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  1. They may have done work to remediate this. Currently on Anthem and there is no bleed from 270 in the loft suites on 8
  2. Yeah, we had her test last night and she was negative - but we had the same concern even though she lives in another state and we haven’t seen her for weeks. For the $2k I would rather lose the money than lose the valuable time for a family vacation.
  3. Thanks @twangster - really helpful. Just wanted to check there was no other secret I could be missing. I suspect not with such a short amount of time before the cruise. good shout on the Genie - will see if Monica has some ideas too.
  4. All set to sail on Anthem tomorrow, 4 of us in a suite and my Mother In Law set to stay in an exterior cabin, on a linked booking. She has come down with Pneumonia and has been advised not to travel. Unfortunately for her, with no travel insurance that would cover it. Given we are within 48 hrs we cannot cancel the Dining package and internet online any longer. I’m aware that the fees paid to Royal for her cruise are forfeited, but is it worth me calling them to see if we can get any taxes and port fees back, or is it not worth it? Would that need to be done on the phone today? for the packages we booked - am I able to get those as OBC to my account even though it was her reservation linked to mine? Or are they lost too? thanks for all the help - still very much looking forward to our first cruise, and first Star class experience!!
  5. For many, the spend is over $1,500 a day, and once I factor in what a Four Seasons and flights would cost as an alternative, it still represents great value. I suspect it is the suites that make this model viable (just like biz and 1st class for airlines).
  6. Does the J&J single dose still exist and count as fully vax’d? If they really want to cruise that could be an option. Otherwise like or loathe the rules - they are what they are and you just have to work with them. The insane loop holes that existed back in 2021 like coming from a Schengen country rather than Europe was just as infuriating. Whilst I hope we are almost at the end of these extra steps , until we are, I doubt RCL would give much leeway as the rules were in place when you booked, I assume?
  7. For an upcoming 11 night on Anthem we saw the price difference between Sky Loft and a Grand Loft was about 10% (i.e. $1,500 more for the cabin in Star vs Sky). Considering that gets the dining, beverage and laundry services for 2 adults and 2 kids it seemed worth the additional spend to us. I guess it depends on the spread between the 2 rates. Additionally we have kids so plan to spend a lot of time in the room - in which case the Genie seemed worth a premium.
  8. We are off on Anthem in a Grand Loft in a few weeks and just received our Genie email (we never received the questionnaire). This is our first Cruise, so lots to learn. I wondered if anyone had experience working with Monica Sosa as their Genie? Her email seemed very organised, but would love to know if there are tips people had on her, including things she likes we could bring as gifts? We are also big wine drinkers, so hoping to get a "few" glasses of wine delivered to the room each evening. Is it frowned upon to tip a portion up front on the cruise to see if that may grease the skids on this kind of ask?
  9. Does anyone know if the freestyle machines offer Vitamin Water Zero? I know they have the full sugar kind, but I am not a fan of that.
  10. Does anyone happen to know when the xmas decorations come down? We are on Anthem leaving on Jan 2nd and would have loved to see them, but suspect we are a little late.
  11. Just off the phone with RC. As of 11/2 you no longer need to provide a negative Covid test result, even when cruising over 10 nights. Obviously some countries do still require a negative test.
  12. We have a GLS and an Ocean View booked for an upcoming cruise on Anthem (5 pax total). We unfortunately couldn't spring the additional $16k (heaven forbid) for another Star Class Suite for MIL, so she is going solo in the Ocean View room. Given we will all be taking a car together to the port, has anyone had experience of RC letting a solo non-star class pax board with those in the SC Suite?
  13. That would be so good. I expect with the kids we will eat there a fair bit.
  14. Thanks for this guys. I was moreseo wondering if the places that sell a regular burger would have the ability to sub in a vegan burger. This is pretty common in NY but I’m guessing may not be the case at sea.
  15. Ha. Anthem. You can tell I’m new around these parts
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