MissyKish

On 8/11/2021 at 7:36 AM, bmswart3 said:

I am booked on Horizon starting sunday 15th, and I've read different things about Bimini. Some say it isn't worth it, some say everything is closed anyway. Has anyone actually been there on a recent cruise and have an opinion? I was considering getting off the boat with my family and renting a golf cart for the day to explore the island. Is it worth it? Or should I just hang out on the boat and consider it another day of relaxation? THanks 

Is Cheers worth it? Is the Steakhouse worth it? Is the Che's table worth it?  Another should I question that nobody can answer for you. 

Does anyone have any information of what will be done during the drydock. Is it engine work or refurbishment style things?

Since we are only staying one night, we only need a clean and safe hotel. Can you recommend places that somewhat budget friendly and are within Uber distance to the port?

I swear some of you are more interested in walking around with a pin to show that you are Diamond, than you are in having the cruise. 

JUST HAVING SOME FUN:

I miss having my gratuities removed.

I miss reserving a chair near the pool and then going to get an extra couple hours of sleep.

I miss wearing a baseball cap to dinner on formal night.

I miss reserving a whole row of seats at the shows.

I miss smoking on my balcony.

1 hour ago, Lee Cruiser said:

You might want to read the bill of rights again. Also, check the 14th amendment.  It's called right to privacy. It's where the courts found other liberties that aren't spelled out.

 

You are taking the 14th and making fit your views. Just like most people take the 2nd and twist it to allow people to have as many guns as they like. A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed

13 minutes ago, Lee Cruiser said:

Sorry, I absolutely do not agree with that! There is no reason that everyone should ever be forced to take the vaccine. If that happens we may as well throw the constitution in the garbage and say goodbye to our country. 

I am no Constitutional Scholar. But I just cannot find anything about Covid Vaccines in it. 

1 minute ago, bdever said:

1, just 1 positive passenger and the cruise was disrupted with missing a port. 
 Thanks Christine for sharing this! 
 

If you were the government of Malta and you had zero cases of covid on your island. Would you want a cruise ship with a confirmed case to dock at your port? I know it cost them financially, but in the long run, this is the safe play.

3 minutes ago, neverbeenhere said:

As we are Extra Super Pooper on every cruise line known to humans, we...

 

I really have nothing to add to this conversation, but I am very happy to see something else to write about.

What does the Pin look like when you reach Extra Super Pooper level?

I agree that the programs are nice and should continue. My issue is the poster that begins with:

"I am Gold / Diamond / Elite / Rare Earth" with XYZ Cruise line. These people seem to think they shouldn't have to see us lowly once or twice a year cruiser.

I believe this to be great news. The chances of a cruise being shut down and returned to port is much less with only vaccinated passengers. Having a cruise cut short and the public relations nightmare that would follow could cripple the industry. 

I believe there is a portion of the "I'm not taking the vaccine" crowd that is the same people that would tell you night is light and day is dark. They have that "Karen" mentality that nobody knows anything more than they do. Even scientists that have been studying viruses for 30 year.

A post from someone who says "I tip in cash because the cruise line keeps the money" in 3, 2, 1..go

34 minutes ago, TinaLee said:

No need to get snippish - some of those questions can be answered, especially the first 4 you raise. I think people are asking here because they think perhaps they have just missed seeing the guidance and are wondering if anyone else has read something they might have missed. And as a side, if you think it is easy to "convince" an anti-vaxx friend or family member to get the vaccine when they do not want to then you are deluded. Don't assume we haven't been trying all along, and not for the reason of cruising, but for the sake of their health. 

I do agree with you! The people who will not get the vaccine will find whatever reason supports them. First it was "the vaccine was rushed." Then they found out science had been working on this type of vaccine for over 20 years. So they moved on to "it is only approved for emergency use." Then it became "it does this, it does that."  

Can I wear shorts in the MDR? Can I reduce my tips? Where are the smoking areas? Can I share my drink package?  Please people, stop with the questions that nobody has an answer to yet. You act line the cruise lines know everything and are keeping it a secret. The science and resulting answers are evolving and will continue to evolve. Best way to ensure no masks would be to convince your anti vaxx friends to submit to the science and get the vaccine.

I think it will be like BINGO. Everyone will meet in the Theater and they will announce the rooms that have Covid. If you had that room on your card you win. 

I don't think Princess ports at Coco Cay. Royal Caribbean would frown on that.

Everyone should do what they want. If I want to wear Khakis and a polo shirt and  you want to wear a suit and tie, how does one affect the other. I will not be standing behind you in your formal photos, nor will you be tasting me food in your suit before I eat. You "get dressed up people" are too worried about others and trying to pretend you are from a bygone age of travel like you saw on the Titanic. Just a note, that was a movie.

The same old crowd that can't get past the idea of no formal night are the same ones that talk about in the old days they cleaned your windows and checked your oil at a gas station. Times have changed, American society in general is much less formal. If you want to dress up, knock yourself out, but please stop with the "it insults me to that others do not." My legs and or polo shirt have no impact on your cruise and or meal.

2 hours ago, CI66774 said:

It would be unconst. for any individual state to restrict interstate travel to it/through it by requiring a vaccine Verification upon entry. It can require a test or a quarantine period but it cannot unilaterally requires all people driving, etc. through it to be vaccinated. 

I love how many Constitutional Scholars there seems to be on Cruise Critic. Everyone that says "it would be un-constituional" has never read the Constitution.

One of my favorites is: THE SIT DOWN RESTAURANT

But as long as I can wear my baseball cap in the MDR after I reduce my gratuities on my way to reserve a seat in the theater for my 20 person travel party all will be good. Oh yeah, I give a cash tip to every single person who works on the ship. I walk around with 966 five dollar bills.

SEE, WE ARE RETURNING TO NORMAL

But my cousin's mail man knows a girl who works with a guy who once talked to his brother's doctor. The mail man told me not to get the shot because the brother's doctor who by the way is an Eye Doctor thinks that there is a chance I could catch pink eye from the vaccine. 
Sounds crazy, I know. But no more crazy than some of the other reasons people are giving for not getting the jab.

I have been a long time reader. Not really new, but the dress code nonsense made me want to post. My favorite line is "shorts are an insult to others in the room." I cannot imagine being so uptight, that someone in shorts insults me.

My questions are: Can I reduce my gratuities? Can I reserve a lounger at 6:00am and not sit in it until 10:00am? Can I share my drink package?    See we are getting back to the important issues!