Jax Posted December 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 Done @Lovetocruise2002 @calvink669 I think the key word on capacity is “so far” Lovetocruise2002, calvink669, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 11/29/2021 at 4:22 PM, Jax said: This is going to be so much fun! Hope to see you in CK on night 1. Yay! We had family do this excursion and a huge plane took off. They were finding sand in hard to reach places days later. It was a full body exfoliation. Lol We laugh so hard watching the You Tube videos. I really hope there is a plane during our time there. It will be a highlight for our son. BTW our CK reservation is 6:30 just after sail away....... kadmgs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 15 minutes ago, calvink669 said: BTW our CK reservation is 6:30 just after sail away....... I haven’t seen our schedule yet but our preferred dining time was 6pm +/- tweaking as needed. Now I am wondering if Shane will make adjustments to our dining time due to the later sail away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Now I'm seeing in the FB group that during captains corner on the current sailing it was stated that they expect ~4700 for Christmas week. That is ~70% WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Rules for our suite hot tub. The “no speedo” rule may be a problem if I can’t find Lindsay some swim trunks. Plan B may be “swimsuits optional after dark”. Lol ellcee, Drewtastic86, Lovetocruise2002 and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 On 12/11/2021 at 8:48 AM, Jax said: Now I am wondering if Shane will make adjustments to our dining time due to the later sail away. My family had Shane last week. He will attempt to make any changes you request, often successfully. Genie makes for an awesome stress free week. Enjoy! WAAAYTOOO and Jax 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 Anyone else’s pet do this? ellcee, WAAAYTOOO, KristiZ and 5 others 1 3 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 Hahahaa yes. I also have a black cat, she thinks boxes, bags and luggage are hers WAAAYTOOO and Jax 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadmgs Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 On 12/11/2021 at 10:33 AM, calvink669 said: BTW our CK reservation is 6:30 just after sail away....... Ours, too, for the same reason. 12 hours ago, Jax said: Anyone else’s pet do this? Yes! We use the guest bed to stage everything. I was working on packing yesterday and left the door open. Went in after dinner to put the carryon in there and both boys (one black & one tuxedo) were on the bed. That door is normally closed to them, so anytime it is open they want in there. WAAAYTOOO and Jax 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 1 hour ago, kadmgs said: Ours, too, for the same reason. I am so glad you and @calvink669mentioned this. I totally forgot about a later sail away. I will be sure to check our dining time when I get an initial schedule from Shane but it’s possible he already thought of that. calvink669 and kadmgs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 Genie News Capacity- they are expecting 4500 guests out of a capacity of 6500 or 69% with many larger family groups due to the holidays. @Lovetocruise2002 @calvink669 PCR Testing for International Guests: will happen between 7-9am on Day 7 and is complimentary. Entertainment/Dining schedule: preliminary listing coming soon once the schedule is released. In room movie listing: (onboard team to provide updated Christmas movie schedule once released) Jungle Cruise Suicide Squad 2021 Old Space Jam the new legacy Paw Patrol Still Water Escape Room Road Runner – Anthony Bordon Rya and the lost dragon Tom & Jerry 2021 The secret life of pets 2 Frozen 2 Wonder woman 1984 Respect The green night Candy land Dating and New York Beings Fallen for Fargo Jesus Music Spirit kadmgs, CravingaCruise, ellcee and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Jax said: Wonder woman 1984 Oh, we have yet to have time to watch this. If this is on Allure, we might have a movie night in! WAAAYTOOO, CravingaCruise and Jax 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadmgs Posted December 14, 2021 Report Share Posted December 14, 2021 The boys decided they needed to help again tonight. ellcee, Jax, Traveler and 6 others 4 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2021 Genie news Christmas trees in suite: no Christmas trees are in star class suites on Oasis this year. But there will be in room decorations. Thank goodness for the Festivus Pole. haha Messenger: I am now communicating with Shane via Messenger! Yay Drewtastic86, calvink669, sammy79 and 4 others 2 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted December 16, 2021 Report Share Posted December 16, 2021 21 hours ago, Jax said: Genie news Christmas trees in suite: no Christmas trees are in star class suites on Oasis this year. But there will be in room decorations. Thank goodness for the Festivus Pole. haha Messenger: I am now communicating with Shane via Messenger! Yay t-3 days and counting.....a little sad about the no Christmas tree in suite, but we'll live. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2021 First Negative Test Just got 3 negative rapid antigen tests!!! OMG what a relief especially when we have a 16 year old that is hard to keep in a travel bubble lol Final rapid antigen test tomorrow morning at 7am before we fly out (required for cruise). On our way to the Marriott In terminal airport hotel. Driving in a snow storm. RWDW1204, calvink669, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2021 In Other News: Reyd informed me we have 213 pounds of luggage. And no where in that 213 pounds is a pair of swim trunks for Lindsay. #shopattarget WAAAYTOOO, RWDW1204, kadmgs and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 hour ago, calvink669 said: t-3 days and counting.....a little sad about the no Christmas tree in suite, but we'll live. At this point I will be happy with the Festivus Pole. Haha calvink669, kadmgs and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted December 16, 2021 Report Share Posted December 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Jax said: At this point I will be happy with the Festivus Pole. Haha I will volunteer to lead the "Airing of Grievances" Big Tule, Jax and kadmgs 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 19 minutes ago, calvink669 said: I will volunteer to lead the "Airing of Grievances" Deal!! Dec 23rd is shaping up to be a fun day!! calvink669 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Marriott M Lounge YYC Airport Covid protocols have really scaled back the offerings. You now receive a $40 voucher to the restaurant for breakfast and very limited evening appetizers. Still a relaxing space though so we decided to order off the menu and enjoy the space. Currently -21 with a blowing snow advisory. 🌧🌬 ellcee, sammy79, kadmgs and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Whoa! There is a lot of snow in Calgary! It was 16°C here in Southern Ontario lol Jax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Whoa! There is a lot of snow in Calgary! It was 16°C here in Southern Ontario lol 29 degrees tomorrow in Orlando. Lovetocruise2002 and kadmgs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 11 hours ago, Jax said: 29 degrees tomorrow in Orlando. We both had Negative tests this morning and we will officially see everyone on board Were flying to Miami tomorrow and staying in the JW Marriott Marquis. Can't wait! Jax, kadmgs and ellcee 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadmgs Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 14 hours ago, Jax said: Currently -21 with a blowing snow advisory. 🌧🌬 Ummm, no, thanks! There is a reason I live in Houston. I'm giving my last final exams this morning. Bugging out around noon. We will test when I get home. Fingers crossed for negative tests considering I spent most of my time in a high school. We fly out in the morning as well. calvink669, WAAAYTOOO and Jax 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLH Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 I am excited for you! We head toHarmony on Jan 2nd and this will be my dd bf's first cruise. We are in an Aquatheater suite and he has been reading up on all of the things the ship has to offer. I am sending him your review to read! Have a great trip Jax and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 It’s official .. 2nd negative Covid test!! OMG what a relief….we will see everyone onboard!! Yay! WAAAYTOOO, RWDW1204, wannabecruiseexpert and 6 others 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Flight delay: 60 minute delay due to flight crew delay. This is why we decided to fly direct to MCO to avoid missing connections in Toronto. CravingaCruise, WAAAYTOOO, calvink669 and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 2 hours ago, kadmgs said: Ummm, no, thanks! There is a reason I live in Houston. I'm giving my last final exams this morning. Bugging out around noon. We will test when I get home. Fingers crossed for negative tests considering I spent most of my time in a high school. We fly out in the morning as well. You guys don’t happen to be on UA 581 do you? That would just be too weird with the fact that my wife is Kelli and she also teaches HS seniors lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadmgs Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, calvink669 said: You guys don’t happen to be on UA 581 do you? That would just be too weird with the fact that my wife is Kelli and she also teaches HS seniors lol. No, we are flying Southwest. That's just crazy that's she's a senior HS teacher, too. calvink669 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Update on Tap Labs I don’t know how widespread TapLabs is throughout Canada but the process went so smooth. I received a pre authorization on my visa 2 days out, appointment reminder 1 day out, confirmation email this morning that technician was on route, a call from technician half hour out and a call from technician upon arrival at hotel. We completed the test in the lobby of the Marriott. From start to finish the process took 15 minutes for 3 of us. Results are sent via a text link to each of our phones. The technician strongly encouraged us to use the hotel business computer to print results as sometimes paper copies are requested. Oddly enough we were never asked for test results by security, Customs or WestJet. Maybe it’s random calvink669, WAAAYTOOO, kadmgs and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Cheers After a little more than a 2 hour delay we are up and on our way! WestJet Premium observations: Buy on board items that are complimentary for premium guests have been scaled back (Covid) to 3 items; Kit Kat, Pringle’s and Hummus & crackers. We had a choice of roast beef or orecchiette pasta. WestJet hospitality is still awesome. We have a great flight attendant taking care of us. Even with some of the scaled back services, we are feeling grateful to be back in the skies. Love seeing a packed plane full of excited Canadians heading to Florida, some of which are cruising. Lovetocruise2002 and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Genie news Onboard entertainment schedule has been finalized. We are looking forward to quite a few of the performances. We are most excited about Aqua 80; does anyone know what Aqua Showtime Encore is all about? I know entertainment is subjective but I would love to hear any recommendations. Show at a glace Voyage 631.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 For some reason the pdf isn’t compatible so here are screenshots of the schedules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Aqua Showtime Encore must be the “other” ATS show. The O class ships generally have 2 shows. If I have to guess I would predict a bunch of stomping, splashing and a little diving. Lol Jax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 Did your Genie mention the new mask protocols ? This so sucks for everyone ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted December 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Did your Genie mention the new mask protocols ? This so sucks for everyone ! No!! I have not heard anything. And I was messaging Shane earlier today. Nothing in my emails about changes to protocols. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 We’ll, maybe it won’t apply to your cruise since it’s so close. Fingers crossed for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 6 minutes ago, Jax said: No!! I have not heard anything. And I messaged Shane earlier today. WAAAYTOOO and Jax 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted December 17, 2021 Report Share Posted December 17, 2021 oh it applies alright, just got the e-mail....here is further details. Jax and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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