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Update from Ben and David aboard Jewel, good news! 
 

This is the rest of the itinerary:
12 Mar     Sir Bani Yas Island, UAE private island 14 Mar     Muscat, Oman 16 Mar     Arriving in Dubai, Port Rashid, UAE The April 8th and April 26th itineraries were already revised: 
 

I could be wrong  but my understanding is that they are expanding their line of credit.  That is not the same as borrowing the money, although potentially they could. Interest rates are at historic lows. It might be a good ideA to use that credit line to pay off more expensive debt. That's what I would do.

No problem! 
Really surprised that Royal hasn't made an announcement by now, must be nerve wrecking for everyone booked on Jewel this month. 
Did some more reading, here's an article with additional info. 

I shared this video with @Matt a few minutes ago on Twitter, but here's a perspective video from YouTube cruise vloggers onboard Jewel. 

So sorry to hear about your friends' situation, @Jim S, and best wishes on your March 23rd cruise. 

I shared this video with @Matt a few minutes ago on Twitter, but here's a perspective video from YouTube cruise vloggers onboard Jewel. 

So sorry to hear about your friends' situation, @Jim S, and best wishes on your March 23rd cruise. 

Received an email early this morning from our Canadian friends who are currently on the Jewel of the Seas. The ship sailed yesterday from Dubai heading for Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas Island but both ports were closed and the ship returned to Dubai overnight. We were due to join our friends on Monday for two B2B cruises on 16th and 23rd March but it is looking like both of these cruises could be cancelled.
Two passengers onboard are also ill and waiting to be tested for COVID-19 by the Dubai Port Authorities before a decision will be made on future sailings.
We have heard nothing from RCCL so far but will post updates on the forum as and when we receive any more information.

Latest update. Ship still in Dubai. Passengers not allowed to leave until the results of the two ill passengers tests come back. The Captain announced an hour ago that he will make a further announcement between 6 and 7 local time in Dubai.

A guest onboard shared this letter with me
 

It's good to know that what is being advised is legal, I trust you guys 100% ? I have a good relationship with my TA, my family has been working with her for a while now. The cost of my cruise is actually more important than the points, just want to get a fair price.

Thanks for your help with this!

This is actually really helpful, I've only ever searched for one person before.
If I ask my TA, will she be able to book this for me? I have to use this 20% off voucher before the end of July (for the December 2019 cruise I cancelled). 

Nothing at all.  This is quite common as it is often cheaper to book 2 into a room than to pay the single supplement for 1 person.  It is done all of the time.  I can't imagine why GTY would work any differently than a regular cabin assigned room.

Good luck getting double points for a no show at the port.  I just did this on Symphony (unsuccessfully) and did not get double points.  Was told that this changed in January and if the other person is not cancelled at least 2 days prior to cruise then you will not get the additional points.  

The April 19th itinerary was also changed as well:
Day 1 - Barcelona
Day 2 - Nice
Day 3 - Marseilles (Provence)
Day 4 - Cruising
Day 5 - Malaga
Day 6 - Alicante
Day 7 - Cruising
Day 8 - Barcelona

(I don't have a cruise booked for this year, forwarding information from a friend of mine who elected to cancel.) 

@Traveler, are you still planning to go on your April 8th cruise? 

Thanks a lot OP, now I'm never going to get this song out of my head LMAO. 
 

At this point I got lost and actually walked in the direction of the San Cristóbal Fort. Unfortunately, due to time constraints, I elected not to go in, but I grabbed the free trolley toward old San Juan. 

Using Google Maps, I was able to navigate to the 16th century La Fortaleza (Governors Mansion), spotted Barrachina Restaurant (where the Pina Colada was born), the awesome Paseo de Sombrillas art installation, and Cristo Chapel (home of the Pigeon Park). 


I was able to spot Adventure ? 

My second-to-last visit prior to returning to the ship was Plaza de Colon with a statue commemorating Christopher Columbus.

A quick visit to Walgreen’s located across from where Adventure was docked completed my visit to San Juan. At this point, my feet were killing me and I was running late for dinner in the MDR. 
I will update again tomorrow and finish off Day Four after my tour of St. Kitts. 

Hello ladies and gentlemen,
I arrived home around 1 am on Monday, December 17th and slept nearly the morning away. (Needless to say, I was extremely grateful that I had booked this day off work LOL.) Still catching up with IRL work and other commitments, but I am planning to finish this review ? 
Thank you for your patience!
Christine

Hello ladies and gentlemen,
I arrived home around 1 am on Monday, December 17th and slept nearly the morning away. (Needless to say, I was extremely grateful that I had booked this day off work LOL.) Still catching up with IRL work and other commitments, but I am planning to finish this review ? 
Thank you for your patience!
Christine

Hello ladies and gentlemen,
I arrived home around 1 am on Monday, December 17th and slept nearly the morning away. (Needless to say, I was extremely grateful that I had booked this day off work LOL.) Still catching up with IRL work and other commitments, but I am planning to finish this review ? 
Thank you for your patience!
Christine

Hello ladies and gentlemen,
I arrived home around 1 am on Monday, December 17th and slept nearly the morning away. (Needless to say, I was extremely grateful that I had booked this day off work LOL.) Still catching up with IRL work and other commitments, but I am planning to finish this review ? 
Thank you for your patience!
Christine

Hello ladies and gentlemen,
I arrived home around 1 am on Monday, December 17th and slept nearly the morning away. (Needless to say, I was extremely grateful that I had booked this day off work LOL.) Still catching up with IRL work and other commitments, but I am planning to finish this review ? 
Thank you for your patience!
Christine

Hello ladies and gentlemen,
I arrived home around 1 am on Monday, December 17th and slept nearly the morning away. (Needless to say, I was extremely grateful that I had booked this day off work LOL.) Still catching up with IRL work and other commitments, but I am planning to finish this review ? 
Thank you for your patience!
Christine

Hello ladies and gentlemen,
I arrived home around 1 am on Monday, December 17th and slept nearly the morning away. (Needless to say, I was extremely grateful that I had booked this day off work LOL.) Still catching up with IRL work and other commitments, but I am planning to finish this review ? 
Thank you for your patience!
Christine

Just joining in- great pics! Now I need to go to San Juan...