AshleyDillo Posted November 18, 2021 #1 Share Posted November 18, 2021 My TA just emailed me this: If your cruise was scheduled to stop in St. Johns Antigua please be advised that due to delay of dredging, St. Johns, Antigua has been removed on all Oasis class ships until April 2022. St. Johns, Antigua has been replaced with Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis, with a call time of 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM I would strongly recommend pre-purchasing shore excursions for St Kitts & Nevis online once it's made available. Bummer since St. Kitts won't allow a DIY excursion while Antigua would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatka Posted November 18, 2021 #2 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Yes... it is not an equal change since Antigua has so amazing beaches. I recommend excursions including Brimstone fortress. It is beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandebeach Posted November 18, 2021 #3 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Oh I am so disappointed. I specifically changed our New Year's cruise from Freedom to Allure because Allure stopped at Antiqua plus another new port to me, Barbados. Now I am so sad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted November 18, 2021 #4 Share Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) Too bad too, because Antigua's nicer than St, Kitts. Just be careful getting off the ship in St. Kitts .. the sketchy looking pushy dudes with the little monkeys coming up pushing the monkey in your arms, snapping a pic .. then demanding money .. tell them to go ****. (unless, of course you want the pic .. lol). Saw quite a few people fall for it, too since these guys look kinda seedy and intimidating. Edited November 18, 2021 by F27TW 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted November 18, 2021 #5 Share Posted November 18, 2021 4 minutes ago, F27TW said: Just be careful getting off the ship in St. Kitts at this time shore excursions are required for all, even vaxxed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 18, 2021 Author #6 Share Posted November 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Itchy&Scratchy said: at this time shore excursions are required for all, even vaxxed. But we can shop in the port area without an excursion, of course. 🙄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted November 18, 2021 #7 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Just now, AshleyDillo said: But we can shop in the port area without an excursion, of course. 🙄 yes, indeed. Vaccinated Guests Fully vaccinated parties may book a shore excursion or visit most ports freely — with the exception of those listed below, which will require tours for all guests who wish to go ashore in November and December, regardless of their vaccination status. St. Lucia Barbados St. Kitts Note: Fully vaccinated guests visiting St. Lucia, Barbados and St. Kitts may depart the ship to visit the designated, enclosed port shopping area, without purchasing a tour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted November 18, 2021 #8 Share Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Itchy&Scratchy said: at this time shore excursions are required for all, even vaxxed. You still have to walk right by where they swarm you at the gate just before the shopping area, though. Edited November 18, 2021 by F27TW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted November 18, 2021 #9 Share Posted November 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, F27TW said: You still have to walk right by where they swarm you at the gate just before the shopping area, though. wouldn't know, never been to St Kitts before. 🙂 In other ports whenever a cruise excursion is involved, we never came into contact with the locals "outside the gate". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare psternklar Posted November 18, 2021 #10 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Jan 2022 Harmony still lists Antigua. Any idea when this will bee official? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted November 18, 2021 #11 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Just now, psternklar said: Any idea when this will bee official? You should know by the time you sail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandy Posted November 18, 2021 #12 Share Posted November 18, 2021 19 Dec on the Harmony still shows Antigua & I haven’t received any emails to the contrary. Is there any place to check on the accuracy of this info? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 18, 2021 Author #13 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Just now, psternklar said: Jan 2022 Harmony still lists Antigua. Any idea when this will bee official? Thanks. No idea. My cruise on Harmony leaves Sunday. They haven't switched it on our cruise planner yet so likely we won't be able to book excursions until we are onboard which should be lots of fun! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandy Posted November 18, 2021 #14 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Please update if the itinerary indeed changes once on board. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted November 18, 2021 #15 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Don't book the Caribbean cruise for the itinerary, book for the ship because you never really know where you are going more then 1 month ahead of time and sometimes that isn't even a safe bet. Buyer beware. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted November 18, 2021 #16 Share Posted November 18, 2021 44 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said: No idea. My cruise on Harmony leaves Sunday. They haven't switched it on our cruise planner yet so likely we won't be able to book excursions until we are onboard which should be lots of fun! we are sailing with Ashley on HOTS, and yes, she is right - nothing has changed in the cruise planner. It's gonna be a mess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted November 18, 2021 #17 Share Posted November 18, 2021 1 hour ago, F27TW said: Too bad too, because Antigua's nicer than St, Kitts. Just be careful getting off the ship in St. Kitts .. the sketchy looking pushy dudes with the little monkeys coming up pushing the monkey in your arms, snapping a pic .. then demanding money .. tell them to go ****. (unless, of course you want the pic .. lol). Saw quite a few people fall for it, too since these guys look kinda seedy and intimidating. Seriously? Those guys are neither seedy or sketchy......nor "demanding" money. Simply selling a service of sorts. And anyone telling them to "go****" would be pretty rude. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom*3 Posted November 18, 2021 #18 Share Posted November 18, 2021 We're sailing on Harmony in March '22. I've been anticipating this type of announcement. I couldn't find any information saying the port modifications in Antigua had been completed to allow for Oasis class ships. Good Luck to the upcoming cruisers in November, I hope you are able to book an excursion once on board! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneadsdough2cruise Posted November 18, 2021 #19 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Thanks for the info about excursions needed, very timely! Quick question, would excursions mean only Royal Caribbean offered excursions? So no 'resort for a day' excursions? Please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 18, 2021 Author #20 Share Posted November 18, 2021 1 minute ago, kneadsdough2cruise said: Thanks for the info about excursions needed, very timely! Quick question, would excursions mean only Royal Caribbean offered excursions? So no 'resort for a day' excursions? Please let me know. That is the current policy for November and December cruises that visit St. Lucia, Barbados and St. Kitts. You can visit the port shopping area but in order to leave that area you have to be on a Royal Caribbean excursion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneadsdough2cruise Posted November 18, 2021 #21 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Thanks for the prompt reply....time to keep planning!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acruisingperson Posted November 18, 2021 #22 Share Posted November 18, 2021 We're on HOS in March 2022 and just received the email that we will be going to St. Maarten instead of Antigua. So, it appears St. Kitts isn't the only alternative they will be using. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HicksRA Posted November 18, 2021 #23 Share Posted November 18, 2021 (edited) Just received notice that Jan 16 2022 Antigua on Harmony switched to San Juan. Not happy but this stuff happens. Edited November 18, 2021 by HicksRA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted November 18, 2021 Author #24 Share Posted November 18, 2021 1 minute ago, HicksRA said: Just received notice that Jan 16 2022 Antigua on Harmony switched to San Juan. Not happy but this stuff happens. I'm on that sailing too! Good to know..I'm on the eastern itinerary a lot over the next few months and I never get these emails directly from Royal, only from my TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted November 18, 2021 #25 Share Posted November 18, 2021 2 hours ago, psternklar said: Jan 2022 Harmony still lists Antigua. Any idea when this will bee official? Thanks. There was a notice on FB today from Royal that Royal is subbing St John with San Juan. ☹️ Whole reason to book Harmony was Antigua. San Juan--been there done that washed too many pina coladas and mofongos out of the t shrts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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