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I’ll say it seems normal aboard. Very few masks being worn other than the crew. Service has been fine. My kids are with me and I’ve spent more time on the pool deck than I normally would and it has been jumping. As far as the shows, they seem to be up and running but maybe with fewer show times than before. We are going to try and see hiro though I believe it’s sold out. So far it’s been fantastic being back in symphony. I love this ship so much. 

I'm definitely fine with that one. 🤪

On Wonder, no limit anymore on AO

I'd rather have no Broadway show that Cats.

Correct, $1.99 per day, per device. So it’s about $14 per device on a 7 night cruise.

Well given that almost all current sailings are still for sale suggest low demand, not cap control by Royal. Cheers!

Yes, but they have the couples earmuffs instead of taking them away. 

My wife and I are on Symphony on Feb 5th, really hope it happens.

I have a sinking feeling about my April sailing. Hope I’m wrong! 

I’m really hoping this is the beginning of the end of this frickin virus. At least the pandemic part of it. Really hope all those infected with Omicron get long lasting immunity to future variants. It’s the only way out of this black hole

Our cruise is on the list... Gutted at the moment. 

We upgraded to GS once after final payment for a 7 night Med cruise. It was cheaper than balcony room we had paid for. Can’t beat that!

We upgraded to GS once after final payment for a 7 night Med cruise. It was cheaper than balcony room we had paid for. Can’t beat that!

I don’t understand the need for vaxxed vs unvaxxed venues at this point? 🤷‍♂️🤔

Personally I would avoid a card tied directly to a bank account under almost every circumstance. The negatives outweigh the positives and most credit cards offer excellent fraud protection. 

Be aware that if you use a debit card to pay for your onboard spending (Sea Pass account) that they will place a “hold” on your checking account for a number of days after you get off the ship.  In general, it is recommended that you NOT use a debit card for your onboard spending but it is allowed.

You will input the credit card that you want to use when you check in.  The only thing you will use once on the ship is your Sea Pass card.  They cannot take cash (except for tips) or process credit cards at any of the venues. There are no hidden fees.

What I really cannot figure out is why we continue to see posts like this everywhere.  It's not like the poster doesn’t know about the purpose and various opnions on masks.  Some people agree with you, while others (like me) do not, although those words are not nearly strong enough to express the depth of the disagreement.  No one on these boards is going to change anyone's mind.  I am willing to argue about it much more than most, and even I am tired of it and realize the futility.  In my opnion your opnion on masks is wrong at every level,  but you do you.  Just not on a cruise ship until the rules change.

I don’t understand the need for vaxxed vs unvaxxed venues at this point? 🤷‍♂️🤔

I mean it is New Jersey.  

Had anyone else encountered rude people in the New Jersey Port?
I disembarked anthem of the seas at 0845 December 31 in Bayonne.  I went to the contraband office to retrieve my extension cord.  The man in the office was horrible.  He yelled at me. He insulted me and used foul language.  It was obvious he was having a bad day.  But. I have sailed from NJ with RC several times.  But I will never sail from this port again.  It was a traumatic experience and I will not be able to forget it.  He was a terrible person to everyone.  

The kids tested + this morning on the last day before departure tomorrow. Can anyone with experience run me through the process regarding logistics for getting off the ship & to our car located in the terminal parking garage? I will answer any questions re: Isolation once we are home safe (appx 20 minute drive from port of Miami to house in Fort Lauderdale). So far what I have read they escort you off the ship and directly to a bus waiting on the pier. Obviously I am not getting on a bus and being forced into isolation at a hotel for 10 days. How do they deal with customs & getting us to our vehicle so that we can go home to isolate there? Thanks in advance. This was an amazing cruise until about 5pm when they moved us to another floor for isolation. 

We are booked to sail on Brilliance of the Seas Jan 17th with our 85 year old mom (this could be her last cruise).  I just read that there is a new requirement to wear a mask EVERYWHERE - even in all vaccinated areas - casino, shows, concierge club, etc.....  
We were on Jewel of the Sea July 5th sailing and were required to wear a mask in public areas but did not need to in the public vaccinated areas.  This was somewhat acceptable but we would have preferred no masks.  We decided to book again because we enjoyed the 50% capacity and were offered a great deal through the casino.  
BACK to Brilliance...I don't know if anyone from Royal Carribean reads this, but we are going to cancel our upcoming Jan 17th cruise due to the burdomsome requirements of masks.  Isn't being vaccinated enough?  Is having personal responsibility of how much risk one is willing to take enough?  Personally I am tired of the CDC recommendations shutting down entire industries.  I am fully vaccinated, including a booster. I have also had covid.  I am willing to take the risk. Why is everyone being burdened to adhere to these recommendations?  RC is a private company.  Please consider changing the mask requirement back - It just won't be enjoyable wearing a mask everywhere. 
We live in Florida and live my daily life without wearing a mask everywhere I go except Dr. offices.  We have no desire to adhere to rules much stricter than we have in daily life.  
How about offering a cruise that no-one has to wear masks and people can decide if that works for them?  

The dispenser label says shampoo/body wash. However if you ever look at what housekeeping fills it with, it’s shampoo and conditioner only. YMMV.

William Wilson founded Alcoholics Anonymous. Friends of Bill W are AA meetings held on the ship.