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Which test do you recommend again? I am looking for the blog post about it, but not seeing it.

If we check in sooner than later do we get a better chance of an arrival time? I want to get as early of an arrival time as possible now that it is being enforced.

OK good to know, Ive been looking earlier to see if they might have opened it sooner. I feel changes to the rules are coming every other day so it can be hard to keep up.

Hello, We are just 117 days out from our sailing!! (as long as Oasis passes her test sailings) I was wondering if shows are still available to book/reserve 90 days out? Also, what is the current rule for shows with unvaccinated children in your party?

Personally I just want to get on a ship. We have not been able to cruise since 2017. I do not want to wear a mask all on the ship. I know its just from point A to B. However, I am willing to deal with the restrictions so we can finally get back on a ship. Eventually all restrictions will be lifted and these kinds of discussions will be moot. Everyone has their thoughts on covid and they are entitled to their opinions. Personally, I believe the faster we as whole get used to the idea it will never go away we will get back to "normal". The vaccine, air filters, extra cleaning, etc. only help to mitigate the virus. I am not trying to downplay anyone's experience with covid. I had it, some of my family has had it. It sucks, but unfortunately its here to stay.

Nope, we are sailing in Dec. The cruise lines are showing they can handle people testing positive onboard. IF the cruise lines are unfairly shutdown again, then we will find something else to do.

I saw our Dec 12th sailing yesterday, but could not access the actual cruise planner. Now Dec 12th and May 6th sailings are both missing. I'm sure there is just another hiccup with the system and it will be sorted soon.

praying, crossing fingers, maybe even sacrificing a goat (Im joking!) that this theory comes true!

So, on July 18th the CSO becomes a recommendation. What does that mean for the cruise lines? They can start operations back as normal, still have to do test cruises, or.....???

I am wondering the same thing, but I am not going to lose sleep on it. I believe when cruising is "really" back the price will jump back up.

I understand the sentiment. I am encouraged by all the recent sailings. The protocols are working. I am more than ready to be back on a ship. I just hope the positive trends continue and we can wave goodbye to the cruise shutdown.

Any news on Oasis being scheduled for test sailings?

I concur!

I am praying this is exactly what happens.

Good to know, just trying to see how we could make things work for everyone. Thanks for the information.

Hello, I know this has been discussed before, but I am not sure if I read it here or elsewhere. We have a Thrill Waterpark Cabana reserved and 4 people in our party. I know that cabana section only allows 6 people from the cruise planner. Friends of our are thinking of joining the same cruise. They would be a party of 5. I read before that you can add people to the cabana for X amount of dollars a person. Can someone point me in the right direction as to where I can find that or if that really is true? Thanks in advance!

Does not seem to be a lot of people going on this cruise from this community ?

anyone know when the case is supposed to be heard today? If already posted and I missed it my apologies.

Thank you! That is good to know.

Good to know. If that is how its all handled I would just use it to book the next cruise. This is all hypothetical anyway, Id rather make the stop and check out Perfect Day than have it cancelled.

@wordell1 and @steverk I should have clarified what I was asking. I was thinking if the excursion cancelled during the sailing. For example, not going to Perfect Day due to high winds/rough waters would the cabana or whatever was booked be turned into OBC or back to the CC used to pay for it. The reason I am asking is that in my mind the money was spent already and having an OBC might not get spent. Might as well book another cruise with the OBC if that is allowed. Especially since we would most likely be booking another sailing while on board. Again just something I was thinking of and thought I would as the folks here.

Hello, I was wondering how the money spent is refunded when or if a shore excursion is cancelled by Royal Caribbean during the cruise? Does it become onboard credit or go back to the card used for payment? A follow up to the above questions. If the money is made to be onboard credit, can that credit be used for a deposit at the cruise next desk?

Dec 12 2021 we are sailing on the Oasis 7 night sailing due to lift and shift, had to cancel the Allure sailing May 6 2022 Independence of the seas for 3 nights Nov 19 2022 NCL Escape for Thanksgiving and daughter's birthday 7 night sailing

cry, laugh at myself for crying, get laughed at for crying by my family, go and find a drink. In that order.

I found this article an interesting read. I hope this means there is a path to a restart as planned. I think DeSantis truly wants cruising to restart sooner than later, but is also doing what he believes is best for the State of Florida. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Is Crafting A Cruise Line Exemption For His Vaccine Passport Ban @Matt has a mention in it as well.