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I'm sorry, Linda. I hope you get your refund quickly on this one and can use one of your other FCCs to cruise soon. 
 

 
No need to be sorry.  Yes they still show Grand Cayman's, which puzzled me.  That, and the large number of offered excursions is what made me wonder if in the event they would actually be available.  For my wife and I it is irrelevant since we had no plans to get off the ship except possibly at Ocean Cay.

Since I am booked on one of the earliest scheduled uncanceled cruises I'll try to pass on anything I find out.  And if we DO get to sail 🤞 I'll try to send a post or 2 about how things are on the ship.

I just want to get on board with a glass of sparkling wine and soak up the salty air


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This is exactly how I feel now. Over the last few months I have been wearing a mask every where I go including when we have gone to Disney World for the day. It has gotten to the point that wearing a mask doesn’t bother me at all. 
 
It used to make me laugh when I would see drivers in a car by themselves wearing a mask. Now on multiple occasions I have done that when driving home from a store and not taking my mask off when I get in the car because I don’t think about it. I figure if wearing a mask in the Florida heat doesn’t bother me, wearing one on a ship isn’t going to bother me either. 

The shutdown of cruising has had a multi-billion dollar negative effect on the economy in Florida, not to mention the effect on the cruise line companies themselves.  And all the employees who earn their living that way.  Please remember that no one is requiring that you go on a cruise.  Why not give people a choice?  Once upon a time, we were a free country.  If you think it's a stupid idea, that's your right and you can choose not to participate.  Those who are willing to follow the protocols currently in use by MSC and others in Europe with no negative consequences should also have a choice.

I have a few clusters of spider veins on my legs that look like bruises, and people always ask me what happened. So thanks for the Dermacol recommendation. My sister uses Dermablend for a scar on her leg, but I find it a big thick and matte looking for my needs. I also tried Kat Von D tattoo foundation which works nicely, but I would need to have several shades as my skin color changes with my level of sun exposure, which could get expensive.
 
I use Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF every day after I moisturize. It is a mineral powder with titanium dioxide. I haven't found a foundation that doesn't make me break out, but the Clinique powder gives me just enough coverage to even out my skin tone, so it works for me for now.
 
I have a V-beam treatment at my dermatologist office every three months. That makes the most difference compared to any topical treatments I've tried. Sadly I am trying to give up red wine, but that is difficult when I'm looking at a good steak. [emoji853]

So all the dresses I order have arrived. I’m in LOVE with the floral print/one shoulder dress. It reminds me of a late 80’s or early 90’s dress and I feel so glamorous in it! The only one that’s not a perfect fit is the red one and so I don’t think I will end up taking with me on this cruise. I need to have the top altered, but I think I’m still going to keep it as it was under $100 and would be perfect for a dressy holiday event. 
 
Since this is a fun spring break cruise I decided to look for another brightly colored cocktail dress and I ordered this pink off the shoulder number for the 2nd elegant night of my cruise. I hope it fits as now it’s sold out. 
 
I’ve been on an online shopping spree lately, so many sales and markdowns at Dillard’s and Nordstrom. Now I’m looking for shoes and  accessories. 

I’ve found some things I really like but have never ordered from them and don’t know anyone who has.
 
 
 
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I’ll be the first to spend the night on Ocean Cay.  First ship to sail from NA, first MSC ship to sail from PC.  Nov 1st.  Also, the best itinerary of any of the Seaside sailings this year as we don’t leave the last port of call until 5pm vs 1pm.

I don’t see this as a forever rule. Patience


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That may be true for bars and restaurants since it is easy for those of us in high risk groups to avoid them.  However, lifting all restrictions for mask wearing is very dangerous to us since although we can self isolate for many things, sometimes we do need to go out.  I am thinking about being around the general public for doctors visits as well as grocery stores.  We do Walmart pickup for most items but sometimes one needs another source.  We did not choose to be old.  It just happened.

 
Kinda... I mean bars w/ food service are wide open. Night clubs or dance clubs etc, yes they are closed. Pubs w/ grills, Bars w/ grills, and Restaurants w/ Bars are literally wide open and have been since May.  I have been in a couple that actually removed every other bar stool. But they were open. 

I work in an assisted living facility and was able to score 10% off a November 2021 sailing. I sent my TA a copy of my paycheck (blacked out numbers)and company ID



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Wowsie -- if I didn't know any better I would think you're a card-carrying member of one of  those anti-cruiser groups. 🤣
 
Sure you have a cruise booked?
 
No one said the CDC shouldn't do their job.  I'm sure they are doing what they can at a time when they are probably inundated with other more pressing matters that need their attention.   If they required 38,000 man hours to reject a plan in the past, as someone pointed out, then maybe it's time they hire more staff.  There's a lot of unemployed workers right now that need a job.  
 

 It's also open season for Covid there.

They only want short cruises because the longer you stay on the ship your chances of showing Covid symptoms rise greatly.
 
If you catch Covid on the cruise and find out 2 days later after you get off  the ship you have the virus...............it doesn't get blamed for catching it on the ship...........They will say you caught it somewhere else  before or after you got off  or on the ship.

I love sailing in suites and enjoy the sl but never during happy hour[emoji51]. People are so uppity and the chair saving is crazy.


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My husband and I were mistreated in the CL lounge by a group of D+ and Pinnacles. We purchased a suite and were told by a couple members of this group that we should go to the DL. We gave no indication of our level. It is interactions like this that place bias on levels and stateroom categories. 

I like to cruise in suites because that's how I choose to spend MY money, no one else's money.  We don't drink or gamble,  and plan at least 1 year in advance so we can make payments.   It's nobody's business but yours.  Enjoy your cruise and have fun.   Our next cruise is in a crown loft suite and we are so excited!!!

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Me too!  They can skip Nassau as far as I'm concerned.  I never get off there any more.

Nice of MSC to notify us that it has changed our ship and our itinerary for our November 14 cruise.  This notification comes too late for those of us in Yacht Club, since we are past the 120 days to cancel without losing our deposit.  I can only assume from this that MSC does not give a rip about its customers.

I just noticed that they stopped selling October 2020 cruises sailing out of Florida. Maybe an announcement is forthcoming ?


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Hi. 
 
Has anyone been assigned their YC cabins that were switched from Seaside to Meraviglia?
We had two YC balcony cabins specifically chosen for February 2021 but now still have Guarantee cabins, which will not be acceptable if we dont have them before final payment. 
 
I also have booked the Seaside 3/4 nights as well as the week later on Seaside if my dh cannot go with us but had hoped I could see what our cabin assignments were before final payment. This is just awful. 

Thank you. 

We were changed from the Seaside YC to the Mereviglia 11/14/20. I intend to cruise if at all possible🤞🏻


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