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According to the CDC around 1% of all noro outbreaks come from cruise ships. Ships don't even make their top noro sources list: Hmmm. I wonder if they'll round that 1% up to 10% now using their new math.

They came to me ? If they didn't come to me I would have gone with it on the assumption they were fine with it. Once it was known to be a pretty costly mistake I wasn't good with taking advantage of the situation like this.

There is a new promo that includes an allowance of $750 per person for airfare but it isn't combinable with other Galapagos promos. In my case a Loyalty Galapagos promo for being Elite or above is looking better. YMMV.

If you are in a grand suite or above traditionally the suite concierge emails a few days before the cruise. That's an opportunity to express interest in a cabana.

I've long thought someone at the CDC had a bad cruise. Maybe their lover hooked up with another guest or maybe they are one of those people who write bad reviews because they made bad assumptions. Come to think of it, making bad assumptions fits.

We'll likely never know but if they did go there it would take a long time to work its way through the international process. The US routinely ventures into areas that tangle with international laws and conventions. Most countries do at some point.

That doesn't give the federal government authority to implement policy applicable while a person is on the sovereign soil of another country. On the vessel or aircraft yes, not in debate. Off the vessel or aircraft, while in another country, nope.

I'd love to see the Bahamian government march into the UN and absolutely trash the US government for interfering with it's sovereignty.

I really don't think the CDC has authority to dictate what occurs in another country just because the destination is a private island. The ship is another matter.

The judge may not grant an injunction but I do feel like the suit did cause action on the part of the CDC. I'm not sure the latest updates for vaccinated guests would have been introduced without the lawsuit. The CDC knows they were being ridiculous.

If the cruise lines got together and coordinated the shoreside health provider contract there could be some economies of scale. One cruise line isn't known for playing well with others but perhaps NCL and Royal could coordinate their efforts.

No masks at CocoCay. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/05/12/royal-caribbean-says-passengers-will-not-have-wear-face-masks-perfect-day-cococay

The more the crew show off the ship the more it feels like her sisters but refreshed with new updates that look pretty awesome. I like this class so I am liking what I'm seeing.

I immediately thought... who knew Sabor was open for breakfast?

A step in the right direction. A few months late and rather moot if the rest of the onerous requirements are not modified, but a baby step nonetheless.

It's a 5 minute walk from my cabin to the bar. It's a 45 minute walk from the bar to my cabin. The difference is staggering.

As far as excursions at your destinations it really depends what you are looking for. Some people are older and are looking for something less active and more guided while others are looking for active adventures that involve a lot of energy. Some people bring kids and are looking for kid friendly excursions. Some people are beach people and some are looking to experience the culture of a destination. Can you provide some insight into what you are looking for?

Welcome to the message boards! As a first time cruiser I would check out this section of RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/getting-started

When an alert pops up on your phone and you think "Wait, Celebrity Cruises had a talk show? For 19 years? How did I not know this?"

Celebrity is rumored to announce more details related to a July restart soon. If that proves true Royal may also be planning the same. Stay tuned.

Stay tuned for more Celebrity restart news "we've all been waiting for".

$210 / 7 = $30 per night. If you are absolute about not drinking and never buy wifi you stand to save a little but have to accept GTY cabin assignments and you must book after final payment due date IF Simply Sail is offered for your desired cruise.

All of us who don't see the outcome helping may be right but we are looking at it objectively versus said attorney who took a position then found arguments to support that position.

I imagine too the legal exercise has to be played out for every region they sail from. COVID-19... putting more lawyers in luxury yachts than any virus before it.

This appears fairly consistent with Edge and Apex 7 nights. The $210 per person difference appears consistent regardless of the type of cabin. A suite Guarantee Simply Sail is $210 less per person compared to a lowest Sky Suite Always In rate for example.