

I think you're over estimating some people's ability to deal with some temporary discomfort and the accuracy of the test. Tests are a momentary snapshot and some will still occupy emergency room slots regardless. Proper triage (by a Physician and not a nurse) would help reduce overcrowding but they're scared to turn people away due to liability. I hope you feel as strongly with your final statement when you're behind the guy in the emergency room who thinks his finger is falling off due to a hang nail.

They need to protect the healthcare system because everytime someone gets the sniffles they run to the emergency room. People use the healthcare system more than the dentist because it's free and the dentist charges. It's time to implement a small user fee to stop the frequent flyers in the emergency rooms. These days if someone coughs twice, they automatically think they have Covid and run to the hospital.

Some people just have a higher tolerance for pain than others. This site isn't like calling Princess in that the answer won't change regardless how many times you ask the same question.

Could you please elaborate on how your comments correspond to the questions raised by the OP. Or were you just posting to let us know you were on the Island Princess 3 weeks ago. 🤷‍♂️

There's a 30 page forum similar to what you started and I'm sure all your questions will be answered. https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2879420-how-is-the-bidding-system-doing-any-comments/?do=getNewComment Happy reading. 😉

Will the lower prices be available on boarding day so I can burn up some OBC?

This folks, is how you get to 11,000+ posts. Is there an awards program for the number of posts here? (Good question). I know on another site you eventually make it to 'Captain' status.

This is the same situation as airlines ticket pricing. If you keep checking pricing after purchase you'll just agitate yourself. Im sure you wouldn't request to speak to a supervisor if the price went up $500. You'd be keeping a low profile. 😇

It's just a matter of time until Carnival declares prepackage chapter 11. Shares will be delisted and debt holders will take a haircut which will still be better than receiving pennies on the dollar. Royal won't be far behind them.

I had a similar situation and Princess wouldnt add the excursion OBC so I just cancelled the cruise and rebooked under the $1 deposit. I waited 5 minutes after I got off the call and my original cabin was available. Obviously this is all pre final payment.

From someone who has flown to PR more yhan i like to admit, the best options to fly to San Juan is thru JFK or Miami. Both these airports run flights almost every hour to San Juan. Good luck

You can take a $10 cab ride to LA Concha hotel in the center of the Condado. There's a decent beach that starts behind the hotel that extends for about 1/2 miles and is free to the public. If you're adventurous you can take the #53 bus at the bus terminal across from the port and just ask the drive to let you off at LA Concha. It costs $0.75 or $0.35 if you're over 62. It's about a 15 minute ride but the bus schedule is not dependable.

Sine the OP appears to only be concerned about service while not in port they should get the internet plan and then use 'wifi calling & texting' on their phone. Only cost would be the internet pkg.

This article will raise some questions regarding the viability of the cruise industry. https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/08/17/why-royal-caribbean-and-cruise-stocks-just-crashed/?source=eptyholnk0000202&utm_source=yahoo-host&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=article

Cab ride from Port everglades to FLL is about $15 and there's no waiting. Just hop in and go. People spend $3000+ on a cruise and then debate the best way to the airport to save $4. 🤦‍♂️🤦

First, setup up your wifi calling before leaving home. When on the ship put phone on airplane mode and then turn on wifi. Assuming you purchased wifi on the ship you'll be able to use your phone on wifi mode like you would at home. (Calls, Messaging & emails, etc)