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14 minutes ago, MattG said:

Note: Codename was "Project Dragonfly". 

Here's the calendar showing port stops and sea days (also attached):

https://assets.ctfassets.net/azgqdbaogm4o/1XVZqn2d4knxu0UGgZyHs4/1ddb048726ed2d9e6e7ae6d83ead3c71/Project_Dragonfly_Calendar_v7.7_PRINT_HR.pdf

 

 

 

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Hey thanks! How did you find this?

You'll have to get boosters several times I'm assuming. Can't even fathom the paperwork for all the visas you'll need!!

3 minutes ago, twangster said:

Remote work on Serenade's internet.  Now that's funny!  

Well you could always let your boss know you'll be on frequent breaks! Maybe convince your boss that the cruise is work related and you'll write a report on "opportunities for partnerships and business expansion!"

Only the retired or remote workers could I'm guessing? Another requirement is very very deep pockets!!

Who's going on the world cruise? Wish I could. This seems like a cruise of a life time!!

Royal Caribbean will offer first ever world cruise in 2023 | Royal Caribbean Blog

Did this last month, guaranteed suite. Been told several times you usually end up with a junior suite and sure enough that's what we got. But for some reason it was a handicap so it was actually a grand suite with ADA devices etc. If you really want what you are looking at get it otherwise you'll regret it. I'll never do that again even though we were a little fortunate.

Yup. seems @Matt's site has finally caught the attention of scammers. Didn't open the one I received.

2 hours ago, AshleyDillo said:

Yes, it appears the one scheduled April 24 is beginning on April 20 now.

Where do you find this? Has Royal offered this? I'm not seeing it on their website.

Here's the link to do that, you can do it only if it's less than 30 days since it was booked. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/direct-booking-transfer

4 hours ago, DanielB said:

https://luggagehero.com/?lh_expID=Kv6a4vdUQgWwD6SHo-TNmg&lh_varID=0

Not sure where you are cruising from but this is a cheap option if you have a desire to do some sight seeing.

Thanks for the link. Didn't know there was such a thing. Have you used this service?

41 minutes ago, At 5920 said:

As surmised, The Golden Room is on Royal's Asia-based ships and is a "high roller" casino, invite-only. I've seen it on Spectrum and Ovation, and it has only a handful of Baccarat tables and spaces for private bar and buffet.  It must be easily-convertible, because i again saw it on Ovation in Alaska when the space was converted - IIRC is was part of an expanded Diamond Lounge, and the only obvious difference when in the US is that the Golden Room signage was gone but it still had a TON of ceiling cameras- every few feet.  I can only imaging the money that goes through there into Royal's coffers when in Asia. 

That's what I thought, it's for high limit Baccarat. Seems to be very popular with Asian's the local tribal casinos here have a lot of those tables.

Royal would rearrange the space just for the 5 U.S. sailings? Won't the ship head to Asia eventually?

Located on deck 4 by the diamond lounge there's a space called "Golden Room" anyone know what this is? I'm guessing it a high roller table gaming area?

14 minutes ago, twangster said:

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/22772-wonder-of-the-seas-deck-plans-revealed/&tab=comments#comment-243133

 

Always on top of it!!! The link I posted has the details page where it has the sq ft for cabin/suite and balcony. Are you going on March 4th? Do I finally get to meet the Oracle?

Couldn't find this on Royals website but found it here: Wonder of the Seas Deck 3 Deck Plans (cruisedeckplans.com)

11 minutes ago, Matt said:

Booked on first 2 sailings. Not sure I am going on second sailing yet, but we shall see

@Mattyour going on the March 4th and 11th sailings? We on the 4th booked and so excited!!

50 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

VERY few SC suites on Wonder.  No Star Loft Suites at all.  No prices for anything yet, that I can see.

Your TA can get pricing with BOGO when they input a SPECIFIC date. That's what mine has to do. If you want to shift a booking to WOS then your TA has to do it through Royal. This is what mine is doing right now. All Star class is gone as of this posting it may change of course.

17 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

And we like to keep small bills in a drawer near the door (easy access) for all the food deliveries that come.  There are a whole lot of them!

Did your bill have a tip line? We're on Ovation and there's a tip line so we add the tip there. Seems they don't want to handle money? They also bring the food on a cart and stand behind it and let you take the food. Social distancing I'm guessing. 

My TA Kathy Geiger specializes in Alaska cruises and adventures. Here's her email address [email protected]

Royal's ship destined for China begins sea trials. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/08/20/wonder-of-the-seas-begins-sea-trials

Sent mine in end of May got it back 8-20 the day of embarkation! Had to go to the post office and pray it was still there and not on the delivery driver's vehicle. Lucky me got my passport with just a few hours to boarding time. Talk about cutting it close!!

20 minutes ago, MrMarc said:

It was $444 for a year for me.  But I just called them and was told they also would not transfer you unless you are hospitalized.  So I might have wasted my money.  They are having someone call me back tomorrow.  I'll let you know what they say.  I saw this: Hospital to Hospital Medical Transfer for member regardless of Medical Necessity, COVID-19 Info HERE" and made an assumption, it appears I could be wrong, so I do not know if it is providing anything more than my BlueGeo, which also includes medical insurance.  MedJet is only transportation and security services.

Okay thanks. My health insurance already provides medical evacuation. 

34 minutes ago, MrMarc said:

If I get stuck in a quarantine situation, I want to be able to get home.  BlueGeo will only evacuate if "Medically necessary", and being quarantined does not require evacuation back to the US.  MedJet will cover evacuation in almost any situation.  This is not an ad for either, just something to think about.

Do you know how much MedJet is? Does it work like travel insurance?

22 minutes ago, VoidoftheSeas said:

Royal has updated their FAQs in the last few minutes: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/if-need-an-rt-pcr-test-before-i-cruise-where-should-i-go

cc: @Matt

More on Telehealth Testing

Telehealth self-tests taken at home under live supervision must meet these requirements:

• The test must have Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. FDA.
• The self-test process must happen under live supervision on a video call with a telehealth representative.
• The telehealth provider must issue you a result document that includes all the necessary information.
• An example of one test that meets these parameters is the supervised Abbott BinaxNow COVID-19 Ag Card Test available through the Abbott Navica app or eMed.com. Note that this test kit must be shipped to your home in most cases and may take up to 5 business days to arrive (in the U.S.) after you order.

 

Excellent then we'll save that test for another cruise. Hopefully we'll still be able to use it then, ever changing rules who knows?

Have our PCR results will do the Abbotts test tonight see what happens tomorrow. I'll write a new thread about our experience.