malted muse

interesting - coming from the UK I feel that about transatlantic - love doing them but FL as a destination gets tired real quick - end up looking at breaking the flight up on the way back instead. Strange to sail all that way to then fly back for a break so close to home but one can get good deals doing so.

Marella also doesn't like it but have only said that in response to being asked - carnival have also made a statement. My view is it is fun as long as it doesn't go over the top (e.g. when one person bring loads and loads), when they are eco friendly and when care is taken hiding them. https://bnnbreaking.com/lifestyle/carnival-cruise-line-bans-rubber-ducks-with-business-cards-and-homemade-goodies

Be aware that I have recently heard that some cruise lines are saying 'no' to people doing it now.

I have put together some re-mixed snippets of ships moving set to music - just a bit of fun.

in a way - already have the answer now though.

Cadiz - November 2023 - I wondered what it was and now things are making sense -

when sailing into Cadiz in November 2023 I saw this -

the Icon of the Seas has launched - 7,600 passengers!!! 250,800 tons and 20 decks. I think I caught a glimpse of it in Cadiz -

this might give an idea - when we did it it was starboard -

https://youtu.be/z3EggfM-EgQ

https://youtu.be/jad2TDEUknw

https://youtu.be/wKFedM3wTSY

Recently got off the ship - was meant to be a b2b but this thing called covid interrupted things for us - https://youtu.be/jiQOXcvBrjA

just got off and made this - had a great time despite there being Nora virus on the ship -- https://youtu.be/jiQOXcvBrjA

There is a lot of ducks being talked about - rubber ducks in hiding.

the other one that I don't like is when people don't even ask a question but give a command instead - such as 'Flip flops in the MDR - discuss' or one I saw recently - 'I have been considering upgrading to aqua - convince me' - I mean to keep the topic relevant - 'posting quiz answers is helping others cheat - tell me I am wrong' (this is an example please don't tell me as I don't think its true - I think it builds community and is helpful)

I think the 1500 level has got benefits - something to do with inner peace and reflection - haven't got there yet and am so f@£$%^g angry about it.

you missed out 'can you wear shorts on formal nights?' and 'what do you do about tips?' and the infamous 'do you book direct or use a TA?'