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I volunteered because I love cruising, and I am eager to be part of the return to sea. I want to help test the procedures and provide the feedback they need so that we can ALL get back to cruising. 
If the other cruise lines put out volunteer forms like RCCL, I would volunteer for as many as possible so that I could help with comparison information "xx cruise line did this which worked really well, while yy cruise line did this a little different".

I am rooming with Emily in a couple weeks for the Space Coast Half Marathon. I live in GA where it is legal to mail wine, and I'm driving to FL for the race. If you want to PM me, I'd be happy to send you my address and take it to her for you!

I volunteered because I love cruising, and I am eager to be part of the return to sea. I want to help test the procedures and provide the feedback they need so that we can ALL get back to cruising. 
If the other cruise lines put out volunteer forms like RCCL, I would volunteer for as many as possible so that I could help with comparison information "xx cruise line did this which worked really well, while yy cruise line did this a little different".

I volunteered because I love cruising, and I am eager to be part of the return to sea. I want to help test the procedures and provide the feedback they need so that we can ALL get back to cruising. 
If the other cruise lines put out volunteer forms like RCCL, I would volunteer for as many as possible so that I could help with comparison information "xx cruise line did this which worked really well, while yy cruise line did this a little different".

So I *may* have overreacted and flown off the handle at my mother in law today. First, let me say that I love my in laws. They are wonderful people, and have always treated me as well as if she had given birth to me. 
But, they fall under what I consider "COVID paranoia". I understand people who are "COVID cautious", but they are beyond that. Plus, they are not general fans of the cruise industry anyway, and I think would be happy if this were the catalyst to cause the demise of the industry.
We are vacationing with them in the North Georgia mountains this weekend (annual family trip we've taken for 20+ years), and at breakfast my mother in law says "I suppose you heard about the cruise ship quarantined in the Caribbean full of COVID...this is why no ships should be sailing".
First of all...it was a luxury yacht, not a cruise ship, which is why it could sail at all. Second, there are currently 5 cases onboard...not a "ship full of COVID+ cases"...and I went on and on. I feel like I should apologize, because I really do love her, but I'm so emotionally spent right now that her comment just sent me over the edge. <sigh>...why are families so complicated?

I volunteered because I love cruising, and I am eager to be part of the return to sea. I want to help test the procedures and provide the feedback they need so that we can ALL get back to cruising. 
If the other cruise lines put out volunteer forms like RCCL, I would volunteer for as many as possible so that I could help with comparison information "xx cruise line did this which worked really well, while yy cruise line did this a little different".

Hmmm...it really depends on what I have planned for the day. If I want to do the "active" stuff like Sky Pad, Flow Rider, Zip Line, etc (I may be a grandma, but age is just a number!), then I don't have my first beverage until I'm done with those things (an injury would definitely put a damper on the vacation!). Typically, something like this:
8:00...escape the snoring log of a husband and stumble down to the Cafe Promenade for a specialty hot tea (life is tough for those of us who don't drink coffee). Get a bottle of water or 2 for good measure
8:30...first breakfast...maybe with a mimosa and another bottle of water
9:00...morning run (gotta burn off all the dessert and drinks!) followed by another bottle of water
10:00...second breakfast when my husband finally emerges. Definitely a mimosa here
The rest of the day depends on what I'm doing...if we're hitting up the trivia (don't challenge me at 80s music trivia...I'll win), then it's time to start looking at the specialty drink menus in whatever venue we're in. Fallback drink is a Dark & Stormy. On Mariner, we loved to camp out in the Bamboo Room and try the different rums!
12:30~ish...time for lunch and more water
After lunch...pool deck and whatever tiki drinks the very sweet cabana boy will bring me. Along with water. All the water
We do late seating dinner, and I usually have a glass or 2 of wine with that.
After dinner...time to hit whatever entertainment and a nightcap.
 

2 years ago today I was boarding Symphony. What I wouldn't give to be boarding ANY cruise ship today! 
#goawayrona #stupidcovid
 

2 years ago today I was boarding Symphony. What I wouldn't give to be boarding ANY cruise ship today! 
#goawayrona #stupidcovid
 

2 years ago today I was boarding Symphony. What I wouldn't give to be boarding ANY cruise ship today! 
#goawayrona #stupidcovid
 

2 years ago today I was boarding Symphony. What I wouldn't give to be boarding ANY cruise ship today! 
#goawayrona #stupidcovid
 

2 years ago today I was boarding Symphony. What I wouldn't give to be boarding ANY cruise ship today! 
#goawayrona #stupidcovid
 

2 years ago today I was boarding Symphony. What I wouldn't give to be boarding ANY cruise ship today! 
#goawayrona #stupidcovid
 

Hmmm...it really depends on what I have planned for the day. If I want to do the "active" stuff like Sky Pad, Flow Rider, Zip Line, etc (I may be a grandma, but age is just a number!), then I don't have my first beverage until I'm done with those things (an injury would definitely put a damper on the vacation!). Typically, something like this:
8:00...escape the snoring log of a husband and stumble down to the Cafe Promenade for a specialty hot tea (life is tough for those of us who don't drink coffee). Get a bottle of water or 2 for good measure
8:30...first breakfast...maybe with a mimosa and another bottle of water
9:00...morning run (gotta burn off all the dessert and drinks!) followed by another bottle of water
10:00...second breakfast when my husband finally emerges. Definitely a mimosa here
The rest of the day depends on what I'm doing...if we're hitting up the trivia (don't challenge me at 80s music trivia...I'll win), then it's time to start looking at the specialty drink menus in whatever venue we're in. Fallback drink is a Dark & Stormy. On Mariner, we loved to camp out in the Bamboo Room and try the different rums!
12:30~ish...time for lunch and more water
After lunch...pool deck and whatever tiki drinks the very sweet cabana boy will bring me. Along with water. All the water
We do late seating dinner, and I usually have a glass or 2 of wine with that.
After dinner...time to hit whatever entertainment and a nightcap.
 

Isn't he though???? ?

Hi Carlos,
The short answer is that location doesn't matter. Any of us can definitely help you. Just let us know you location/time zone, and we can accommodate you ?

Hi Carlos,
The short answer is that location doesn't matter. Any of us can definitely help you. Just let us know you location/time zone, and we can accommodate you ?

Hi Carlos,
The short answer is that location doesn't matter. Any of us can definitely help you. Just let us know you location/time zone, and we can accommodate you ?

Hi Carlos,
The short answer is that location doesn't matter. Any of us can definitely help you. Just let us know you location/time zone, and we can accommodate you ?

Hi Carlos,
The short answer is that location doesn't matter. Any of us can definitely help you. Just let us know you location/time zone, and we can accommodate you ?

Based on a few posts on another cruise website, I am questioning my inability to Lift & Shift from Western to Eastern Caribbean (most of you have already heard the story of my fabulous upgrade!).  When I try to move my current WC to next year EC is an option.  So I emailed my wonderful TA Emily.  She is going to try to argue our way to a move to EC on Harmony in March 2022.  I am crossing my fingers but will be happy either way.  Wish me (i mean her!) luck!!!!

Sitting here in the OBX on a Sunday morning with my mimosa, pretending I'm on a cruise, catching up on RCCL news from the week...anyone else?

Always lock in a low price when you see one! If it does go lower between now and your cruise, you can always cancel and repurchase at the lower price.

Depending on where you want to go, yes! We are staying in Kill Devil Hills (where the Wright Bros actually flew from ? ). Yesterday, we had thought about going south towards Hattaras/Ocracoke but the weather had other plans for us. We went north towards Corolla/Duck instead. When we left at about 1, traffic going north was heavy but not horrendous. When we came back about around 4:30, the northbound traffic was awful (thankfully, at that point, we were going south). The "after season" rentals are high this year since so many people are teleworking and digital learning. Still...a crappy weather day at the beach is superior to home!

A little, but also crying as today was boarding day. ?