Matt Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 18 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: OY had her test cruise already, right ? Yes https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/07/19/odyssey-of-the-seas-begin-her-first-test-cruise-today WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyLaLaX2 Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 Ovation of the Seas test cruise starts today from Seattle as well? https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/25485-royal-caribbean-s-ovation-gets-cdc-approval-for-test-cruise.html WAAAYTOOO and cruisellama 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairlynew Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 It looks like Royal is, very sensibly, prioritizing test cruises for its larger and newer ships. I am scheduled for a 5 day cruise on the Enchantment in October. It is a mother/daughter trip with another mother/daughter pair, and we are looking forward to it. None of us have been to Bermuda, a major draw. BUT, the time together is more important than the destination. I have been looking at options and it looks like we can do a four or five night trip on Mariner or Freedom that includes Perfect Day (I'm the only one in the group who has been) for the same, or perhaps slightly less. Should we wait and hope Enchantment is ready to sail by October or change plans? Any advice is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 2, 2021 Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Fairlynew said: Should we wait and hope Enchantment is ready to sail by October or change plans? A strategy some on these boards use is to double book. As long as you are okay with the deposit, book both sailings and make a decision closer to sail date. With Cruise with Confidence, you can cancel pretty close to your sail date (up to 48 hours) and get a future cruise credit back. cruisellama and teddy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockerDom31 Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 Just wondering…are the “test cruises” (that are not really required) testing the ship, company, port, or a conglomerate mix of all of the above? Basically, many different ships have used or was suppose to use the Cape Liberty port (Anthem, Adventure, Freedom, Oasis, Celebrity Summit). My question is will each of these ships undergo a test cruise when they eventually (maybe) come to Cape Liberty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karl_nj Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 36 minutes ago, RockerDom31 said: Just wondering…are the “test cruises” (that are not really required) testing the ship, company, port, or a conglomerate mix of all of the above? Basically, many different ships have used or was suppose to use the Cape Liberty port (Anthem, Adventure, Freedom, Oasis, Celebrity Summit). My question is will each of these ships undergo a test cruise when they eventually (maybe) come to Cape Liberty? These test cruises, which are still required to sail under 95% vaccinated from US Ports not located in Florida, are part of the CDC's Conditional Sailing Order, which is set to expire on 31 October 2021. Assuming it doesn't get extended, then Anthem won't need a test cruise for her first sailing out of Cape Liberty in November 2021. BeachGal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockerDom31 Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 12 minutes ago, karl_nj said: These test cruises, which are still required to sail under 95% vaccinated from US Ports not located in Florida, are part of the CDC's Conditional Sailing Order, which is set to expire on 31 October 2021. Assuming it doesn't get extended, then Anthem won't need a test cruise for her first sailing out of Cape Liberty in November 2021. Got it - thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 39 minutes ago, karl_nj said: These test cruises, which are still required to sail under 95% vaccinated from US Ports not located in Florida, are part of the CDC's Conditional Sailing Order, which is set to expire on 31 October 2021. Assuming it doesn't get extended, then Anthem won't need a test cruise for her first sailing out of Cape Liberty in November 2021. Well technically they aren't required anymore, but RC is still following the CSO (which is probably wise since you never know how vindictive the CDC will be, especially since they just violated a SCOTUS ruling with their eviction moratorium extension) BeachGal, jticarruthers, AlmondFarmer and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 6, 2021 Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 HBCcruiser, cmcclelland, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan kantor Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 Anyone heard if symphony was approved. Already had test cruise snd noticed Matt didn’t mention anything about it in his blog today about Mariner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redraider629 Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 I wonder what is happening with Independence? They completed their test cruise, and scheduled to leave this weekend, and yet no news about a conditional approval. I could have missed it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 4 hours ago, Jonathan kantor said: Anyone heard if symphony was approved. Already had test cruise snd noticed Matt didn’t mention anything about it in his blog today about Mariner? Good question, did SYO test cruise happened at all ? Can not find anything about it . What I can see is that that no ability to book it before September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 Symphony was approved, scroll up. Traveler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Symphony was approved, scroll up. Thanks , I guess its sold out for the August dates , that's why its not appearing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snotarni Posted August 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Any idea if Mariner got the “official” up check yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 2 hours ago, Snotarni said: Any idea if Mariner got the “official” up check yet? Royal hasn't said anything, but I have no reason to believe it hasn't. Snotarni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 It'll be interesting to see if Oasis leaves on time with Henri on its way. It doesn't look like the storm will have too much impact on the port area but I could see a delayed departure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Snotarni said: Any idea if Mariner got the “official” up check yet? One other thing, I noticed this in Michael Bayley's post earlier this week Snotarni and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 9 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: It'll be interesting to see if Oasis leaves on time with Henri on its way. It doesn't look like the storm will have too much impact on the port area but I could see a delayed departure James Van Fleet says if the current track holds, no impact to Oasis BrianB and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 3 hours ago, Snotarni said: Any idea if Mariner got the “official” up check yet? Crew member from Mariner claims they passed..not official by all means but a good sign! https://www.youtube.com/embed/Zyh0LAj_Erc WAAAYTOOO and Snotarni 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 No one fails test cruises. cruisellama and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockerDom31 Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 2 hours ago, smokeybandit said: No one fails test cruises. Yeah I don’t recall any test cruises failing. Recently, I hear the CDC aren’t even on board these ships anymore. cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 44 minutes ago, RockerDom31 said: Yeah I don’t recall any test cruises failing. Recently, I hear the CDC aren’t even on board these ships anymore. When you look at the requirements for the test cruises, there's essentially no "tests" to actually do. It's all a check in the box activity. cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 21, 2021 Report Share Posted August 21, 2021 Mariner is a go! AshleyDillo, WAAAYTOOO, Snotarni and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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