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This whole thread makes me realize that poop jokes are not my favorite. But they are a solid number two.

Regular cabins may be a challenge trying to get a scooter into the cabin. Even some JS also can be challenging in this respect but being slightly wider the JS may allow you to walk around the scooter IF you can get it through the cabin door. A regular cabin has very little room inside for a scooter. Talk to your TA or Royal about wait listing for an accessible cabin. Guests cancel cruises all the time and unless you are waitlisted you may never know a cabin briefly became available before someone else saw it and scooped it up.

A scientist froze himself at -273.15°C. Everyone thought he was crazy but he was 0K.

Embarking down under clears you of any possible PVSA violations. Your ticket starts in a non-U.S. country so you are free to debark anywhere and the PVSA isn't involved. Embarking in Hawaii and then staying on before eventually debarking somewhere in the U.S. is another matter. That is a PVSA violation. The trick is starting in Oz.

Welcome to the message boards. When someone in a cabin above you stands at their railing they can see you if you are also standing at your railing. If you are standing at your cabin door or in the middle of your balcony they cannot see you you. The same can be said of any aft balcony on Royal ships because the aft tends to slope downward at an angle. Here is a picture taken from the outdoor seating in the Windjammer on Radiance. The closest balconies below are the aft balconies starting on deck 10, then deck 9, then deck 8 and so on. Note however there is no other ship superstructure blocking the view from these cabins. They are arguably the best aft balcony cabins in the fleet. I have several booked.

We've recently communicated off the message board. No issues that I know of.

With Anthem offering 999 free cruises to UK based front line workers I wonder if Royal plans to do the same with Odyssey in November. I've been trying to understand why they shortened her US inaugural and this comes to mind as a possible reason why they went there.

Who doesn't love a balcony cabin? It seems a lot of people do because balcony cabins are one of the most popular types of cabins offered to cruisers. What could be better than reading a book, eating breakfast or enjoying a favorite beverage on your very own balcony overlooking the ocean? Budget minded cruisers can't always afford the extra cost associated with a cabin that includes a dedicated balcony exclusively for that guest. Enter the obstructed balcony. Cabins with obstructed views are nothing new to the cruise industry. For decades cruise ships have had oceanview and balcony cabins in places where ship equipment or superstructure ends up blocking the view. The obstruction could be a lifeboat, window washing equipment or structural pieces that are required in various places around a ship. Quantum class ships feature a design where the lifeboats are stored near the level of deck 5 for quick access in the event of an emergency. Their location while optimal for quick and easy access in an emergency it does mean they obstruct some views for select balcony cabins on deck 6. The good news is these deck six cabins are offered as obstructed balconies at a discount perfect for budget minded cruise guests who are willing to accept an obstruction in the name of saving money. It's pretty clear when selecting these cabins they are obstructed so no one should be surprised the first time they walk into their cabin. What isn't clear when selecting a particular obstructed balcony cabin is how obstructed one cabin may be compared to another in the same category. Not all obstructed balcony cabins are equally obstructed. Lifeboats are supported and lowered into the water by davits. Davits are very strong structural towers that can raise or lower a fully loaded lifeboat. The davits that support lifeboats themselves are an obstruction that also block the views for some deck 6 balcony cabins on Quantum class ships. Davits can block more view compared to a lifeboat since davits are taller than the lifeboats they support. Consider this picture of Ovation of the Seas. The deck 6 obstructed ocean view cabins within the green area in the picture merely have to look over the lifeboat which sits close to or just below the height of the balcony railing. A few cabins in either direction the lifeboat davits impose a much greater obstruction. The cabins highlighted in yellow may be partially blocked by a davit towards one end of the balcony. For someone picking a cabin on a deck plan it isn't immediately evident which obstructed balconies have less obstruction versus cabins that have greater obstruction. Now we get to the whole point of this post. Here is a preliminary guide to which cabins have davits in front of them and are therefore more obstructed. Using various videos and photos from Odyssey of the Seas during her construction and conveyance I've estimated which balconies are more likely to have a greater obstruction. Since no guest has actually sailed on Odyssey when this post was written this is a preliminary version until guests can begin boarding and provide feedback with respect to these obstructed balcony cabins. Since this is a preliminary guestimate follow through with your own research to make sure you pick the best obstructed deck 6 cabin for your needs. Note that each ship within this class has slightly different variations of lifeboats and where davits are placed. In addition there are at least four different types of lifeboats used on each ship. Consequently you need to be careful drawing conclusions based on guest feedback from other ships within this class. The image above may be a little blurry from web page compression so I am also including a PDF version that should be easier to read. Odyssey Deck 6 Obstructed Balcony Guide.pdf Obstructed ocean view cabins are a great way to enjoy all the benefits of having your own balcony while saving money if you don't mind an obstructed view. If you book early you can often enjoy your pick of cabins within this category all at the same price. By selecting carefully you can enjoy a much less obstructed view while saving hundreds of dollars that can be put into beverage packages or shore excursions.

Now now, the director of the CDC is doing her best, at least in her own mind.

I was on a B2B Carnival cruise about a decade ago. First cruise went to Ensenada. Second cruise went to Catalina and Ensenada. High winds struck and we couldn't get back into Long Beach so we diverted to San Diego. As a result of the winds we lost Catalina on the second cruise so I ended up with a B2B to Ensenada. The good news is that they used buses to move debarking guests on cruise #1 from San Diego to Long Beach and then used the same buses to move embarking guests for cruise #2 from Long Beach to San Diego. I was the only B2B guest and had the ship to myself for about 8 hours. It was like Home Alone. Cool at first but kind of weird after a few hours. Some of the crew were able to relax and get some time off. Didn't need to see some of them in their speedos. Let's just say they were over the speedo limit.

Down to 23 but will probably lose a few of them when/if June cruises cancel.

A man in a hardware store picks up a can of wasp spray and asks a clerk “is this good for hornets?”. The clerk answers “No, it kills them”.

I expect they'll move guests who don't cancel over first and once that dust settles they'll open it to the general public. Could be a couple weeks by the sound of it.

There is a lot that could have been done better this year. Hindsight is 2020.

I guess the former head waiter can now be the head flusher.

Meanwhile your divorce papers can be served in Hawaii.

Wait until tomorrow...

I hear you. This is my 7th Odyssey cancellation where Royal cancelled the cruise (not me). Still waiting to understand how price protection works when the new cruise isn't available to book and it's much shorter. Time will tell.

We're reaching out to you with an important change to your clients' upcoming November 11th, 2021 Odyssey of the Seas cruise. Odyssey of the Seas will complete its inaugural season in Haifa, Israel October 2021. Upon making its transatlantic voyage to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Odyssey will host a series of welcome events and as a result, we've had to make some modifications to our itinerary planning. Regrettably, this means your clients' cruise has been cancelled. We know the chance to sail on our newest ship's first North American voyage is special and understand how much time and effort goes into planning their vacation. We're terribly sorry for the inconvenience. However, the good news is, Odyssey of the Seas will still offer its first sailing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida - just departing on a different day with a modified itinerary. So, starting April 14th, 2021, we'll automatically move them to the November 15th, 2021 Odyssey of the Seas cruise. While we know they'll have a great time onboard Odyssey of the Seas, their vacation is important to us and we want them to have the flexibility to make the best decision. Below are their options. Option 1: Stay onboard the newly redeployed 5-Night Labadee & Perfect Day cruise. Below, please find our new itinerary: Date Day Port of Call Arrive Depart 11/15 Mon Fort Lauderdale, Florida 5:00 PM 11/16 Tue Perfect Day at CocoCay 7:00 AM 5:00 PM 11/17 Wed Cruising 11/18 Thu Labadee, Haiti 8:00 AM 6:00 PM 11/19 Fri Cruising 11/20 Sat Fort Lauderdale, Florida 5:00 AM What they'll receive: Beginning April 14th, 2021, we'll move them to the same stateroom on our November 15th, 2021 Odyssey of the Seas sailing. So, there's nothing for you to do! Their original stateroom category price will either be protected at their original cruise fare rate or reduced to the current cruise fare rate (whichever is lower). This excludes taxes, fees, gratuities, and other non-cruise fare items. If they were already paid in full and their cruise fare rate decreases, we'll provide them with a refund if there is any difference in pricing. They can expect to receive their refund to their original form of payment 45 days after we move them. Kindly note, refund times may vary depending on their financial institution. To sweeten the offer, they'll receive a credit to spend onboard per stateroom: $100 USD for Interior, Ocean View, and Balcony staterooms | $200 USD for Suites And, they'll also be reimbursed for non-refundable airline charges with receipts (up to $200 USD per guest for Domestic flights or up to $400 USD per guest for International flights). Please email their airline receipts and booking information to [email protected] for review and reimbursement. Plus, you'll receive protected commission. Option 2: Re-book one of the following 8-Night Southern Caribbean itineraries onboard Odyssey of the Seas sailing to George Town, Grand Cayman, Oranjestad, Aruba, and Willemstad, Curacao on: December 4th, 2021; January 15th, 2022; or January 29th, 2022 What they'll receive: Their original stateroom category will be price protected at the original cruise fare rate, excluding taxes, fees, gratuities, and other non-cruise fare items. If their booking was already paid in full and their cruise fare rate decreases, we'll provide them with a refund if there is a price difference. They can expect to receive their refund to their original form of payment 45 days after we move them. Kindly note, refund times may vary depending on their financial institution. To sweeten the offer, they'll receive a credit to spend onboard per stateroom: $100 USD for Interior, Ocean View, and Balcony staterooms | $200 USD for Suites And, they'll also be reimbursed for non-refundable airline charges with receipts (up to $200 USD per guest for Domestic flights or up to $400 USD per guest for International flights). Please email their airline receipts and booking information to [email protected] for review and reimbursement. Plus, you'll receive protected commission. Option 3: Re-book any other Royal Caribbean International sailing If they prefer to re-book another sailing not included in Option 1 or Option 2, we'll waive any non-refundable deposit change fees. Please know, they'll be responsible for any difference in pricing for their cruise fare, taxes, fees, gratuities, and other non-cruise fare items. If their booking was already paid in full and their cruise fare rate decreases, we'll provide them with a refund if there is a price difference. They can expect to receive their refund to their original form of payment 45 days after we move them. Kindly note, refund times may vary depending on their financial institution. They'll also be reimbursed for non-refundable airline charges with receipts (up to $200 USD per guest for Domestic flights or up to $400 USD per guest for International flights). Please email their airline receipts and booking information to [email protected] for review and reimbursement. And, your commission will be based on the revised cruise fare paid. Option 4: If they can't find a new cruise itinerary that works for them and choose to cancel, we'll be sad to see them go. We'll process a full refund of any paid portion of their cruise fare to the original form(s) of payment, including any non-refundable deposit. They can expect to receive their refund 45 days after they submit their refund request. If they used a Future Cruise Credit on this sailing, and they request a refund instead, we'll refund any NEW funds paid above the certificate amount, and we'll reinstate their original certificate. Lastly, you'll receive protected commission if the booking is paid in full only. It's important to us that your clients find the best vacation option. Please call us at 888-281-9344 by April 13th, 2021, if they decide to go with Option 2, 3, or 4. Please know, hold times may be longer than usual. If we haven't heard from you by April 13th, 2021, they'll automatically be moved to the Odyssey of the Seas sailing listed under Option 1. If you have any questions, please contact us at: 1 800 754 500 in Australia 0344 493 4005 in the U.K. 1 866 562 7625 in the U.S. or Canada All other countries, please visit http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contactus for your local Royal Caribbean International office phone number. Thank you for understanding and support. We hope your clients find another cruise vacation with us. Whether they are celebrating a special occasion or looking to explore, relax, and recharge - we have no doubt their time with us will be nothing short of amazing. We look forward to welcoming them onboard. Sincerely, Royal Caribbean International

You can walk through the Solarium and access the restaurant to dine with a child.

Six metric weeks?

That also supports that allowing cruise ships would aid in catching positive people who otherwise would not know they are positive. Just as testing caught these dozen or so cases (out of hundreds and hundreds), testing would-be cruise ship guests can also catch individuals who are anomalies. Without the tests they go around potentially spreading to family members and others they come into contact with. Testing before heading to the cruise terminal is also a good thing for the community.

Exactly. The CDC will latch onto such events and use them to unscientifically support their actions.

A 3rd wave, the impending doom of a potential 4th wave and now this: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/03/29/dozens-in-central-florida-contract-covid-19-after-being-fully-vaccinated/ I really don't see the CDC letting go any time soon.