Markanddonna Posted February 2, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I recall every cruise ship providing these but not MSC even in ports near the equator like Panama, Cartagena, Costa Rica, etc. Is this only an MSC cutback or have others also cutback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted February 2, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 2, 2023 I imagine that is a possible item on every mass market line’s cutback list. If Carnival and NCL see MSC saving money that way, why not? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted February 2, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted February 2, 2023 21 minutes ago, navybankerteacher said: I imagine that is a possible item on every mass market line’s cutback list. If Carnival and NCL see MSC saving money that way, why not? Ncl gave them in November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted February 2, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Princess had them in Nov. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 2, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Do you mean when you reboard they hand you a cold cloth?? I have not noticed them on any line we have been on pre covid Maybe I just never looked for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted February 2, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 2, 2023 HAL and Celebrity always had them. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted February 2, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 2, 2023 12 minutes ago, LHT28 said: Do you mean when you reboard they hand you a cold cloth?? I have not noticed them on any line we have been on pre covid Maybe I just never looked for them NCL has always offered cold cloths, water and punch. I don't recall Oceania doing so and I was surprised by that when I took my first Oceania cruise some years ago since NCL is the mass market line in the NCLH group while Oceania is its upscale sibling. It's small but pleasant amenity in warm climates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted February 2, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 2, 2023 RCI it's hit/miss but nothing you can count on. Our October RCI Serenade Panama Canal itinerary did have water at some of our docks but not all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted February 3, 2023 #9 Share Posted February 3, 2023 3 hours ago, LHT28 said: Do you mean when you reboard they hand you a cold cloth?? I have not noticed them on any line we have been on pre covid Maybe I just never looked for them Usually set out on a table right next to the gangway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 3, 2023 #10 Share Posted February 3, 2023 5 hours ago, njhorseman said: NCL has always offered cold cloths, water and punch. I don't recall Oceania doing so and I was surprised by that when I took my first Oceania cruise some years ago since NCL is the mass market line in the NCLH group while Oceania is its upscale sibling. It's small but pleasant amenity in warm climates. They sometimes had drinks in the tent by the dock so maybe cloths there also but I never usually stop there ..just head back onboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marden1970 Posted February 3, 2023 #11 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Just returned from a Princess cruise thru the Panama Canal. Ice water (plain, orange and cucumber) and cold wash cloths at each port, including the tender one. They also had a tent set up with some seating. Very much appreciated in the hot and humid climates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOldBear Posted February 3, 2023 #12 Share Posted February 3, 2023 And for cold weather excursions - Cunard had hot chocolate waiting after evening excursions in Tromso Norway this past November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ontheweb Posted February 3, 2023 #13 Share Posted February 3, 2023 One of my fondest memories from our first cruise which was in August 2002 in the Western Mediterranean was the lemonade that RCL provided at the gangplank when returning to the ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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