Tips for cruising after a 20 year break.

[Markanddonna]

1 hour ago, K32682 said:

 

A table without conversation is preferable to one where an overbearing matron discusses her medical conditions and past surgeries, a devout Christian asks diners to join hands before they talk to their sky pilot or being named the "Mystery Man" because you won't tell people what you do for a living. 

I'd say some folks are perfect candidates for a two-top. 
We're all different, and your preferences should be respected.

[clo]

12 hours ago, Ferry_Watcher said:

Consider travel insurance.

We had never bought it before even though we're in our 70s. I did this time and darn good. I have a medical issue that won't allow me to go. It wasn't cheap but compared to the cost of the cruise it was.

[Birdwatch]

Thanks for the insight! Someone asked which ship we were sailing on. It's Sapphire Princess, which we picked because of the itinerary and because it was a smaller size.  We really like the idea of  flexible dining options and not having to pack a lot of formal outfits.     

[Markanddonna]

12 hours ago, clo said:

We had never bought it before even though we're in our 70s. I did this time and darn good. I have a medical issue that won't allow me to go. It wasn't cheap but compared to the cost of the cruise it was.

We always get it. A cruise that ended with COVID and two trips to an ER in Europe resulted in a premature trip back home. Our travel insurance paid for everything, including the $2,000 flight adjustment for the rebooked flight.

[KBS1607]

21 hours ago, K32682 said:

 

A table without conversation is preferable to one where an overbearing matron discusses her medical conditions and past surgeries, a devout Christian asks diners to join hands before they talk to their sky pilot or being named the "Mystery Man" because you won't tell people what you do for a living. 

I have to agree with this!

[clo]

2 hours ago, Markanddonna said:

We always get it. A cruise that ended with COVID and two trips to an ER in Europe resulted in a premature trip back home. Our travel insurance paid for everything, including the $2,000 flight adjustment for the rebooked flight.

Well, we certainly will going forward.