12thman

Hoping there will be some real savings, probably not but you never know.

Just for reference here's the cost of long distance transportation not same as Jet ICU but probably comparable. I'd guess the flight was around $7K to 9K. https://www.flyingangels.com/how-much-does-long-distance-medical-transport-cost/

WOW! really sad to read how your vacation has been ruined. Do you know if you are the only ones in this situation?

Hopefully you can get a refund or credit for the unused portion of your air fare. Private jet will be a nice way to end your trip at least. Hope it doesn't take too long to line up transportation.

Thanks! Didn't know room service is contactless. When your done and put the dirty dishes outside do you call room service or do they come by regularly?

@smokeybanditso while you were quarantined did you get to select your meals? Did they set the food outside your cabin like I've seen in YouTube videos?

That's good news. Hoping everything turns out well for you.

Are you under quarantine as well? Did your son get moved to one of those isolation cabins?

Hopefully everyone is experiencing mild symptoms. Another good example of how the company is ready to handle this situation. https://amp-freep-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/amp.freep.com/amp/5427475001?amp_js_v=a6&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQKKAFQArABIIACAw%3D%3D#aoh=16276540615188&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From %1%24s

You didn't pay because you were in close contact. If it's for travel that's different, you pay for that. Had to do that earlier this year to travel.

Especially if your are going to Alaska, First they make me wear a mask then cancel my excursions because we are spending less time in 2 of the ports. Now we have to get tested at our own expense. We are taking a wait and see approach. My TA said today she's getting a lot of unhappy customers and we can cancel for a full refund up to 48 hours before our ship is to sail. I'm going twice next year so waiting until next year isn't a big deal. I'm really hoping there won't be anymore of these restrictions or changes.

You can do either PCR or antigen, PCR takes longer 2 to 3 days, antigen is minutes. We are doing antigen for our Alaska cruise if we go.

Says "no more than 3 day's before arriving..." so I'd say that means Thursday.

When does the ship depart? Midnight!? If almost everyone shows up to test at the terminal how long will it take to test everyone? Hopefully the medical facility can handle that many people.

Not happy about this! What's next!? Royal Caribbean will require a negative Covid-19 test before for all U.S. sailings longer than 4 nights | Royal Caribbean Blog

Thanks! Alaska next month. I'll pay the $50 for over the side while we are in the glacier bay.

There any charge to do these? If so how much is it? If there's no charge can you just keep getting in line to do these? Since the ship is at reduced capacity thinking I'd give these a try.

When did you book this? This is their policy: Concerned about traveling? Looking for flexibility in your plans? As of May 6, 2020, our enhanced Cruise with Confidence program gives you even more flexibility. Whether you’re already booked on a cruise, or are thinking about it, we want you to Cruise with Confidence. That’s why Royal Caribbean will let you cancel any cruise that sets sail from now through April 30th, 2022. Whether it’s a booking you already have or one you make right now through July 31st, 2021, you’re covered. As long as you cancel at least 48 hours before your sail date, you’ll receive a Future Cruise Credit. The credit is valid to book by April 30th, 2022 and sail by September 30th, 2022. As of May 6th, 2020 we have also added the new "Best Price Guarantee" option outlined below. • Best Price Guarantee -Spot a better price on your booked cruise? Our Best Price Guarantee lets you take advantage of a better price up to 48 hours before your sail date — just give us a call. You’ll receive the difference as a non-refundable onboard credit inside final payment or rate adjustment outside final payment. What you need to know • As long as you cancel at least 48 hours before your sail date, you’ll receive a Future Cruise Credit. • The Cruise with Confidence program covers bookings that are booked on or before July 31st, 2021, that set sail on or before April 30th, 2022. • Future Cruise Credits are valid to book by April 30th, 2022 and sail by September 30th, 2022. • You may owe any difference in cruise fare if your new booking exceeds the Future Cruise Credit’s value. • Some restrictions may apply. • If you opt into the Cruise with Confidence 100% Future Cruise Credit, you do not qualify for any Future Cruise Credit offers or refunds related to our Global Suspension of sailings.

Just listened to Matt's podcast on Alaska. His friend Aaron from cruise critic who just sailed on Serenade, mentioned that in some ports masks are required by some establishments such as restaurants etc. Some places are saying if you are fully vaccinated no mask needed, other's optional. Just be prepared to wear them when you go. Hopefully it will change soon but for now it maybe required.

Thanks! Guess I was thinking it showed up in the app. Knew about the cruise planner but didn't remember it doesn't translate to the app. Darn!!

Yes. It doesn't show arrival and departure times like the cruise planner so it's hard to plan my day. I'm looking at past cruise compasses to try to plan my day. I'm ocd about that. LOL! Could have sworn I did it for our cruise in 2019 on Allure.

When viewing the calendar in the app it doesn't show arrival or departure times. There a way to add this in the app?

If I did that I'd gain 48 pounds!!

Thanks! I'll check it out.

@CHRIS WONGthe only 2 questions I asked and never got a reply to are: 1) are you quarantine for another 2 weeks? 2) are you a casino host this cruise? Didn't realize that the social media restrictions didn't allow you to answer these questions? But you standing under the host sign for one of your YouTube videos answered my question. Just seems you made the statement so not have to contribute to THIS community. While your video may have information people may find informative your silence on the board in regards to answering general questions speaks volumes.