There's always something new and different happening with Royal Caribbean that it's hard to cover it all, but there were a few things over the last few days that I've summed up in a new post.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
There are smaller updates from across the fleet that I think are kind of interesting, neat, or otherwise good to know.<\/p>\n
If you ever have a news tip, feel free to email it to [emailprotected] for possible inclusion in a future update!<\/p>\n
Royal Caribbean informed guests with a Mariner of the Seas cruise booked in early 2023 their cruises have been cancelled.<\/p>\n
Guests received emails today informing them that the ship will need more time for her scheduled dry dock, which impacts cruises between January and March 2023.<\/p>\n
The specific dates cancelled are sailings between January 7, 2023 and March 27, 2023.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\"Mariner of the Seas will need some extra time during its scheduled dry dock next year,\" the email said. \"We known this news is disappointing and apologize for the impact.\"<\/p>\n
Guests booked on a now cancelled cruise have the choice of rebooking to Jewel of the Seas sailings during the same time period:<\/p>\n
If guests choose a Jewel of the Seas sailing, they'll receive their original stateroom price protected, as well as $50 onboard credit for interior, ocean view and balcony staterooms. $100 for suites.<\/p>\n
Royal Caribbean will also cover up to $200 in change fees for non-refundable transportation costs.<\/p>\n
Guests also have the choice to re-book on any other cruise, or a full refund if they decide to cancel.<\/p>\n
Mariner of the Seas was last refurbished in 2018 when she received her Royal Amplification updates.<\/p>\n
Typically, cruise ships go in every 5 years for a dry dock. Older ships can sometimes go in more often than that.<\/p>\n
UPDATE: The plot thickened when people booked on Independence of the Seas received a similar email that they are being moved to Mariner of the Seas.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
What does it mean and how can two ships be cancelled for same timeframe? Share your ideas in the comments.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Royal Caribbean filed a trademark application with theUnited States Patent and Trademark Office that sounds like it could be related to the new Icon Class cruise ships.<\/p>\n
Two trademarks were filed on February 10 for:<\/p>\n
Trademark applications are notoriously vague, and simply filed to coverthe category of cruise ship services.<\/p>\n
It just got easier for someone that is fully vaccinated to travel into Canada.<\/p>\n
The Canadian government announced this week it fully vaccinated travelers entering Canadawill not need to take a PCR test, beginning February 28.<\/p>\n
Instead, fully vaccinated people entering the country can take an authorized rapid antigen test taken no more than one day before their flight or arrival at the land border.<\/p>\n
Currently, travelers entering Canada must show proof of a negative molecular test taken within 72 hours of their departing flight or planned arrival at the land border.<\/p>\n
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More here:<\/p>\n
Royal Caribbean updates: Mariner cancellations, Icon of the Seas, & more - Royal Caribbean Blog<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There's always something new and different happening with Royal Caribbean that it's hard to cover it all, but there were a few things over the last few days that I've summed up in a new post. There are smaller updates from across the fleet that I think are kind of interesting, neat, or otherwise good to know Continue reading