Barely Cruising

Carnival Drops Pre Cruise Testing Effective for cruises departing on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 or later, and include: . • Vaccinated guests must continue to provide evidence of their vaccination status prior to embarkation. Pre-cruise testing is no longer required, except for cruises to Canada, Bermuda, Greece and Australia (per local guidelines), and on voyages 16 nights or longer. • Unvaccinated guests are welcome to sail and are no longer required to apply for a vaccine exemption, except for cruises in Australia or on voyages 16 nights and longer. • Unvaccinated guests or those who do not provide proof of vaccination must present the results of a negative PCR or antigen test taken within three days of embarkation. • All policies are subject to local destination regulations. Note: Guests under the age of five years are exempt from vaccination and testing requirements from the United States and under the age of 12 from Australia. Voyages 16 nights and longer will continue to have vaccina...

The Perfect Caribbean Cruise Packing List This week, I'm getting ready for our Caribbean Cruise in September. Normally, I just make a list in my cruise planner notebook and check the items off as I pack them. Today, I decided to set down an make a free packing list printable just for you. Enjoy!! Are You planning a Caribbean cruise soon? Let us know in the comments?  In our Perfect Caribbean Cruise Packing List we detail everything you'll need. This list details everything we bring or use to help you plan the perfect Caribbean cruise. Many of these items will help make things easier on your next cruise. Our Perfect Caribbean Cruise Packing List Scroll Down to Get Our Downloadable  Perfect Caribbean Cruise Packing List Toiletries In our Perfect Caribbean Cruise Packing List,  You will find all the essential toiletries we bring. We do like to be overly prepared from OTC meds to toiletries so don't feel as if you have to pack everything. You can choose to pack only what you ...

Carnival Cruise Updates Testing Updates Carnival Cruise Line has updated its pre-cruise testing protocols, Effective from August 8, on cruises 5 nights or less, vaccinated passengers do not need to present a pre-cruise test result of any kind, including those sailing to the Bahamas.  This is a change from Carnival's announcements just days before. Guest who are unvaccinated must still show a negative test result to be able to sail, Even on these shorter sailings. The test can either be a supervised PCR or antigen test, and can be taken up to three days before embarkation. All guests age 2 and older (regardless of vaccination status) must present a negative test result for any Carnival cruise, to The Bahamas or any other destination, if the sailing is 6 nights or longer. Carnival Cutbacks  Carnival Cruise Line is pushing back on and taking away. They are making some permanent changes to onboard dining venues across the fleet. Effective as of August 1, 2022, Carnival is cutting ...

 Best Beaches In Costa Maya Almaplena Beach Resort   Photo Credit: Almaplena Beach Resort  Price: $89.00 A Person Almaplena Beach Club is located in Mexico, just 20 minutes south from Costa Maya Port along white sandy beaches and turquoise water. To Book: Almaplena Beach Resort Hayhu Beach Club Photo Credit: Trip Advisor Prices Vary $60.00- $500.00 depending on the package. Where being outdoors and enjoying your privacy go hand in hand. Hayhu Beach Club makes it possible. They don't just offer a place. They offer an experience. Hayhu Beach is located at km 13.5 of the Mahahual coastal highway To Book : Hayhu Beach Club Day Pass Ibiza Sunset Beach Resort Photo Credit: Viator Price: $60.00 A Person Leave your cares behind and enjoy a relaxing, stress-free beach day at Ibiza Sunset Mahahual. Lounge chairs, free Wi-Fi, clean bathrooms, snacks, a lunch buffet, and unlimited alcoholic drinks are included, as is unlimited snorkeling (equipment provided). You can...

Photo Credit: Travel Leaders Corporate What is a Travel Agent? Your here because you don't know what a travel agent is? Or perhaps you don't know how they are different than say a PVP (Personal Vacation Planner) which is usually for a specific cruise line ( like A Carnival Vacation Planner). A travel agent DOES NOT charge you to book ever. We work with multiple cruise lines and multiple destinations even non cruise land vacations including Disney. I think a lot of people misunderstand what travel agents do. Yes, we quote and book vacations. Yes, we make personalized itineraries and plans for you. Yes, this costs you NOTHING extra over booking it yourself.  What we don't do is get paid if you don't book with us. We are not paid an hourly wage. We are only paid commission on trips we book, and only after you return home from traveling.  If you cancel, we don't get paid. So that Disney vacation, cruise, all-inclusive resort stay, etc. that you book on your own - we cou...

 Top Things To Do In Nassau Photo Credit: Flicker Almost every cruise line offers several options for viewing the top attractions in Nassau. However, for those who want to visit Nassau on their own the options can be endless.  Here we have listed the top things (or attractions) that everyone must do while in Nassau. Photo Credit: A Journey Of Postcards Atlantis Resort Photo Credit: WR Nash Atlantis Resort has everything you could ever want in the Caribbean including: pools, beaches, water park, casino, shopping, & dining. you can also enjoy encounters with sharks, dolphins and sea lions. They offer several day pass options  and even overnight packages for those planning to visit the resort. Marina Village Photo Credit: IQ Cruising Be sure to Visit Marina Village located close to the entrance of the resort when walking from the Ferry Boat Dock under the main bridge connecting Nassau to Paradise Island. It's also completely free to visit.  This is a great plac...

  A Little History Of Nassau Nassau - Timeline Photo Credit: Pixels Circa 500 to 800 AD - Lucayans (Arawakan-speaking Taino people) arrived in the Bahamas. 1492 - As many as 40,000 Lucayans lived in the Islands. 1500's - Spanish capture and send Lucayans to work in Hispaniola. 1520 - Spain evacuated the last 11 Lucayans. The Bahamas becomes uninhabited for 130 years. 1648 - William Sayle led a group of Puritans from Bermuda establishing settlements on Eleuthera; these early colonists moved on to Sayle's island, latter renamed New Providence 1670 - Charles II of England issued an ownership deed of the Bahamas to the "Proprietors of Carolina". 1671 - New Providence had 913 residents: 257 men, 243 women and 413 slaves. 1672 - Charles Town fort is built. 1684 - Spanish attacked and burned Charles Town; most British settlers fled to Jamaica; pirates take over. 1686 - Exiled settlers in Jamaica return to New Providence. 1694 - Ordinance of Proprietors established Nass...

  Beginning July 24th In Europe & July 27th in the U.S. Virgin Voyages will no longer be requiring pre cruise testing for COVID to cruise. Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL), Royal Caribbean International (RCL), and Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH). Report have not yet dropped the precruise-covid-test requirement. With Virgin dropping the precruise covid test, the other major cruise lines seem likely to follow -- perhaps as soon as when they announce August protocols. Testing will, however, remain in place for ships going to destinations that require it.  #news #updates #virginvoyages #barelycruising #travleagent #vacation #covid #testing

  Photo Credit: Sandals Resort Best Paid Beaches In Nassau While Nassau has many free beaches such as Jaws, Junkanoo, or Cabbage beach to be enjoyed, many people may opt for a more secluded beach or an all inclusive beach experience. There are many hotels & resorts in Nassau that offer day passes for just that. Here we have complied a list of the best experiences for you. Atlantis Resort Photo Credit: Trip Advisor Atlantis Resort has so much to offer and several packages to choice from water parks to beaches and everything in between restaurants and even a casino. You can also book a day pass for the Paradise Island Beach located in Atlantis. However, this pass does not give you access too swimming pools, water slides, pool deck, or pool lounge chairs. Be sure to check out the 'ancient ruins of Atlantis' in The Dig on a self guided tour. This day pass only includes the beach on Paradise island and will cost you roughly $69 for adults and $40 for kids 12 and under. the reso...