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Clear Laker

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    Clear Laker got a reaction from ChessE4 in Cash on board account   
    Yes.  I would recommend getting excess cash the final night.  Long line can be expected on Departure Day.
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    Clear Laker reacted to twangster in Staffing Issues Query   
    You don't have to look very far these days to see staffing shortages in many aspects of life.
    The hospital where my mother was had nursing shortages.   Then when she finally got back to a nursing home they had support worker shortages.  There are crew shortages with airlines leading to cancellations and delays.  While in Vancouver we heard of crew shortages on the BC Ferry systems.  You show up and no ferry today or they have a skeleton crew and the food venues are all closed for lengthy ferry rides.  Amtrak has crew shortages.  A bar I visit has employee shortages some days.    
    It's everywhere so the only surprise is that people are surprised there are cruise crew shortages, like somehow cruise lines should be exempt from the shortages that are hitting so many businesses.
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    Clear Laker reacted to WAAAYTOOO in Staffing Issues Query   
    To be fair, these kinds of logistics issues (lack of staffing/supply chain failures) are lagging affectors and add to that, a COVID uptick (whether real or contrived) and you have a mess.  It is extremely difficult (impossible ?) for Royal to make a timely adjustment to a ship that has already been pretty much sold out.  Their only option would be to cancel existing reservations and NOBODY wants to be caught up in that !  Did Royal ramp up passenger density too quickly ?  Probably.  But it will take time to "fix" that and by then, who knows what the situation might be.  Kind of a catch-22.
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    Clear Laker reacted to smokeybandit in Mr   
    The conspiracy theorist in me thinks RC (and likely other cruise lines) want people to not get tested and just ride it out like they would any other cold.  There's really no benefit for the cruise lines or the passenger.
     
     
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    Clear Laker reacted to GatorCruiser in Mr   
    This has always been the elephant in the room. Unless you are very sick And need medical assistance, Why would you voluntarily go to the infirmary and ask for a test or even mention your symptoms which invariably would lead to a test? 
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    Clear Laker reacted to Swar in Mr   
    This scenario seems to encourage people to not admit to a positive COVID event - especially since the majority of COVID cases are asymptomatic or just an annoyance. Just as I couldn't imagine someone sharing the fact they have a cold or flu. Seems more prudent to wear a mask, stay 6 feet away from people when possible and enjoy the cruise. Of course I would report the positive COVID result immediately and quarantine. Sure I would...
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    Clear Laker got a reaction from KristiZ in solarium question   
    The glass is tinted like car window tint.  You will not be full on sun, but if you have fair skin or plan on a long visit I would recommend sunscreen.
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    Clear Laker got a reaction from starbrat in Firm Or Plush Bed   
    Extra Firm.  We always have a topper added.
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    Clear Laker got a reaction from Iluv4n6 in Ever Fly to Fort Myers for Cruising out of Port Everglades or Miami?   
    Our daughter lives in Naples.  In Oct we flew down prior to cruising out of Miami.  We flew into FLL rented a car for a week to drive to Naples and then dropped it off in MIA.  It was not cheap ($600).  FLL to Naples is 105 mins. and Naples to MIA is 100 mins.  Uber/Lift is not realistic in price.  No good Limo service between either.  Your best bet is probably to rent a car in Ft. Meyers and park at the port and drive back to Ft Meyers.  You should get a better weekly rate and it is much cheap to rent in the west coast of FL vs. FLL or MIA. 
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    Clear Laker got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Onboard Credit - transfer / refund‽   
    I would say "yes" as you can convert it to cash if you desire.  We usually use ours for paying our gratuities and take the rest in cash.  We pre-buy our cruise planner stuff getting the double points.
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    Clear Laker reacted to twangster in Crown and Anchor Membership   
    You did mention they sailed Royal right?  The same Royal that has the wonderful IT systems we all know and love.  The same Royal that is never consistent.  
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    Clear Laker got a reaction from SpeedNoodles in No outlets near the bed   
    Allure has a plug behind/under the bed.
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    Clear Laker got a reaction from BrianB in No outlets near the bed   
    I used to bring an extension cord.  Then with all of the issues with extension cords I stopped.  I don't want an orange extension cord like what I use for my hedge trimmer (which is what they provide).  So, I replaced the cord that goes to the power supply with a 12' TV cord (same cable).  It is now part of the machine.  No Issues.  Got it on Amazon for $4. 
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    Clear Laker got a reaction from SpeedNoodles in No outlets near the bed   
    I used to bring an extension cord.  Then with all of the issues with extension cords I stopped.  I don't want an orange extension cord like what I use for my hedge trimmer (which is what they provide).  So, I replaced the cord that goes to the power supply with a 12' TV cord (same cable).  It is now part of the machine.  No Issues.  Got it on Amazon for $4. 
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    Clear Laker reacted to Pattycruise in Free Covid Testing in S. Florida   
    I just called my local pharmacy as they offer Covid testing.
    Medicare and Medicaid are covered....for the rest of us he said it is $65 for a rapid test.  Here is the website from their page, it has a place you can enter a zip code to find pharmacies that participate.  https://myrx.io  Perhaps give that a try to see if there is a pharmacy near where you will be.  He said they text you your results and when I asked if it is something they can print for me he said yes (I honestly don't know anything about this service and if it would be printable).
    So much can change between now and your sailing date.  I hope this helps!
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    Clear Laker reacted to APM in Free Covid Testing in S. Florida   
    Be careful how you read that list.  I hope things will revert back if the current surge in positives continues to grow. But right now, CVS tests are free of charge if covered by insurance or federal program (no insurance). Most insurance companies do not cover “elective tests “ for travel therefore you will bear the full brunt of the cost. Read the small print
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    Clear Laker reacted to BrianB in Review of Muster Drill   
    Go to the nearest Royal ship and show them the email at the gangway. They’ll have to let you on to finish the safety drill!?
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    Clear Laker got a reaction from Baked Alaska in When to book flights?   
    They do not.
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    Clear Laker got a reaction from Neesa in Cash taxes + Left over FCC confusion   
    You might want to check with your to see if the $300 can be applied to your prepaid gratuities. 
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    Clear Laker reacted to twangster in Boarding Denial   
    There is only FUD - Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt plus SAR - Speculation and Rumors.  
    This is one of many details that we'll have to wait and see how it plays out.
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    Clear Laker got a reaction from Mrs. Thomas in September 26, 2020 Symphony   
    We were on that sailing as well.  We Lifted and Shifted to same time in 2021 last week.  We looked up the cabin fare for 2021.  It was a 71% increase from our current 2C cabin fare.  So we saved $1650 by Lifting and Shifting vs. making final payment and waiting for Royal to cancel.  Sadly I think it's Royal's strategy to wait until after final payment is due before they cancel.  What way they can float your money for 60 days.
    Too bad we lost $400 for our canceled flights.
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    Clear Laker got a reaction from sk8erguy1978 in September 26, 2020 Symphony   
    We were on that sailing as well.  We Lifted and Shifted to same time in 2021 last week.  We looked up the cabin fare for 2021.  It was a 71% increase from our current 2C cabin fare.  So we saved $1650 by Lifting and Shifting vs. making final payment and waiting for Royal to cancel.  Sadly I think it's Royal's strategy to wait until after final payment is due before they cancel.  What way they can float your money for 60 days.
    Too bad we lost $400 for our canceled flights.
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    Clear Laker reacted to KJones in Cruise Planner Purchases for late fall 2021   
    FWIW, there aren't any 'sales' going on for our November 2021 cruise.
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    Clear Laker reacted to klc317 in Techy/non controversial question about the 30 day suspension of cruises   
    We were affected as well by the unfortunate events occurring with the Corona virus.  Was booked on Rhapsody on April 4th.    We were holding out on cancelling just to see what new unfolded but wasn't looking good so now its official.  But, is what it is and I appreciate the sacrifice that RC decided to take.  I really feel bad for the financial hit all the cruise industry is taking on this.
    I was curious as to where they are going to dock/anchor all these ships.  I would imagine Carnival will be following soon with a 30 day or similar suspension.    Thats going to be a huge number of ships to do something with in the meantime.    Wonder how that works?   
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    Clear Laker reacted to steverk in Extension cord for CPAP machine   
    My wife also bought an extra long cord for her machine. 10 bucks on Amazon.  Made it so much more convenient 
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