RyanS

Frozen margs, frozen daiquiri, lava flow, frozen pina colada. All of it is available at 90% of the bars. They need a blender and that is it.

Source: It is all I drink on a cruise

2 hours ago, StayFrosty said:

I don't think Florida has a leg to stand on when it comes to banning so-called "Vaccine Passports".  In Zucht v. King (1922), the court ruled that schools could bar students who had not been vaccinated.  The court has also ruled that denying service to a customer is legal as long is it not because of a person's status in one of the following protected classes: race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.  The unvaccinated are not a protected class.  And federal law clearly has jurisdiction as the cruise lines are engaged in interstate commerce.  Health privacy laws don't apply because RCL is not your healthcare provider and it would be you who would be divulging your medical status.

Now a new ruling could change this, but the court has (at least historically) been hesitant to overturn previous precedents.

Clearly Celebrity either has an inside track they are working or are very confident in their legal standing.

Very well said!

There is no master database for the vaccine #'s so I doubt Royal has a way to verify what you uploaded is correct. That might be why they want the original card.

1 hour ago, Sushitex said:

Weirdly enough, for my next 3 cruises (late August, September) I cannot purchase any VOOM Internet plans, which are normally the only things I purchase anymore using the Cruise Planner, except for the random shore excursion. I hope that this doesn't portend any bad news concerning those cruises which are all out Galveston. BTW, has anyone read/heard any news whether or not Galveston will have unvaccinated or vaccinated-only cruises yet, for either Royal or Carnival? Crickets is what I am hearing so far...

Nothing from Royal or Carnival yet. I live in Houston so I would LOVE a cruise out of Galveston instead of having to fly to Florida. Texas did not ban companies from asking for proof of vaccine so it should not be an issue here (just fyi they only banned it from companies who receive state funding, i.e. state sponsored companies).

2 hours ago, sandc4e said:

Well, no change in my pricing at all.  71 pppd for beverage package, no thank you.

 

This is what I paid but I feel it is worth it. That is beverage package + wifi. Wifi alone is... $11/device/day. So in theory the drink package is $60 per day. At 10-12 per drink, that is only 5 drinks...

I can definitely drink more than 5! I also personally love the idea that I prepay my drinks and while onboard I do not have to worry about the price of each and every drink I purchase. Definitely makes it more "all inclusive" feeling.

Exciting news!!

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/cruise/covid19-operations-manual-cso.html

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/05/26/cdc-gives-cruise-lines-relaxed-face-mask-guidelines-and-issues-new-rules-vaccinated

Thank you Doug for the post in a Facebook group for the June 12th sailing. Updates below:

Provided cruise ship operators with more discretion regarding fully vaccinated travelers. Provided additional discretionary considerations for ships with at least 95% of crew and 95% of passengers fully vaccinated.

New Information I noticed:

Mask Usage

• Cruise ship operators, at their discretion, may designate areas as only accessible to fully vaccinated passengers and crew where masks and physical distancing are not required (e.g., casinos; bars; spas; entertainment venues; and dining areas, including self-serve buffets).
• For ships with at least 95% of crew and 95% of passengers fully vaccinated, cruise ship operators, at their discretion, may advise passengers and crew that they do not have to wear a mask or maintain physical distance in any areas.

Shore Excursions

• Cruise ship operators, at their discretion, may advise passengers and crew that—if they are fully vaccinated—they may engage in self-guided or independent exploration during port stops. The cruise ship operator is additionally advised that foreign jurisdictions may have their own requirements.

7 minutes ago, Annie kaley said:

I was feeling optimistic about 4th July Allure. Now not so much.

My personal opinion is any cruise between July-September will be cancelled and they will be deploying the ships for different days, ports, and itineraries. It will be a slow rollout...

8 minutes ago, mworkman said:

Correct, but if the cruise lines allowed you to board, however required you wear a mask, but those with a vaccine didn't require it...that's where the file line hits, As they have just openly disclosed you medical states knowingly to everyone...Now it's no longer private, which there require by HIPAA to not disclose.

HIPAA only applies to covered entities. Covered entities are defined in the HIPAA rules as (1) health plans, (2) health care clearinghouses, and (3) health care providers who electronically transmit any health information in connection with transactions for which HHS has adopted standards. Generally, these transactions concern billing and payment for services or insurance coverage. For example, hospitals, academic medical centers, physicians, and other health care providers who electronically transmit claims transaction information directly or through an intermediary to a health plan are covered entities.

If you give this information willingly to the cruise lines, they are not required by law through HIPAA to protect your data in that way. There is also nothing stopping them from "disclosing" your medical condition (or lack of vaccine) through a wristband or requiring a mask.

14 minutes ago, mworkman said:

Violates HIPAA laws! They can't disclose medical info..In doing this they announce who has and hasn't been vaccinated.

Then just do not let them on board. Much less risk of a cruise being interrupted if everybody is vaccinated.

Also HIPAA is a set of guidelines of how a company has to protect your medical data if they receive it from you or another source. If you volunteer your data over to them (I.e. giving them your vaccine status), I am not a lawyer, but I do not believe HIPAA works in this situation.

My thought is about 2 weeks, right inline with a July restart.  

11 hours ago, wordell1 said:

Keep in mind, there is a lot of extra value with the 2 days at Coco Cay.

This is very true. I forget two days there is a huge bonus!

2 hours ago, barjpoe said:

 

what would be a good price a drink package? about $48/day or less = 4x$12 drinks/day?

I know we'll never see the $18/day package again

We paid $70 each person for wifi + drinks. I have previously paid $60 so I am interested in the next sale.

Adventure, June 12 2021

15 minutes ago, Matt said:

There will be a sale beginning May 27

Great news!! Thank you. I am hoping the Drinks + Wifi will go below $70 for June 12th Adventure. That was a little pricier than I am used to seeing...

12 hours ago, johnt83 said:

I may have to book a summer cruise too... and not wait for November... decisions decisions...let's see what happens!

Same here... I have a June out of Nassau and another one in September...

Might be booking a summer one too!

1 hour ago, SPS said:

This exact one I have is available at https://teenavi.com/product/warning-i-bought-the-drink-package/

There are many variations all over the web with a quick google search.

Thanks!

1 hour ago, SPS said:

The t-shirt sales are pretty good and we almost always take advantage, but another reason is I haven't been able to wear this t-shirt for over a year.

I only wear it on a cruise because it wouldn't make any sense to anyone walking around on land. It gets a pretty good reaction! 

 

Where did you get this T-Shirt? Link please!

This is exciting news! I hope this means July is on for Odyssey!

7 minutes ago, TXcruzer said:

Adventure is to begin revenue cruises from Nassau in a very short time. 

Yep! And from what I have seen, they are getting J&J which fits in with the timeline of starting cruises in less than 3 weeks.

If you booked your cruise and have not paid the final cruise amount you may be able to rebook. You might lose your deposit though... you can technically move the booking to a travel agent and they may be able to book you again at a cheaper rate. They can also check the fine print like TXcruzer said.

1 hour ago, smokeybandit said:

They're most certainly different than a normal cruise. You're essentially a guinea pig the whole time.

 

You will participate in exercises to

 

-Evacuate the ship

-Room quarantines

-Transfer mock-infected patients into isolation

-Expect to wear a mask and social distance the entire time, whether you're vaccinated or not

That sounds like a unique experience. Almost like a new excursion!

1 hour ago, smokeybandit said:

If it's on the gov't letterhead or logo, I don't see why it'd be a problem to use that. That's really more "official" than what we get in the US, where we write in our own name/DOB, and they use return address label stickers with the vaccine name/lot/expiration

Hopefully we can call Royal and get an answer. I am bringing the one from the US but I would think yours works too.

Curious what will happen with this and which ports/ships they will have test cruises for...

19 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

Odyssey will replace Adventure on those sailings

 

OK probably not.

I have been saying this for a week!! There is a small chance but I would be so happy. They were planning to go out Israel... why not Nassau  might be why you can't check in yet