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  1. 58 minutes ago, Ryan79 said:

    Since Alaska is a US State, I had cell and data reception all but about a day and a half. Is internet REALLY something you cannot disconnect from for that short of time and spend the $$ on excursions which can be quite pricy for this itinerary? I was also able to walk onto the ship in Seattle with no wait. I personally would have been pissed had we bought the Key since it had next to no value. We also avoided WJ by booking a cheap lunch at Jamie’s. There are better ways to spend your money

    Good points, thanks. Apparently the early embarkation stuff isn't valid out of Vancouver. We are dual citizens but live in Canada so we have to pay for a U.S. plan but it is certainly less than Royal. One thing is for sure - these Alaska excursions are pricey!

  2. This is concerning a 7 night Alaska cruise next August for my wife and I. We have never bought the Key before but right now it is being offered for $26.70 with the internet offered at $24.91 per day. I know that is often the deal breaker with the Key. My question is - do BOTH people have VOOM® Surf & Stream 1 Device, or is it 1 internet package per room? Thanks in advance.

  3. 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

    That is pretty much how we felt when we sailed last month. But I feel a bit uneasy with their new wording with the “might be fined $5000”. Makes me so angry.

    They say that not because it is dangerous, they simply don't want us to travel. That is the reason for ALL of the "safeguards." Not for one second did I feel unsafe on my 9 day cruise.

  4. 4 hours ago, Vancity Cruiser said:

    We returned to Canada on Saturday at 4:44PM. We had negative PCR test results from 11:18AM (5.5 hours prior) and were “randomly” selected for another PCR test by customs. I politely asked where the logic was in that and was told that the tests are ‘only’ 95% effective 🙄

    We were then told we had to quarantine at home until results were in (6 days). It was, however, safe for us to fly back to Vancouver first and then isolate at home. #governmentlogic

    When we returned from the Allure on Jan. 8 we actually encountered a "thinking" CBSA lady. When we got off the ship Royal did our tests in the terminal. We had our negatives just after arriving at the airport at  8:45. We filled out our ArriveCan stating that we had been outside of Canada and the U.S. - automatic tests - but told her we had taken a test that morning. She said, "Were they negative?" to which we replied yes. Without asking to see them, she applied green stickers to both our passports and we were on our way.

  5. 6 hours ago, twangster said:

    The Canadian Federal government has created a really confusing website where it's clear as a foggy day what the rules are.  Then as a citizen you show up to get back into your own country and the Province declares you failed to meet Federal policy so they slap a $5,700 fine against you.  I'm not even sure it's legal.  Somebody needs to sue someone, but the feds didn't fine you and the province didn't create the rules they are fining you for breaking, so who do you sue?

    Canada has lost it's mind - the sad truth is that they think their government is "protecting" them from all the DEATH in America. It really helps to have the CBC which can parrot any message they want sent and prevent any other message from reaching most Canadians. It is even more insane in QC where COVID infected nurses are treating patients because they fired all the non-vaccinated but NOT infected nurses. They have had curfews, have announced a tax on the unvaxxed, and soon they won't be able to Walmart, Costco, or any other big box store.

  6. 59 minutes ago, MuttMutt said:

    Not that I know of. You could do a two night cruise and get your bump to the next level. An interior room to CoCo Cay is 100 per person plus fees. 

     

    https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruises/itinerary/2-night-perfect-day-getaway-from-miami-on-freedom/FR02MIA-3988927779?sail-date=2022-12-05&currency=USD&country=USA&dates_maxDate=02%2F28%2F2022&dates_minDate=01%2F01%2F2022 

    We live in Canada so travel to port is expensive. That is why we tend to do longer cruises. I figured that was the answer. Thanks for responding.

  7. 6 hours ago, BrianAlt said:

    Have you done it post restart?

    Did it last week (Jan. 5). Had a great time. Two snorkel stops - Marine park and Tintamere Island (turtles). Snorkeling wasnt as good as our first time due to silty water and the hurricane a few years ago but was still enjoyable. Also had three beach stops and some nice speedboating. Ended up watching some planes come in at 3:30 as well as watching the Delta takeoff at that time. Lunch (sandwiches, chips, all you want to drink included).

  8. 2 hours ago, EGH3 said:

    My wife and I are scheduled to be on the Allure next week so we're following this thread closely. For anyone on board, did St Kitts go off without a hitch? Any comments about what happens at St Maartan would be greatly appreciated. 

    We docked in St. Kitts last night and spent the day there today. ALOT of people were off the boat doing excursions. We left tonight at 6 and are now sailing AWAY from St. Maarten, but it is a very short run between the two islands, so it probably doesn't mean anything. We were refunded on day's cruise fare for missing St. Thomas which makes our JS that much more ridiculously priced. So happy to be cruising again.

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