Rare cr8tiv1 Posted July 16, 2023 #301 Share Posted July 16, 2023 6 minutes ago, SaltwaterDaffy said: I had an app for that when I lived in Tahoe. It notified you when it was coming. I should download it again. This is another super great app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/night-sky/id475772902 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted July 16, 2023 Author #302 Share Posted July 16, 2023 Today it is sunny and warm, but there is a strong breeze blowing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing55 Posted July 17, 2023 #303 Share Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, SaltwaterDaffy said: Yes. Last night around 9pm off the balcony. I've always wanted to go to a stargazing event but they are past my bedtime. 😊 Not to derail the thread, but it is pretty amazing the number of stars one can easily see at one of those. They kill the lights on the top deck and the sky explodes with objects one can rarely see up in the sky. Edited July 17, 2023 by Redwing55 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted July 17, 2023 Author #304 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted July 17, 2023 #305 Share Posted July 17, 2023 @LACruiser88....You Tube Vloggers Parodeejay (Jay & Dee) are on this cruise as well wondering if you may have seen them around the ship? They have been cruising nonstop from Hawaii to Greenland to Iceland, they started way back when in Hawaii on NCL! Your weather looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted July 17, 2023 Author #306 Share Posted July 17, 2023 15 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said: @LACruiser88....You Tube Vloggers Parodeejay (Jay & Dee) are on this cruise as well wondering if you may have seen them around the ship? They have been cruising nonstop from Hawaii to Greenland to Iceland, they started way back when in Hawaii on NCL! Your weather looks amazing! Yes, I have spoken to them several times. They are very nice. This morning it is cloudy and much cooler. The swells are not bad. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelwide Posted July 17, 2023 #307 Share Posted July 17, 2023 I understand the sickness numbers may be increasing. They have no salt, pepper or sugar packets on the tables at this time. Usually this is an indication that numbers are rising. What has anyone who is onboard heard? My relative has only observed but has not heard anything from staff. Keep those hands washed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted July 17, 2023 #308 Share Posted July 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, travelwide said: I understand the sickness numbers may be increasing. They have no salt, pepper or sugar packets on the tables at this time. Usually this is an indication that numbers are rising. What has anyone who is onboard heard? My relative has only observed but has not heard anything from staff. Keep those hands washed! In the past, these were more precautions for Nora Virus than Covid. Stay safe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelin.sisters Posted July 17, 2023 #309 Share Posted July 17, 2023 On 7/15/2023 at 6:04 PM, LACruiser88 said: Super fun day at the beach today in Nawiliwili Bay. We walked from the ship, an easy 15 minute stroll, to the beach in front of the Marriott's Royal Sonesta Hotel. The weather was perfect with a slight breeze. In the above photo, our ship is behind the trees. If you look closely in the above photo you can see our ship through the trees. In front of Duke's, we rented 4 beach chairs and 2 umbrellas ($50 for 2 chairs and an umbrella). your lives always show me new ideas for what to do at ports, thank you for all the info & the gorgeous photos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted July 17, 2023 Author #310 Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 hour ago, travelwide said: I understand the sickness numbers may be increasing. They have no salt, pepper or sugar packets on the tables at this time. Usually this is an indication that numbers are rising. What has anyone who is onboard heard? My relative has only observed but has not heard anything from staff. Keep those hands washed! Currently at the Buffet, salt and pepper shakers on the tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare startedwithamouse Posted July 17, 2023 #311 Share Posted July 17, 2023 19 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said: Currently at the Buffet, salt and pepper shakers on the tables. DON'T TOUCH THEM! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlast95 Posted July 17, 2023 #312 Share Posted July 17, 2023 Really enjoying following along. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazee8 Posted July 18, 2023 #313 Share Posted July 18, 2023 6 hours ago, travelwide said: I understand the sickness numbers may be increasing. They have no salt, pepper or sugar packets on the tables at this time. Usually this is an indication that numbers are rising. What has anyone who is onboard heard? My relative has only observed but has not heard anything from staff. Keep those hands washed! Have observed many passengers coughing and sneezing into hands, when it's usually better to do so into elbow of arm or "vampire" technique which we teach at school. Yes, keep distance, hands washed, try to touch universal surfaces, and use sanitizers when available. Stay safe and healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikjr Posted July 18, 2023 #314 Share Posted July 18, 2023 On 7/15/2023 at 8:27 PM, LACruiser88 said: We have another quarantine cabin, this one is 3 doors down from our cabin. They have their breakfast order on their door. 🥺 We are in the 600s on CARIBE and now have TWO down the hall that were not there this morning. I’m thinking more NORO than Covid…. But hey, what do I know. I think I’ll stay on my balcony tomorrow!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlast95 Posted July 18, 2023 #315 Share Posted July 18, 2023 On 7/14/2023 at 11:14 AM, lolane1 said: For information purposes, this is not quite correct. While sanitizers don't work on norovirus because it is encased in a capsid, sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol are effective on coronaviruses. Taken from New Jersey Covid-19 information hub: "If used properly, alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol is an effective way to kill the COVID-19 virus. Hand sanitizer is often faster and easier, however if you have the option, you should wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds. This is overall the most effective way to get rid of the coronavirus and other viruses." https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/coronavirus-information/slowing-the-spread/is-hand-sanitizer-effective-against-the-virus Thanks for clarifying that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules27556 Posted July 18, 2023 #316 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Hello All, I am following and really enjoying your narrative and pictures! Thank you LACRUISER88 for your Live report! Considering Hawaii cruise with Princess. This would be my first Princess cruise. Would really appreciate your recommendations regarding the best ship to book. I took a TA on Celebrity Silhouette in April. My first Celebrity cruise. The ship was lovely, the entertainment and talks terrific. I am sure this cruise is making wonderful lasting memories! Wishing everyone safe, healthy and joyful travels! Julie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikjr Posted July 18, 2023 #317 Share Posted July 18, 2023 10 hours ago, mikjr said: We are in the 600s on CARIBE and now have TWO down the hall that were not there this morning. I’m thinking more NORO than Covid…. But hey, what do I know. I think I’ll stay on my balcony tomorrow!! Ooops!! I just wanted to correct my comment. I said CARIBE…. We’re on BAJA!! We normally get a cabin on Caribe, but not this time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare milogurd Posted July 18, 2023 #318 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Sorry, but due to supply chain issues, only one serving per cabin. Someone posted on another social media site that the Emerald is out of white flour. Wondering if they are going to try making pizza with wheat flour? What about rolls, pastries, and breads? It was suggested that passengers ""jump ship in Ensenada to protest". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot53 Posted July 18, 2023 #319 Share Posted July 18, 2023 1 hour ago, mikjr said: Ooops!! I just wanted to correct my comment. I said CARIBE…. We’re on BAJA!! We normally get a cabin on Caribe, but not this time. We are on Caribe also. In the 400's. Have not seen any quarantined cabins. Hope I do not see any. We were on an elevator yesterday, and people on it were saying that someone in their group had Covid. I had a bad upset stomach on Sunday and Monday (coming out of both ends, LOL), but feel much better today. Do not know if that was Norovirus or not. Not a good thing to get that at the end of the cruise. Getting off the ship would be almost impossible with that. I do not see any more cleaning or wiping down of anything. Been using sanitizer since getting on the boat. The 4 of us in our group are now wearing masks, which does not help that much, but feels better, LOL. Hopefully they get this contained so it does not end up affecting most everyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaltwaterDaffy Posted July 18, 2023 #320 Share Posted July 18, 2023 2 hours ago, milogurd said: Sorry, but due to supply chain issues, only one serving per cabin. Someone posted on another social media site that the Emerald is out of white flour. Wondering if they are going to try making pizza with wheat flour? What about rolls, pastries, and breads? It was suggested that passengers ""jump ship in Ensenada to protest". Yeah, that was me. I was being facetious. I felt being upset about white flour while on a 16 day Hawaiian cruise was silly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LACruiser88 Posted July 18, 2023 Author #321 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Yes, the ship has run out of white flour! 🤔 Last night in the MDR they were serving the bread and butter (not on the tables), no salt or pepper on the tables. This morning at the IC coffee bar, you could not access the sweetners or cup lids. So, there is "something" going around. The crew are not wearing masks so my guess would be Noro? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare LACruiser88 Posted July 18, 2023 Author #323 Share Posted July 18, 2023 I forgot to mention as far as supply issues, they ran out of small water bottles last week. Now they only have the 1.5L bottles and are not charging extra for them (only the small bottles are included in the Plus Pkg). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot53 Posted July 18, 2023 #324 Share Posted July 18, 2023 23 minutes ago, LACruiser88 said: Yes, the ship has run out of white flour! 🤔 Last night in the MDR they were serving the bread and butter (not on the tables), no salt or pepper on the tables. This morning at the IC coffee bar, you could not access the sweetners or cup lids. So, there is "something" going around. The crew are not wearing masks so my guess would be Noro? I would agree with you on Noro. But there are a couple cases of Covid. It also could be some type of flu. We were in the theater last week and the woman in from of us was hacking it up pretty bad for a while, no mask. We saw her the next night in Sabatinis. We were a table away, and she was still hacking it up. The rest of her group were not wearing masks or anything, so maybe she has some type of lung problems. We moved our table to another area of the restaurant. The food was good there, same for the steak house. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot53 Posted July 18, 2023 #325 Share Posted July 18, 2023 1 minute ago, LACruiser88 said: I forgot to mention as far as supply issues, they ran out of small water bottles last week. Now they only have the 1.5L bottles and are not charging extra for them (only the small bottles are included in the Plus Pkg). I asked about that before we hit Hawaii. I was told by one of the hotel officers that they could not get enough of them when they supplied the ship. He said there would be other shortages also. Supply issues. Also asked if they could resupply in HI. He said that they could not get small bottles there either, and other items missing. The pizza was made with wheat flour. It was not bad, either. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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