Karen112999

Thank you Oldsweets and weezal.   I am counting down the days and with the holidays it will be here before we know it.

Thanks Essiesmon.    I appreciate your response

I am doing my first B2B in January on the Sunrise.   It is a 4 day and a 5 day in which I have the same cabin.   Do I need to get off ship?   I think on one cruise I was speaking to a B2Ber and they had an public area where they had to wait but I dont know if it varies with the sailing.    Will I get a new sail and sign card for the second leg?   Any other tips?

Thanks in advance.

I usually work for about 30 minutes a day in the mornings.   However, I have not been able to log into my office's VPN for quite some time.   There are only a few functions I need it for so I do it port days using my phone as a hotspot.   Not the best but it works.

Thanks everyone.   We are going on the Freedom and she got her booster on Tuesday so she is over the 2 weeks if needed.     Thanks for everyones response.

As long as she could answer yes to the vaccination survey we are ok.    Being we have only 1 or 2 days she is seeing about getting the booster.     

Thank you for the responses.   Just dont want any surprises at the port.

I have tried to call Carnival and they must be having phone issues and my PVP is not getting back to me via email.   Does anyone know what fully vaccinated means.  My friend has 2 doses of Moderna but has not taken the booster.   Is that still considered fully vaccinated.   We sail 5/19 so we are running out of the 14 time limit for the pre cruise requirement should she have to get boosted.

Thanks,

Definitely call.   On the USA site it states the following for US Resident & Non Schengen Residents:

COVID-19 TEST REQUIREMENTS:

• All guests 2 years old and older are required to show proof of a negative RT-PCR test taken no more than 2 days before embarkation. MSC Cruises may provide additional COVID-19 testing, if necessary, at the terminal before embarkation, free of charge.

• No pre-embarkation or embarkation testing is required for guests under 2 years of age. 

I changed a while ago because we originally booked appointments for the Rapid Antigen and then had to change them.

Thank you.   I am just so confused but will keep looking at that website for updates before I actually travel

Although I have many cruises under my belt this is my first European cruise.   I will be on the MSC Grandiosa out of Barcelona with 3 stops in Italy in mid April.   I have booked all excursions through MSC but they say Covid Certificate required.   Does anyone know if this is my COVID card that I am issued in the US showing the 2 doses plus the booster?       I have of course asked MSC but I would love to hear from other cruises who have already cruised.

Thanks in advance for any input

Renewed my husbands as he is traveling the end of December and was worried.   I did expedited and we had it in about 2 weeks maybe 3 at the longest.   We also completed the renewal app online printed it with the bar code.    He received Passport first, passport card second, still waiting for return of old passport.

My grandson who is 4 years old had to be handled differently.   His Mom & Dad had to bring him to the PO with all documentation.   She expedited the service and the online status now shows approved in about 3 weeks.   Waiting for the passport itself and it states we should have it tomorrow.    

I also paid an additional charge for overnight mailing if I recall correct. 

Well worth it.

I was comped a few cruises for an inside cabin both from CAS direct and a few from a land based casino.

With my past few cruises I have cut my time in the casino and my gambling budget substantially but was surprised that they still offered me a discount on my upcoming Breakaway cruise.

So, its worth a phone call even if you only save a percentage. My TA could not beat the discounted price and I have checked some prices online and the phone call saved me about 25%.

Karen

You have the option of a shore excursion in Miami depending on which airport your flight leaves from. Look under Shore Excursions and then go to your last day and highlight that day. There are 3 if you are going to Miami or 2 if you go to FLL.

I did the alligator one last year and it was fun, not great but better than sitting at the airport

I agree, the bike would be the hardest and most challenging. I could probably handle the walk - not a run. Swimming - I am ok at - and could easily float and rest.... but the bike thing - no way

I give you credit.... and keep up the good work.

Boy, I am now ashamed I cant get back into walking my two miles daily. Maybe it will give me some inspiration.

Karen

Good going Christine.... Don't think I am physically up to a triathalon and I guess the motivation to get in the shape you need to be.

What was the hardest part - Swim, Run, or Bike. I guess you really need to love all three activities...

Whens the 5th????

Karen

The life of an obese person...This thread, although short, has highlighted many areas. Yes, squeezing and fitting into tight spots are highlighted and will personally say is always an issue with larger people. Will I fit, will it support me>......I would rather squeeze and manuever - then stay home.

What I am more distraught over, and I suffered with this in years past, is NOT doing things because you are large. Don't let the obesity stop you from enjoying life and being sedate. It will only make it worse. Don't let self discrimination stop you. Get out, enjoy life, walk, swim, dance - enjoy whatever you want and don't let that discriminating person inside you ever say - you will look fat in that bathing suit... Who cares??? And if someone does - thats there problem.

Katya4... congrats - doesn't it feel great. You sound like you've overcome that disciminating person inside you.

Karen

I hesitated coming back to this post but I must say that I am so glad I did. Uplifting to say the least.

And LittleBit - I do appreciate your comments - I love meeting and chatting with people both in person and online and Iwould hate to think they went away with a bad feeling just because a word I used.

And to the OP...sail away with the inlaws...

Karen

I am truly sorry LittleBit if I posted or used terminology that was not correct. I really just posted to help someone who was concerned for a friends comfort.

I agree morbid obesity can be a disability (please, excuse me if I am not using the correct terminology) but you can suffer with morbid obesity and not be disabled. I for one, feel comfortable in a standard room and I tried to get that across to the OP. In fact my 120 lb friend who traveled with me on NCL had the same statements about the shower size as I did. And I feel fortunate that I have full mobility and have no related health issues and therefore I would prefer feel guilty asking for an "accessible" cabin without a real need.

And morbid obesity has many levels. Both in actual weight and complications like mobility and health and I think disability should be judged by that just by the number on the scale.

I agree there is discrimination out there and people who have "instant" opinions on someone who is obese, but I have lived by 51 years, mostly obese, and I am thankful that I have not felt discriminated against because of my obesity. Wish everyone was so fortunate.

I again apologize and meant no harm and never meant someone should sqeeze anywhere if they could not afford a suite.... But lets face it, a suite is nice for anyone... including me... so if I had the Money, I would be doing a suite and enjoying the extra space just like anyone that was 100 lbs lighter. I reread my post, and yes, I could have said it better or different - but no ill will was meant.

Karen

Karen

From an obese person....it really depends on how obese your inlaw is. HAL balcony rooms are fine...almost a standard bathtub size. NCL - balcony - shower only - and yes alittle tight put doable... Celebrity - balcony - I don't remember it being a problem.

If his only issue is size - he should be able to deal with a normal room. - no suite, no handicap. If he can afford the suite - great. Or if a handicap room is available as the cruise approaches and is still available - it would not hurt to ask for it if it is going unused. As a big person all my life - you get used to squeezing in places that thin people fit easily. Nice of you to be concerned.

Karen