WAAAYTOOO

Yes.  All suspected of possibly having the virus have been preliminarily cleared. Apparently one person tested positive for influenza. 
 

Even though the ship has been cleared, RC decided to wait until they get a positive test results back from the CDC and so we will not board until tomorrow, Feb 8.  There will be some partial refunds for cruise fare and prepaid packages.  Everything seems to be fine except for the late start.  

Dan got an email but I got nothing. Still, we knew before we got to the port.  We are staying overnight in a Newark Courtyard and will go over tomorrow assuming everything is cleared.

Welcome to the blog, Mandy.  Yes, you are paying gratuities twice but unfortunately, that is the way it works.  The grats that you prepaid already are for your cabin attendant and food (primarily). The 18% on the drinks pkg is for the bar service.  Welcome to cruising. 

Just arrived JFK and saw boarding delayed until tomorrow. We’re ok with that.  Booked 1 night at the Newark Courtyard. So we ended up flying in 1 day early after all !  Lets hope they cancel Nassau and not Coco Cay !

I’m on a flight right now heading to Bayonne !  Yikes !

I believe so but I won’t know for sure until 2-11

Never ever take our passports off the ship. 

11 hours ago, Baked Alaska said:

What did you think of it? Have you tried the beach front or hilltop cabanas? 

We loved the OTW cabana but honestly, for the money, I think the beachfront is a better deal.  I can’t remember how much we paid for the beachfront but it was significantly less than the OTW.  We have never rented a hilltop cabana.

Thank you for the update from the Anthem of the Seas

Well....we’re boarding our flight. Fingers crossed that everyone is well and disembarkation will be event-free.

Safe trip home !

https://nypost.com/2020/02/06/cruise-ship-set-to-dock-in-bayonne-will-test-12-passengers-for-coronavirus/
 

Do you know if disembarkation has been delayed ?

Jesus is a very talented towel-animal-maker.

It’s been a couple of years since we booked any cabanas, but the last time we got an OTW cabana at Labadee, it was $495. My guess is the price has gone up since then but I really don’t know what recent prices are.

Forgive me for hijacking the end of your live blog, but b/c I am NOT doing a live blog, I will take this opportunity to elbow in on yours !!

We are on Anthem tomorrow and we received the following text/email:

There's no way we would be there before 11:30 anyway since we are flying in tomorrow, but I just wanted to show that they are not JUST concerned about Asian sailings.

Back to you....have a wonderful last night and safe trip home !!!  Thank you for the wonderful blog.  Please tell Yen we will see her tomorrow...even though she won't be our Genie.

44 minutes ago, AGSLC5 said:

I tried that on my last cruise.. it made me cycle through the OBC before I could just cash out.. I am not sure I am explaining it correctly lol but it made me use $100 worth of "freeplay" basically.. 

Hmmm....I have never tried this.  Sorry it won't work anymore.  It used to.

...but can’t she take the slots voucher, stick it in a machine and just turn around and cash it out ?   ....then go to the cashier and get the cash ?

On our last 5 night Grandeur cruise they had both lobster and lamb shank.  That’s almost unheard of on 5 night cruises anymore.

Really, really sorry to hear it.  The good news is, you likely have time for it to run its course.

Any money that you might spend off the ship...and that’s about it. Sounds like you have everything else covered. 

Just now, SpeedNoodles said:

Wait. I missed the days of FREE TATTOOS?????

It must have been just a couple of hours b/c I missed it too !

43 minutes ago, AnnieBanannie said:

Thank you! How would I go about getting a status match? 

Your boyfriend will  have to call Royal directly to do this since your status will be matched to his.

Call 800-526-9723.  Royal Caribbean will need both Crown & Anchor numbers.  

It's pretty simple but it has to be done directly with them.

Good luck !!!

Just now, SpeedNoodles said:

I'll help.  Save money on the Majesty drink package, apply it to the Brilliance drink package,  you'll pretty much come out even #speednoodlelslogic

BRILLIANT !

6 minutes ago, ellcee said:

DO ITTTTTTTTTTTTT

You're no help !

Just now, Baked Alaska said:

Give your kiddo a hug and hope they feel better soon. Also, starting taking your Airborne Vitamin C NOW!

NO WAY !  Quarantine that little germ factory !

2 minutes ago, Baked Alaska said:

Gheeze, I would hope that their ports are not open and forwarding only to their operations. Your questions give one pause.

Are those tender ports ?