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Wondering if we should have a pool on what day the next set of cancelations are announced.

Guessing not enough pier space on company property and there has to be a daily cost of staying in a port. Sailing keeps the machinery working and allows for continued training opportunities for the small crews on-board.

You're playing it right

It was still part of the fleet at earnings call. Just need to ink the deal after the call.

Anyone playing power up points? 10 power up point = 1 Captains Club point. We signed up and think we're on our 4th power up opportunity. Started with just a survey now there's a offer for 50 - Power up points = 5 Captains Club points if you book a cruise. Its nice being able to plus up an odd point or 2 that could put you over a level threshold down the road. I thought they should also look at allowing additional Captains Club points for some dollar amount spent on-board also. Thought that would help with on-board revenues.

Omlettes are eggs, but you can get them made anyway you want. Waffles, cereals (hot n cold) and pastries are also options. In my opinion, I would agree that a "brunch" menu isn't available, but that's addressed in the Windjammer. There are times I have the feeling the lines would like to further reduce the MDR sit-down options (but now with health safety protocols, the MDR may end up with expanded service because it can be better controlled)

Thanks and great. I have a November cruise we fully expect to be canceled and had the same question, My TA told me I could not get refund , If and when the cruise line cancels I’ll address directly with the insurance company.

Anyone hearing how baggage drop off might become modified? Tends to be organized chaos as you drag your bags to a handler. I get the mask thing, but seems like drop off will need to gain some civility.

I also take screen shots of any transactions and save to the computer.

Totally understandable. By then some kind of vaccine and more therapeutics "should" be available so the hyper sensitivity should be reduced.

When we sailed from Galveston this March , there were temp checks prior to entering the checkin side of the terminal. Wasn't bad. Testing would take a little more time as there's some processing. I think the one used in Europe has a 60-90 hold time - so embarkation would become a little more cumbersome. You'd also have to worry about false positives which is something these express tests are know for.

Guess this was expected

I can relate!

We're booked on the Edge about that same time. But have very low expectations its going to happen.

. I think its probably better to buy it on site so you don't have carry it on-board. Then you can toss it before you go back to the ship.

Get well!

Since you brought up the T-shirt entertainment, do you see them adding boxes of sanitizer wipes and little bottles of sanitizer to all the store inventories? Maybe even some cruise logo masks? Something to look forward to.

Makes sense especially now. Sailed Liberty in Mar '20, and they were still operating next to the pool, and doing a really good job keeping clean and operational.

Might still get the cup, but won't use it until you get home. Guessing disposable paper cups become the norm for awhile..

What about pool side soft serve ice cream? That will probably get put behind a fence.

This is an interesting story. Oops! https://cruiseradio.net/false-positive-one-wrong-test-cancels-alaska-cruise-season/

You're probably right. My Nov cruise final payment is near the end of this month. Was gambling that if I pay, can use a 125% FCC on my spring '21 cruise. If '21 starts tanking, not sure what the remedy will be with any advanced payments we've made. Have 4 cruises stacked up for 2021

https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/5523/?et_cid=3351161&et_rid=216816920&et_referrer=Boards_WAR_CC Pessimistic picture from Cruisecritic. Basically no way to effectively screen. Asymptomatic nature of the bug makes outbreaks impractical to control.

New reservations most likely, doubtful that its new customers to cruising. I think newbees will be set back a decade.