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Reporting after returning from 5-days cruise on Carnival Ecstasy ship
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Posted on 03/03/2020 9:52:19 AM PST by entropy12

So many FRiends had expressed concern about me going on a crowded cruise ship due to Corona Virus Disease (covid), I am posting a post-cruise report here.


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To: Linda Frances

“We’re going with friends on a princess tour cruise to Alaska in August. I would hope it’s over by then???”

Our extended family is considering an Alaska cruise the summer of 2021, probably on Princess. I wonder if they’re cutting any deals now considering the current circumstances.


41 posted on 03/03/2020 10:21:44 AM PST by MayflowerMadam ("Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength" - Corrie ten Boom)
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To: Bob434

Ha, that was for a couple drinks last year!


42 posted on 03/03/2020 10:22:02 AM PST by treetopsandroofs
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To: Bob434

Don’t forget to take magnesium Too or you can get muscle cramps


43 posted on 03/03/2020 10:22:17 AM PST by Mr. K (No consequence of repealing obamacare is worse than obamacare itself.)
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To: Bob434

Don’t forget rallies and convention. Some stupid councilwoman, a Democrat announced on twitter if she gets the virus she is going to attend Trump rallies.


44 posted on 03/03/2020 10:23:25 AM PST by Engedi (ui)
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To: Bob434

Yes.

FastDeal # 37530
11 nights departing March 29, 2020
Norwegian Dawn

Brochure Inside $1,799
Our Inside $327
You Save 82%

Brochure Oceanview $2,199
Our Oceanview $347
You Save 84%

Sunday, March 29 Tampa, FL 5:00pm
Monday, March 30 At Sea
Tuesday, March 31 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 8:00am 5:00pm
Wednesday, April 1 At Sea
Thursday, April 2 Aruba 9:00am 6:00pm
Friday, April 3 Bonaire 7:00am 1:00pm
Saturday, April 4 St. Lucia 1:00pm 7:00pm
Sunday, April 5 At Sea
Monday, April 6 At Sea
Tuesday, April 7 Royal Naval Dockyard, Bermuda 8:00am 5:00pm
Wednesday, April 8 At Sea
Thursday, April 9 New York (Manhattan), NY 7:00am


45 posted on 03/03/2020 10:23:33 AM PST by George from New England (escaped CT in 2006, now living north of Tampa)
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To: MayflowerMadam

I mentioned taking “cruises so often” - my mistake, I thought you were the original poster who has just gotten off one trip!


46 posted on 03/03/2020 10:24:07 AM PST by LouieFisk
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To: Revel

Last I checked Cruise Insurance was $50 pp. Began doing that last time simply because of age and related concerns.


47 posted on 03/03/2020 10:24:11 AM PST by treetopsandroofs
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To: George from New England

wow those are some pretty major discounts- through who? Fastdeal? Is that a booking site or something?


48 posted on 03/03/2020 10:26:23 AM PST by Bob434
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To: entropy12

Carnival is my favorite line. Easiest to relax and have fun on. Staff are superbly trained and have top notch responses to unforeseen events.

Disclaimer: I go on cruises to relax and have fun. I’m not trying to prove anything or want to be a Pom. I just want to relax and enjoy the cruise.

Been on 6 Carnival cruises. All were perfect.


49 posted on 03/03/2020 10:26:29 AM PST by Justa (If where you came from is so great then why aren't Floridians moving there?)
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To: Linda Frances

I would be more concerned about your airline flights to begin cruise than the cruise ship itself. In the plane you are breathing re-circulated air. On the ship, you can stay a lot outdoors and breathe fresh ocean air full of oxygen from the algae and plankton. Overall the airplane is 100 times more crowded than a large cruise ship.

2 years ago we were on the ship Oasis of the Seas, which had a large area called “Central Park” on outside deck with dozens of trees and hundreds of bushes and had birds living there permanently!


50 posted on 03/03/2020 10:27:00 AM PST by entropy12 (You are either for free enterprise or want gov't to interfere with corporate issues.)
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To: LouieFisk

“I mentioned taking “cruises so often” - my mistake”

We average about one cruise per year. We’ve met people who’ve been on 90 or more. A few live on the ships, rotating from ship to ship. I couldn’t do that; I need more space.


51 posted on 03/03/2020 10:27:36 AM PST by MayflowerMadam ("Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength" - Corrie ten Boom)
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To: Engedi

That is unbelievable- what a despicable person she must be- How much hate must a person have to even say something like that?


52 posted on 03/03/2020 10:28:17 AM PST by Bob434
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To: humblegunner

Did you blog about it...?


53 posted on 03/03/2020 10:29:34 AM PST by dakine
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To: LouieFisk

Main Reason I have been on 30 some cruises is, no cooking, no cleaning, no making beds, no grocery shopping, no dish washing and better food than most restaurants in town and no bills for food no matter how much you eat.


54 posted on 03/03/2020 10:32:01 AM PST by entropy12 (You are either for free enterprise or want gov't to interfere with corporate issues.)
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To: humblegunner

No more smokie, even with a balcony, but the casino will still be happy to take your cash while you smoke — at sea.

They might still have a smoking deck area, but I haven’t checked since the spouse quit.


55 posted on 03/03/2020 10:33:58 AM PST by treetopsandroofs
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To: Revel

The cruise with all port charges and taxes was $544 for 2,
plus $124 in tips charged automatically. 5 full days and nights.


56 posted on 03/03/2020 10:34:29 AM PST by entropy12 (You are either for free enterprise or want gov't to interfere with corporate issues.)
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To: entropy12

The life of Riley! Also sounds like you’re pretty comfortable on ships in general.

I’d go stir crazy, even on the largest ship. I like to take off and roam when the urge hits me. That works better on land than at sea.


57 posted on 03/03/2020 10:35:45 AM PST by LouieFisk
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To: Mr. K

Thanks- i gotta limit my magnesium though- as it causes upset


58 posted on 03/03/2020 10:38:12 AM PST by Bob434
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To: Labyrinthos

My gym is in the sub-division complex of about 275 homes.
Most of the time I am the only one there. And they have wipes available to wipe down handles and knobs you would touch. Been going there for 9 months since we bought the house, and only once I ran into a 30 year old who was coughing. Knock on wood, no problem so far.


59 posted on 03/03/2020 10:38:30 AM PST by entropy12 (You are either for free enterprise or want gov't to interfere with corporate issues.)
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To: George from New England

Beautiful Bermuda


60 posted on 03/03/2020 10:39:16 AM PST by angcat (THANK YOU LORD FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP!!!!!)
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