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23 minutes ago, Riversedge said:

We’re not going to put the cart before the horse.  When we get info from HAL we’ll decide whether to keep our Olimpia hotel or not.  No sense canceling something only to have plans change again.  If by chance they process us in Venice we would stay there anyways.  

Riversedge, Yes I  agree , I am not cancelling till I have a confirmation from Holland. I really want to stay at Olimpia, we have never been to Venice.

But.... I am nervous about this whole trip. 

Am I right in thinking this?? So we fly into Marco on the 11,  arrive there 1 pm , then transfer to Olimpia Hotel  and  In the morning (12 th)  we then transfer to the processing area (Venice* TBD) and they shuttle us to the ship where we get our antigen tests?  and after our negative results (fingers crossed) wait for our  boarding time....    Is this right?

Again thanks so  very, very much to this group you guys are THE BEST !  

19 minutes ago, nocl said:

That and ship building port (Fincantieri)

 😎  So should I cancel my stay at Olimpia hotel and book somewhere else? 

1 hour ago, iancal said:

One of our favourite spots in Mexico. .  Love that new grocery store.

Iancal? Really you know Chedurai?  How cool is that? Are you going 2022?

I don't know about just looking and not going this winter ...  we snowbird in Puerto Morelos Jan-March and we are planning on going. Think positive fellow Canuks.😎

Excited to hear  about your adventures and experinces on the Greek Islands and your tips.  Have fun!

8 minutes ago, sleslie said:

I believe that Medipac is just medical travel insurance and does not include any travel interruption or cancelation coverage.  The risk is that if you are tested in Venice before boarding and its positive you will be denied boarding and will be stuck with the costs of hotel and meals while you quarantine there waiting for a negative test so you can board a return flight home which will also be at your expense. That risk can be mitigated if you ensure your test is done (and negative results received) before you leave Canada and it’s with 72 hrs of embarkation. Unfortunately that doesn’t leave much time for enjoying Venice.

You are correct , we have other insurance for  travel interruption or cancellation.

 We are members of Canadian Snowbirds Association, and use their Snowbirds Medipac Travel Insurance ,and YES it does cover  covid and our  cruise, Venice to Athens- Sept 12-24.  I spoke to the Agent his morning and  Canada's travel advisory does not effect  their coverage.

https://www.snowbirds.org/travel-insurance/

1 hour ago, Fouremco said:

According to Jamaica, an antigen test would have sufficed for entry there. I'm not sure who told you that it had to be a PCR test:

 

Along with an approved Travel Authorization form prior to boarding a flight to Jamaica, ALL travelers ages 12 and up regardless of nationality, are required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular (PCR, NAA, RNA) or Antigen test performed by an accredited lab for which the sample was collected within 3 days of the travel date. Know that we are well-equipped to accommodate on-island testing prior to your return flight, as well.

https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/

 

For re-entry to Canada, you require a PCR test. Nothing new about that. It sounds like you had your Jamaican and Canadian requirements reversed.

 

According to this Italian website, you do not require a PCR test as either a "negative result for a rapid molecular or antigenic test performed in the 48 hours prior to entry into Italy" will suffice. The information was updated "in accordance with Decree-Law no. 105 dated 23 July 2021 and the Ministry of Health Order dated 29 July 2021" and is the most current information.

http://www.itoalia.it/en/useful-info/covid-19-updates-information-for-tourists.html

 

 

 Fouremco. ... If you read my post correctly I said  nothing about Jamaica's requirement . It was a   Canadian requirement on West Jet to board the plane both ways. And we knew that LOL .   We were all set to back and party another week at CSA.  Thanks .

I don't know Fellow Canuks. We went to Jamaica a few weeks back on West Jet and we HAD to go to a  certified  Covid travellers  pharm to get  the travellers PCR  test. They were very clear no antigen test!

On our return we got the antigen and we were  going to be denied boarding if we did not get the PCR  test with pharm and dr contact on results. We almost missed our flight, seiously it was seconds when our test came .  Please be sure you get the right test! We are going AC to Venice Sept 9th and I know we have to have the  PCR. Just saying from experience..and that was a few weeks back. but hey rules are changing daily.

🇨🇦 We are  booked Sept 12, Venice to Athens Sept 24. Fingers crossed it goes.

😎 I  have been using this passport /phone bag, weighs nothing, always secure in front of me, so NO pick pockets, cc on the right, vaccine cards on left and room for more.  Easy to grab my phone for pics. I have a larger phone too. Just orderd a new black one. Highly reccomend.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00I5IWC4G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Kazu, thanks for your time and information, i very much appreciate it.

24 minutes ago, kazu said:

 

Sorry, it was posted on a roll call and they didn’t provide the link.

But this article might help you and apologies as I spelled Marghera incorrectly I see now.  https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/venice-cruise-ship-ban-government/index.html

 

I did find this but found the website pretty horrible.

 https://www.fleetmon.com/ports/marghera_itpma_18006/?language=en

 

Mind you it’s early - not even August yet so this could improve.  

17 minutes ago, kazu said:

 

I know the Eurodam is docking at Port Maghera which is not far from Venice for the October 18th sailing.  I suspect it will be the same but what I would suggest is you check the port’s website and see if Eurodam is listed.

 

 

 Kazu, Thanks, can you share the link for this, I can't find it. thanks so much.

🙃 So does anyone know where the Eurodam will actually dock in Venice? We have not booked our pre-  cruise hotel yet for Venice Sept 12, 2021? or our flight. Thanks .

On 6/21/2021 at 10:40 AM, Debbie819 said:

Thank you all for the great suggestions. I am going to try a new lighter lens and a new strap!! 

 

Debbie I made a finger strap for my 6000 it is so much easier to carry around in your palm and it also drop proof , and fingers are always on on/off button and dial. You can get them on Amazon  too. I have  osteoarthritis in my hands and this great weight distribution 😎  . Please try the finger strap it truly made the difference for next. 

NO.

Hello all,  Your thoughts and experience with the go pro with dome for French Polynesia, and  using the go pro for Meditterean . TRying to downsize to phone and go pro. Which go pro is your favourite? I have never used one but will purchase soon as stores open up.🇨🇦😎

On 6/15/2021 at 12:47 PM, BoozinCroozin said:

If the a6xxx is too heavy, you have no other choice but to go to a P&S camera. That Sony is about as light as it will get with an ILC camera. Panasonic and Sony are some of the best P&S cameras out there. They will be almost as good, but rarely will they ever be as good as the Sony a6xxx. 

 

Optics and sensors will be sacrificed on a P&S. If you are not doing large prints, it most likely will never matter. If you aren't entering photography contests, it probably won't matter.

** I also have the sony 6000, (love, love her). I plan on leaving  her home and using my iphone 11 pro max with the 3 lens, and picking up the go pro 9.   Its a hard call.

1 minute ago, AKJonesy said:

Agree.  

Happy to be going on 2 fully vaxed cruises.😎

21 hours ago, leerathje said:

The unfortunate thing is that I am now cancelling my cruise from Fort Lauderdale, as I'm not sailing on ship that is not fully (or 95%) vaccinated. 

 

L.

 

 100% agree, 100% fully vaccinated cruises with  proof.  Paul Gauguin and Eurodam here we come!😎🇨🇦

6 hours ago, bennybear said:

I think the outbreak happened in the hospital.   Our hospitalizations are also down overall.  

🇨🇦  Bennybear   Your thoughts ?? Do you think we'll be able to travel Internationally this fall?  We're hoping  Ont. will have  our vaccination passport and  Canadians will be accepted into Europe. Looking forward to our 100% vaccinated Med cruise Sept 12,2021. 

On 3/9/2021 at 8:28 PM, Kiwi_cruiser said:

 😎 Hey Kiwi Cruiser,  How ya doing?   I was on the Maasdam ( French Polynesia )with you. I did the Mermaid Tours in Moorea with you and  your parents. That was a great cruise! 

 

We had our Princess  cruise cancelled this fall and are hoping for Paul Gauguin Nov 5, 2022 .....   and Yes ..... we have CSA!

 

Hope all is well with  you and your parents and maybe we'll meet up again.  Cheers!

 

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This month makes a year since we have been able to step foot on a cruise ship! 😞  😧
 
Anyone got CSA? (Cruise Separation Anxiety)? 🤣
 
Where you one of the lucky ones who got one last cruise in a year ago this month??, if so what ship and where did you get to go to/ or where did you try and get to??
 
If not when was your last cruise? What ship? and where did you go?
 
My name is Stu and I got CSA (Cruise Separation Anxiety).
My last cruise was on the Celebrity Solstice on 7th February 2020 when we cruise from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand!.
I have now had 7 cruises cancelled 😳 😰

Wondering if PG will make their cruises vaccine only ? 😎

Hello all , Just booked cabin 767 for Nov 5th.  Rooms will not be converted during this dry dock according to PG.