BrandonOwen

On 10/4/2021 at 6:57 PM, CruisingOz said:

Hello Brandon, I reached out to the Australian Consulote and they replied back with the following, and no mention of quarantine. The below advice was early September. If you know more I would lobe to know as we are flying into Bridgetown on the 4th Jan  

Barbados has a number of travel and health protocols which have been put in place to make your visit safe . Please be aware that these are fluid and change from time to time. Entry into the island now requires you to show documentation of a negative PCR test result. This test is to be taken within 72-hour period prior to travel to Barbados. 

You are required to complete the online Embarkation/ Disembarkation card (ED card) which has personal health questions relating to COVID-19 symptoms. This form is to be completed 24 hours prior to arrival and submitted with all supporting documents - this is uploaded onto the BG website.. Having completed this, a bar code certificate will be sent to you via email and must be presented in order to clear immigration. Form available here

On arrival at the Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) you will notice the Barbados COVID-19 travel protocols which are in place and must be adhered to. Hand sanitisation stations and increased signage have also been erected to help you navigate the newly implemented arrival process. There are also a number of markers on the floors and seats which will help you maintain physical distancing which is required at all times. 

You will be issued with a visa to stay up to 28 days in Barbados on arrival

We actually ended up cancelling the cruise from Barbados so I have not been following their protocols.  

It does not appear to me that anything has changed since the last post to this thread on September 6th.  We are scheduled to arrive in Barbados on Dec 3 but will likely change to the 5th or cancel all together if the quarantine rule is still in effect.  Does anyone have any additional insight?

Oh.  I didn’t know she refused a second test.  Why would she do that?  Nothing to lose from doing the second test once the first it positive.  Maybe she was intentionally on board to cause trouble?

I believe I’ve read elsewhere that she has since tested negative after returning home.  Why didn’t Royal do a second test to confirm the first positive?  Seems like a logical step to take given that these tests do have a history of false positives.

Hi Pascal & Matt!  Sign me up!!!      

Just had to after listening to the Sunday Insiders chat this morning!  LOL

We did an Uber to Old San Juan from the airport for $15 + tip on December 27th at around 3PM.  Friends did the same trip around midnight for MUCH more.  Suggest checking Uber / Lyft when you get to the airport and if their fares are up at that time, take the flat rate taxi.   

I'll be in Nassau with my wife later this month on a Saturday port stop (9/28).  We've walked the areas near the port (shops, Queen's Staircase, Junkanoo Beach, Wattlings, Graycliffe, etc.) and were thinking of heading over to Paradise Island to check out that area.  We like to explore.  Any thoughts or recommendations?  Taxi vs Ferry?  Things to see / do?  We weren't planning to do the water park or beach as we'll be at Coco Cay the next day.  

Looks like Oasis is headed to Spain...

Has anyone heard the status of Oasis’ propulsion system.  I’m seeing posts on Facebook that she will be towed to Spain.  That seems like a really long tow.

It would appear Oasis has been moved to a new location within the Shipyard. 

Apparent crew video as they were leaving Oasis.

Oasis appears to be listing to starboard side in this video.  

Awesome blog Karah!  SO much to do on an Oasis Class ship! 

15 minutes ago, Karahvacatimes said:

 I will leave you today with another piece of artwork in the stairwell here on symphony.  

 Dreams Of cruising.......

Great blog Karah.  Looks like a great time. 

Wonder why our friends Pippa & Marianna come to mind when I see this photo???

15 minutes ago, Karahvacatimes said:

 

@Karahvacatimes  I want to try the railway Matt did in St. Kitts.  Looked really interesting.  https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/05/23/excursion-focus-caribbean-scenic-railway-tour-st-kitts 

On 2/22/2019 at 4:00 PM, Karahvacatimes said:

I’ll be sure to tag you if/when that happens!  I know how bored you will be taking care of my kid with the broken leg!  . You wouldn’t believe how many people have volunteered your services!!!

 

Wait!  @Big Dawg Ron is you Nanny?  Oh my!  We may need a Live Blog from BDR!  

Have an awesome cruise.  I could never do a Live (or almost live) BLOG!  

We booked this tour based on your recommendation KLA and we are so exited to be on St Maarten next Wednesday for this tour!   Hoping we get "The Mailman" as our guide!  Also hoping we can hop off the bus in Philipsburg for a bit, even if it means we have to get back to the ship on our own.  

On 6/23/2018 at 6:25 PM, mworkman said:

Great photo's Twangster bot!  We will have to wait to make diamond level before we join any group cruises, as we would like to have access  to the same locations that you and Matt have.   It would be weird to have us peaking through the doors where were not allowed. 

Heck no!  I just made Platinum on my last cruise and I’ve been on two RCLB Group Cruises and never felt left out!

I'm Platinum and Proud!

I'm very late to the party, but I don't recall seeing a report on the first drink.  Inquiring minds want to know!

Truth be told, I've met Michael Poole, so he is real!   Little known fact, Micheal sometimes cheats on Stella.........with PBR.   

Empress of the Seas.  Aug 11-15, 2016.

Matt:

You have really built a great community here at RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com!  Rich Triplett was on Navigator of the Seas this weekend and was kind enough to get some photos (and a video which I cannot load here) of our room.  It confirmed a lot of what I had read about these rooms online (including the pole in the room) but a picture is, indeed, worth a thousand words!   

Our "kids" are in college so the schedule works pretty good for us. Kids are away so it's time for Mom & Dad to play! See ya on the Feb 2017 cruise!