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Sadly but unsurprisingly, it still is in California... I was in to the doc week before last and had to wear a mask. Have another appointment with the orthopedic surgeon on Monday AM so I'll be putting a mask on again.

This is me exactly! Internet is to enhance the cruise experience.

Ah true, it might just work out. Thanks

Arrgh, she, she may not be getting visit. I was only planning on running up for the day.

I can empathize with your pain. I really haven't paid attention to the details after I heard that announcement but that was just for people flying in Canada not driving across the border... correct? I'm supposed to go visit my sister in YVR after we get off of ovation at the beginning of Sept. I would be driving across.

True but that is an exceptional case. But I vowed not to get banned again so I can not comment further on that subject. 🙂 I was more referring to the US and the cruise industry specifically. Small cruise lines are dropping testing and vaccine requirements. I know Ken is already aware of this but for those who are not here are the links. https://margaritavilleatsea.com/prepare-to-sail/ https://www.azamara.com/booked-guests/before-you-board/explore-well-at-sea The larger cruise lines are still holding their cards close to their vest. However, Princess has dropped their vaccine requirement and is now allowing 10% unvaccinated adults for any reason. I just had a friend tell me today he booked two cruises on Princess for Oct and Nov. because of this and he has been approved for the 10%. Things are changing for the better. There will be no tightening. My speculation is that cruise companies know that the longer the unvaccinated (that number is 32.8% of the US population and unlikely to change significantly) go without cruising the more of that market share never comes back to cruising as they will have found substitutes that meet their needs. Losing 32.8% of any market is a massive hit over time. Especially in a recessionary environment where people will have less disposable income and be less apt spend on extraneous things like cruise vacations. There may be full ships right now but some of that is certainly due to FCC's burning a whole in peoples pockets and driving the smaller market share to cruise more frequently. That day is ending if not already ended. They need that 32.8% spending money. Of that 67.2% only 48.2% have gotten the booster. I say with great assurance there is no booster requirement every 270 days coming. Tomorrow's earning call will undoubtedly shed some light on the future but the thought that vaccine requirements get stricter on cruises leaving the US is a highly improbable notion.

Don't worry, there is no indication that this happening. Restrictions are going away not becoming more strict. Princess has already lowered the threshold for vaccination status. Nobody is suddenly, without it being required, going to make it more stringent.

Finally a decent thread... !

im not a huge sea food eater so it'd be easy for me to miss

Those pics from @firefly333were recent pics I believe. What ship are you sailing?

I get a drink at the first bar I see once on board.

Sorry, I thought it was a friends of Bill W meeting.

No, not even close. I found a Navigator one that's cheap and I'd like. I just have to convince DW to let me go alone 🙂

Do you mean specifically for the single I want to book this fall or just in general.

I prefer balcony's with the rare suite thrown in. However, when I retire I might be inclined to switch to insides in order cruise more often. I'm considering booking a short Navigator one for Sept but DW doesn't really want to go because we will have just been on Ovation from Alaska. I'm looking at single pricing and there are some decent prices for singles.

3 to 4 depending on how much you get it for. Soda is $3.

Dear Lord some people are uptight!

No my seats were at the front of the top level, if that makes any sense describing the location. I'll certainly try I again. Maybe I had an off night.

We are newbie NCL cruisers and we are booked on Pride of America in Dec. Our booking includes 150 minutes of wifi. I doubt that that will be sufficient for me so I intend to upgrade. What is the difference between the standard wifi and premium wifi.

We care deeply about our friends 🙂

In my ideal world I look like Chris Hemsworth

I just thought it was weird and I got bored. I guess I'm in the hate it category.

Following 🙂 I love live reviews. 🙂

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