spursfreak21

Thank you both.  @Matt love the podcast also! I've found a wealth of information.  I wish I had found this site before my first cruise.  I'm definitely going to be posting a review after I get back!

I’m just wondering - what’s the reason you’re not wanting to get tested? I get that some people are not comfortable with the vaccine, but testing seems pretty harmless. Is it the risk of being so close to the trip then you can’t go? I’m just wondering - and you don’t have to answer if it’s personal! 

It depends on the time you get to port. I just got off Harmony and the day we had a 7 AM port arrival the MDR opened at 6:30 AM. On our 8 AM port arrival they opened at 7:30 and on sea days they opened at 8AM. Oh and to answer the original question- still no buffet in MDR, only table service.  

If you’re only drinking beer then you’re probably right, but don’t forget about things like premium coffee beverages, freshly squeezed juice, and bottled water. This last cruise we probably went through 40-50 bottles of water - all included with our package. 

Yes you can wait in line with those without reservations. There are 2 lines setup. 

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Update: the rental location worked well. There was a long line of folks who had just disembarked and were waiting to rent a car so I went and kindly asked the employee if I needed to wait in the long line he said no and to stand to the side of the counter and just make sure to have the ending mileage. I did so and had the rental returned within minutes. Then we waited for the shuttle (they had 2 running at the time).  The shuttle returned about 5 min later and we loaded our luggage and was taken to the port right away. It took 15-20 minutes total from arriving at the rental branch to be dropped at the port. Very convenient service!

Update: the rental location worked well. There was a long line of folks who had just disembarked and were waiting to rent a car so I went and kindly asked the employee if I needed to wait in the long line he said no and to stand to the side of the counter and just make sure to have the ending mileage. I did so and had the rental returned within minutes. Then we waited for the shuttle (they had 2 running at the time).  The shuttle returned about 5 min later and we loaded our luggage and was taken to the port right away. It took 15-20 minutes total from arriving at the rental branch to be dropped at the port. Very convenient service!

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My wife and I find the closest bar! It’s not a vacation until we have a drink in hand!  

My wife and I find the closest bar! It’s not a vacation until we have a drink in hand!  

I’m with you…I test in 9 days for my cruise in 11 days and we’re trying to stay healthy and not test positive! It’s nerve racking!

I’m just wondering - what’s the reason you’re not wanting to get tested? I get that some people are not comfortable with the vaccine, but testing seems pretty harmless. Is it the risk of being so close to the trip then you can’t go? I’m just wondering - and you don’t have to answer if it’s personal! 

I use the “notes” app on my iPhone. It lets me to “scan” each page and then I can email them at the end of the cruise and it puts it in PDF form. 

I use the “notes” app on my iPhone. It lets me to “scan” each page and then I can email them at the end of the cruise and it puts it in PDF form. 

I use the “notes” app on my iPhone. It lets me to “scan” each page and then I can email them at the end of the cruise and it puts it in PDF form. 

I use the “notes” app on my iPhone. It lets me to “scan” each page and then I can email them at the end of the cruise and it puts it in PDF form. 

I use the “notes” app on my iPhone. It lets me to “scan” each page and then I can email them at the end of the cruise and it puts it in PDF form. 

The folks on this board can help calm your fears…or maybe confirm them…
How often do you guys get lost luggage on a cruise ship? It’s never happened to me but I’ve only been on a handful of cruises so it’s not a large sample set. 

Thanks everyone! Sounds like my plan will work and we will test early in the AM before heading to the airport!

Thanks everyone! Sounds like my plan will work and we will test early in the AM before heading to the airport!

Hello! I know there’s a multitude of testing questions posted here so please bear with me. I’m sailing out of port Canaveral on a Sunday, I’m flying into Orlando Friday morning. Our flight leaves at 5 AM. I want to have my negative test in hand before the flight. I ordered the at home tests from Royal. Had anyone had any issues testing at 1-2 AM? Does it matter what time you take the test? Also - was there a wait for a “Proctor”? I would think there would be less workers staffed at that time of day. 

My wife likes the lanyard I prefer my wallet. It’s the same size as a credit card. 

My wife likes the lanyard I prefer my wallet. It’s the same size as a credit card. 

My wife likes the lanyard I prefer my wallet. It’s the same size as a credit card.