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    Gears got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in As a Canadian - Wait (yet again) or Go on Cruise   
    I definitely agree with @Lovetocruise2002. You will cherish the experience and memories...and have a distaste for any regret. Follow the rules, stay cautious and mindful of your surroundings. One thing we won't do...is lock ourselves in the basement and miss out on life's experiences. That's just us, others, cruisers and non-cruisers, will see it different and your mileage may vary.
    We did a cruise at the end of November, and we leave for another in three weeks, no hesitations.
    But...we have also done the drive thing. A number of years ago we drove from Ontario to Baltimore to get on the Enchantment. The drive down didn't seem like a big deal, but the drive back was PAINFUL (just two of us). It just seemed to take forever and kind of put a damper on the whole vacation. In the end, we wouldn't do it again.
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    Gears reacted to Lovetocruise2002 in As a Canadian - Wait (yet again) or Go on Cruise   
    You know what I am going to say.  I say YOLO and go.  Life is too short, time with the kids is limited.  My girls are around the same age as yours and it saddens me that I will only have 3 more March breaks left with my 15 year old.  I am not cancelling unless we get covid.  That is what we have decided.  The rest (quarantine, potential fine, etc.) we will deal with it if it happens.  
    A wise person once told me that regret is the worst feeling.  Everything else I can live with and deal with.  I don't want to be sitting at home over March break regretting the fact that I did not do everything I could have done to get us there.
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    Gears got a reaction from Pattycruise in Home Country Re-Entry Testing Policy...Aligns With 90 Final Payment Deadline   
    As most people know, the Royal Caribbean Group of companies made some modifications to their final payment deadline policy (likely to be temporary). They changed the policy of final payment required no later than 90 days prior to sailing to 60 days prior to sailing.
    Yesterday evening, we received a detailed communication from Celebrity regarding all the Covid policies, etc. for our upcoming cruise at the end of February (booked back in the day of February 2021). Standard stuff and not much different from our RCL cruise six weeks ago.
    However, there was one thing off.
    Celebrity is offering complimentary home country re-entry testing (important for us Canuks) for guests with cruise reservations booked and paid in full prior to November 16, 2021...the old 90 day final payment deadline. But...they changed the payment deadline to 60 days. So, if we made final payment at the 60 payment deadline...we're SOL??
    Let's see if our TA earns her stripes. 🙂🙂
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    Gears got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Jewel of the Seas Cancelled Sailing Until February   
    Here's the announcement...
    https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/itinerary-updates
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    Gears reacted to Matt in Two ships have banned smoking in casino so far   
    Heard from passengers on Freedom and Harmony that smoking banned in casino as of today.
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    Gears got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in International Travelers who test positive post cruise and can't board flight back home   
    This is a major change. And a big logistical problem for some...!!
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    Gears reacted to AshleyDillo in International Travelers who test positive post cruise and can't board flight back home   
    https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/when-to-take-a-test-if-traveling-to-us-from-another-country
    It's in the FAQ.
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    Gears reacted to twangster in Labadee rumors   
    I have always enjoyed Labadee and looked forward to some anticipated updates.
    The nearby village has prospered from the economic impact and employment in the immediate area.  Royal built a school in the village.  The issues of Haiti run long and deep.  It's more complex than we can get into here but this one little corner of the country is a small example of Haiti moving in a better direction, at least for this somewhat isolated area of Haiti.  It may not be perfect there but the local area is better off because of Royal's presence.   
    Once all cruise lines are hitting on all cylinders again they'll need every port they can call upon to fill itineraries.  Looking down the road to brighter days Royal needs Labadee in the long term plus every other Oasis/Icon capable port they can find or build.  
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    Gears got a reaction from WannaCruise in Past Canadian Cruisers during COVID Protocols   
    As far as I understand you will require Internet. However, the Guest Services on a particular ship may have a way around this. Also, one person can setup/schedule more than one person...so not all people would need Internet.
    But...you will need Internet to complete the ArriveCAN app...again, you can register more than one person.
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    Gears got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in Past Canadian Cruisers during COVID Protocols   
    Just got off the Jewel yesterday and back to YYZ. Here are some things to be aware of:
    Do not assume Royal/Guest Services will reach out to you for your PCR test. Expect to ask. Testing typically takes place the day before disembarkation. They currently provide no charge testing for antigen and PCR, make sure they know you need PCR. There is an app/website to fill in your information, including passport number and some other details before you go for the test (you make your appt here too). You will receive an email with your results, or, if you don't have email access, Guest Services should have the results by 6:00pm. Make sure you review your results to ensure it says PCR test. We had a friend travelling with us who got a result saying antigen when he did in fact have a PCR test. It was sorted out by Guest Services, but not without a great deal of stress. If he did not specifically examine all the details on the document, it would have been a big problem at the airport. Hope this helps.
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    Gears got a reaction from KristiZ in Past Canadian Cruisers during COVID Protocols   
    Just got off the Jewel yesterday and back to YYZ. Here are some things to be aware of:
    Do not assume Royal/Guest Services will reach out to you for your PCR test. Expect to ask. Testing typically takes place the day before disembarkation. They currently provide no charge testing for antigen and PCR, make sure they know you need PCR. There is an app/website to fill in your information, including passport number and some other details before you go for the test (you make your appt here too). You will receive an email with your results, or, if you don't have email access, Guest Services should have the results by 6:00pm. Make sure you review your results to ensure it says PCR test. We had a friend travelling with us who got a result saying antigen when he did in fact have a PCR test. It was sorted out by Guest Services, but not without a great deal of stress. If he did not specifically examine all the details on the document, it would have been a big problem at the airport. Hope this helps.
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    Gears got a reaction from twangster in Past Canadian Cruisers during COVID Protocols   
    Just got off the Jewel yesterday and back to YYZ. Here are some things to be aware of:
    Do not assume Royal/Guest Services will reach out to you for your PCR test. Expect to ask. Testing typically takes place the day before disembarkation. They currently provide no charge testing for antigen and PCR, make sure they know you need PCR. There is an app/website to fill in your information, including passport number and some other details before you go for the test (you make your appt here too). You will receive an email with your results, or, if you don't have email access, Guest Services should have the results by 6:00pm. Make sure you review your results to ensure it says PCR test. We had a friend travelling with us who got a result saying antigen when he did in fact have a PCR test. It was sorted out by Guest Services, but not without a great deal of stress. If he did not specifically examine all the details on the document, it would have been a big problem at the airport. Hope this helps.
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    Gears got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Past Canadian Cruisers during COVID Protocols   
    Just got off the Jewel yesterday and back to YYZ. Here are some things to be aware of:
    Do not assume Royal/Guest Services will reach out to you for your PCR test. Expect to ask. Testing typically takes place the day before disembarkation. They currently provide no charge testing for antigen and PCR, make sure they know you need PCR. There is an app/website to fill in your information, including passport number and some other details before you go for the test (you make your appt here too). You will receive an email with your results, or, if you don't have email access, Guest Services should have the results by 6:00pm. Make sure you review your results to ensure it says PCR test. We had a friend travelling with us who got a result saying antigen when he did in fact have a PCR test. It was sorted out by Guest Services, but not without a great deal of stress. If he did not specifically examine all the details on the document, it would have been a big problem at the airport. Hope this helps.
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    Gears got a reaction from Big Tule in RC's Black Friday sale   
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    Gears got a reaction from teddy in RC's Black Friday sale   
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    Gears got a reaction from rskindell in RC's Black Friday sale   
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    Gears got a reaction from Kathleen in RC's Black Friday sale   
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