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I was lucky finally, got two adjoining - not connecting - staterooms aft on deck 10 - nice view and way cheaper than one of the two remaining (junior) suites...

So we could be happy because it' all about Oddisey

Re balcony dividers - I assume these can be opened up between any cabins?

The topic says it all. Regardless of the lesser price, have you ever done this? We are looking for two connecting balconys on Odissey, and would save about 1k€ if they choose it. Caro

I had booked with RCL directly, and got the new cabin information with OBC about 15mins later.

I keep getting reminder eMails from RCL to register our less-2-years old for the in-terminal-test prior to boarding. GEE

@AshleyDilloI looked up all the pages, and for our cruise from Cyprus, there was nothing mentioned referring to my time dining: DiningReservations are recommended and can be made via Cruise Planner before you board for meals at specialty restaurants, Main Dining Room, or Windjammer. Once onboard, you can also reserve dining by using the Royal Caribbean App or calling the reservation line. Windjammer will be open for breakfast and lunch, and food will now be served to you by crew members to avoid guests sharing serving utensils. If you’d like to dine with other parties during your cruise, you can easily link your bookings by using the Royal Caribbean App or calling us on +1 305 354 0204. That's all I found ?

Could you please provide me with the original link for the quote? I booked several my time Dining slots for and with our unvaccinated kids (younger than 12) - so the system shouldn't actually allow that?

Nevertheless, as Cyprus is (still) high incidence region for german travellers, we are obliged for non-vaccinated travellers (children) to have a PCR-Test. Maybe the rep referred to the former guests as Cyprus was a low incidence region weeks before, so ecofins only provided the antigen testing. btw, ecofins is the lab with most wrong-positive quotas here ?

Yesterday I talked to a german RCL rep, they got some informations from passengers on JW (out of Limassol, CY) two weeks ago: The lab they are partnering with (ecofins) build up a complete testing facility in an open space on the ship. BUT: there was no possibility to get an RT-PCR-Test. Only Antigen ? I hope, this was a misunderstanding.

Thanks. Happy hour is usually 5-8, am I right?

Somehow we managed to get the GS on Jewel with Price Guarantee even cheaper as the booked junior suite ? Just curious, are cocktails all you can get in the concierge club or do they provide vouchers due to corona? If vouchers, can they be exchanged in any bar? (me being bare gold) Caro

You don't have to prepay gratuities to reserve my time dining.

I did receive a bunch of emails saying I won a bunch of stuff. A cruise was never included. I called the number mentioned in one of the emails and complained about not winning a cruise. I got another happy lottery package from the nice guy on the phone promising to win a cruise. I did take part in another lottery from the brothers of bethel seeming very worthy of trust to me. I did call the travel agent to complain why I was getting only lottery mails promising to win a cruise but not getting a true journey by the books. I did have to change the travel agent after finishing the call.

Thanks JeffB for the hints, as we are going aboard in Limassol. Cyprus authorities are maybe eazzziierr... ? After your recommendations, I'll browse again through the excursions inventory - but as you might see, visiting an island with 500 other people in the same pattern might be a hussle....

No, it wasn't in Europe and for RCL. We were happy to be "free" on shore excursions - in contrast to earlier cruises from TUI eg in february, where the conditions as steverk mentioned, where valid. I'm truly unhappy for our kids. Ship's excursions are sooooooo cheap.

Just yesterday got the eMail from RCL, that not-vaccinated travellers are only allowed on royal's own planned (and pricey) shore excursions are allowed on our upcoming 7day cruise from Limassol, Cyprus ? Although we are vaccinated, our kids aren't (less than 12y old) - so we have to stay on board with them or book the organised tours onboard (with a 50% discount, though). See the original eMail here: I do find this an unpleasant development - what do you think? Caro

Checked ours yesterday, only a small drop (about 130€ - but hey ?). I emailed them. But - the second cabin cannot be simulated as booked as there are no more cabins for three people (1 ad, 2 kids) available? Any suggestions I could try it another way? Caro

I searched the RC Homepage deeper and found - especially for our cruise from cyprus https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/will-i-have-to-take-a-test-before-i-cruise#cyprus - If needed a complimentary onboard RT-PCR test can also be arranged for anyone that should require it to re-enter their country of residence.

So they have a fast PCR option on board or just colaborate with a lab on the pre-last port of call?

In Germany sadly no second dose of AZ is any more available, so you have to accept mRNA as second vaccine. To my best knowledge, Germany was the first country to start mixed (heterolog) vaccination schemes.

Me to, no prob.

We're on Jewel on aug 7th from Cyprus and when I checked in only two weeks ago, there were plenty boarding time slots available from 1:30 to 5pm - always 30mins period. If you combine another booking prior to that checkin, all passengers will be in the same boarding time slot.

I did! Thanks to Matt for the hint ? Was about 5% less than the last sale

So this gonna be a dry period for us, with the cruise a mere 5 weeks away.... Why didn't I shop the drinking packages ?