Chadster

+10000000000000000000 for Sharla at MEI

Well, THIS just got more confusing. Apparently, as of the moment I type this, my June 4 sailing aboard Adventure that sails round-trip to/from Cape Liberty to include the Canadian ports of Halifax and St. John has NOT been canceled, per both a call-center agent and the RCCL Facebook team. Apparently, they're saying this suspension of Canadian sailings ONLY includes the Alaska cruises AND sailings "originating or ending in Canada".
I asked if the itinerary has been changed, and they said "not at this time"... ?
I'm so close to canceling my June sailing because of all this confusion and just going in July -- but now that I'm inside final payment, I don't want to be screwed out of any increased FCC or the like.
I should've known this wouldn't be clear cut.
I know we all love Royal, but right now, I'm so very tempted to cancel all my cruises with them (even the ones later this year) and take my business elsewhere because their public points of contact don't seem to grasp what each other are doing. Yes, I know it's a confusing time, but c'mon... ?
I've also reached out to my TA, so hopefully she can make some sense of all this.

Since @Matt loves his spaghetti Bolognese on the ships and the fleet is grounded, so to say, I thought I would throw out an alternative suggestion for him to try out at home.? All the ingredients you need is spaghetti, hotdogs and a sauce, with a little imagination like the pic..you too can be a stellar chef! Follow me for more recipes.

I asked the wife if she would like for me to make this dish tonight, she politely told me if I did make it, I would be dining  for one and not two! ?

@hail73, Sharla Manglass MEI
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The most amazing human being; kind, selfless and just plain awesome.  Very proactive while advocating for me. 

My goodness.  As if most people weren’t already confused enough with the FCC, now they include Cruise Planner items in it.  I wish they would just make a plan and stick to it. I guess it shows that they are REALLY trying to save cash.  Wow.

I put in a deposit on 3/16 before Royal put forward their policy on holds on 3/21. ?

Dude, your itinerary is ah-maaaayyyy-zing! I don't blame you for being stoked and hopeful!
I just lost my June 4 cruise to Canada, but so far, the July sailing is still in play -- though it looks like I won't get a refund or an FCC in time to make my final payment. Ouch.

I only said I'm positive that I'll be going on my Aug 2 cruise. Never said anything about stuff earlier than that. I'm looking out for Numero Uno!! ????

https://presscenter.rclcorporate.com/press-release/89/royal-caribbean-extends-global-suspension-of-cruisingrnnbsp
There goes our Alaska trip!

#ProTip: A Starbucks "trenta" cup holds an entire bottle of wine.

I haven't imbibed since New Year's Eve, so I'm coming to the party with this... (but totally plan to enjoy adult beverages on my cruise -- we've all earned a DBP at this point!)

#ProTip: A Starbucks "trenta" cup holds an entire bottle of wine.

#ProTip: A Starbucks "trenta" cup holds an entire bottle of wine.

I’ve been home - now on my 11th day with one breakout. My original date to go back was April 3rd. Today we were told that date is indefinite. My job is in NYC. I can only hope cruises go back soon. I need something to look forward to and I’m tired of being home.

This one needs a grooming. 

I haven't imbibed since New Year's Eve, so I'm coming to the party with this... (but totally plan to enjoy adult beverages on my cruise -- we've all earned a DBP at this point!)

So far, Gov. Hogan of Maryland has stopped short of a shelter-in-place order, but I can't help but think (and as someone in the world of emergency management, kinda hope) that it's coming soon enough. More non-essential businesses were closed today, and of course, there's still no word on when the Cruise Maryland Terminal will re-open. I'm definitely staring down RCCL over my June cruise to Canada; I've got a July itinerary booked, too...but I really don't want to go ahead and cancel the June one because I'm inside final payment and I'd rather Royal blink first and I get the better deal.
We cruisers are a stubborn bunch!
 

We don't have a statewide shelter in place, but Dallas county issued one that goes into effect tonight at midnight. Cities around Dallas have been following their lead, and the mayor of our town, which is in the county just north of Dallas, has said he is making an announcement in the morning regarding a shelter order. I think more rural cities and counties will trickle into the same situation as the virus continues to spread,  and at this point April 11 isn't likely. I've pretty much given up hope for my May 25th sailing... I'm feel like I'm playing a game of chicken with Royal to see who will cancel first.  

I only have a light case of corona.

#ProTip: A Starbucks "trenta" cup holds an entire bottle of wine.

#ProTip: A Starbucks "trenta" cup holds an entire bottle of wine.

This was the stock-up that I bought last week. Supplemented 4 more bottles of Zin back at home, plus an “in case of emergency” bottle of Rumple Minz peppermint schnapps that I can mix with hot cocoa to make Peppermint Patties. Still going strong.

Beers I bought were:
Tröegs “Tröegenator” doppel bock Weyerbacher “Merry Monks” tripel abbey ale (full case of that goodness!) Weyerbacher “Tiny” imperial stout (just a 4-pack, getting out of stout season)

#ProTip: A Starbucks "trenta" cup holds an entire bottle of wine.

I haven't imbibed since New Year's Eve, so I'm coming to the party with this... (but totally plan to enjoy adult beverages on my cruise -- we've all earned a DBP at this point!)