WAAAYTOOO

Actually going to add on a question here - any idea if NA beers could be included as Diamond drinks or available in the Diamond lounge? 
(In another weird turn of life events - I also haven't drank alcohol in over a year but do enjoy the NA versions)

HAHA! Listen - When I think "empty ship day" I think "ALL THE CHAIRS ARE MINE" or "Pool deck or Solarium?" 

Wow you can actually see the Pool Deck! The closest we get is usually the view from a heavenly perch in the Coastal  Kitchen.  Your pics look like a place one might be tempted to arrange a semi private morning lap (the moment the pool opens☺️) or even have poolside brunch delivered with so few people on board.  I’ve never seen breathing room like this except windy coolish days when almost nobody wants in.  Any sightings of the Suite Deck tub? 

Likely cheaper and easier logistically for Royal to arrange a private jet home from St. Thomas.

Apparently Equinox was originally supposed to be in Antigua today and St. Thomas was a medical diversion. Hoping the best.

Gotta keep ratcheting up the terror level or people might stop and think.

Two days before the second part of the cruise no words yet from any genie. Yesterday I have asked the concierge to send him a message (I gave him the future cabin number) still nothing. Starting to be suspicious here :-).

Celebrity Equinox is blocking our view of the port. Rude.

Same!

Used to be even more liberal. There were stories of people basically bringing a wet bar on board with them before the policy changed (right before the one time I went on a Disney cruise, naturally).

Allianz AllTrips Prime. Global, including all Schengen countries. I’m in NJ and I usually travel solo so the policy is just for me. Covid coverage is included. 

I’m also a believer in redundancy. I have more tests on hand then I’m going to need. Just in case there’s a mistake, malfunction or loss of video connection. I purchased a six pack (drank it, it was delicious)…then got a six pack of tests from eMed directly. Six tests cost $150 but they have the earlier expiration date…which was extended. These tests are my backups to getting tested at CVS, and I may never need to use them, so they are really an investment in peace of mind.

Here in Ireland I use the Irish Passport online renewal.  I applied at 5pm on Monday last and received my passport in the mail at 10am on Wednesday. Fast!

I always fly in the day before a cruise. So I put on the ship tag before I get on ship, even though I am carrying on my luggage.

I certainly have no particular insight here but I am going to guess that the "extra" day for unvaxxed is b/c unvaxxed must do a PCR test which can take considerably longer to process than the antigen test.  Just a guess.

We sailed on Oasis in Dec. 2019 in SC (Joyce was our Genie) and it is really beautiful after amplification !  The ONLY complaint I had was the extraordinarily loud sound system that they had on the pool deck which was deafening.  I sure hope they have tamed that by now.  It probably wouldn't be so bad for you back in the ATS but it was awful for those of us up on 17.
I have never asked about the private seating area at Playmakers.  I didn't even realize that they would reserve that area.  I know you aren't suggesting this...but I would be very surprised if the Genie could reserve that area for you (for free, I mean)(but I've been wrong before !!!) as there is a general rule against allowing the Genie to reserve areas that are considered "revenue generating".  He probably could get it for you though, if there is a way to reserve it as a paid event.
We are not bar people so I really don't have any recommendations for bars other than those that are fairly well-known.  Too bad they have stopped the private tours.  I think your FIL would have really enjoyed that.
We sailed in a 2 BR ATS on Harmony on deck 9 (and twice on deck 8).  The only real difference (on Harmony, anyway) was that there is a "bump-out" area in the dining area and the MBR on the deck 8 suites that are missing on decks 9 and 10 but you won't even notice it.  The suites are really lovely.  The Master bath is rather disappointing but it's perfectly adequate.  The second bedroom is very small....basically the same size and layout of a regular inside cabin....but the living space is really nice and the balcony....well, you already know....
Enjoy it !!!

LOL.  Nothing quite as exciting as you would be interested in....  Just what they call a screened patio enclosure in these parts...
It will cover the entire back of the house.

Well, we did it !  Put down a down payment to get started.  Picked out a house and lot.  Should be ready in just a bit more than a year.  Meanwhile, we must return to VA and sell our house.  We will move into something temp locally and move to FL when our new house is ready.  
We will be in a brand new phase of the development so right now, there is nothing but dirt and sand there.
So, flying back early tomorrow. Upgraded to FC so happy about that.
What a whirlwind !  It might sound like an impulse buy to some, but truthfully, this is our fourth trip to FL house-hunting. We tried the west coast.  Nope...the drive from Tampa to the Port of Miami was horrific.   Tried central Florida but only Port Canaveral was really convenient.  I knew that we would not be able to afford the Miami area, so after just 1 perusal in south Florida, we moved on.  Not only was it expensive, but they didn’t really have the type of “Active 55+ community” that we were looking for.  We finally tried the south-central east coast (Port St Lucie) and it was Juuuust right.  Almost exactly half way between Port Canaveral and Miami.  Dan kept saying that when we found the right place, we’d “know it”.  I guess he was right.  I have bought and sold many homes in my life but this will be the first brand new/build home for me.  Very excited !

I’m so with you on sitting in the back for the Comedy show.  No way do I want to be human fodder for everyone’s entertainment.

Oh.....I'll bet if he had held out he could have gotten at LEAST 2 large pyramids !
😉😍

I’m so with you on sitting in the back for the Comedy show.  No way do I want to be human fodder for everyone’s entertainment.

LOL.  Nothing quite as exciting as you would be interested in....  Just what they call a screened patio enclosure in these parts...
It will cover the entire back of the house.

Everything went well with the walk-through, but as I said before, we knew exactly what still needs to be done and our Construction Manager is taking care of all of it....not that there's much.
Apparently the builder does not have the gas turned on prior to closing.  I was not aware of this so I need to call the gas company tomorrow and make arrangements for them to come and turn on the gas and check all of the gas appliances.  Not a big deal...just something that I hadn't been aware of before.  I guess that's what final walk-throughs are for...
I mentioned before that we are having some post-closing work done....there are a lot of things that the builder just doesn't do so we are contracting those ourselves to be completed once we are officially the owners.  We are having an epoxy floor coating put on the garage floor, sealing the tile throughout the house (which is all we have...no carpet of any kind), built-ins for the closets, office, entertainment center, garage storage, a very nifty jewelry cabinet for me !, additional kitchen cabinet installs, BIG bird cage fenced enclosure on the back of the house, fans throughout the house, new lighting fixtures (some pendant lights and a new foyer light), whole-house water treatment system, and emergency generator system.  All of this has to be done AFTER the year-long wait to complete the actual house !  Some of it can be done soon, some will take a while.  The bird cage, for instance, will most likely take several months to complete.  They are THAT booked up. So we will be looking forward to another few months of post-construction, construction.  It's going to be a while before we are truly "settled".

Oh, boo hoo ! 
<just kiddin' !>

I’m so with you on sitting in the back for the Comedy show.  No way do I want to be human fodder for everyone’s entertainment.