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ugh...there's that 2030 (10 years from now) reference again. Its being forced into our brains that 2030 is going to be some miraculous year.

Not sure if it's been mentioned, but the health protocols will continue for some time, even with a vaccine. We will be wearing masks and social distancing for some time yet.

On 12/11/2020 at 11:08 PM, CatsinShow said:

Canada is what's messing this up. Love the snowbirds who come down to FL and then return to Canada for healthcare when they get Covid. 

I live in Halifax, my office is smack dab on the waterfront. You don't think port cities/town need or want cruising back asap? We aren't holding out to pi$$ cruisers off. Geesh!

I am subscribed to Ben and David’s YouTube channel. They have a few videos posted from this cruise. I will be eagerly waiting to watch their next one!

A couple of youtube vloggers (Ben & David) are on this voyage.  They have a few video posted to their channel.

Love this jingle...and your video!

18 minutes ago, phillyguy31 said:

The problem isn't infecting someone on the ship but it is what happens AFTER you get off.

Same can be said for flying, especially if you have a layover.

Flying should be banned as well then.

My office bought us all one of these lol

I agree that you would need to clean it as well as your hands.

Aruba is doing great as well:

https://www.visitaruba.com/news/category/cruise-ship/

Just now, time4u2go said:

Why does eating there make a difference? You can't catch Covid-19 by eating something contaminated.  

OMG, I think you might be right! You win!

Just now, time4u2go said:

There are many things that we touch on a cruise ship (elevator buttons, stair railings, chairs, armrests, sail and sign cards, pens, door handles, etc.).  Why is the buffet any different?

Because I am eating there!

Why is this so difficult to understand?

1 minute ago, time4u2go said:

Because of Norovirus.

Another reason for you to NOT touch the tongs...I don't want THAT virus either.

1 hour ago, time4u2go said:

Totally agree! I think people are putting way too much emphasis on the role that a buffet plays.  You don't catch COVID-19 by eating it.

Then why are we constantly reminded to wash our hands and not touch our face? If it's on your hands and your hands go up to your mouth...?

Them serving works for me! 

How many people are gross enough to use the washroom and NOT WASH THEIR HANDS afterwards, then come and grab the tongs and load up their bacon plate?

If the Canada / US border is not open for non-essential travel, that's a lot of Canadians who won't be cruising.  Or, how many in Canada are able to get time off work to self-quarantine for 14 days upon their arrival home from the US / International travel?

And your 17 year old will likely have more fun on the Breakaway...

On 4/24/2020 at 2:02 PM, bgcruiser said:

For Theme park tickets already purchased for this year, that haven't been used, Disney has already extended the expiration date to 12/31/2020. If a guess is unable to travel this year, Disney will extend the expiration till 12/31/2021 on those tickets. (Info from Dis Boards).

Nice!  I have a trip booked (Disney resort, flights, tickets until end of 2020) for early December, but if I can bump out my tickets until December 2021 that will be great!  Plus it will be the Magic Kingdom's 50th Anniversary! (Oh, wait. More crowds...)

With everyone thinking if you've had Covid then you might be immune, what if it affects you the opposite way? Meaning, your body might be "damaged" from the virus and it can't recover as well a second time.  I have read that it can affect your kidneys and heart and do damage to them and it would create more issues in the future for those organs.

Halifax (Nova Scotia) port authority has no cruise ships until July 1st, at least. 

I thought it said they were considering closing the borders...they are limiting entry, however.

I don't understand the logic of only 500 passengers.  What if the lone carrier is within the 500?  

Did Princess make all of those passengers pay for being quarantined?

Where do I find these Early Saver Forms?

Can you use it for the DSC?

Can you use that OBC towards Cheers?