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There is risk with this maneuver. If the CDC wins they'll extend the industry shutdown which very much might just kill it. However given the CDC's clear indication of refusing to work with the industry that was the likely outcome without this lawsuit. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

If the suit has proper legal merit and standing I do see other states getting involved. However I don't play an AG on TV so...

Now we need Texas and Alaska to join the lawsuit, or file their own.

About time.

Governor DeSantis is at the Port of Miami right now. Speaking live. https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/04/08/gov-ron-desantis-holds-news-conference-in-miami/ https://www.wesh.com/article/desantis-holds-press-conference-port-of-miami/36062517

Do we need a Corny Pun thread? BTW... A man died today when a pile of books fell on him. He only had his shelf to blame.

Does this link work? http://www.royalcaribbeanchoiceair.com/ Which seems to forward to... https://secure.cruisingpower.com/choiceair/protected/home.do?brand=R

In the past my TA has managed to move several cruises matching none of the qualifiers for L&S yet keep the same booking number and deposit with no fees. It wasn't an official L&S but it shifted me after lifting me, or whatever you want to call it. It never hurts to call and ask. It's possible they may have been more forgiving in the past or maybe they are being even more giving going forward. YMMV but it never hurts to ask.

Here is what I received: If you prefer to move your existing booking to a sailing in 2022 - we’re happy to move you! We will price protect the original pricing and/or promotion on a sailing that has the same embarkation port, sailing length, product, and stateroom category as your original sailing within 2 weeks (before or after) of the original sail date the following year. However it never hurts to ask.

That Depends.

FCC is named to an individual, everyone on a cancelled booking gets their own. You are free to sail separately and apply your FCC separately.

54 days out so 1 day faster compared to May cancellations. That's an improvement.

ABOUT YOUR UPCOMING TRAVELS Dear Guest, As we continue to get ready for our Royal Comeback, we’ve had to review our upcoming cruise departures. Our most recent plan was to resume our broader global operations on June 1st, 2021. However, we will be extending our sailing suspensions for the majority of our fleet through the end of June 2021. As a result, your sailing will unfortunately be cancelled. We’re sorry for the impact to your vacation. Over the last 12 months, we’ve worked around the clock preparing for our return and have spent countless hours hyper-focused on developing new protocols and procedures, so we’re disappointed too. Our plan is to now resume operations for most of our fleet on July 1st, 2021. And, our primary goal continues to be a seamless and healthy return to service. We’re really looking forward to welcoming our guests back! 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Come to think of it, it wasn't that long ago I had to walk over to the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA to check in before walking back to the terminal geodesic dome to board Carnival ships. The dome used to be shared with some sort of adventure game company that had things like laser tag. I would drop my bags near the parking garage, walk over to the QM for check in then walk back to board the ship. We weren't let inside the dome until the ship was boarding as there was no waiting area so everyone hung around outside until the ship was ready. Then we passed through the dome to access the gangway. I remember looking down into the game area inside the dome as we boarded. In 2017 or 2018 Carnival took over more of the dome so they didn't need to use the Queen Mary to do check in from that point. In those days Carnival had their smaller ships based there so it worked.

i gave away all my dead batteries... free of charge.

Can February March? No but April May.

Come to think of it the shovel was a groundbreaking invention.

In Seward Alaska the terminal building isn't much better than a tent. It's a basic no frills steel building. In Nassau, guests would probably best be served by going to the bathroom before heading to the port to check in. ?

Not dumb at all and a question a number of people have on their mind. Ultimately we don't know. They could put up a tent. That seems questionable at first mention but Cape Liberty in Bayonne, NJ used a tent before the current terminal building was constructed so it's not unheard of. There were warehouse buildings near the security building but they may be gone now. The area is and has been under construction as part of the port expansion project. Work began in July 2020 and continues but slowed down due to the pandemic. https://www.caribjournal.com/2019/08/29/bahamas-cruise-project/ It's not clear if any of the port redevelopment project will be completed in time to aid embarkations in Nassau. It was supposed to take two years to complete. Keep in mind the ship will be at reduced capacity so it will not be like a normal Florida embarkation pre-CV. Following check in appointments will be critical to spread arriving passengers over a few hours. Time will tell.

This is a great point. I remember going on Vision once after a series of mega ship cruises. I got on the elevator on deck 8 out of habit and went up to the pool deck... one deck up. Doh! Everything is so easy to get to without requiring an elevator.

Simulated voyages as required under the CSO have to be witnessed by the CDC. I doubt they have planned test cruises that far out. Ideally simulated voyages will occur soon, like April or May or as soon as possible so anything being manipulated in the fall doesn't likely have any aspect of test cruises involved.

The CDC hasn't given a millimeter. Nothing has changed. Until the CDC actually clears a ship to take passengers from a US port all of this is meaningless words.

This blog post was aimed at the Cabanas of Barefoot Beach but does show the loungers available for suite guests that don't purchase a cabana in some of the pictures. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/03/06/barefoot-beach-cabanas-royal-caribbeans-labadee

Nellie's Beach is open to the public. Barefoot Beach is dedicated to suite guests in Sky class or above (or GS and above on other ships that don't have the Royal Suite Classes). There are plenty of loungers, some in full sun and some near shady areas. Loungers everywhere at Labadee are complimentary for all guests but the ones at Barefoot Beach are dedicated for suite guests only. Only the Barefoot Cabanas cost extra at Barefoot Beach plus drinks from the Barefoot Bar unless you have a drink package then they are included.

This ^ The entire CSO was supposedly the CDC not saying "no" anymore. How's that working out? Is anyone here a parent? What do you tell your kids when they won't take no for answer? "We'll see", or "I'll think about it". It's just a way to stop a child from asking the same question over and over even though you know there is absolutely no way you are going to let it happen.