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Oh this grin, now a smile, is hurting my face because it's so big. What are people's thoughts on where Royal might pick as another Caribbean embarkation spot? I am a Huge advocate for Nassau or Freeport. Matt had an article about Grand Lucayan property. Just leave as is, have it as a pre post cruise hub for now. It's proven that provisions already can reach that island because of the resorts that are already established just up the inventory. I know I look at things on a very top level but hey, it's fun, and I don't get worked up about it. lol

You Got that Right!! It's a Shame

Had Jamaica booked for March Spring break but change to San Juan today as it is considered a domestic flight so you do not have to test to fly home from SJU to US. So it was the Cruise lines first, now it's the Caribbean islands the CDC is screwing!

They better start finding other ports like they did in Barbados for 2022 to start cruises from in 2021 or it may be a total wash if they think the CDC is gonna let them cruise out of the US!

I am so glad our 25th wedding anniversary is next year 2022!!!! We booked a Crown Loft Suite on the Symphony for 5/21/22 and If they are not cruising by then, they must have gone bankrupt lol

I like your thinking as well!!!!! If by chance they do start Caribbean operations(embarkation) in another port other than San Juan, my grin will be from cheek to cheek!? ?

Did a quick search "why do american cruise lines register their ships in a foreign country" just to make sure I wasn't talking out of my - - -, and on a top level search it produced this, maybe I should have said "some taxes". Flag of convenience - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Flag_of_convenience Search for: Why are cruise ships registered in foreign countries? Why do US cruise ships sail under foreign flags? Why Do Cruise Ships Fly Foreign Flags? Cruise ships fly foreign flags in order to benefit from laws and regulations in other countries. Flying a foreign flag affects employment, taxes, and many other regulations that may be favorable for the cruise line. why do american cruise lines register their ships in a foreign country

So the CDC is the BIG BAD Wolf that they are huffing and puffing that they can't control US land vacations, so they have to pick on the American Cruise lines basing their ships in a foreign country to get around paying taxes, no other reason in my OPINION, since we all have read what they plan on doing on the ships! These cruise lines probably have more procedures in place then the airlines, airports and resorts do!!!! And great, "they are controlling what they can " more Government Control in our country, God Help Us! Thanks for your opinion. ?

So just got back from a land based vacation(ugh) and I can not understand how the CDC or our government thinks this is OK! It was my choice to fly and I really don't care if it was a packed plane, I can't understand why they are being so hard on cruise lines! I will also say it was so nice to see people on vacation enjoying themselves.

When I don't click it and put my password in, I know I am not signed in because my Miami Dolphin Icon(how about those Fins!!!!) doesn't show. Like I said it's all very weird because this hasn't always happen.

Cool I am not a tech savvy person at all, and if I dont click it, I can't post responses. It asks me for email address which is weird. I use advance care computer cleaner once or twice a week. Would this be the problem?

I will be ready for the back lash with this opinion but I got to say this! I know this is a blog with opinions being the main responses from all of us, and I know I don't have to log in, open the web site or scroll thru all these OPINIONS, but in my opinion (ha ha) most of the time it's a great place to make us all feel better with hopeful post, that will lead to us all to cruising again. This horrible situation we are all in has affected everyone of us in some way or another! I am not usually like this with my kumbaya moment, but I hope it puts a smile on some people's faces today.

Thanks for those tips. I never had this problem before.

The only way I can post is to click it.

Yup Hey Matt, I still have to click "remember me" in order to post?

Put on hold an All Inclusive in Ocho Rios today for Spring Break, it's breaking my heart! And I have NO PROBLEM following these rules!!!! 'Currently all residents of the USA who are 12 years of age or over, are required to obtain and present a negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test result to check in for a flight. Test must be made by a certified institution at least 10 days before traveling to Jamaica. For more information on requirements please refer to https://www.visitjamaica.com/travelauthorization/ Hey Matt, I have a question about signing into the Blog, Why do I have to click "remember me" in order to sign in?

While I respect your OPINION on how you will handle this situation by just “sitting back and relaxing”. It makes me feel a little better sharing my ideas. I hope they are reading the boards for some suggestions. Sometimes a perspective from the outside will help solve problems or show a different approach. I like thinking outside the box and not let people or things tell me how to think.

I find it very hard to believe that I’m the only one who thinks they need a Plan B desperately. Look to start cruises somewhere other then the states! Our current government showed they had some desire to help with cruises resuming. Don’t even think of cruising in 2021 when the new government takes over in January. It’s just a dose of reality in my opinion!

NCL just Cxld thru end of February. We need a Plan “B”.

With the amount of money the cruise lines are hemorrhaging on a monthly basis Money that they have been able to secure in the past will eventually dry up And the CDC with unrealistic guidelines that will be pushed further into 2021 Cruise companies have to come up with Plan "B" not including US ports! And I beg to differ, MANY American's will find a way to the ships!!!! You are under estimating the power of cruising and Caribbean ports that can support embarkation days. If Royal was able to generate over 100,000 applicants for test cruises, I would think a survey of those same 100,000 people, many would say they would travel via air if able to cruise sooner.

A headline from the WWW, "The CDC May Require Full Ship Quarantine for Single Positive Case". How many curve balls from the US Government will it take before the cruise lines start with Plan "B" for new embarkation locations?

Thank You for having some common sense feed back, it is well welcomed!!!!

The Singapore Cruises could go without one hitch, our Government doesn't give a hoot! Our government has it in for the cruise industry! Did you see the airports this weekend! The cruise lines have in place better social distancing guidelines then airport and airline operations. How about flying on two of the us major airlines that pack people into those thin flying metal tubes without the center seat occupied. Please give me a break!

Royal should be announcing any day now that cruises suspended until 2/1/21!

Time will tell and we shall see!