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Been on 4 Journey cruises, highly recommend them. Som much better than a B2B I will not even do the compare. In terms of the loyalty perks, there certainly are concessions in regards to the number of diamonds and plats, just part of the equation. I would never not do one because of this. For us, the drawback (and it is minor) is the number of power scooters and smokers.... I can point you to some of my reviews if it would help. Lastly, DO IT

there are certainly similarities. All the talk about height, it seems to be a red herring. There is another bridge to go under....unless they stretch that one, it matters not.

It will be interesting to see the new design.

I am familiar with dolphins, did not want confuse the conversation more. Seems premature analysis at this point but experts do know more. I would wager the protection this time will be as big as possible. Knee jerk reaction but the way it works. Look at pics of the Sunshine before and after. Significant change, if memory serves.

My knowledge of this is old but it sounds reasonable.

Thanks, that makes my point even stronger. Someone thing this would be done in two years is dreaming. Applaud the optimism, but not happening.

Depends who it is. They sure better be. One of my past lives was with reinsurers (had the Sunshine contract). They best have really deep pockets and be really cash rich. Hope it ain’t Merck.

Neither do I. Hope I am all wet in my procrastination. Clearing the shipping lane is one thing. Removing all the old bridge is huge. Then start the build. That is a long road to hoe.

Bet the next one has plenty of protection around the main struts. Wonder if the owner of the cargo ship goes belly up.

Not a chance

One more ray of sunshine for all the optimists. Where is the vast majority of steel produced.

Both the original key bridge and replacement Skyway bridge took 5 years.

Agreed, there is absolutely zero change of getting a new bridge in a year. I doubt that they could clear all the pieces (not just the shipping channel) in that time (which will be the number one priority once rescue and recovery are completed).

I am sure that the South Florida emergency room is looking at all options.

Worrying about paying for the replacement is WAY down the list of what anybody should be worried about.

sounds about right

Think it was only one side of the highway, apples and skyscrapers.

It has been a while, but I do not remember a ton of options like 5 open docks, and there are contracts for things like that....but all options are a good thing, especially right now.

Carnival tends to stretch these out and get the most mileage they can from twigs like this.

heard that was back burner

Agreed, traveled the 94 rout many times. When we had our motorhomes had to go 695. Key bridge was way shorter route than the west route.

It sure matters to the people driving vehicles that cannot go through the Baltimore tunnels.

Looks familiar, thanks

695 is a loop, while not convenient (it is longer) they can go west.

Do not know, I am sure I have been out on deck for going under both, but remember the existing one being lower, but it has been a while.