Andrew B

Hi All, I'm planning to do the check-in process for my older parents. Does anyone have a quick list of what I'd need to have handy to ensure I have smooth sailing? I'm thinking: digital image of their passport, recent head shot photo, credit card for establishing onboard account - is that about it? I was planning to do traditional computer check-in since they won't be available for the on-the-spot selfie photo with the phone app. Hopefully having the passport and headshot photo images on hand will do the trick. If anyone has checked in using computer version any tips would be appreciated! Excited for our Symphony December 18 cruise! Thanks, Andrew B

Hi All, I love hearing about cruise restarting from Matt and others - thanks for the continuing coverage! I wanted to see what folks thought about RC-sponsored excursions for vaccinated folks. I'm thinking it might make sense to pass on all RC-sponsored shore excursions even though my party is fully vaccinated. It seems likely that these excursion "bubbles" will have lots of unvaccinated cruisers since these are their only excursion options if sailing from Florida on a mixed ship. Anyone within that excursion bubble can have their vacation adversely affected if even one person tests positive during the trip. As I recall, this happened recently where vaccinated participants had to quarantine in their cabin until all bubble participants were tested and given an all clear. Does it make sense to skip these altogether? I know a lot will change between now any my December SOTS cruise to Cozumel/P.D. Fortunately Cozumel has plenty of roll-your-own excursions available to vaccinated individuals. Thanks, Andrew