Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[cruiselvr04]

7 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

We always enjoy the extended balconies on deck 7 aft.  I know a lot of people don't like because they feel they are not as private as others but we hardly saw our neighbors.

We were just in cabin 7660.

 

If you go with deck 8 or 9 you definitely want to avoid this crew ladder obstruction on starboard side.  I think it may be on port side too

We have one of these extended balconies in 10 days.  I didn’t want it but it was the only balcony left.  We’ll see how it goes but it looks like minimal privacy and you can’t see down into the water.  It’s better than an ocean view.  

[Sunshine3601]

2 hours ago, Jimbo said:

Not exactly a great disembarkment by Royal. None of is feeling well,but here is how it went down.

 

At 745am. There is a knock on our door. It's one Woman Royal Caribbean  employee. She says are you ready.

Now it's up to my Wife and to lug our 3 large suit cases and 2 back packs from our mid ship cabin 8610 to the forward elevators to go down and sit and wait.We were the first ones to arrive.

Here is where all of us will wait. It took almost an hour to round everyone up before the immigration  people came into the room..

There was about 30 people in there that were confirmed  for Covid.

 

Once cleared an Royal employee escorted us down to Deck 2 and dumped us out where the crew enter and exit the ship

 

After dumped on land it was a long walk to where Uber pick ups were at.

Granted we are in our early 60's so we managed.But it was easy. Rest of people were in wheel chairs or walkers,others were older then us.

Seems that thought just get them off the ship and they are on their own.

 

Learning now many more from the FB group are now coming down with covid also.

That's horrible they didn't help with luggage or provide a Cart, especially when you're  sick.

 

Did the crew and immigration/customs people have masks on?

 

How are you feeling now?   

 

I heard there were some covid positive on our sailing too.  No idea how many.  Guess it will be a regular thing every fall like flu season.

Edited September 29, 2023 by Sunshine3601

[Sunshine3601]

2 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

Unfortunately, I had a bad experience at the dentist today.  He gave me a gallon of numbing agent (needle) but one tooth is very problematic and I felt extreme pain as he was trying to pull it.  He wants me to come back tomorrow to be put under.  He said he feels sorry and that I shouldn't have to experience pain like I did. So, to be continued tomorrow.  He's a top rated oral surgeon so I am sure he knows what he's doing.

Sorry to hear this😥

[SteelCityCruiser10]

14 minutes ago, George C said:

Love corner aft , my favorite was on our European cruise we had a corner aft grand suite on brilliance. Suite was #1600

Me too -  loved 1600 on Jewel S. Caribbean.  

[Sunshine3601]

1 hour ago, Jimbo said:

9256 if you want to keep the price down view of wake and port side

 

 

That is a nice cabin but usually goes very quick.

[Sunshine3601]

58 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Tylenol 1 is about 1/ the strength of Tylenol 3

 

Tylenol 1 had 8 MG of codeine, 2 has 15mg, 3 has 30mg and 4 has 60mg.

 

 

I didn't know there was a tylenol 4.

[mets07]

The entire departure for Jewel was long at Bayonne today. Everyone had to show their passports (vs. facial recognition), however they also pointed cameras at everyone's faces. Not sure why this was going on vs. normal quick facial recognition process. 

 

@Jimbo hope you guys feel better soon. I did not hear one word of Covid on ship until I saw your report on Cruise Critic.

[Gardener5b]

13 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

That's horrible they didn't help with luggage or provide a Cart, especially when you're  sick.

 

Did the crew and immigration/customs people have masks on?

 

How are you feeling now?   

 

I heard there were some covid positive on our sailing too.  No idea how many.  Guess it will be a regular thing every fall like flu season.

We were on the TPA - Boston repositioning cruise, and both came down with COVID.   While we needed to be escorted separately off of the ship, there were helpers for those that needed help with luggage from their cabin, and all luggage was taken down to the pier ahead of our departure from the lounge we gathered in.   So sorry that didn't happen for @Jimbo   Our passports were collected the day before departure, and handed back to us at disembarkation so we could be escorted directly off of the ship.

[Ocean Boy]

8 minutes ago, Gardener5b said:

We were on the TPA - Boston repositioning cruise, and both came down with COVID.   While we needed to be escorted separately off of the ship, there were helpers for those that needed help with luggage from their cabin, and all luggage was taken down to the pier ahead of our departure from the lounge we gathered in.   So sorry that didn't happen for @Jimbo   Our passports were collected the day before departure, and handed back to us at disembarkation so we could be escorted directly off of the ship.

What was the point collecting your passport the next to last day?

[TravelGirlinDallas]

2 hours ago, BonTexasNY said:

Unfortunately, I had a bad experience at the dentist today.  He gave me a gallon of numbing agent (needle) but one tooth is very problematic and I felt extreme pain as he was trying to pull it.  He wants me to come back tomorrow to be put under.  He said he feels sorry and that I shouldn't have to experience pain like I did. So, to be continued tomorrow.  He's a top rated oral surgeon so I am sure he knows what he's doing.

That sounds awful! I’m so sorry.

[Sunshine3601]

36 minutes ago, cruiselvr04 said:

We have one of these extended balconies in 10 days.  I didn’t want it but it was the only balcony left.  We’ll see how it goes but it looks like minimal privacy and you can’t see down into the water.  It’s better than an ocean view.  

I hope you like it.   We have booked these cabins on this ship class many times.   

I love having the large table on balcony to enjoy room service breakfast on balcony.  

Hope you have a great cruise.   

[Gardener5b]

9 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

What was the point collecting your passport the next to last day?

I'm guessing Boston does not have facial recognition, and they were trying to avoid face-to-face contact with CBP for COVID passengers.    

[Sunshine3601]

18 minutes ago, Gardener5b said:

We were on the TPA - Boston repositioning cruise, and both came down with COVID.   While we needed to be escorted separately off of the ship, there were helpers for those that needed help with luggage from their cabin, and all luggage was taken down to the pier ahead of our departure from the lounge we gathered in.   So sorry that didn't happen for @Jimbo   Our passports were collected the day before departure, and handed back to us at disembarkation so we could be escorted directly off of the ship.

I was on that Serenade sailing.  Loved the cruise but boy it sure was hot on those islands. 

Sorry to hear you both got covid.  Hope you are feeling better.

[Ocean Boy]

I got covid on Odyssey last January. I didn't know I had it until the day after I got home. I don't think anyone should be surprised if they get it on a ship. I think the elevators are traps. People crowd in and also seem to feel the need to talk which blows whatever is in their respiratory system into the air.

 

One thing that really annoys me no matter where I am is when people have a ridiculous need to whistle. Firstly, I can stand the sound and, secondly, again it blows whatever might be incubating in their respiratory systems that much further into the area.

 

It is going to be an interesting winter on the ships. We will see how the cruise lines handle it.

[Gardener5b]

Just now, Sunshine3601 said:

I was on that Serenade sailing.  Loved the cruise but boy it sure was hot on those islands. 

Sorry to hear you both got covid.  Hope you are feeling better.

First half of the cruise was great!   We did a ship excursion on Grand Cayman that we really enjoyed (thankfully well air-conditioned coaches).  We stayed on the ship in Aruba.    I was so bummed to miss Coco Cay (for the 3rd time!!).

[Sunshine3601]

Just now, Gardener5b said:

I'm guessing Boston does not have facial recognition, and they were trying to avoid face-to-face contact with CBP for COVID passengers.    

You are correct, no facial recognition at Boston terminal.  We got stuck in a long line that didn't move for quite awhile. 

Any idea how many on our sailing had covid?

[Sunshine3601]

1 minute ago, Gardener5b said:

First half of the cruise was great!   We did a ship excursion on Grand Cayman that we really enjoyed (thankfully well air-conditioned coaches).  We stayed on the ship in Aruba.    I was so bummed to miss Coco Cay (for the 3rd time!!).

Sorry to hear you missed CocoCay.   I guess third times a charm didnt work for you.

We went to the beach club and had a really nice day.  

We also had a great day in Bonaire.  

[Gardener5b]

1 minute ago, Sunshine3601 said:

You are correct, no facial recognition at Boston terminal.  We got stuck in a long line that didn't move for quite awhile. 

Any idea how many on our sailing had covid?

It appeared maybe about 20 cabins (double occupancy).  I'm guessing many more may have had it and not reported to medical, based upon the coughing, etc. we heard early on during the cruise.  We always travel with Covid tests and appropriate meds just in case.  I was grateful we were offered Paxlovid-- I declined due to mild symptoms, but my husband is at higher risk.  He had virtually no symptoms once he started on Paxlovid.  

[Sunshine3601]

6 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

I got covid on Odyssey last January. I didn't know I had it until the day after I got home. I don't think anyone should be surprised if they get it on a ship. I think the elevators are traps. People crowd in and also seem to feel the need to talk which blows whatever is in their respiratory system into the air.

I strongly agree and is why we try to do the steps whenever possible.

[Gardener5b]

1 minute ago, Sunshine3601 said:

I strongly agree and is why we try to do the steps whenever possible.

Unfortunately my DH cannot do more than one flight of steps, so we tried to avoid overly-crowded elevators and wait for one that was less crowded.   Not sure it helped 😞

[Sunshine3601]

2 minutes ago, Gardener5b said:

It appeared maybe about 20 cabins (double occupancy).  I'm guessing many more may have had it and not reported to medical, based upon the coughing, etc. we heard early on during the cruise.  We always travel with Covid tests and appropriate meds just in case.  I was grateful we were offered Paxlovid-- I declined due to mild symptoms, but my husband is at higher risk.  He had virtually no symptoms once he started on Paxlovid.  

Thats good to hear he was okay after Paxlovid. 

I did notice a lot of coughing too.  I'm always worried about my DH since he is a transplant recipient and try to steer him away when I hear a bunch of coughers.

Did they move you from your original cabin to a quarantine cabin?

[Ocean Boy]

3 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

I strongly agree and is why we try to do the steps whenever possible.

I got complacent on that cruise. I had done two cruises after the reopening and did fine. I let my guard down on the third and did use the elevators. That won't happen this coming February.

[Gardener5b]

8 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Thats good to hear he was okay after Paxlovid. 

I did notice a lot of coughing too.  I'm always worried about my DH since he is a transplant recipient and try to steer him away when I hear a bunch of coughers.

Did they move you from your original cabin to a quarantine cabin?

Thankfully we were able to stay in our balcony cabin.  I'm not sure they are doing quarantine cabins any more.   I'm guessing someone could break the rules and leave their cabin, but we wouldn't even consider such a thing.  Oddly enough, my DH was told he could leave the cabin after I was diagnosed and he was asymptomatic.   We chose not do that, as it didn't seem like sound advice.  We were allowed to order from MDR for lunch/dinner (but not breakfast for some reason).  My DH had the refreshment package so we got lots of water and soda delivered with meals.   I was also given internet for the remainder of the cruise (my DH already had the internet package).  We masked when meals were delivered or when our cabin steward brought ice/towels.   We certainly didn't want to spread to anyone else!!

Edited September 29, 2023 by Gardener5b
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[Sea Dog]

1 minute ago, Ocean Boy said:

I got complacent on that cruise. I had done two cruises after the reopening and did fine. I let my guard down on the third and did use the elevators. That won't happen this coming February.

I wish I didn’t have to rely on th elevators but I will have to use them extensively on our October cruise as my left knee just can’t do well on stairs unless I do on stair at a time with my other knee. I look weird doing stairs that way. Takes me forever.

[Gardener5b]

@Sea Dog  Maybe keep a mask in your pocket for when you need to use the elevator.   The elevators were way overcrowded on our cruise; it might provide a bit of protection.

 

Edited September 29, 2023 by Gardener5b