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It looks bold to me. Obviously platform differences.

In fact "bold" in your post appears bold. It's just not that heavy a stroke. Look carefully, "bold" is in fact bold. At least on my Android table, in Chrome. 1. This is bold this is not. 2. This is bold this is not. Using the default font. #1 was achieved by typing "This is ", tapping B on the toolbar, typing "bold", tapping B on the toolbar, typing " is not.'. #2 was achieved by typing the entire sentence then highlighting"bold" an tapping B on the toolbar.

YQB doesn't have US preclearance. You will have to clear USCBP in Newark. https://www.aeroportdequebec.com/en/search/faq?keys=Preclearance+&search=Search

It was not Scopolamine that was discontinued. Rather the patch manufacturer stopped selling it in Canada. Scopolamine can still be prescribed in Canada. That said, I don't believe it is available in a formulation that is useful on a cruise.

Much nicer looking dishes. One can actually recognize the gnocchi and nothing is swimming in sauce.

It's more work tagging pieces allowed in the overhead bin. Would slow down check-in. While the additional effort and time might be very small, a bean counter is going to be multiplying by thousands in busy airports. Not that this should prevent doing so, just a probable reason why it isn't done.

These days "colossal" shrimp are 16 / 20 per lb. 😨 Marketing loves alternative facts.

Do you know that they don't! Good kitchens tend to observe basic health protocols.

Kitchens have their own dedicated handwashing stations.

Heavy seas will slow the kitchen and service.

No, a sub² par margarita

There are some excursions that go into the jungle. Vaccinations may be warranted for some with particular health issues. Consulting a qualified doctor familiar with ones unique health issues is prudent.

Don't presume that the number on the first voyage comprised everyone that wished to go. Having to reach Haifa in time was certainly a limiting factor. I understand there at least four more voyages planned.

Could be as simple as an emergency phone call. (Some people do turn off their cell phones.)

Had to smile when the CNN reporter referred to "Rhapsody On The Sea". She was standing at the bow, in front of the actual name. 🙂

Alternate title: MSC REFUSES TO TAKE LESS MONEY - OUTRAGEOUS!

It's easier to open an incognito tab (Chrome), private window (Safari), inprivate window (Edge). Cookie and data clearing procedures are different for each browser.

It seems to me you should be angry with yourself for not being diligent in checking documentation requirements. Cruise contracts are very clear that the entire responsibility for having correct documentation rests with the passenger. It is unfortunate that NCL IT is not up to the task of coping with specific documentation requirements. That should come as no surprise. But what would you have been able to do if online check-in had refused the BC?

Doesn't Princess offer $100 off balcony prices for returning cruisers?

It could be as uncertain of the requirements as many others.

Staying on the ship never exempts one from any visa requirement of any country. It's why, regardless of any prior cruise line advice, one may be denied boarding if a required visa is not obtained. A little while ago I read a blog that reported on a visa issue down under. The cruise line had advised passengers in writing that a visa was not required, then denied boarding. Granted those denied eventually got a refund, but it surely doesn't compensate for what happened. You are in a difficult situation. Hopefully we will see some first person reports posted here. But it might be prudent to assume the worst and see if visas can be obtained in time.

The fleet has several different sizes of overhead bins. I suspect the the cage is for the smallest bin in the fleet.

Any travel insurance plan I've seen specifically excludes acts of war, insurrection and terrorism. They also exclude coverage in government no go areas. Participation in criminal activity is also a reason to deny coverage. I suspect that close proximity to a riot / illegal protest activity might get swept into this exclusion.

CPB help suggests a waiver may be needed, https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-402?language=en_US#:~:text=A single Driving Under the,and Immigration Services (USCIS). https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1769?language=en_US seems to outline the process.

Those flying FLL - YOW are fortunate, if they can get a seat, January 2024 departs 17:40. I just checked middle week of January, only non-stop flight FLL - YYZ all week departs 08:40.