Pushka

I read that it might be delayed as staff are doing a deep clean which makes perfect sense.

Everyone is thinking of you.

SA never removed those restrictions.

Yes, I had covid in June from a trip to the UK and I'm on a few meds for Lupus etc, even the Trump favourite, Hydroxychloroquine, I had no symptoms at all. I only tested as my husband was positive and symptomatic. I joke to my friends that Trump was right. 😆

I'm on a dedicated blood thinner Xarelto, kind of like warfarin, as I have an auto immune illness that makes me throw random DVT's. I had one in my internal jugular vein. It is listed on the TGA contraindications for the main anti viral. I understand aspirin etc are perfectly fine but the medical people will check if you ever need the antivirals.

It's not just cruises but travel in general. Everyone I know who has travelled overseas has come back with covid despite precautions. And all recovered quickly without antivirals. It's interesting reading the Viking cruises whose ships are starting to wind their way south to Australia. Suddenly after months of 'what is covid' life, they are facing testing and restrictions and given there are no covid testing requirements coming to Australia by plane, are finding it all rather ridiculous the requirements of cruise passengers. I can't take the antiviral anyway as I'm on blood thinners.

We can’t pm here but I’d love your tips. its carol….@…..thinkoneteam.com (remove all the multiple dots).

Fabulous to see international cruise ships returning.

I suffer from badly swollen ankles. I would never sit with elevated legs on anything other than a stool. At night time I usually put a cushion under the end of the bed. I wouldn't expect anyone to see my feet raised unless I'm on a lounger.

Thanks. That's who we are booking with on Mars for Passage to India next May. Any other tips about this cruise? We are going Mumbai to Athens. Looks fabulous.

I think you are on Passage to India which is the one we are on. We are very lucky in Australia as it's an eVisa. I understand Canadians also have the same issue as UK citizens. I really hope you can get it sorted. I think it might also need to be for a year visa as it's more than 30 days out. We are thinking of getting ours sorted anyway. Also, did you see the itinerary change. We are now going to Saudi Arabia. That requires a visa. Costs over $AUD 220 a person! 🤬. And only one night in Athens.

I was there this morning and bought some wonderful strawberries. that part of the market and all those arcades closed down at three months ago and even today there was something I would have bought from there. Very annoying. They are doing a major redevelopment, hotel etc etc.

At last Adelaide is seeing sunshine for you after some weeks of awful wet and cold weather.

Yep. That was me. It happened in our family. Felt quite well after a couple of days then back to fatigue for a while. So after that he realised he wasn't fully back to normal and rested more. He was told this might happen from someone else who'd had covid earlier. It's common.

The antivirals work really well. Just don't over do it once you've stopped taking them. Recovery takes a bit longer than you might 'feel'.

Next time it comes to Athens we will be on it. Next year though.

Thats unfortunate weather but reassuring to hear that the Govt is able to manage any situations and not panic. I guess it doesn't make any difference to you currently. How many more days are you onboard? And fingers crossed that test turns negative very quickly for you.

Is that weather forecast accurate or simply, convenient.

Well, when I saw you were active again on the cruise forum I couldn't help but join in 😁. Wonderful to be seeing people on cruises again. Hopefully Covid doesn't cause too many issues for people though. Covid. Caught it not on a cruise but in the UK. Very very mild. In fact only knew I had it as I was a close contact. Off my husband. Caught it from him I assume but 8 days later after his positive.

Best wishes for a fast recovery Triple J.

When they had to cancel Japan this month there would have been some great deals. The ship currently has less than 100 passengers aboard and it has a capacity of 900.

Very adult.😂 We have completed an Alaskan Cruise pre Covid, and will do Passage to India next year for 21 days, which has been booked out for over a year. Very much decorated in Swedish/Norwegian style. Simple and very classy. Wonderful food. Not a Ra Ra kind of ship though if you like that. Nothing in your face. Things like heated floors in the bathrooms. Quality soaps etc. large bathrooms. The mini bars are replenished with snacks every day, the suites their alcohol is replenished. Free washing machines and dryers with soaps. We also have booked a River Cruise for Christmas 2023 and Circumnavigation of Iceland in 2024. I would also still cruise on Celebrity. Not sure about HAL. Never Carnival.

I've tried a few new. RCL, Princess, Celebrity, Cunard and Viking. My favourites are Celebrity and Viking but they are vastly different. Itinerary is also really important. I don't tend to do Australian cruises. We don't tend to go to the shows as much. Viking is adults only, no photographers, casinos nor art shows. Alcohol etc is included with meals and generous pours. A much quieter experience. Beautiful amenities. Things like beautiful rugs draped on every chair. Wonderful food and specialty restaurants are free.

It's interesting how cruises polarises people, even worse than politics and religion. But at least we all have experiences with politics and religion whereas those who say they hate cruises have probably never been on one. Their loss.

Australians don't get a vaccination card and they are certainly travelling on Viking. We only have digital certificates.