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Did they put new mattresses in the staterooms? For me a firm supportive unworn mattress is my highest priority.

I don't see any tables in front of any doors and our steward said there are people quarantining on our floor.

Update to the closely guarded secret of Princess Covid policy and procedures. It seems they have some cabins reserved for Covid quarantine but its a limited number. They can fill up fast. Then if your cabin mate tests positive everyone in the cabin has to quarantine together whether they are all positive or not. I was wondering why a number of cabins on my deck always seems to have a large stack of dishes outside the door. They must be under quarantine. The ship reports Covid status to the receiving port country. Some countries want to limit their exposure to Covid positive visitors. I was told that is why the Majestic Princess tested every passenger this week. The numbers went up to such a level that the country of New Zealand required Princess to test every passenger and make sure the positive ones did not get off the ship in New Zealand. Its something to think about for me in booking more cruises. Am I willing to be locked in my cabin and not able to leave for 7+ days?

Most passengers are wearing masks where required. The exception is the gym where masks are required but almost no one is wearing one.

We are half way through our 13 day cruise around New Zealand. Last night they reported a high level of Covid infection on the ship. Passengers are not sick or not very sick. Everyone must test, there are cleaning crew everywhere and two KN95 masks were left on our bed last night. And..they closed the laundry room.

As I posted elsewhere, my theory is the laundry room uses a lot of the ships ventilation capacity to get rid of the moisture from drying clothes. The ships total ventilation capacity (fan power, exhaust and fresh air intake) has an upper limit. They want to use this ventilation elsewhere in the ship to reduce covid transmission.

Great question. I like dirty martinis - lots of olive brine. Of course Bloody Marys. Diet coke and rum. I think I will bring my own bottle of sugar free simple syrup, then add at the table. Soda with a splash of Campari is a beautiful drink, not very alcoholic so you might be able to drink 14 of them. Sparking wine is typically low in sugar.

I looked it up.. "Bloody Ceasar" requires clam juice. Sounds yummy but doubt the Princess bars are stocked with clam juice.

I had Covid last month and got Paxlovid. My HMO does not wait to see the severity. You want to take the Paxlovid right away, but within 5 days at the most. Especially if you are older. They already know if you have kidney problems so no testing. They just want to make sure you stop taking any interferring meds like statins and anything with a steroid like the nasal sprays. Me, my case was mild so I saved the Paxlovid for the cruise should I need it.

I am going on that ship next week. 13 day cruise plus three days travel to Australia and back no laundry? You don't catch Covid from a ship - you catch it from other people. Of course they will change the sheets but I still need laundry. I can't bring enough clothes for 16 days no laundry.

Gee...I should ask my Dr. for a prescription to take with me.

What blood tests do they need? What are they looking for? $1,000 sounds like a $$ maker.

Seems bizarre and passenger unfriendly. Why is the laundry room a high risk area? Worse than elevators? Please explain Princess.

Is this a new policy? I am packing for a 3 week trip including 13 days cruise on the Majestic Princess. A guest on the current Nov. 20th sailing is reporting... Last night we got a notice under the door reminding us about masks and also advising that guest laundry facilities will be suspended until further notice and bed linen and towels will only be changed on request. The self serve laundrette is also closed. Guess will have to buy more clothes as we are on her for 26 days!

Winds are against you returning to SF which always feels cold.