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A passenger who owns the radio station KHTS in Santa Clarita is showing the preparation for the evacuation of 66 additional people who have tested positive for the Novel Coronavirus.

I am sorry for your loss. Thank you so much for sharing this information, as I also want the be buried at sea, from a cruise ship. I even have a life insurance policy to pay for my family to be take a last cruise with me.

I have always been able to find someone I recognize from the ship sitting on the beach. I look for a couple with two sets of gear. I talk to them, asking how they like the cruise. I ask if the both go out at the same time to snorkel, and usually they say they take turns because of their personal belongings. I offer to watch their stuff while they go together, if the will watch my stuff while I go. I have always been able to goo out and enjoy myself without worrying.

I think Air Canada is suggesting checking in 3 hours before your flight time. Not sure who you are flying with, but I would check with them.

Makes me wonder why people love FEESTYLE cruising so much, I guess people have a lot of money to burn.

No. Princess is no where close to NCL's "Freestyle" where one makes reservations before ever setting foot on a ship for the restaurants and shows.

 

On Princess, one can dine and see shows as one decides to do on a daily basis.

 

Yes, I know there is traditional seating, but all that does is allow one to know that is one less decision to make about eating and gives one a point to start with for any evening activities one may wish to do on a daily basis.

Thank you, I call it Feestyle on NCL.

I love Princess, and I am not offended that Princess was not a good fit for your expectations for your vacation. I also like Carnival, but I need to be in a mood for that party atmosphere. I think of cruise lines as having a personality. Some times I want to hang with my fun loving friends, other times I want to sit and crochet and just visit. Right now Princess fits with my DH's needs and also mine. If I went with my fun loving friends I would pick Carnival. If I had school age kids I would pick Royal.

I have intermittent mobility issues due to spine surgery. Although there are times when I do not require any assistive devices, sometimes I need my leg brace and a walker. Then there are stages inbetween like just needing a cane.. I normally take my own walker on the ship, it helps me get my carry on luggage into the room, and if there are any delays in boarding I can set my bags down and have a seat. Also, with all of the walking I do around the ship and in port it can bring on weakness in the evenings and the walker comes in very handy. You can buy one at Costco, or on line. My issues began when I was 40, I am 62 now. Using the devices allows me to do more than if I just did what my body could do on it's own. I have never needed a Doctors note.

I have had that limited menu on a BVE, but that time there was a very large group of Princess employees, and travel agents in the MDR, and we even had trouble getting a seat. I hope that is not a permanent change as the old menu is one of my favorite meals on the cruise. We also bring a significant amount of carry ons, due to the need for medical equipment and supplies we can not chance to put in the suitcases with our clothes. Having the stateroom available to drop off is very important, as even getting on the ship is a big struggle, and I can not see how I would be able to drag it all around the ship and in and out of elevators.

Do you mean 2019?

You also have to remember that you are cruising during the summer. Kids are out of school and families are able to relax and spend time together. You have the ability to be prudent with your time off, if you do not have kids. You are not restricted as the family is by school and vacation time. If being away from kids is important to you and your vacation demands, travel off season. Schedule your cruise when you are less likely to encounter children. Travel a cruise line that is less family friendly. Families are not offered the luxury of taking a vacation at any time of the year. families will be traveling during the summer and kids will not alway see the signage. the sing at the back pool looked like it was a paper posting at the far edges of the pool. You will see more kids. cut the families some slack . Remember: There is always Viking Cruises-- you are not likely to see any kids there. It is sad to see people not tolerant of a mom trying to enjoy some precious vacation time with her pre teen daughter. In a couple of years the mom will be swimming alone when her daughter splits for the teen center ---that may even happen half way thru this cruise.

That is the most ridiculous thing to say. I live in southern California, and sail out of those ports the majority of the time. Many schools are Year Round, and that means the last day of the year is June 30, the first day could be July 1. So, I guess you feel no adults should be able to cruise out of those ports if they are not willing to turn over the adult areas over to kids, or are so rich they can sail on Viking Cruises.

How about just teaching your children there are rules in this world, and when people do not follow them others rights are trampled.

I like to read books in the pool and I like to find an adult pool, because MOST adults will not splash you, except accidentally, and I am fine with that as I am taking the risk bringing the book into the pool. But on occasion young people have come into the adults only pool, if they are respectful and only splash by accident I still have no problem The problem happens when an adult sees the well behaved child and decides to allow their unruly children to enter the pool. If something is said they claim it is okay because another child was already in the pool. This has happened to me a few times on cruises, and I see other women fleeing the pools when it becomes a playground. It is usually women with very nicely coiffed hair, which I am sure the splashing can ruin. Now, you may say I should not bring a book into the pool, and have been told this by parents to whom I have pointed out the adults only sign. But people should be able to enter and adults only pool without the expectation of having their head drenched.

My first cruise was my honeymoon on a Carnival cruise ship. I did not try to sail again until I was divorced and my kids were preteens. I was trying to go solo while my kids were with their dad. The price to go alone would have been way too much. The travel agent suggest taking my daughters, because they had a kids sail for a very reduced price, and the third person even less. It was actually cheaper to go with all three of us, than for me to go alone.

At home I usually serve my DH his meals. On one cruise he just did not want to eat in the MDR, he always wanted the buffet, When we got home I fixed the first nights dinner and sat down. He asks, 'Hey, where's my food?'. I told him I loved him and noticed on the cruise how much he enjoyed buffets rather than having someone serve out meals, so since that is what he prefers from now on all his meals will be laid out on the kitchen counter, and he can serve himself, just like his own mini buffet. He will now go to the MDR with me some nights.

I like that cruise, but love the 10 day Mexico cruise. La Paz and Loreto were charming, and now my favorite Mexico ports. Beautiful water in the Sea of Cortez, and an extra 3 days on a ship are always nice.

I have been to Alaska only 5 times. I loved Icy Strait Point, although I was only there for 1/2 day I think with a 6 year old this would be the best choice. Besides the tours already described we went on an open tram through the forest, stopping to explain the flora and fauna, i.e. exotic, fairy looking mushrooms right next to the tram. We had a few minutes on a beach to pick up shells, rocks, and look out to the ocean to see whales spouting. We attending a show put on in an actual Alaskan Native Meeting House, by the local men, women, and children and they asked audience members to join them towards the end.

Crown was one of the worse meals I have had on any Princess ship, and poorest service. Share has been very good both times.

I think going to Cuba would be wonderful, if you are normally a Princess cruiser, and unless you are in the Haven on NCL, just think of it as transportation ans should be fine.

I have been on both ships, since it is you and your friend I would definitely say the Ruby.

Happy to hear he is doing better. Best wishes for booking a new cruise.

Mine is finally showing, and I could even book for the 18th.

The bookings are available.

Perhaps they are for you. When I went in there was a lock symbol on all June and July bookings for the Paradise. I do not know why it showed up for you.

I just checked and the Paradise can not be booked for either June or July.

I am so sorry to hear of your difficulties, I hope things turn around quickly and you can salvage some of your vacation.

I was thinking that I like the idea of a Thread to list left over stuff, but maybe post it on the Roll Call for the next cruise. If someone wants the item you might be able to put it in an envelope and leave with the room steward for their cabin.