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I check our cards about once a week and have seen offers recently for NCL, Royal, Celebrity, Regent and Oceania but nothing for Princess (or any of the World's Leading Cruise Lines/Carnival Corp. brands).

1 hour ago, FlatFooted Freda said:

We were told that he should not write in his DOB, but that it needed to be added by the staff who gave vaccine ( right  - 😉)

 

A lot of people (including us) got our vaccinations at a state-run mass vaccination site and all they did was fill in the dose #1 and #2 details (mfr., lot #, date and site) and left it to us to fill in the top portion. I'm guessing it would cause massive delays at those large sites if the staff had to stop and fill in that data for every person. 🤨

34 minutes ago, memoak said:

In my company we call it the "helpless desk"

As did we when the help desk started up in our company 40 years ago! 😉

We have not done this yet but due to the 24-72 hour turnaround for PCR tests in our area, we're planning on the rapid anti-gen test either at Walgreens or CVS (potentially Kroger). We don't want to chance the PCR results not coming back (hopefully negative) in the two day window prior to embarkation. I suppose someone could, if they were inclined to spend the $$'s, do both and use the rapid test results if the PCR did not come back in time.

5 hours ago, dreaminofcruisin said:

DD did new passports for her 2 kids and her DH renewed his all in August. They took a chance on non-expedited and didn't pay for fast return shipping. All came back within a month. 

YMMV

Sounds like things have improved. I sent mine for renewal (non-expedited) this past January and it took a full eight weeks from the time the State Dept web site indicated they received it until I got the new book and card in the mail.

1 minute ago, cr8tiv1 said:

 

Ocean Navigator tells me that my "app" with the QR Code (blue/green or other) is your boarding pass.  Those without a smart device?  I don't know what you would do.  I am guessing you show up and someone will direct you to wherever.  Do you at least have a medallion?

No, our cruise isn't until next Spring but I was just wondering what pax, who cannot complete check-in via the app, are using right now when they show up at the port. As to the Medallion, we're far enough along that the Medallions are ordered and should arrive a few weeks prior to embarkation. 

3 hours ago, LACruiser88 said:

We got the same call for our Nov 6th cruise.  It has not shown up on our app yet.  The Medallion folks have been "working" on it for a month!

 

I guess we'll just show up at the pier with our documentation.

As far a printed documentation, in the absence of a boarding pass (because the worthless app is... well... worthless), what are people using during this twilight zone of the Medallion app? The travel summary? We always carry printed backup copies of virtually everything but have never shown at the port without a boarding pass (paper or digital).

The PTZ webcams (including the Tampa cam) are quite good at following the cruise ships up to and during port departure. Perhaps you missed the sail away?

36 minutes ago, CruzDayz said:

Same here, out of over seventy cruises we were charged twice and once we were credited back by the time we cruised. Pretty sure they don't want to run even more people away with a charge unless they really have to. I believe that they sneak it in on other pricing.

The only time our cruise had the fuel surcharge added, it was removed/credited back prior to sailing. And yes, that was like 10-12 years ago.

Thank you for the photos! With luck, we will be on Majestic when it calls on SF in late April next year. 

2 minutes ago, Ombud said:

Thats why I'm doing ship excursions in Jamaica, Cartagena, and Limon 

I would too. 🙂

1 hour ago, memoak said:

The testing requirement is my one concern with the news that there may be a shortage of home tests with major companies buying up whole chunks of tests so they can test employees

I agree. Vaccination is no problem for us (getting the booster in fact very soon) but the 2-day lead time for testing is stressful and costly if you want to go the home test route a few times in the 7-10 days ahead of your "real" test in a lab/pharmacy/etc. to have any peace of mind.

I have stepped away from the Medallion app threads for a while but it appears that very little has changed in the 4+ months since Princess shutdown the web Personalizer in favor of this aptly characterized "crap app." I am running a back level version of the app from early June and it seems to work fine though there's some items I cannot complete because our next cruise is too far out and I have been waiting for positive reports about app/back-end updates to correct the issues. But after reading the posts here and in other threads recently, I doubt that I will ever update the app and just hope the web Personalizer that is supposed to come out next month actually happens as announced and works when we need to complete our check-in.

My sympathies to the OP - I know he's a long time Princess fan and treatment like this is beyond unacceptable. 

10 minutes ago, davekathy said:

Better to ask RC what is acceptable.  

True and we know we can always rely on consistent answers from the reps answering the phones. FWIW, RCI's web site mentions nothing about U.S. state/county health department certification as acceptable, just the easily counterfeited CDC card or a detailed document from the provider that administered the vaccinations.

21 minutes ago, Steve&Teri said:

Quick question I received mine  and they are posted in my  medical record  for our health care system which I have access to on my phone shows all the same info that is on the physical card.  Can I show that or do I need the care the actual card. I only ask because I hate carrying the card unless I need to scared it will get lost or damaged as it is just a paper card.  

Not having sailed since the resumption of cruising by the lines but I would hope that an official certificate from your state or county health care system showing the vaccination details would really be better than the cards. I know some (from reading other CC boards) have taken both the card and those health department certs but don't know which the cruise lines would honor, one over the other. Perhaps you'll get an answer from someone here, I would like to know as well.

18 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said:

There are 38 pages to look through for my answer...or ask posters:

 

Who did Princess outsource IT (Medallion Class App) to?  

 

Thank you.  

 

One small consolation....having discussion with my IT children.  They do suggest that Princess' website may be too outdated to try to merge (duality) with new Medallion Class App.  Thus the need to only enter data on to app.  

 

Although I grew up on the cusp of Apple development, I am so far behind the current curve.  Sad when our grandchildren know more than we do.  

 

 

The developers of the app are Global Experience Innovators (per the info on the app in the Play store). Their web site link takes you to a Carnival Corporate site so.... I "think" they are just a set of developers within CCL who may or may not be off-shore. I could be wrong on that assumption.

1 hour ago, hpeabody said:

Terrible news as far I am concerned.  I am not going to be stressing about pre cruise testing and on board walking around most the time in a mask.  I have followed all the rules, not gotten Covid, I am fully vaccinated, will get booster.  When is enough enough?   It is probably time to cancel my November and January cruises.  This is not the kind of cruising I would enjoy.  I think it is going to take a few more years the way this is going.  If I could, my wish would be to get my large FCC cashed out.  I just may be ready to give up on cruising.  I am just fed up and want to live life again.  Announcements like this does not help.  This is my opinion and YMMV

If this two day testing requirement extends into early 2022, I may be with you in cancelling our Majestic cruise in the Spring. Like you, we've done all the right things here at home (vaccinated and will get a booster if recommended) and continue to follow other mitigation protocols. The stress of getting tested two days prior (which in our area means the rapid test as the PCR turnaround is 48-72 hours) and "hope" there is not a false positive may not be worth cruising for now. We will see I guess and we will remain hopeful.

2 minutes ago, pris993 said:

Okay, thanks a bunch, very helpful.  Happy cruising to you.! 

You're most welcome!

26 minutes ago, pris993 said:

I am confused.  Do be download the medallion app and order specialty dinning and port arrival times on the app, after final payment before we receive the medallion?  Read some folks order specialty dinning and port porting times  60-30 days before cruising.    As I say all new to me.  Appreciate your advice. 

You can download the app and begin the check-in process (including ordering your Medallion(s)) any time after you've booked, no need to wait for final payment. Some of the check-in items (arrival/departure groups, dining, health status, etc.) cannot be completed until closer to sail date. "Closer" seems to vary by ship and itinerary. Hope this helps.

6 hours ago, azbirdmom said:

We are at our gate awaiting our flight home. Our group was called 15 minutes after our meeting time. We quickly found our luggage and showed our passport. Then off to the transfer bus which took a half hour to get to the airport. We are flying United and use TSA precheck so we breezed through. Alaska airlines and regular security was a zoo. Great trip but ready to be home!

Welcome back to AZ! Really appreciate all your reporting during your cruise. 😉

11 minutes ago, hal2008 said:

This post is not a political comment.

Not against or in favor of any opinion.

 

Was wondering if the following can work:

 

For many years, restaurants used to offer smoking and nonsmoking sections until everyone got wiser (or were forced to do so by the combination of social awareness and free market forces)

 

Can RCL offer both type of cruises?

 

One with only those who are vaccinated, RT-PCR cleared within 72 hours of boarding AND tested everyday on board.  No mask needed except in few high density indoor areas like theaters/casinos.

 

Other for unvaccinated with whatever precautions that crowd is willing to abide by (or none). Cruise workers may need to be paid huge hazard pay and that should be reflected in cruise fare.

 

If market forces support both cruise types then so be it. If not, at least one group will shut up.

 

Just a thought. Not trying to offend anyone.

 

It is not an idea without some merit but in practice probably would ultimately prove untenable. Thinking back to Carnival's experiment with a totally non-smoking ship (the Paradise) back in the late 90's, it worked for a short while then proved to be unprofitable so the non-smoking policy was dropped.

The expected next step has been taken:

https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/25655-florida-to-appeal-ruling-on-vaccine-passports-for-norwegian-cruise-line-holdings.html

1 hour ago, azbirdmom said:

Sitting on ginormous balcony awaiting sailaway. And DH’s suitcase. Mine arrived two hours ago and his has yet to make an appearance. 
 

I know folks on the last cruise mentioned issues with the mini bar but ours was here when we first got in the room. Except it was different. They have no scotch or whiskey in the small bottles so they gave us 4 Courvosiers. Instead of 2 small water bottles we got one big one. And instead of 2 Perrier we got a large Pellegrino. Rest was the same.  Trying to figure what are swap will be but will deal with that tomorrow. 

I am so jealous but please keep the updates coming.... to us back here in Phoenix where it's 107 degrees!!

This is an incredible shame for the OP and her family. It sounds like their symptoms are mild (due to the vaccine, I imagine) so that's a bright spot in the disappointment. Hope they get a prompt refund and can rebook another cruise sometime soon. Try to stay positive!  😉

This situation is one that really adds to the stress level of preparing for and departing to a cruise vacation right now. We have two cruises booked in the 1st half of 2022 and we can only keep fingers crossed (and do the right things in the interim) that a lot of this will be behind us by then.

Our Liberty sailing next year is showing a 30% discount today, $50/pp/pd.