MKSglitz

I too am waiting to hear.  Our cruise isn't until early January but  I can see that the pre-boarding Covid test could be problematic.  I am assuming that there will be multiple cruise lines in port and I am assuming that all of them are following the same protocol to board.  That being said, there will be a hundreds of people in San Juan at the same time.  The rapid Covid tests are very scarce to purchase at this point and will be even worse, if any, by the end of the year.  There are no rapid testing sites (CVS, Walgreens, Airport) with a fast enough turn around to meet the two day turn around necessary to board the ship.  Any body else feeling anxious?

I was booked on a 5 day cruise to Bermuda on September 25 - 30 sailing out of Cape Liberty, NJ .  I got an email from RCCL telling me that the cruise of the Freedom of the Seas was cancelled.

I am interested in booking a back-to-back cruise.  Where do I begin looking for that type of cruise?  Is there an easy way to find them?  Looking to do the Caribbean.

Ever since the pandemic  began and all cruises were cancelled across the board, I've been trying to speculate just how this is all going to work once cruises restart again.  I haven't a clue.  Thousands of people will be on any one ship at a time.   How are we going to social distance?  We know what the pool deck looks like on at-sea days.  How will that work?   I can't even begin to wrap my head around the logistics of making this a good experience  Any one hear any rumors as to how this is all going to work?  Are they going to limit the number of passengers on a ship when some of us book two years in advance?

Would go back to Secret Sands Beach in a heartbeat!  RJAC description of Secret Sands was spot-on. One thing I could add is that when we were there we were the only people on the beach. Very quiet and serene. Kareem was the absolute best!  Tips were greatly appreciated and well deserved.  Please don't miss the opportunity to go.

Is that a walk-in closet that I see in the pictures?

If there happens to be a priest that is a passenger for that particular cruise, he might say Mass. In that case, I'd check the Cruise Compass the night before.   In 16 yrs., that has happened only once for us, so I wouldn't count on it.  

I looked at the prior posts regarding this excursion.  I noticed that on some of the posted pictures they had lounge chairs and umbrellas on the beach.  Is there an extra fee involved to use these?  We are not young people and seating on a beach towel isn't possible.

Looking for feed back on this excursion.  It is on the pricey side and I wonder if it is worth it.

Does anyone know if you can use "on board credit" to pay for a spa service?  Also, when you look at the pricing it states "from*…."  then they list a price.  It makes it sound like that the price starts off one price and can go up from there.  Another question to this topic, can the on board credit be used to also tip for the service?

I bought several "Packing Folders" on Amazon - one for my husband's suit and shirts and one for my evening wear on formal nights.  Our clothes are virtually free of wrinkles even after being in a suitcase for 4+ days.  I also "You Tubed" how to pack a men's suit so I think that helped as well!

Mljstr, can you please tell me where you got your travel protection plan?  Was it the insurance that RCCL offers or another company?

Same here.  I've been bringing my curling iron and blow dryer on every cruise and have never had a problem.  My reason for bringing my own blow dryer is in case the cabin's  hair dryer dies.  I might never make it to dinner if I have to wait for a replacement.  I don't leave anything to chance.

My experience has been that RCCL will reimburse you for a change fee but will not give you the difference in the flight cost.

A lot of  7 day Caribbean cruises from San Juan on Vision of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas in Winter 2021

LONG CARIBBEAN CRUISES FOR THE WINTER OF 2021 ARE NOW ON SALE !!!!!!

I too am waiting for the new posting.  Just because RCCL says that the new deployments begin the week of December 10th doesn't mean that the list will be out on Monday.  It can occur any day, any time during the week.  It keeps us captive to our computers until the listing is posted. Never saw the list of the new sailings being offered for the long Caribbean cruises for 2021.  Just the short cruises.  

Sorry.  I just found the 3 day cruises from Orlando, FL to the Bahamas - a multitude of dates.  My bad   Since you seem to be on top of the subject, please let me know when you see the posting next week for Phase II of the longer Caribbean cruises for 2021.  Would greatly appreciate a jump on the info.

Not seeing any 2021 short Caribbean cruise posted here in the states yet.

Would love the recipe, please.  How did you find out about this class?  Wonder if all the ships might offer a lass like this.  will be on the Freedom this coming January.

What about walkie-talkies?

I use our RCCL credit card  for the same purpose as cruiser KJ1231.  Look into cabin discounts - you can get an additional $150 off

If you've never used a TA before and first connect to MEI, is it possible to request a specific TA?  

Both are allowed.

As I look at the ship deployment dates for 2021, I noticed the week of  Dec.3, 2018 they begin the release of "Caribbean short "  cruises and then sometime during the week of Dec. 10, they release "Caribbean (Phase 1).  Does "Caribbean short" mean the 3-5 day cruises?  And what does "Caribbean (PHASE 1)" mean?