Cruising With JT

Bump. This thread was about to fall off the main page. Tomorrow is the day! Let's go!!!

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For summer peak season they don't look bad.

Can we have that intern press the $18 drink package button again? ? No one really got to use it in 2020.

Can we have that intern press the $18 drink package button again? ? No one really got to use it in 2020.

Can we have that intern press the $18 drink package button again? ? No one really got to use it in 2020.

Just to clarify what happened today. 

Royal Caribbean called me and told me the information posted was accidentally posted by them on their website and inaccurate. 
 
Whether it is 99% inaccurate or 1%, remains to be seen. 
 
Ultimately, it doesn’t make sense to leave knowingly inaccurate information up that spreads the wrong info.  So I decided to pull it down. 

We may not be on the first West Coast cruise on Navigator, but we are definitely going to book this trip!   It will be "Love Boat" Royal Caribbean style.
 
 

I have just used the CLIA site to email my Congressman and Representatives.  Very easy to use.

Please post upon finding availability to book new itineraries for Navigator of the Seas sailing from LA.  Follow thread to be alerted. 
Prize awarded to first person to discover*
 
*prize is a glass of champagne at an on board art auction. 

Congrats to all who are booking.  I’m bummed our schedule won’t let us do the same. 
 
I’m looking forward to cruising vicariously through everyone.  

Michelle is the best!!

I hope this effort moves the needle.

Here is my take on this.  
With other modes of travel, if a case of COVID that needs medical attention is found , they can turn around, make emergency landings, etc.  That would be difficult to do with a cruise ship, especially if it is in the middle of the ocean.
Another thing, cruising is not a necessity, it is non-essential. We can even say it is a luxury.  Other modes of travel are needed to be in operation to keep essential business going.
Please don't think I'm being insensitive to the plight of cruise crew members.  Half my church in the Philippines are displaced cruise ship workers, my sons included. Their savings have all been depleted after a year of not working.  I want them to be called back to work again but when I think of the accommodations and living conditions of crew members in "steerage", I have second thoughts.  I don't know how much care they will get from the ships' medical crew if they get COVID.  Vaccination is hard to get in the Philippines at the moment.
I want to be able to cruise again as much as many people here but I'm being realistic.   I know the CDC is not perfect but I believe it is doing what it can to be a part of the solution, not the problem.

MIAMI/LONDON, March 25, 2021 – This summer, Royal Caribbean International guests can soak up the Mediterranean sun and explore the captivating coastlines of Greece and Cyprus on all-new 7-night cruises departing from Limassol, Cyprus. Starting July 10, Jewel of the Seas will call Cyprus home for the first time and sail to the picturesque shores and ancient ruins in Cyprus, Greece and the Greek Isles through October. Travelers can visit a combination of culture-rich cities and idyllic islands, including Limassol, Athens, Greece and the Greek islands of Rhodes, Crete, Mykonos and Santorini.
The new 2021 summer itineraries from Cyprus will open for bookings on April 7. Sailing with vaccinated crew, the cruises – at this time – will be available to adult guests who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and those under the age of 18 with negative test results. These current health and safety measures, like others, may evolve as they are evaluated on an ongoing basis.
“I’m delighted to announce our safe and gradual return to Europe. We know how eager our guests are to enjoy a getaway this summer, and these sailings, which include a mix of fantastic destinations and must-visit islands, make for the perfect getaway,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “Cyprus is a beautiful island, and we are thankful to the Cypriot government for their support and enthusiasm in making these incredible itineraries possible.”
Travelers on board Jewel of the Seas can enjoy the perfect balance of culture and relaxation, exploring destinations seeped in history, relaxing in small peaceful coves and sampling delicious local cuisine. Guests can immerse themselves in Greek and Roman history at preserved ancient sites, such as Kourion in Limassol and the Parthenon temple in Athens, then take in the multihued waters and beaches of Mykonos and the waterfront tavernas of Santorini.
Savvas Perdios, the Deputy Minister of Tourism for Cyprus, said, “We are delighted that Royal Caribbean will call Limassol its homeport for the first time ever. This has been an ambition of ours for many years, and we are thrilled that, finally, this dream has come to fruition. We have every confidence that Royal Caribbean’s presence in Limassol will be beneficial to Cyprus and, similarly, we are very confident that as a homeport and as a country, Cyprus will live up to the expectations of Royal Caribbean and its guests.”
On board Jewel, travelers can cool off in the pools and whirlpools, recharge at the Vitality Spa and Fitness Center and dine at their pick of numerous complimentary and specialty bars and restaurants, including guest-favorites Chops Grille and Izumi. Spanning 13 decks, the ship comes complete with a rock-climbing wall, casino, sports court, nine-hole miniature golf course, an outdoor movie screen and more.
The Minister of Tourism of Greece, Mr. Harry Theoharis, adds, “We warmly welcome the announcement of this new itinerary that will give the opportunity to even more visitors to create unique experiences in the Greek destinations this summer. Our history, culture and famous gastronomy, together with our philoxenia, will make memories to last a lifetime.”
Guests can rest assured their well-being and that of the crew members and communities visited are Royal Caribbean’s top priorities. Details on the health and safety measures to be implemented will be announced at a later date. The comprehensive, multilayered health and safety measures to come will continue to be led by science and leverage expert guidance from the Healthy Sail Panel, Royal Caribbean Group’s Head of Public Health and Chief Medical Officer, and local government and health authorities.
In addition, travelers must meet the travel requirements of their home country and Cyprus. The most up-to-date policies can be found on Cyprus’ tourism website.
Royal Caribbean’s new 7-night sailings from Cyprus continue the cruise line’s measured and safe return to cruising the world once again. It follows months of successful cruises in Singapore, with more than 50,000 guests to date who have sailed aboard Quantum of the Seas, as well as the recently announced plans for the highly anticipated Odyssey of the Seas to cruise from Haifa, Israel, and cruises from The Bahamas with Adventure of the Seas and Bermuda with Vision of the Seas. For more information on Jewel’s new summer cruises, click here.

Pathetic CDC / Can't Do Cruising / Can't Do Crap. They have utterly failed at everything involved in this pandemic IMO.

Michelle is the best!!

I had no idea that Harmony was sailing to Europe...

We'll be with you on that cruise and we're hoping for the same but it will be great either way!
Thanks Michelle from MEI!  We were still hoping our July cruise on Symphony would happen and had no plans to switch to Adventure today.  Now we have an awesome room on a cruise that is going to happen!

Which cruise is more appealing for you guys this summer? Adventure sailing out of Nassau, or Vision sailing out of Bemuda?
 
Here's the latest update I have for you guys with regard to me going back to work.
 
 

Michelle is the best!!

That's what I tookaway from Chris's video as well. He will be on Harmony out of Europe as long as he's able to get vaccinated by June. Fingers crossed. I enjoy his videos.

The stocks fell pretty hard intraday. On the day they were up nicely before the news.

Just heard on CNBC that the CDC is basically ignoring any communication and guidance from CLIA and the Mayor of Miami recently and not changing their stance on the Conditional sail order. Instead of having cruises lifted by July under certain conditions, the CDC (aka Can't Do Cruising / Can't Do Crap) has stated they will not change or lift any restrictions until November 1st of this year. Bunch of BS if you ask me.
I think it's time to seriously start considering cruises departing not from a US port. The CDC is not on the cruise line side and it's so blatantly obvious. They allow all other travel modes but not cruising even though it is the safest w/protocols etc.
Cruise stocks took a big hit intraday including RCL.
I hate the CDC ?

I expect lots and lots of pictures, live blogs, etc. from these sailings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I have to live vicariously through all of you for the time being.