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I think the primary benefit of them forcing passengers to use one of their excursions in contact tracing. Because they can control who you've been in contact with both on the ship and on the tours, if anyone test positive for COVID or experiences symptoms, they can determine where to focus intervention first. MSC also claims that their providers are tested and screened regularly and that all vehicles are sanitized and have been set up to allow proper social distancing.
When my wife heard of this, she said "Hell, no!" She says it's too much like a prison sentence.
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I had a pork chop once in 2001 on Legend of the Seas that I could not cut through even with a steak knife. Fortunately, this is really the only time in cruising with RCL that I remember a truly bad/worst thing. Fortunately, the crew was very attentive and insisted that I order something else.
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It's not a picture, but I did see that this cabin was featured on YouTube by a previous cruiser:
Great ship BTW.
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I have to agree with the others. I fly to Europe twice a year for cruises and have found that it is best to wait a bit. Prices seem high at the beginning of the booking window. I've had very good luck the week of Thanksgiving for international airfare. I wouldn't wait more than about 90 days out. It also might be worthwhile to see what RCL is quoting for airfare.
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On 12/13/2018 at 7:17 AM, Lovetocruise2002 said:
Brilliance GC - October 11, 2020
Harmony of the Seas - December 13, 2020
Allure of the Seas - March 14, 2021
Have a great time. The group cruise should be fun. I've done the itinerary twice and loved it. It's one I could do again, and again, and again.
On 12/13/2018 at 7:47 AM, Sweety said:Last cruise for the year, Grandeur, August 6, 2020. Back to school cruise.
Enjoy!
On 12/15/2018 at 11:23 AM, Joy of Cruising said:In 5 days, Anthem of the Seas Christmas cruise. Will finish writing my book, The Joy of Cruising (which features a chapter on Matt and this blog.)
Have a great Christmas at sea. Remember, you don't need to cook or help clean up the dishes.
On 12/17/2018 at 11:44 AM, spiralqueen said:Harmony: May 10-17, 2020
Anthem: Jan. 15-26th, 2021 (will be over my birthday, yay!)
Enjoy our B-day at sea.
On 12/18/2018 at 8:41 AM, Vacation Crazy said:Freedom of the Seas-May 24, 2020. We will be celebrating our 25th anniversary!
Happy anniversary.
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On 11/22/2018 at 3:53 PM, firebuck said:
Just booked Ovation of the Seas for a 7 night Alaskan Glacier cruise September 13th - 20th 2019... wooo!!
A great ship for Alaska and a great time to go since the crowds will be gone!
On 11/25/2018 at 8:41 PM, Katy said:Booked a 7-night Alaskan Glacier cruise on Ovation of the Seas on August 21, 2020.
Can't think of a better ship to cruise Alaska on than the Ovation.
On 11/26/2018 at 8:46 PM, KJ1231 said:We added a family (9 of us) for 7/13/2019 on Anthem of the Seas
Enjoy. Say hello to the group cruisers as you disembark.
On 11/27/2018 at 7:31 AM, krwillia said:Grandeur Jan 12-24
Enjoy your cruise.
On 12/2/2018 at 10:58 AM, CruiseLife72 said:Please add Symphony for April 25, 2020. Thanks!
Added!
On 12/2/2018 at 2:35 PM, tdcackler said:February 24, 2019 on the Navigator!
You're now on the list!
On 12/3/2018 at 11:55 AM, davelliott said:Vision of the Seas on January 19, 2019
Have a great time.
On 12/9/2018 at 10:24 AM, rjac said:Correction: Anthem of the Seas July 13, 2019. NOT July 3, 2019....my bad.
Actually, I think it may have been my fault. You'll notice that it was in the right place in the list, just missing the "1."
On 12/9/2018 at 2:05 PM, rjac said:Yeah, I know, That's the group cruise you will be on. Was thinking about doing that one, but, it's only in Bermuda one day and the rest the Caribbean. We've never been to Bermuda so this cruise we are on gives us two full days in Bermuda.. Plus, that's an awful lot of open water Atlantic Ocean....could bee kind of rough. And my wife is having a hard time coping with two sea days on the open Atlantic.
My wife and your wife should meet. She's in the same boat (pun partially intended). She's not a fan of sea days and while we have the group cruise booked, we also have another booked that only has one sea day. My guess is that the other cruise will win out.
On 12/9/2018 at 1:23 PM, Lovetocruise2002 said:One sailing earlier and we would be sailing together....
Wave to one another as you're embarking/disembarking.
On 12/10/2018 at 4:42 AM, FlowBro Ty said:Majesty January 5 To January 10 2018
Edit: January 2019
Added with the edit!
On 12/10/2018 at 6:05 PM, Brobbins246 said:March 32, 2019 on Allure out of Miami! Our family of four + MIL & FIL
Have a great cruise. I've yet to cruise with my in-laws, but I keep trying to get them to go with us.
On 12/11/2018 at 6:51 AM, Auto said:4 nights on Mariner- 22 Jun 2020
Enjoy!
On 12/11/2018 at 2:41 PM, ashleybee said:Mariner of the Seas, 27 May 2019
You're now on the list!
On 12/13/2018 at 6:16 AM, melmar02 said:We're going on Liberty sailing September 1, 2018.
Great ship and a fun port to cruise from. Make sure to stop by Buckees on the way.
On 12/13/2018 at 6:22 AM, melmar02 said:Ha! I was thinking as I was typing that I needed to check the year! I'm sure I would have loved it.
Liberty, September 1, 2019.
Listed as 2019.
On 12/13/2018 at 6:40 AM, Sweety said:Grandeur, March 26, 2021
Enjoy your cruise.
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On 11/20/2018 at 11:04 PM, SpeedNoodles said:
Mariner of the Seas, Feb 4, 2019 (first warm-weather cruise EVER ... going solo - just need a break!)
Ovation of the Seas June 21, 2019 (25th wedding anniversary, and hubby's 50th birthday!)
Your cruises have been added to the list! Happy anniversary and you're lucky to be going on two fabulous ships.
On 11/21/2018 at 9:41 PM, Callie said:102 days and counting before my first cruise on RC. I’m off on a 10 day cruise to New Zealand
If you give me the embarkation date and the ship's name I'll be happy to add it to our master member cruise list.
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On 11/21/2018 at 1:58 PM, kuruczpa said:
Great, thanks for your help and suggestions. What do you mean my cruise has been added?
As @JLMoran stated, we keep a rolling master cruise list of those on these forums. It can be found here:
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On 11/2/2018 at 7:04 AM, Twangster Fan said:
November 30 mariner of the seas
Great name! I've added your cruise to the list.
On 11/3/2018 at 8:11 AM, Lovetocruise2002 said:@DocLC adding a few more to the list:
Anthem GC July 4, 2019
Navigator August 12, 2019
Indy December 28, 2019
All have been added. I'm booked on the Anthem GC, too, but it's competing with a Celebrity European cruise I have booked. Decisions, decisions!
On 11/5/2018 at 11:46 AM, JLMoran said:I'm out of dry dock! (already!!) Wife wanted to go back to Bermuda so much that we just booked a return visit -- October 19, 2019 on Anthem. Just a regular balcony room this time, but we got the one just two doors down from the JS we stayed in! It's kismet!!
Welcome back to cruising. The type of cabin doesn't matter. What matters is that you're back on a ship.
On 11/5/2018 at 6:44 PM, fbcmusicman said:Rhapsody of the Seas, January 26, 2019. There is a FB Roll Call page https://www.facebook.com/groups/590300911385959/
Your cruise has been added to the master list.
On 11/15/2018 at 5:42 AM, kuruczpa said:My first cruise is booked with my girlfriend on Feb 16, 2020 on Allure of the Seas. Would be great to chat with some folks that are also on this cruise! Does anyone have any must have's to bring along that are seasoned cruisers?
Your cruise has been added. You've picked a great ship. As for your questions, post them to the general message board and you'll get a ton of responses.
Bring sunscreen, your swimwear in your carry-on so you can enjoy the pools while waiting for your luggage to arrive, other swear by magnetic hooks to place on the wall.
On 11/16/2018 at 6:26 AM, Rede411 said:DocLc,
Listing my current cruises here to add to the Master list...Thanks!
January 31, 2019 - Brilliance of the Seas
April 6, 2019 - Anthem of the Seas
August 17, 2019 - Adventure of the Seas
December 29, 2019 - Freedom of the seas (Group cruise)
Thanks!
Erin
I like your style of cruising. Four different classes of ships in one year. I'm also booked on the Freedom group cruise and I'm looking forward to it as I love San Juan and the Souther Caribbean.
On 11/16/2018 at 9:36 AM, Dragonfly1274 said:Adventure of the Seas - 05/31/2019
On 11/16/2018 at 10:27 AM, tiny260 said:Doc,
Add - Harmony October 13, 2019
Remove - Voyager - South Pacific - March 07, 2020
On 11/18/2018 at 11:27 AM, dochedges said:Doing another 5 day on Independence of the Seas, March 18
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On 10/23/2018 at 7:47 AM, VacationCrazy! said:
An Alaskan cruise on Ovation of the Seas--Aug 23, 2019. Our first time to Alaska. We are having so much fun "researching" this cruise. 304 days to go!!
Have a great cruise. Alaska is awesome. I've been twice and could back numerous more times.
On 10/25/2018 at 6:52 AM, Dcruiser said:Liberty of the Seas- 10/28/2018
Oasis of the Seas-11/11/2018
Liberty of the Seas-12/9/2018 and 12/16/2018
Oasis of the Seas-12/30/2018
All have been listed, but I feel compelled to inform you that there are other ships in Royal's fleet.
I also want to come up with a jingle based on the fact that you're sailing L-O-L-L_O
On 10/28/2018 at 2:24 AM, Traveler said:Allure - 12/9/2018 - 12/16/2018
Have a great cruise!
2 hours ago, RatedPG said:@DocLC , are all cruises posted on this thread added to the list?
As of 8:13 Pacific tonight, all have been added to the list here:
I did it in three parts to make it more manageable.
Thanks, everyone, for your patience. I didn't think I'd be gone from the boards as long as I was.
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On 9/20/2018 at 7:11 AM, canada55 said:
Dec 9 Harmony of the Seas (7 night Eastern Caribbean)
Have a great cruise.
On 9/20/2018 at 9:24 PM, cmsn0w said:July 4 - Anthem of the Seas, Royal Caribbean Blog group cruise
I'm booked on this one as well, but might be jumping ship for a Celebrity cruise in Europe. Have a great time.
On 9/22/2018 at 7:04 AM, Lovetocruise2002 said:Indy - December 29, 2018
Have a great New Year's cruise.
On 9/22/2018 at 11:44 AM, WAAAYTOOO said:NAV 18-22 Nov 2018 is the only one not already on the schedule, I think
Added!
On 9/26/2018 at 11:59 AM, Broons77 said:October 13 - Anthem to Bermuda! First cruise evah!!!!!!!!
Posthumously added. Hope you had a great cruise. Bermuda is on my bucket list along with the Panama Canal.
On 9/28/2018 at 7:53 PM, Bianca said:Oasis Sept 30th
Sorry I missed posting your cruise.
On 9/29/2018 at 9:32 PM, Susie said:Anthem of The Seas November 17
Have a great cruise. Looks like a great ship to sail on.
On 9/30/2018 at 11:23 AM, Farminger said:Brilliance of the Seas - 5 nights Western Caribbean- 12/14/19
Listed. Have fun!
On 10/1/2018 at 9:07 PM, Auto said:Rhapsody- Nov 3 out of Venice for Greek Isles
Great itinerary. Hope you have good weather. It's a great time to cruise over there because there are hardly any crowds.
On 10/2/2018 at 5:32 PM, Sweety said:December 29, 2018 Anthem of the Seas.
Have fun celebrating New Year's onboard.
On 10/3/2018 at 1:59 PM, RatedPG said:November 19, 2018 Serenade of the Seas
Great ship. Hope you enjoy it.
On 10/4/2018 at 9:28 AM, mvannie said:Feb 2, 2019 Symphony of the Seas
Oct 14, 2019 & Oct 18, 2019 Mariner of the Seas (4nt, 3nt B2B)
Deb 29, 2019 Freedom of the Seas (RCL Group Cruise)
They've all been listed. I'll see you onboard the group cruise. We're making this one a back-to-back.
On 10/4/2018 at 10:04 AM, chicagokris said:First Royal Caribbean, second cruise overall
April 6, 2019, out of Port Liberty NJ
Have a great time. I hope you enjoy Royal as much as the rest of us.
On 10/4/2018 at 3:19 PM, mworkman said:June 16, 2019 (Allure of the Seas)
Dec 9, 2019 (Serenade of the Seas)
Both have been listed.
On 10/9/2018 at 11:22 PM, catinthehat300 said:October 22 on Mariner of the Seas
Added posthumously. Hope you had a great cruise.
On 10/14/2018 at 7:20 PM, Hoski said:12/16/2018 Navigator of the Seas
05/19/2019 Allure of the Seas
Added to the list.
On 10/16/2018 at 7:38 AM, cmsn0w said:10/6/2019 - Freedom of the Seas
This is going to be the longest year in your life.
On 10/16/2018 at 12:31 PM, jimbeck824 said:October 27, Anthem. First Cruise. 11 more days, sooo excited!!!
Hope you're having a blast on the cruise. At least I was able to add it before you disembarked.
On 10/17/2018 at 1:20 AM, jayde43 said:23rd March 2020, Ovation of the Seas, first Royal cruise
Enjoy your first Royal cruise.
On 10/22/2018 at 7:58 AM, spiralqueen said:Had a YOLO, book it! moment over the weekend and now I'm going on the Nov 23rd Enchantment sailing. Will be a nice toe dip before my May Allure cruise.
Love those moments! Your cruise has been added to the list.
On 10/22/2018 at 5:48 PM, Taboo57 said:50 Days ovation of the seas. Does anyone know of any theme nights on Ovation?
Have you looked here: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/cruise-compass ?
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On 9/11/2018 at 2:54 AM, Sweety said:
August 12-16, 16-19, and 19-23, 2019. All on Marnier. That's my B2B2B.
Two of the three were already listed. The third is now listed.
Have I told you that I like your style of cruising?
On 9/15/2018 at 8:10 AM, donalk said:October 27th Rhapsody ex Venice
I hope you're enjoying your cruise!
On 9/19/2018 at 9:26 AM, MoneyMan702 said:Serenade of the Seas - March 25, 2019 (11 night Southern Caribbean)
Independence of the Seas - December 14, 2019 (5 night Western Caribbean)
Listed. The Serenade is a great ship. If you're lucky, you'll have Joseph as the chef overseeing the Windjammer. The best in the fleet.
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I'm pretty confident they'll have one. In nearly every Royal Caribbean cruise I've done, they've had one.
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9 hours ago, HeWhoWaits said:
Have you BEEN to San Francisco in late September or early October?
Yes as I live in California and have cruised to San Fransisco. Unless you're on the bay, the weather can be quite warm, but I'll also admit that I was thinking San Diego as SAN was used in the thread's title and SAN is the airport code for San Diego.
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Expect it to get warmer as you travel south. A jacket will likely be needed in the beginning, but you'll end the cruise with short/t-shirt weather.
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5 hours ago, Traveler said:
Make sense , but when we consider that it was also not presented also on the Symphony of the seas it might tell us something.
Good point.
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If bet the reason it was removed from the Mariner is because of the short sailings she does. It may not have been as popular ok such short cruise or not practical to offer with everything else that needs to be staffed onboard with regards to entertainment.
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Dominica is a great port. One of my favorite excursions of all times was there going through the rain forest, seeingg waterfalls, and river tubing.
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Normally, simply turning off roaming is the solution. However, if you have an international plan like I do, you need to have risking enabled in order to use the International plan. The problem is that you can rack up roaming fees when the phone connects to the ship's own cellular tower, so I turn off cellular data when I board the ship and turn it back on when in port.
As others have suggested, call your carrier. Mine just instituted an option where you can punch in a code to your phone to disable data roaming on any not included networks, so now I don't have to worry. And if there's an emergency, I can disable it.
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On 8/26/2018 at 12:07 PM, Sweety said:
Just booked Marnier August 12, 2019. This means I have a B2B2B. Woohoo!!!!
Are you trying to one-up Matt since the group cruise is only a B2B?
I must be missing a date as I only have the 12th and 18th listed.
On 8/27/2018 at 2:46 PM, RBRSKI said:I couldn't help myself, just booked the Allure leaving 10/14. It will be just my daughter and I because my wife can't get off work and my son can't miss any of his first semester of senior year in high school.
No worries, we are all going on the Mariner for a short three night on 11/9 for my daughters bday, then we all go on the Symphony 11/17 for turkey day.
We will only be two cruises away for Diamond Plus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Which are actually already booked!
All have been added. Enjoy!
On 8/29/2018 at 2:43 AM, BermudaDice said:Not long to go now. Heading to the Eastern Caribbean (St Maarten, Puerto Rico, Labadee) on Allure of the Seas leaving Sept 16. This will be my first RCL cruise.
Loved the Allure. Enjoy your cruise!
On 8/30/2018 at 6:20 PM, Matt1 said:Just booked a week-long cruise on Oasis of the Seas in March! Went on Enchantment this past March and Liberty way back when it was the world's biggest ship.
I'm doing this one with my girlfriend, so it will certainly be a different feel than ones I have been on with family!
Enjoy!
On 8/31/2018 at 8:11 AM, henrysea13 said:OCT 1 I am solo on the Brilliance for a 5 nighter celebrating the end of a long hot summer I don't cruise during the summer its just to hot for me a great deal of my life I worked in 50 degree temps and now my body just wont adjust to the summer extremes and I was lucky I scored one of the 3 solo cabins love to try new stuff NOV 24 off to the eastern for 8 nights on the Adventure I have never sailed this class have a pano on this one just love this category of rooms for me the pano is the only way to go
people say it is similar to the Freedom in size and amenities I have sailed all 3 in that class several times and love them so excited let the winter spring sailings 2018 2019 begin woot woot bring on the escargot and crème brulee SAIL ON MY FRIENDS
These were already posted to the Master Cruise List available here:
I hope you enjoy your sailings!
On 8/31/2018 at 8:38 AM, coneyraven said:
Doesn't look so appetizing in their precooked state.
On 8/31/2018 at 7:35 PM, Steph215 said:November 25th, 11 nighter on the Anthem of the Seas...So Excited!
Enjoy.
On 9/1/2018 at 4:48 PM, Larry Muster said:Serenade 10/21/2018
Allure 04/07/2019
Symphony 11/23/2019
Have a great time!
On 9/8/2018 at 8:41 PM, KJ1231 said:12/29/18 Brilliance 5 day Western Caribbean
3/8/19 Enchantment 3 day Bahamas
Added!
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On 9/6/2018 at 3:20 AM, Sweety said:
@DocLC, did I get missed.
No. I just haven't caught up with the list yet. I will this weekend.
I took a temporary promotion at work and was on a long cruise this summer, so I got behind. Things will be back to normal soon.
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Both are great itineraries. Simply put, the Canary Islands are very much like Hawaii whereas Norway is much like Alaska. I don't think you can go wrong with either. It really depends on what your interests are. If you're a beach person, you'll love the Canary Islands plus you'll go to islands that are part of Portugal and Spain.