smokeybandit

CAll them again, you'll get a different answer

No need to go to the diamond lounge when you have the suite lounge.

But there's no rule that says you have to be tested in the country that the cruise departs from. There's enough travel hassle right now and I surely wouldn't want to seek out a test after flying to that destination only to risk testing positive in a foreign country.

This varies. Once we were asked for an ID for my son (who has a passport), another time no ID was asked for.

The most frustrating thing for me in taking these tests is making sure you're in a room where there won't be any glare when you're asked to scan your QR codes or ID. The proctors must work on a per test started (not completed) basis because I've had a few very quickly say "sorry, can't scan your ID, try again later"

For purposes of the testing, nothing.

You can put minors under an adult's account. All adults need their own account.

If you have a lab printout I'd bet that could be used despite the language in RC's test FAQs.

Bayport was great if you drove. Lots of ample parking right there.

Odd location to place the receivers.

They aren't a member of the crew that one would expect to tip

I just drafted jayesh, the concierge lounge bartender, coming off serenade today

The only thing Canadian customs cared about at disembarkation was the declarations form. No passport or arrivecan. Unless they got that info from passport data provided by RC

You connect the same way you'd connect to any other wifi. Then when you try to go to a website it'll ask you if you want to buy an internet plan or just use the app for free.

Just got off serenade. I'd say 10-15% were wearing masks, which is lower than I expected

It's saying rapid tests are not nearly as effective now as they were with previous strains

That would be fantastic. Hopefully this is already in the works and the clia is using the flight testing removal as ammo. But could they get rid of that test without getting rid of the strict quarantine rules if you test positive on board?

There's always at least one crew per cruise that I wish would be on all my cruises

Interesting

Starlink for home use has really high hardware costs. Or at least they did when it was first available in my area.

On serenade, the Windjammer hasn't been great for gluten free. No gf section and few options that are obvious gf. Staff wasn't sure where to find a gf roll either (though eventually found one). Other restaurants have been just fine.

They could just replace the receiver.

The time you pick is really a check-in time not a boarding time. You may check in at 11am but it could be noon before you're actually on board due to various reasons unrelated to the actual check in process

This was a huge talk of the town on board serenade last night. No official word from the ship though. Maybe now that Michael Bayley has mentioned it they'll publish something on board ship since many have tests lined up tomorrow

Cdc makes it official https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html