SpeedNoodles

Fear not, don’t let your heart be troubled.  Cruise ship contraction are infinitesimal small (<1%) compared to anything on land.  Don’t be afraid, go enjoy life and live without fear.  Have fun, you are safer than your local grocery store.

I would say wait until final payment is due, if you can, and then decide. Since protocols have been announced through March you can cancel for a refund.
Now on a personal note......my belief is that this is our new normal. Things won't go back to the way they were in 2019. They will adjust to be better eventually but for now this is our normal. Therefore, I will continue to cruise. IMHO the land vacations I have taken have required just as much patience. March is more than 8wks away and plenty can change in either direction. 

I'd show up by 4:00.

I think this would not be something they would do.  Each person must have their own account and the proctor carefully watches each person, after scanning QR codes, etc - then they "put you on hold" during the waiting time and when it's over another proctor will come back and interpret your results.  Having more than one person on the same call would make this very confusing.
That being said, people can log on at the same time on different devices and do them with individual proctors on their own accounts and get them all done at the same time.

Hey we are sailing on the Wonder March 4-11 and are so excited for the inaugural sailing! We are from Tennessee!

There are a few menu items at Chops that may have an upcharge, but the majority of the menu is included in the cover.

Switch Health Test Results
Received negative test result back at 5:15 am this morning. 🙌🙌 Not a bad turn around time (28 hours) since the sample was done at 1am in the morning on the 28th.  Lindsay’s return to work PCR test also came back negative. 🙌🙌  

Thank you for confirming this.  I thought it was me and I just couldnt find the switch. The announcements come into the room speakers and on the television on DCL. Not enough to make me want to go back to them.

Back when we first started cruising there were speakers inside the staterooms (and a modulation dial for volume).  Now when there's an announcement someone has to stick their heads out into the hallway.  What's up with that?

Back when we first started cruising there were speakers inside the staterooms (and a modulation dial for volume).  Now when there's an announcement someone has to stick their heads out into the hallway.  What's up with that?

Back when we first started cruising there were speakers inside the staterooms (and a modulation dial for volume).  Now when there's an announcement someone has to stick their heads out into the hallway.  What's up with that?

Back when we first started cruising there were speakers inside the staterooms (and a modulation dial for volume).  Now when there's an announcement someone has to stick their heads out into the hallway.  What's up with that?

I'm supposed to sail in 2 weeks, and I haven't even decided yet. Give it some time.

March is a lifetime away at this point

I'm 100% in this camp.
Due to how much crew quarantine we've been seeing, I bet the "one session per cruise" limitation was a hedge against AO staff possibly needing to quarantine mid-cruise. The staff would much rather set the expectation of one session per cruise, then "surprise and delight" by opening more sessions, then having to call guests and cancel sessions because AO staff popped a positive test and shut down AO. 

Summary of various cruise line approach to their children programming in case you decide to try another cruise line:
 
Disney
Guests can book one session per day per child on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
Carnival
With the approval of vaccines for children ages 5-11, our Camp Ocean program will be re-opening, on a modified basis. Based on the advice of our medical advisors, Camp Ocean will be limited only to fully vaccinated children within this age range. Unvaccinated youth and teenagers will not be permitted to participate in supervised Circle “C”® and CLUB O2® youth programs, or access Sky Zone® if cruising on Carnival Panorama®.
 
Princess
We'll continue to operate our Camp Discovery youth and teen programs at reduced occupancy and promote physical distancing and mask wearing. Following the CDC’s recommendation, we look forward to welcoming vaccinated children.
Yes, our youth and teen programs will continue to operate with reduced occupancy, physical distancing and mask wearing.
As the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine becomes available to children 5-11 years old, following the CDC’s recommendation, we look forward to welcoming vaccinated children from the age of 5 and above.
To limit crowding in the centers, entry will be restricted to youth participants. High touch surfaces, supplies, and equipment will be sanitized frequently. Activities such as singing events, Stanley the Bear, dining events (including Kids Dinner and port day lunch), and contact sports will not be offered.
 
NCL
As of November 24th, Our Kids clubs and drop-off services are not available until further notice on all ships/sailings. Activities for youth and families will be provided onboard including movie nights, game shows, and other activities. There will not be a drop-off service and parents must attend the session with their children. Times and locations will be noted in the Freestyle Daily and on the NCL app when you board the ship.
 
MSC
Our Kids Club and family activities will welcome kids and parents in a healthy and safe environment while ensuring a fun and enjoyable experience.
New measures include reduced capacity, a streamlined registration process, contactless temperature check and hand sanitization upon entry. We're adding new exciting activities and family game shows that will be available for booking up to one day in advance. Toys and water will be provided by our staff, while personal belongings are not permitted as an additional safety measure.

I always have trouble understanding most of the PA announcements, too.  My hearing is NOT good but for those announcements I don't think it really matters....

i mean...if we're dreaming... I'd love to see Disney's island without having to pay Disney cruise prices lmao

I ordered a six pack of home proctored tests from eMed on Sunday. They arrived two days later on Tuesday. I was very surprised that they came so quickly. I cruise often and use CVS as my go-to test site. Like you, I always book early…so far I haven’t had an issue. But my back-up is the home test. Hopefully this helps others preparing for a future cruise needing Antigen tests.

For anyone ordering tests that has a Health Savings Account (HSA) - the cost for tests IS INDEED an approved expense per the IRS. So use your HSA.

You should definitely cancel.

Sitting here drinking coffee looking at miserable looking day outside. Crazy idea wouldn’t it be nice if Royal installed a webcam for us to look at. Waiting for first visit hopefully in May on SOS . 🤞 

I can see being disappointed.  I can NOT see being upset.  This isn't 2019, and things have changed dramatically even in the past 10 days.

You should definitely cancel.

Wife and I can now relax as we both tested negative😅 with proctored Emed BiaxNow!