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Yeah. My economy flight for the Sydney -> HK cruise is the same price as my 18 day cruise.

Surely DO THE RIGHT THING should be incentive enough but for some out there, $$ incentive works (and its not just for cruising)

The 'incentive' for reporting a positive test is to get that daily rate back as FCC. So if the cruise is 1400 for a 7 day cruise that's 200 pd FCC + associated port fees / taxes. Thats why I'm hoping someone comes back and let's us know if that is indeed what happens

Costs them more to operate So exploring sale of Seabourn to Saudis Yep .... basically this year could be a wash if a large % of bookings are covered with FCC

Welcome to the world of cruising @Retired2021! The responses you're going to get are based on personal preferences. For instance, I don't like the Crown class (Ruby, Emerald, Crown) at all because I like a skywalker lounge (Caribbean and most Grand class ships) that's up and above the rest of the ship. That way I get a 360ﾟ view of the ocean. Skywalkers is also not on Royal class ships, which is what the Enchanted is. However the Enchanted will have more shopping opportunities. Our tastes might be quite different. Might I suggest that a few good starting points are: 1. Itinerary vs sea days 2. Shopping (Royal class) vs promenades (Grand & Crown class) 3. Do you swim on vacation? (I don't) 4. Try this website to see what several rooms actually look like https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/cruiseline.php?line=Princess 5. Then read reviews on Cruise Critic to decide if you can shrug off the issues on older ships (ie: Caribbean & Island)

Sorry you came down with 'IT.' once this is all over can you come back and let us know how reimbursement is handled?

I uploaded my state vaccination card a few days ago and its still pending. How long should it take?

Belle, it comes in beige, brown, and blue. Blue is hard to find this year but I love that color. Izena, but you are healthier now and can't you move better?? Meghan 2.6 lbs 👍 Think I did ok at a luncheon. Devoured the spinach salad, 1 slice bread, water with lemon. Had the roasted veggie sandwich served without bread then took the veggies home for dinner. 4 weeks to next cruise

No. I'm not down overall this year. HOWEVER I am down 1" from when I came back after my cruise (still only measuring my waist) and have just 1 more to go. I am down a little over 2" from when I first joined. So progress!! How's everyone else either since January or when you logged in?? ===================== Succumbed to the sales yesterday and bought a sofa. Now I just have to figure out if I want to make / buy new / or buy a thrift store & restore a sofa table. Almost done. This all started when I had so much FCC that I didn't need to cover my cruises (not cruising nearly as much as Belle or Susan)

Belle I am on the Discovery Princess June 26th, are you?? Jan, I loved Belle Harbour but felt sorry for the residents. Cruisers sort of overtook the small town Susan, wow just wow (2021-Sept-btb Edge Oct-Equinox Nov-Equinox Nov-Dec btbtb Summit(100)Dec-Niew Amsterdam 2022-Jan-Niew Statendam, Feb-Constellation, Emerald Princess,Mar-Apr-btb Reflection Apr-Apex May-Caribbean Princess, May-Equinox Sept-Sensation, Nov-Enchanted Princess)

@karatemom2umm ummm I'm not walking along a major road. Taking the bus

Belle, I learned from my dad. He was a DIY type but didn't do everything correctly. When I disconnected an antique phone (circa 1900s) from the house after he died i discovered he hardwired it into the house. Put down the electrical system and phone lines. This was 2004 when everyone still had landlines. What a mess. Also why I don't fuss with electricity Meghan, sounds like you'll learn 'portion control' real fast. I always struggle with that Izena, that's quite an accomplishment Belle, did I read correctly? You're embarking on a B2b2b2b2b2b this summer?? 1 ship or 2 w/o an overnight stay between??

Yes. 56% of that age group have or will have children. Leaving only 44% childfree https://www.businessinsider.com/why-millennials-birth-fertility-rate-declining-fewer-babies-2022-1 @mtnesterz he's 1/2 cockapoo 1/2 mutt / 21 lbs of talkative but not on Bart. Wears a thundershirt there and goes right to sleep

CC selling an entire line?? https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/27561-report-carnival-corp-eyeing-seabourn-brand-sale-to-saudi-arabia.html (Prior link didn't work)

I could just like but this is spot on (according to my Carnival Cruises!!) Ok. Honestly I will cruise on them again too. Just using up FCC 1st

@cre8tiv1 I'm not concerned about younger workers mobility as many white collar younger workers are not tied to a desk. True my son is supposed to go in the last few days each month and last week quarterly. Works in SF East Bay, remotely from Phoenix this week. Hey its not really end of month right? He's not the only one working remotely. Grandson's BF is working in Monaco right now (nope supposedly in SF 🤫). And I know people working onboard now in the Sanctuary (well not exactly now but in a month).

Production shows are up on my Majestic cruise next month and they're new-to-me: Day 2: Spotlight Bar Day 6: Rock Opera The only show I personally found boring was Stardust, but then all the songs were new to me so ~~~~

I see a difference between Carnival & Princess. Interested in a Cunard (QM2) cruise with my avatar

To those who miss 'the old days,' Carnival Corp is a business with shareholders who are hoping it comes out of the pandemic better & stronger than ever. It has multiple lines to suit many income / age / language / interest factors. If one no longer suits you, there's always another 2 or 3. CCL appears to be in direct competition with RCCL. PCL is middle of the road as is HAL. It just doesn't shut off the lights each night as early as HAL. New cruisers spend more per day, less interested in sneaking items (booze) onboard, generally more fit, and a younger demographic which is great for the future. Want an older more sedate crowd? There's always HAL & Cunard, Viking, and Uncruise.

IMHO: Carnival = Honda Civic Princess = Honda Accord Cunard = Lexus

Can we get small bites, lattes, & premium tea at the Princess Live Cafe as well as International Cafe on new builds? Addition of sushi bar is another great touch I think they're trying to expand beer selection in Salty Dog Gastropub ..... heading back there in a month

Princess is targeting a younger age range which (IMHO) it needs to do to be profitable. MedallionClass app, MDR attire, and menu selections aren't an issue for their targeted age range. But if they really REALLY want to update their food then I'd appreciate more healthy vegetarian options. Although I always have a choice between 2 it'd be nice to have an option between 3 Also: More like Rock Opera and less like Stardust Newer cruisers leave more $$s behind than higher category Captain Circle members Just saying "it's just business"

3 of my 4 saved cruises are currently not available but there doesn't appear to be an issue with the Melbourne ->Sydney one .... glad I'm not the only one with and issue

That would be me. FWIW I asked for cold water wash last time and I "think" I got it. Will mark cold water from now on

Really surprised me that it only took about a month.