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Thanks for the input. They actually have gotten and recovered from COVID. Some lingering symptoms of just being tired but nothing major thankfully. 
I may hold off till before final payment. But like many in March I figured all would be fine(ish) by July easily. I know sailing will resume and travel but, it’s as I’m sure a bunch of you feel, never ending. No end in sight and that can start to feel overwhelming and hopeless. As crazy as it sounds. I know we are blessed to be alive, have the money to travel, pay bills...etc. I know. It just sucks. 

I am about 90% sure my European cruise mid May is a no go. So lift and shift to 2022 assuming we are happy with the ship choice(waiting till November 9th release). 
or...

Is there a chance it may sail in September??? 
I know we are guessing, but I just want others thoughts. 
I’m taking my Mom and In Laws for the first time to Europe. It took a bit to convince my MIL to go, and I worry if I delay to 2022 she will back out. My FIL really wants to go. 

I guess I wonder if it will even make sense to sail in Europe for a very short time. 

We will just be D+ 1 cruise quicker. We still would have made it in 2021. 

4 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

Yes

Thanks so much!

I didn’t read every page. Did they ever clarify existing bookings counting? I have 6 for 2021. Already booked. 

I wasn’t 100% sure we weren’t. But with my job I have to find people to work my hours. Too much hassle when I’m not 100% sure. Figured next year at least I know with much more certainty I’ll go. 

Lift and shifted ours last month. 

Thanks. On the phone now, they apparently had not even started it. 

3 minutes ago, molly361 said:

Did you check your online account to see if you have been switched?

As of this morning, no. It’s still the 2020 November reservation. 

I did the lift and shift via the online form this past Thursday. Received the email right after saying it was received and processing. But it says I should hear back via email within 72 hrs. It’s been 5 days now waiting with no response. What has yalls wait time been? This is for a Nov. 4th cruise. And I’m trying to avoid paying final payment. Hoping they did in fact cancel before it comes out. 

1 minute ago, Biker19 said:

The main point of L&S is price protection. Makes sense to L&S from Empress up to Oasis, not so much in the other direction.

Yes!! If I booked the same room for this year or nexts it would be over $1,000 more. 

6 minutes ago, stevea36 said:

They will match up the OP's sailing with any 4 day caribbean sailing that is within 48 and 56 weeks from the original, regardless of ship or embarkation port.  It does not have to be on Oasis!

And yes!!! There is one just a few days later next year. On Oasis still, I think. 

Thanks. 

I have the 4 Day Oasis November 4th booked. I got a HECK of a deal on it when it released a while back. ($850 total in a OV balcony). I know no one knows. I get that. But what is the likelihood this thing will sail. I feel it’s probably not high. 
So getting to my question. I have until July 30th to lift and shift to next years 4 day correct?? I am currently booked with a friend. I want to go ahead and pull the plug. But she’s not unfortunately. So I wanted to be sure of the deadline I need to give her to decide. 
Second question. Will all of my pre-cruise purchases be refunded or moved to the next sailing? I bought the drink package at the 40% off a few months ago. 
Thanks. 

Thank you! I had a feeling. I’m a do it on my own excursion person. But this one seemed a good fit for us.  I might have to rethink our plans. 

It’s a TA OBC. So thank you for the response, but unfortunately it cannot be used until we board. 

Not sure if this is where to ask it. But, how likely is it for the excursions to sell out before set sail? We have a $1,500 OBC for our Med cruise in May. Which doesn’t “activate” until we board.  We have a Star Class room, so no extras are needed to be purchased. We are looking at the Rome tour that includes the Coliseum and the Vatican. 

I thought when I booked last year I was on the first sailing(May 23rd)but I’m not positive on that. Now there is an added 5 day May 4th then nothing from the 9-16? I looked and couldn’t find a charter. Anyone know what that week gap is for? 

Just for my clarification. I have an October booked for this year. I have been waiting to cancel because I don’t want to loose my $750 deposit on our CL. 

If I rebook for next October will I keep my $750 towards the new booking? It would be a different ship, but same length and itinerary. 

Thanks for the info. Most likely only the 2 of them would use it. My Mom and I would eat in the restaurant. Good to know though for an expectation standpoint. 

4 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

You can, but don't have very high expectations. 

 

On what exactly? I just know my FIL will most likely want to come back to the room and stay put some evenings. 

I’m taking my In Laws and Mom on a Mediterranean cruise on Harmony next May. (Assuming all is well...etc.) I’m looking at a 2 bed aqua theater suite. 
I know my In Laws are going to be tired after our days at shore, and they might want food delivered in the room. Can you ask for specialty restaurant food to be delivered in room? I’ve only been Sky class, never Star, so I’m not sure what can be asked for. 

1 hour ago, John Reid said:

I have sailed in 6662 on the other side on Anthem; I look for the larger balconies. It is quite blocked, but I was ready for that. I could still see the ocean through openings. What I was not ready for, and would keep me from booking deck 6 obstructeds again, was the bright lighting illuminating the lifeboats. For me, it ruined sitting out at night.

Thank you! I might book 6560 it supposedly has very small obstruction. 

Never sailed on a Quantum class before. Looking at Odyssey.  I’m thinking of sailing next October with the family. Looking at the obstructed balcony 6162. Looks like the balcony is longer, not sure if that’s the case. Also anyone know how bad the obstruction is? 

The smell is a mix of seaweed and rotting fish. There was a large number near the beach beds. Yes, the smell was very overwhelming and we were gagging as we walked the beach. But, it’s not exactly something I’d blame RCI for or complain about. We just stayed at the pool which was great. Occasionally the wind would blow up the smell, but only for a minute. The locals were cleaning it up, and doing what they could. Still had a very nice day!