shaydav19

Thanks for letting me know. 

As generous as Royal is being about cancellations, airlines and hotels are not and insurance isn't covering it so many people like ourselves are out a fair amount of money if they don't cruise.  I'm more frustrated by the significant price drops on our sailing that are available to new bookings only.  It would be nice if Royal actually allowed us to upgrade or gave onboard credit for sailing.  We'll see what the upcoming weeks bring and will make a decision about our April sailing.

I called to see if RCL would issue OBC As an incentive not to cancel. And they’re not following suit with CCL. I tried. 

I will say point blank -- if this is still in effect on August 2nd and the reality of the situation isn't any worse than it is right now, i will be boarding my cruise ship. I'm neither elderly nor at increased risk, nor is anyone in my family who's traveling with me. I've waited too long for this bucket list cruise, and I'll be damned if I'm going to let fear of a virus stop me from living my life.
Absolutely no one knows when their ticket is going to be punched, no matter how careful you are. Stupid as it may sound, Luke Perry's unexpected death at nearly the same age I am now made me realize I have to stop putting things off until it's a "safer" or "better" or "more opportune" time. To paraphrase The Shawshank Redemption, I've decided to get busy living rather than get busy dying.
Yes, if this turns into a full-blown pandemic come August, with people dropping like flies and the world gone to hell in a handbasket, then I'm SOL and trip has to be canceled. But I imagine if it comes to that, I'll have too much else on my mind to be too PO'ed about canceling my cruise. But I will still be PO'ed.

When someone tells me the govt. "advises all Americans not to travel by cruise ship" 

All I know is if they quarantine Anthem for 03/15/2020 cruise, their Unlimited Drink Package is gonna take a beating!   ??

All I know is if they quarantine Anthem for 03/15/2020 cruise, their Unlimited Drink Package is gonna take a beating!   ??

Given the current state of affairs, I think all logic is out the window. Typically, it's always better to book in advance, not only for price, but for better choice of cabins.

We will be boarding the Oasis shortly, and have noticed on the app that Jamaica has been replaced on our itinerary with Costa Maya.  I assume we will be officially notified once onboard. Flexibility is key currently! Just as long as they keep the casino and bars open....??

All I know is if they quarantine Anthem for 03/15/2020 cruise, their Unlimited Drink Package is gonna take a beating!   ??

All I know is if they quarantine Anthem for 03/15/2020 cruise, their Unlimited Drink Package is gonna take a beating!   ??

All I know is if they quarantine Anthem for 03/15/2020 cruise, their Unlimited Drink Package is gonna take a beating!   ??

Have two weeks to go. Wife had one of her friends call and state that her husband changed his mind today as they were about to board and walked away from the pier. Do not think they will get anything for not going but he did not care. At least we have a time frame to be able to make a change. If we do not go it will be a shame. Royal upgraded us without asking from an Ocean View to a Spacious Balcony. The ship went from totally sold out to everything open. Am hoping we go with fewer folks so I can finally get a lounger by the pool.

That sausage sounds like the wurst!

@FManke on Anthem I had great one. Other ships.....I've had road beef

100 shares would cost around 8k at the current price.  With the share price plummeting by the day and why would it stop now.. you could lose a lot more than the hundred dollar credit very fast.  Better to wait till it bottoms out.  I could see it halving again easily as it's already dropped 40 a share in the last month.  I wouldn't count on any dividends for a fair while either. 
Nice point out for the future thou.  

It's just like ex-girlfriends. Nothing gets you over the last one, like the next one!

Tim B. I am so proud of you and so happy that this was handled so quickly, appropriately and best of all, satisfactorily !!!  I have been using Michelle Cunningham (MEI)([email protected]) for many years and know the dedication and professionalism that she provides.  What I also knew, but have had little chance to share with everyone, is the fact that she is a GENIUS and can work miracles !!!  So, #1 I'm happy and proud that this went so well for you but #2 I am SO shocked and thrilled to see that Royal did the right thing here !!!  The bottom line is, they had absolutely no obligation to do ANYthing for you at all.  But it seems, b/c YOU did the right they, THEY turned around and did the right thing, too !!!
This is the kind of good news story that rarely gets shared.  Bad news travels far and wide but good news usually gets left behind. It's so heart-warming to know that doing the right thing (as you did) is occasionally rewarded !  Well done !!!!!

My nephew had his study abroad in Italy (Florence) just cut short & told to come home -- he has to be home by Friday.  He's really bummed about it, he was having a marvelous time, was traveling all over (part of most of the classes involved field trips - he actually got to go to Fashion Week in Milan one day), and of course, he was traveling all over Europe on the weekends when he had no classes.  My sister is being affected as well -- she & her other son were going to visit him in a couple of weeks, and of course, that's not happening now, and she doesn't know if she'll just lose the money (or points) that she paid out for the airline tickets.  I'm really glad my next cruise isn't til summer -- plenty of time for this to go away (I hope!)

Great advice, @WAAAYTOOO !

All I know is if they quarantine Anthem for 03/15/2020 cruise, their Unlimited Drink Package is gonna take a beating!   ??

All I know is if they quarantine Anthem for 03/15/2020 cruise, their Unlimited Drink Package is gonna take a beating!   ??

I still plan on going, this Virus is not going to deter my wife and I in taking a little vacation away from work and kids.  Damn We need a break. and I fully expect for RCL to be diligent in their screening process in prior to embarkation.  Also that goes with the passengers prior in embarkation, hope they are truthful about their health and do the right thing                      it goes both ways..

Happy Sailing to all those cruising this month!
And to me, finally out of dry dock!  Woohoo!
March 2020
1 - Larry Muster (Explorer)
1-  Guy Gadwa (Liberty)
8 - YOLO (Anthem)
8 - Ogilthorpe (Oasis)
8 - kadmgs (Liberty)
13 - amyrferg75 (Mariner)
14 - dochedges (Radiance of the Seas)
14 - CowboyMedic (Adventure)
14 - WesKinetic (Majesty)
14 - HAK1906 (Symphony)
15 - Lovetocruise2002 (Oasis)
15 - Ogilthorpe (Oasis)
15 - WannaCruise (Anthem)
15 - shaydav19 (Anthem)
21 - mom2mybugs (Rhapsody)
21 - tigergal31 (Brilliance)
21 - Mrs_Collins (Brilliance)
22 - BakedAlaska (Oasis)
22 - cbridge (Oasis)
22 - tmp916 (Anthem)
22 - BrianB (Anthem)
22 - Srp431 (Freedom)
23 - jayde43 (Ovation of the Seas)
26 - Dimension (Brilliance)
28 - F1guynz (Voyager)
29 - coneyraven (Freedom of the Seas)
29 - CaseytheGR (Freedom of the Seas)

The first is walking in the morning to watch the sunrise on the ocean each day. Then sauna to sweat out the alcohol from the night before. And then a mimosa with breakfast ??