planning a trip on Enchantment of the Seas - questions about possible trip to Bermuda from Baltimore

[rc4life]

The family would like to go on a cruise on the enchantment of the seas to Bermuda/Bahamas out of Baltimore.  We are all vaccinated and will get a booster if applicable before travel date. I have been reading up on cruises in the news and seeing the following.  Would like to hear thoughts

(1)  some fine print on Bermuda cruises...I assume this will be a requirement (not optional)

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/additional-requirements-to-cruise-to-bermuda#:~:text=We recommend guests apply for,a negative COVID-19 result.

(2) im seeing recent news about Princess and Carnival having outbreaks, but not so much RC.   Anyone have a serious outbreak on an RC cruise (especially EOTS) that is not being reported?   Was it handled well?   Did it really suck to be isolated?   What happens if they run out of isolation rooms?

(3) Would they leave you at a port if you try to check on the ship and have covid?  Just read about a couple in spain that was dumped in Spain....horrible story

https://www.kktv.com/2022/04/27/couple-stranded-spain-after-testing-positive-covid-cruise/

(4) If there is a large outbreak, what is the policy for people who arent sick?   Will they shut down the pool, entertainment, etc?

(5)  I read somewhere (cant find the source) that there are fewer evening shows/events.   We have been accustomed to and my wife loves the cruises because of the really nice magic shows, music performances, and comedy acts every night.   Not sure if because of cost-cutting issues due to fewer people traveling and $1.2B in losses by RC, inflation, or something else.   Is this still an issue?  What should we expect about evening shows?   Can we see what events are planned are typically available on the EOTS?

(6) Is there anything else that we should expect to be different than pre-covid cruise travel?

(7)  Anyone knows what it costs to park the car for a week at the Port in Baltimore?

[Poolside]

I've sailed on Enchantment from Baltimore twice so far this year.

1. Currently Bermuda is requiring a BTA (Bermuda Travel Authorization) that costs $40 per person. You must provide basically the same information that Royal requires (proof of vaccine, passport info, negative test before arriving)

2. No outbreaks on Enchantment that I've heard about or seen

3. You will test up to 2 days before embarkation. You should know if you are negative or positive before arriving at the port of Baltimore. No other testing is required for vaccinated guests unless you have symptoms or close contact with someone who has symptoms or tests positive

4. There have been many reports of various venues and entertainment being shut down across the fleet because they can't be staffed because of Covid quarantine by crew. It didn't seem to affect much on my March and May cruises on Enchantment

5. There is not a lot of action on Enchantment late in the evening. You should check the "cruise compasses" from itineraries that are similar to yours. (available on this site)

6. Like everything on land, nothing is working quite as well since pre-Covid, even on the ships. But, I enjoyed the cruises and adjusted my expectations accordingly.

7. Parking is $15/day. They only charge you for each night on the ship, not partial days. (e.g. 9 night cruise was $135, 12 night cruise was $180)