lenquixote66 Posted September 15, 2020 #1 Share Posted September 15, 2020 My thinking that in the not too far distant future cruise lines will be offering Virtual cruises with everything that a real cruise could offer. If this should come to be ,would you do one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted September 15, 2020 #2 Share Posted September 15, 2020 You Tube has many available already. Bring your own Bottle and Buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted September 15, 2020 #3 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) "offering everything that a real cruise could offer". I don't think so. So, no. Is it going to offer to tidy my bedroom and clean my bathroom every day? Cook and serve me excellent meals three times a day? Mix and serve whatever cocktail happens to interest me at the moment? Surround me with an ever changing and interesting mix of people from all over the world to share experiences with? No. All it can offer is an extended travel video. I can get that on YouTube. I could have sworn there was an almost identical thread started a while ago. But maybe that was on a different forum. Edited September 15, 2020 by mom says 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted September 15, 2020 #4 Share Posted September 15, 2020 36 minutes ago, mom says said: I could have sworn there was an almost identical thread started a while ago. But maybe that was on a different forum. I think the OP forgot he had an identical thread not all that long ago. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SelectSys Posted September 15, 2020 #5 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Online streaming services are my near term solution for virtual cruising and travel of any kind these days, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 15, 2020 Author #6 Share Posted September 15, 2020 2 hours ago, mom says said: "offering everything that a real cruise could offer". I don't think so. So, no. Is it going to offer to tidy my bedroom and clean my bathroom every day? Cook and serve me excellent meals three times a day? Mix and serve whatever cocktail happens to interest me at the moment? Surround me with an ever changing and interesting mix of people from all over the world to share experiences with? No. All it can offer is an extended travel video. I can get that on YouTube. I could have sworn there was an almost identical thread started a while ago. But maybe that was on a different forum. You could have all of that and more.All you need is a bit of imagination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted September 15, 2020 #7 Share Posted September 15, 2020 6 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said: You could have all of that and more.All you need is a bit of imagination. Please explain how I could have all of that virtually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 15, 2020 Author #8 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, mom says said: Please explain how I could have all of that virtually. With imagination you can have virtually anything.Remember the Sci Fi movies of years ago ? That is the kind of virtual cruising I am referring . I do not recall starting a similiar thread.However,there are hundreds of duplicate subject threads all over CC.Within the past 5 minutes a thread was started by someone who started an identical thread recently. Edited September 15, 2020 by lenquixote66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted September 16, 2020 #9 Share Posted September 16, 2020 No. I tolerate attending virtual church services. I am getting used to attending virtual committee meetings. Like them as well as in-person--well, maybe sometimes I do, to be honest. To "sail on a virtual cruise": no interest whatsoever. Where's the personal experience that I will have the sea, the night sky, the interaction with my bartender and with my fellow guests at the bar? The Dover Sole at Rudi's: looks lovely and enjoyed watching the Steward de-boning it; but, I can't taste it. I have a very good imagination, but a virtual cruise will stretch my imagination to point that I don't think is realistic nor would it really be enjoyable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted September 16, 2020 #10 Share Posted September 16, 2020 2 hours ago, lenquixote66 said: You could have all of that and more.All you need is a bit of imagination. With sufficient imagination you can do it all on your own - no need for a virtual cruising app - or whatever. Sorry - that sunrise at sea - in person, with all senses activated, cannot be canned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 16, 2020 Author #11 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Just now, navybankerteacher said: With sufficient imagination you can do it all on your own - no need for a virtual cruising app - or whatever. Sorry - that sunrise at sea - in person, with all senses activated, cannot be canned. Correct,imagination is wonderful.How many great novels were written by people who had great imagination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love.II.Cruise Posted September 16, 2020 #12 Share Posted September 16, 2020 No thank you. It's not the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 16, 2020 Author #13 Share Posted September 16, 2020 16 minutes ago, Love.II.Cruise said: No thank you. It's not the same. No,it is not the same but it is a lot better than wearing masks on a ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted September 16, 2020 #14 Share Posted September 16, 2020 5 hours ago, mom says said: I could have sworn there was an almost identical thread started a while ago. But maybe that was on a different forum. 5 hours ago, ColeThornton said: I think the OP forgot he had an identical thread not all that long ago. 😉 2 hours ago, lenquixote66 said: I do not recall starting a similiar thread.However,there are hundreds of duplicate subject threads all over CC.Within the past 5 minutes a thread was started by someone who started an identical thread recently. I remember a previous one too, and I'm certain I made an absolutely brilliant comment! 😄 When I read this (or that other one) my first thought (which would be my second thought now) was you were referring to those virtual reality goggles. Those are pretty Cool. Anyway, If I could remember everything I forgot, well I wouldn't know the difference I guess. 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 16, 2020 Author #15 Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 minute ago, ldubs said: I remember a previous one too, and I'm certain I made an absolutely brilliant comment! 😄 When I read this (or that other one) my first thought (which would be my second thought now) was you were referring to those virtual reality goggles. Those are pretty Cool. Anyway, If I could remember everything I forgot, well I wouldn't know the difference I guess. 😄 Virtual reality goggles ,correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted September 16, 2020 #16 Share Posted September 16, 2020 7 hours ago, lenquixote66 said: Virtual cruises with everything that a real cruise could offer. This is what you wrote in your OP. If this "experience" requires that you supplement it with your own imagination and creativity, then it isn't anywhere close to the real thing. Virtual, by its very definition means it isn't the same as the real thing. Merely a facsimile. Now, find such a thing that can satisfy all of the senses, and not just sight and sound, then we'll talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizergal70 Posted September 16, 2020 #17 Share Posted September 16, 2020 2 hours ago, lenquixote66 said: No,it is not the same but it is a lot better than wearing masks on a ship. Sounds like you are trying to convince yourself. You've had imagination all your life. Why did you ever get on a ship? Plus, I thought you mentioned that your cruising days were over due to your other illnesses. Masks are a moot point, no? Anyway, if you want to watch a screen, enjoy. But, no, it's not the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 16, 2020 Author #18 Share Posted September 16, 2020 14 hours ago, mom says said: This is what you wrote in your OP. If this "experience" requires that you supplement it with your own imagination and creativity, then it isn't anywhere close to the real thing. Virtual, by its very definition means it isn't the same as the real thing. Merely a facsimile. Now, find such a thing that can satisfy all of the senses, and not just sight and sound, then we'll talk. You need imagination and then anything can become “real”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 16, 2020 Author #19 Share Posted September 16, 2020 12 hours ago, cruizergal70 said: Sounds like you are trying to convince yourself. You've had imagination all your life. Why did you ever get on a ship? Plus, I thought you mentioned that your cruising days were over due to your other illnesses. Masks are a moot point, no? Anyway, if you want to watch a screen, enjoy. But, no, it's not the same thing. As of now my cruising days are over but I still hope for a medical miracle .Several doctors have told me there is nothing that can be done for me.I have an I appointment next week with a doctor who treats people who have been told there is no hope for them. I researched him .He has more positive patient reviews than anyone I have checked on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted September 16, 2020 #20 Share Posted September 16, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, lenquixote66 said: You need imagination and then anything can become “real”. I think a reality check may be in order, but if living in a fantasy world is your thing, then that's your choice. But i believe most adults know the difference from imagined and real. Edited September 16, 2020 by mom says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted September 16, 2020 #21 Share Posted September 16, 2020 3 hours ago, lenquixote66 said: He has more positive patient reviews than anyone I have checked on I hope you've also checked his peer reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 16, 2020 Author #22 Share Posted September 16, 2020 4 minutes ago, mom says said: I think a reality check may be in order, but if living in a fantasy world is your thing, then that's your choice. But i believe most adults know the difference from imagined and real. Did you see virtual reality movies in the 70’s ? That is my point of reference. Did you ever see any movies directed by Guillermo del Toro ? He is considered to be among the great Directors of all time.Most of his films are about an interaction between imagination and reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 16, 2020 Author #23 Share Posted September 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, mom says said: I hope you've also checked his peer reviews. I have checked everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted September 16, 2020 #24 Share Posted September 16, 2020 But isn't the point that the imagined can be very enjoyable. BTW, I still have a pair of those paper 3D glasses from the movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted September 16, 2020 Author #25 Share Posted September 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, ldubs said: But isn't the point that the imagined can be very enjoyable. BTW, I still have a pair of those paper 3D glasses from the movies. I had 3D glasses from seeing horror movies in the late 50’s or early 60’s but I did not save them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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