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On 9/16/2021 at 11:33 AM, LollyR said:

Not sure if this will help anything or anyone BUT......my husband lost his little white card they gave him when he was vaccinated. I called many places where I thought I could/would get a copy. ENDS UP All I needed to do was Call My Local Health Department. I called them and they said his vaccine info was on IMMTRAC.....They gave my husband a copy the next day (only asked for his name & DOB). This paper has all the info on there his name, DOB, place & dates where he got the vaccine etc. As someone mentioned earlier.....none of this info is on the little white card. I'm getting a copy of mine from them as well. 

Thanks, good info.

Don't let the Grand be your only impression of Princess. Good luck and have fun on your cruise.

RCL Aficionado's: 

My wife and I are discussing a TransPacific cruise April '23.

We particularly like the itinerary with stops in New Zealand and Tahiti.

However we are retired (61,62) and have been looking at other cruises as well during the same timeframe. And I know not even in the same league but she has interest in a Viking Ocean cruise I explained that type of cruise is more destination oriented with less onboard activities.

When I showed her videos of the ship her response was that it was too baroque and that she would have no interest in North Star (gimmicky) Ripcord Fly, Bumper Cars etc...

As a sidebar we did the NCL Bliss 14 day Panama cruise and she did enjoy that ship so hopefully Ovation will stand the test.

I think she is sold on the Ovation but 18 days (11 sea days) can she be happy? Will we be sane by the time the ship reaches Honolulu LOL.

Last thing I ant to hear is "honey we never should've booked this cruise"

Any feedback would be appreciated, 

Ron

8 minutes ago, Outerdog said:

 

Not all. Many (most?) cards are handwritten, including the vax manufacturer and lot numbers.

 

Agreed, you can fill in the card yourself and laminate it  and voila you are ready for your cruise. LOL

Ive been on the Bliss (PC) and sailed the Majestic sister Regal being they are both Royal Class ships.

If I had to pick it would be the Bliss.

I think you'll have more fun on the Bliss, the layout of the ship is very conducive for a Mexico cruise, I especially enjoyed the waterfront and the Observation Lounge.

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Photo Credit: FC FB

What a shame, now waiting for the email stating that a Delta booster shot needed before you board.

"At the end of the day, cruise ships have motors, propellers and rudders, and God forbid we can't operate in the state of Florida for whatever reason, then there are other states that we do operate from, and we can operate from the Caribbean for a ship that otherwise would have gone to Florida"   - Frank Del Rio

1 hour ago, Shellbelle28 said:

Thank you, I'd appreciate you taking a look and confirming the times.

3 minutes ago, evandbob said:

I wonder who the unvaxxed cruisers will thank for all the extra fees and restrictions they will face on board a ship after this ruling?

 

"Like sand in an hour glass, these are the days of our lives"

My advice is don't. I thought for sure princess would've had her beached in Turkey.

The only thing I know for sure is it has really felt like a long Norwegian winter........

Please tell me how you or the cruiseline will determine if anyones credentials are real or fake?

Also, please know Emerald way forward cabins are very nice and private with large balconies.

Like most other guys I enjoy a cigar and a brandy in the evening hours.

Just thinking about Churchill's and the tight sitting in this small room.

I can imagine cutting a hole through my mask to accommodate my cigar...LOL

51 minutes ago, frantic36 said:

 

 

Please give the citation to the article you claim that the NIH states masks are not effective RE:Covid. 

 

I could only find this one from the 22nd April that shows research proving that infected saliva even with asymptomatic carriers of Covid transmit to the uninfected. 

 

https://directorsblog.nih.gov/2021/04/22/study-demonstrates-saliva-can-spread-novel-coronavirus/

 

This indicates to me mask are still needed.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7680614/?fbclid=IwAR3waY7zxnXIfk9QxURL2NKbU6UKnHIJybAEFkrYMtdmuK2jnyQ-POUdumg

There was just a study released by the NIH stating the effectiveness and effects from mask wearing.

If you google you will find it and find out that the mask is not effective RE: Covid.

Hopefully the study will give government and business sufficient reason not to enforce.

She's a real beauty enjoy.

2 hours ago, dmwnc1959 said:

According to Marine Traffic, the Noordam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Koningsdam, Royal Princess, and Emerald Princess are now at La Paz. 

 

Grand Princess has departed and en route to LA with an ETA of 4/9. 

 

Ruby Princess arrived today 4/4 at anchorage off of Long Beach. 

 

Zuiderdam and Majestic Princess are en route to La Paz, both with an ETA on 4/8.  

Dave, your feeling the good vibes from the west coast brother......all a good sign.

12 minutes ago, farmermd said:

That is the difference of where you live and the people you associate with vs where I live and my customers.  Our hardware business was up 32% last year, partly because of my business practices and not treating my customers or employees like they have leprosy.  So far this year our sales are up 6%.

 

So just because I don't think or act like you I have issues?  Ok.  

LOL Farmer I've always been amazed that the people who label themselves tolerant always seem to extrude the exact opposite behavior.

I respect you for for having the gumption and fortitude to stand for your beliefs.

You know what I'm thinking, Princess will start their first cruises of the US from California.

Possibly CA coastal to start, with only stops in California.

12 hours ago, BigAl94 said:

Selfish stupid attitude IMO.

So it's selfish for me to have an opinion, selfish of me not to roll up my sleeve every time the government says we need to inject a serum for a virus that is 98% survivable.

I thought it was my body my choice and you have a problem with that?

I find it interesting that almost 30-35% of health officials have refused to take the vaccine up to this point, what do they know that we don't?

You know where this headed right, vaccine passports for travel, to go to the market, to see a movie at a theatre, to go shopping at a mall........

2 hours ago, zitsky said:

 

Maybe you should just stay home then?  Then you can't catch it.

God gave you an immune system right? If your healthy and no underlying health issues why would I need an injection that makes me sick to prevent me from getting sick. Again if you trust what's in the serum then go for it, me I am going to wait because I believe there will be long term health consequences.

7 hours ago, graphicguy said:

At this stage, millions upon millions have received the COVID vaccine. I've not seen or heard of any sort of huge and far reaching ill-effects.  I have heard of some crazy conspiracy theories (which befuddles me in their origins) regarding the vaccine, but all....ALL....have been false and came from, at best, dubious sources.

 

Hmmm no side effects as the vaccine now as the vaccine population is still young.

But what happens years from now as people start to develop unexplained chronic illnesses,

I'm sure scientists and researchers will look back upon this time and wonder why people were so anxious to inject themselves with a vaccine that literally only took 6 months to get to market. Me i'm waiting on the sidelines until we know more.

The Spanish Flu petered out only after 2 years and w/o any vaccines.