LinRon2

Jan 3rd is the extension date [3 months added to original expiration date]. We'd like to know the expiration dates on the latest kits if we order now [jan 2022]. Also if the 3 months is added on latest dates, or those dates already adjusted for 12 months. Feel we were burned once already ordering the 6 kits from EMED in August when expiration dates so close in [got us through one cruise though; but now have 4 worthless kits]. Oh well. Before ordering again, any info anyone has on these expiration dates would be appreciated. Would affect our decision to order through EMED [6 kits, but might not be efficable through March and our Celebrity cruise] or RCI [3 kits but a little more expensive]. .Thanks in advance.

What are the expiration dates for emad kits showing now [ordered late dec we assume you did]? We have 4 kits with expiration Jan 3rd...so no good for our Jan 23 Harmony cruise. been putting off a new EMED order hoping their expiration dates will be extended [to reach our Celebrity cruise in March?]. Any info on this appreciated; thanx in advance.

Before we jump off the deep end, yes...let's compare statistics. But the comparison should be how many more infections are caught when comparing to 1, 2, or 3 day periods for testing [before embarkation]. That would be the TRUE science [just statistics is what they call SCIENCE these days], and not just irrationally dictating smaller and smaller time periods for testing that are already wholly cumbersome, expensive, and scaring away bookings due to the HORRIBLE stress that's caused. PERFECT testing would be just minutes prior to boarding, but would that really result in enough 'catches' of the virus to make it practical? Practicality has to be balanced with necessity here; and too often we are seeing necessity being outlandishly proposed by knee jerk thinkers who do not consider the practical, emotional, and resource considerations. What's real and what's imagined? So far, cruise industry has proved itself to be the safest form of travel with protocols far and away better than other modes of travel. But there is a cost; so let's not get too ridiculous due to how afraid authorities might want to make us [for what is now looking like just another form of the common cold...or so we hope anyway].

Yes, we need to know what our itinerary will be on the Harmony Jan 23rd so we can book any excursions. We pretty much KNOW Labadee is s 'no go' which will probably cause the entire itinerary to shift in some way or change altogether. RCI surely must realize they are losing money by people not being able to book things like excursions. How can we plan? Waiting until last few days before embarking doesn't work IOI. Just sayin'..